Salem News

The YOUTH OF SALEM will have a variety of CRAFTS  & COOKIES available for sale by donation starting Sunday, November 29th BEFORE & AFTER church. Cookies will only be available on 11/29. BRING YOUR OWN CONTAINER and select your cookies (some containers will be available). Donated money will go to a charity TBD. ❤️💚

ALL are WELCOME to join the YOUTH for CRAFTING after church 11/15. A light lunch will be available.

Join the Campbelltown Community Alliance for the 8th Annual Tree Lighting at the Campbelltown Park on Sunday, November 29th from 3-5pm. FREE Family Event! Join Salem in hosting a PETTING ZOO with CCA! 🐏🐐🐄

We will offer some holiday cheer to our shut-in members by caroling! 🎄Join us on Sunday, December 13th at 1:30pm and/or Monday, December 14th at 1pm. A sign-up will be in the bell tower.

The BIBLE STUDY CLASS meets at 9:15 in the library! 📖  We will begin a study of the Book of Acts by Matthew Skinner. Skinner explores six key themes that illustrate the ways in which reading Acts is capable of igniting our imagination about the character of the Christian message, the work of God’s people (the church), and the challenges of living faithfully in a complex and changing world.

511 R.E.S.T. GROUP 🍂 FALL EDITION! All women are invited to join the 511 R.E.S.T. group this fall as we learn more about the women in the New Testament. We’ll meet in the choir room for light snacks, fellowship, and discussion on the following WEDNESDAYS at 10am: September 23, October 7, 21, November 4 &18.

Book Club meets:

MONDAY, Nov 16 to discuss The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston.

TUESDAY, Dec 15 to discuss Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan.

January TBD The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

All are welcome! There will be cookies. 🍪

Join us before church for a hot drink and a light snack every Sunday at 10am before worship in the narthex and choir room. ☕🍪

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”

Why Choose Meatless Meals?

Choosing meat-free options is an act of love, compassion, and mindfulness. Here is how this small change makes a big impact:

🌍 Helps the Environment: Reducing our meat consumption lowers greenhouse gases, conserves precious water resources, and preserves our global forests.

❤️ Good for Your Health: Minimally processed plant foods are naturally lower in saturated fat. Cardiologists note that cutting meat just one day a week reduces your total intake by about 15%, which can significantly lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

💰 Financial Benefit: Animal products are often the priciest items in the grocery cart. Swapping them for nutritious beans, lentils, and other plant-based foods can save you money.

🎯 THIS WEEK’S CHALLENGE

Try just one intentional meatless meal this week. 

Listen to the Creation Care Moment on November 22^nd to learn more! 🌱

RECYCLE in the collection bins at church:

• OLD BATTERIES

• OLD CLOTHING/MATERIAL

• OLD SNEAKERS

• OLD PENS/PENCILS

 Help take care of God’s creation! 💙