Salem News

The BIBLE STUDY CLASS will begin again on September 13 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.

Volunteers are needed on 9/20/26 to help prepare, distribute and clean up at the free meal for the public which is being served by the Lebanon Rescue Mission. Those interested in carpooling will meet in the church parking lot at 1:30 P.M. We are scheduled to volunteer from 2:00 P.M. to approximately 6:00 P.M. In addition, there are items that are needed to make the meal extra special. There are two sign-up sheets on the bell tower bulletin board: one for volunteers for the meal; and a second to donate items.

Join the Creation Care Team for a FALL WALK and LUNCH on Saturday, September 26 in Mt. Gretna! Meet outside the Porch & Pantry to WALK at 10am, followed by LUNCH at 11:30am at the restaurant. Rain date is Saturday, October 3rd. Signup in the bell tower. Can’t do both? You are welcome to join just for the walk or just for lunch!

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. Contact Pam McNamara with questions.

Salem’s 2026 CAMPFIRE is Saturday, November 7th at 6pm at Joanne Longenecker’s house. Please sign up in the bell tower if you plan to go. If you can help bring items, please sign up next to the item(s). Questions, contact Pam McNamara, 717-304-7394 or [email protected].

SIP & CHAT is back! Join us before church for coffee and a light snack every Sunday at 10am before worship in the narthex and choir room. ☕🍪

September’s book is Scarlet Letter on September 28th at 7pm. October’ book will be The Guest List by Lucy Foley. All are welcome! There will be cookies. 🍪

RECYCLE in the collection bins at church:

• OLD BATTERIES

• OLD CLOTHING/MATERIAL

• OLD SNEAKERS

• OLD PENS/PENCILS

 Help take care of God’s creation! 💙

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

10 IDEAS FOR HOW YOU COULD SAVE BOTH $$ AND ENERGY

1. RECYCLE OLDER APPLIANCES for cash rebates and free pickup – fridges, freezers, dehumidifiers, AC units. See links below for more information

   • PPL – PPL Appliance Recycling Program

   • First Energy – Appliance Recycling Program

2. CHOOSE ENERGY STAR Certified appliances when you are purchasing new

3. MAINTAIN YOUR FURNACE and boiler – replace or clean your air filters at least every 3 months

4. SHADE YOUR AC UNIT – one operating in shade uses 10% less electricity

5. ADJUST YOUR BLINDS for the seasons – closed keeps summer heat out, open allows the winter sun’s warmth in

6. LIMIT KITCHEN AND BATH EXHAUST fan usage – turn off 20 minutes after use

7. SET THE PROPER TEMPERATURES FOR YOUR FRIDGE (36-38) and freezer (0) and keep them away from heat sources

8. UPGRADE TO SMART THERMOSTATS – save up to $180 annually

9. SEAL AIR LEAKS in your house

10. CLOSE YOUR FIREPLACE DAMPER in the winter when not in use

Listen to the Creation Care Moment during the service on September 20 for more details on the above ideas.