DECEMBER 14, 2014

Welcome! We are glad you’re here! We invite you to

seek out the folks wearing the “Ask Me” badge.

Through them you will find information about the

ministries of Salem Heights Church and how to

become involved. Please fill out a Visitor Card and drop

it in one of the offering boxes as you leave or scan this code to go

directly to our website and fill out a visitor card. We have an excellent

nursery and programs for children newborn through high school. Any

of the ushers will be happy to direct you to the proper classroom. If

you feel more comfortable having your infant with you during the

service, the last row in the Auditorium will be reserved for parents with

small children. There is a private room for nursing mothers across the

hall from the Auditorium with a rocking chair, changing table and

portable crib. For your convenience, it also includes a monitor to

enable you to still hear and view the service.

Our Purpose...

To reach people with the love of Jesus Christ, provide a safe and

supportive environment, proclaim the standards of God’s truth,

duplicate the Christian life in others, and celebrate the majesty

and works of Our Great God.

New to Salem Heights?

Sunday Worship

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Info & News

Register for Men’s Retreat today! Visit our table

in the foyer between services. Retreat will be held

January 16-18, 2015 at Camp Tadmor. David Delk,

President of Man in the Mirror Ministries returns to

encourage us to be “A Man Who Believes.” Christmas Eve Service

December 24 at 6 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus

with candlelight and traditional Christmas hymns. Childcare Provided

2015 High School Winter Retreat REDEMPTION

High School Cause retreat is fast approaching. The deadline to register is December 21. This year’s retreat will be January 2 - 4 and is at Big Lake Youth Camp. The cost is $95. Contact the church office with questions or to register.

Women's Discipleship is on Christmas

break from December 10 through

January 20. While we won't be meeting

together as groups, we all can stay connected by connecting to the

Lord in His Word. If you haven't already, be thinking and praying

about where in the Word you might study over the break!

Men, our Growth Groups have wrapped up for the

Fall session. We are looking forward to our Men's

Retreat happening January 16 - 18. Please visit

our table in the welcome area and register

today! Be looking for information regarding our

next Growth Group series coming this spring.

2014 TAX STATE�E�TS

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If you plan to make a contribution to the church to affect your 2014 tax contributions, you must do so before midnight on December 31. You may drop off any last-minute contributions at the office prior to that time. Do not leave any last-minute contributions in the mailbox. We will not be able to verify the date or time they were left in the mail receptacle; therefore, we cannot give your contributions taxable credit for 2014.

TODAY

7:00 a.m. Men’s Discipleship

8:15 a.m. Prayer - Room 205

9:00 a.m. The Cross Road Sunday School

9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services

4:00 p.m. Haiti Mission Meeting

6:00 p.m. Small Groups

THIS WEEK

MONDAY

6:15 p.m. Girls’ Night Out ~ Mission Mill Event

7:00 p.m. The Most Excellent Way

TUESDAY

6:45 p.m. Club RockSalt

7:00 p.m. Fundamentals Of The Faith

7:00 p.m. Mid-High Cause

7:00 p.m. Small Groups

WEDNESDAY

5:30 p.m. Cause Music Team Practice

6:45 p.m. Worship Team Practice

7:00 p.m. High School Cause

7:00 p.m. Logos

THURSDAY

6:45 p.m. The Cross Road College Group

FRIDAY

9:30 a.m. Moms and Tots Playgroup

SATURDAY

4:00 p.m. FPNO

This Week’s Events

• Lord’s Supper and Baby Dedications, December 21, 6:00 p.m.

• Christmas Eve Service, Wednesday, December 24, 6:00 p.m.

• High School Retreat, January 2-4, Big Lake Youth Camp

• All Servants Ministry Training, January 6, 6:30 p.m.

• Men’s Retreat, January 16-18, Camp Tadmor

Important Upcoming Events

Giving Update

THE MINISTRY OF SALEM HEIGHTS CHURCH The ministry of Salem Heights Church is funded entirely by the generous giving of God’s people. You will notice that we do not pass the offering plate; however, there are offering boxes in the back of the auditorium. We have done this so no one gives out of compulsion. We believe from the Word of God that the Spirit of God will lead people towards giving back to God of their first fruits. “...God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7) and we know He blesses those who take His Word seriously in every regard. Thank you for prayerfully supporting Salem Heights financially as we desire to reach the lost and disciple the Saints.

December 2014 MONTHLY BUDGET NEEDED

TOTAL GIVING $30,785 $107,000

MONTHLY NEED ÷ WEEK = BUDGET

December Weekly Need Actual Giving Received

Week 1 $26,750 $30,785

Week 2 $26,750 $

Week 3 $26,750 $

Week 4 $26,750 $

Fiscal Year to Date +/- -$57,148

BUILDING FUND

Current Balance $5,050

• Tuesday evening Club RockSalt groups are in

great need of volunteers! If this is an area in

which you would like to serve, please contact

Russ Libby at 503-588-0403.

• There is a great need for faithful, available and

teachable servants to minister to our CAUSE students. Our

desire is for students to be discipled in their love of God, love

for others and heart to reach the world for Christ. If this is a

passion of yours, contact Tim Saffeels at 503-588-0403 for

more information on being involved.

Scan the coded icon below to view opportunities to serve the body of Salem Heights Church.

How Can I Serve?

Missions

Salem Heights Church

375 Madrona Ave. S.

Salem, OR 97302

503-588-0403

fax: 503-588-5338

Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Friday

8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sunday Worship Services:

9 & 11 a.m.

Message CDs are available in

the Registration Area for $4.

Please visit the desk in the

southwest corner to order

and pick-up your CDs.

You can also check the

website for our podcast.

info@salemheightschurch.org

www.salemheightschurch.org

Pastors/Elders

Justin Greene Senior Pastor/Elder

Carl Chica Pastor of Family Life/Elder

Matt MacCollin Pastor of Men’s/College/Elder

Lay Elders Chuck Moore

Ted Ferry

Administration and Staff

Please see our Mission Boards in the foyer for current active missionaries.

Ron Groves Administrator

Russ Libby Director of Ministries

Scott Hunter Facilities Manager

AJ Acker Music Ministry

Tim Saffeels Director of Student Ministries

Jason Brownell High School Ministries

Ed Reister Community Connection

Rick Smith Community Care

Jay Duffus Men’s Biblical Counseling

Laura Chica Women’s Biblical Counseling

Julie Bernard Women’s Ministry

Gina Weigand Office Staff

Christa Kahili Office Staff

Connie Libby Office Staff

Jenn Elliott Office Staff

LUKE Part 9

Luke 2:1-7

“The Simple Truth” The Birth of Jesus

Presented by

Pastor Justin Greene

December 14, 2014

“In chapter 2 Luke shows the far reach of Caesar’s power, and also its undoing. As Kent Hughes describes it, Octavian’s ‘relentless arm stretched out to squeeze its tribute even in a tiny village at the far end of the Mediterranean. Thus it came about that a village carpenter and his expectant teenage bride were forced to travel to his hometown to be registered for taxation.’”1

“Although Caesar would never know it, he had unleashed a chain of events that would turn the whole world upside down, for among the millions who had to register was a man named Joseph, with his fiancée Mary. This one little family, seemingly swept up in the tide of earthly power, gave birth to a son who would rule the world. Mary’s song was starting to come true: ‘He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate’ (Luke 1:51-52). God was taking Caesar’s pawns and moving them to checkmate, so that the real Savior would stand alone as the King of kings.’”2

A REMINDER

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•

THE SIMPLE TRUTH

•••• Here was true peace.

Caesar worked for his titles:

� Augustus = Holy; revered.

� Temple of Janus had closed its doors (the gates of war) = National Peace.

� September 23 was a national holiday celebrating the birthday of the “Savior of the World.”

Note: 1. Peace does not come from a proclamation or

unhampered power.

2. Though he was ruler of the known world, Augustus was running errands for God!

•••• Here was the true King.

� Lineage was important.

� Joseph was a recognized heir to the throne.

Note: It is harder to maintain a line than to start over.

•••• Here was true humility.

� Joseph and Mary did not stay where they wanted, they stayed where they could.

Note: Jesus is born where lambs were born ... lambs meant for sacrifice.

FINAL THOUGHTS

1R. Kent Hughes, Luke: That You May Know the Truth, 2 vols., Preaching the Word (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 1998), 1:82

2 Philip Graham Ryken, Luke, Volume I: Chapters 1-12, Reformed Expository Commentary, Copyright

2009 by Philip Graham Ryken.

Special Event at Mission Mill LIVE MUSIC

CAROLING

PRIZES

LIGHT APPETIZERS & DESSERT

SPECIAL SPEAKER CHRISTINA GREENE

DOORS OPEN AT 6:15

Special Event at Mission Mill LIVE MUSIC

CAROLING

PRIZES

LIGHT APPETIZERS & DESSERT

SPECIAL SPEAKER CHRISTINA GREENE

DOORS OPEN AT 6:15

Name of Child ______________________________ Born __________________

Name of Child ______________________________ Born __________________

Name of Child _______________________________ Born _________________

Parent’s Name ___________________________ Phone ___________________

We will be having a Baby Dedication Ceremony for all

parents of infants and young children who desire to make

a public proclamation of their intent to bring their children

up in the Lord. The service will be Sunday, December 21

in conjunction with the Lord’s Supper. If you would like to

have your child(ren) dedicated, please complete the

information below and drop in any offering box.

Baby Dedication

Name of Child ______________________________ Born __________________

Name of Child ______________________________ Born __________________

Name of Child _______________________________ Born _________________

Parent’s Name ___________________________ Phone ___________________

We will be having a Baby Dedication Ceremony for all

parents of infants and young children who desire to make

a public proclamation of their intent to bring their children

up in the Lord. The service will be Sunday, December 21

in conjunction with the Lord’s Supper. If you would like to

have your child(ren) dedicated, please complete the

information below and drop in any offering box.

Baby Dedication

Do you play an instrument and would like to be a part of the music ministry? If you play keyboard, guitar, bass, or drums, we would love to hear from you. Simply fill out the information below and drop in an offering box. AJ will contact you.

Name _____________________________________________________

Instrument played __________________________________________

Email address ______________________________________________

Phone number(s) _____________________________

Do you play an instrument and would like to be a part of the music ministry? If you play keyboard, guitar, bass, or drums, we would love to hear from you. Simply fill out the information below and drop in an offering box. AJ will contact you.

Name _____________________________________________________

Instrument played __________________________________________

Email address ______________________________________________

Phone number(s) _____________________________

CHURCH DIRECTORY 2015

We are asking ALL families and individuals who wish to appear in the upcoming directory to complete this form with the information you want provided in the directory. We will NOT be carrying over any information from last year’s directory. If we do not receive a form from you we will assume you do not wish to be included in the directory. With the end of the year approaching, we also need to be certain we have updated information as we prepare to send out your annual giving statement. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Please print all information clearly, especially with regard to your email address. Thank you!

Husband/Head of Household (if single) __________________ Wife ___________________ Children @ Home & Dates of Birth ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________ City ______________ Zip ______________ Landline (_____) _________________________ Husband’s Cell Phone (____)____________ Husband’s Work Phone (____)_____________ Wife’s Cell Phone (____)________________ Wife’s Work Phone (____)________________ Husband’s E-Mail ______________________ Wife’s E-mail ___________________________

CHURCH DIRECTORY 2015

We are asking ALL families and individuals who wish to appear in the upcoming directory to complete this form with the information you want provided in the directory. We will NOT be carrying over any information from last year’s directory. If we do not receive a form from you we will assume you do not wish to be included in the directory. With the end of the year approaching, we also need to be certain we have updated information as we prepare to send out your annual giving statement. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Please print all information clearly, especially with regard to your email address. Thank you!

Husband/Head of Household (if single) __________________ Wife ___________________ Children @ Home & Dates of Birth ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________ City ______________ Zip ______________ Landline (_____) _________________________ Husband’s Cell Phone (____)____________ Husband’s Work Phone (____)_____________ Wife’s Cell Phone (____)________________ Wife’s Work Phone (____)________________ Husband’s E-Mail ______________________ Wife’s E-mail ___________________________