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Bulletin

Topic: Sunday 10AM Worship

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Dear Members and Friends of Salem UCC,

What are you thankful for? I am thankful for a meaningful Fall sermon series! This Sunday, we conclude our Fall sermon series on Healthy Congregations. It's also the Sunday before many folks celebrate Thanksgiving. For some folks, this is when those near and dear to us gather for meaning-making. For some folks, this is a challenging time of the year. For some folks, there is nothing particularly unique about this coming Thursday...it's just another day. 

When we think about the historic first Thanksgiving, the current state of living for Indigenous Americans, the wars that rage on around the world, the poverty and illness that lives among us, or even our scripture texts for this week, there is a lot that can get us down. How do we find hope amidst so much despair? During worship this Sunday, we will set time aside to think about how having an 'attitude of gratitude makes all the difference. 

Whether this is a time for meaning-making with loved ones or just an ordinary time, I hope you know that I am thankful for you. I am grateful for this opportunity to worship, ponder, pray together, and praise our God for the many reasons and blessings that fill our hearts and lives with thanks. I look forward to being present with you soon!

In faith and gratitude,

Rev. Lawrence 

Do you have feedback about Church or want to chat with Rev. Lawrence? Perhaps you would like prayer, a pastoral visit, or to receive Communion. You can schedule time through Kathy@salemucc.us or by calling the church office at 248-474-6880 or by setting up time here.

Rev. Lawrence looks forward to speaking with you.

The Leadership Team will be meeting this Sunday

November 20 after worship in the Gathering room.

Dear Friends,

The holidays are right around the corner, and we have a gift idea for you. FRESH fruit from Florida! We have partnered with Florida Indian River Groves to provide you with the freshest fruit available. Your fruit will be harvested the very same day it's shipped DIRECTLY to YOU, ensuring that you receive fruit that is hours off of the tree. Now that's fresh! There's more than fruit available, and a percentage of every purchase supports the ministry of Salem UCC. Buy something for yourself and your loved ones!

Salem United Church of Christ

Organization ID: 1030624

To purchase: Click link below

https://www.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/1030624

No Bible Study on Wednesday, November 23rd!

Huge THANKS!

Thanks to all who came to learn about the historic Salem UCC church bells on All Saints/Souls Sunday. A special thanks to Rick Neumann, for a tutorial on how to ring the church bells. If you are interested in ringing the church bells before worship some Sunday, contact Kathy@salemucc.us to let us know.

Volunteers needed to help assemble the Emergency Survival Packs!

The packs we assemble will be given to the Homeless Veterans Program through the VA Hospital in Detroit. This program is open to all homeless veterans who meet basic eligibility requirements through the VA. Because they are not a shelter, they refer the Veterans to nearby shelters in the community. During the winter, there are always more homeless than the shelters can accommodate. The packs do provide some shelter from the elements. 

 The packs contain gloves, socks, hat, scarf, waterproof poncho, and toiletries.

Questions? Please contact Maureen Tyler

LGBTQ+ Community Fellowship

You’re Invited to a LGBTQ+ Community Fellowship Event

First Fridays! December 2,

7-9pm in the Gathering Room.

A time for food, refreshments, community, connection, and fun for LGBTQ+ folks! A free-will donation of any amount is appreciated (but not required) to help offset the cost of food and refreshments. Questions? Contact RevLawrence@SalemUCC.us or call the church office at 248-474-6880.

Please pray for healing for Irene Slisinger; sister of Carolyn and Chip Bridges.

Please keep Michele Bridges; cousin of Carolyn and Chip Bridges, who was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma in your prayers for healing.

Please keep Beverly Organ; sister of Alice Bailey, in your prayers for peace and comfort as she receives hospice care in Dearborn.

Salem Missions

November 20, 2022

This offering helps fund Salem mission projects throughout the year, Ruth Ellis, Backpacks...

Veterans of the Cross (Christmas Fund)

December 18, 2022

This offering helps to provide retired and active ministers, lay employees and their families with financial assistance of various types.

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