Weekly Announcements

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2025 – 10:40 AM – FELLOWSHIP HALL
“SEEING SACRED IN THE SECULAR: TV & FILM”

Everyone is invited to this Sunday’s Adult Forum. The topic will be “Seeing Sacred in the Secular: TV & Film”, led by Pastor Aaron. It’s an exploration on the ways art wrestles with the divine in all walks of life, with a focus on television and film. Grab a beverage and treat at Coffee Hour and then come and learn more!

TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY
FEBRUARY 25, 2025 – 10:00 AM – FIRESIDE ROOM

Everyone is invited to join Pastor Aaron for lively and engaging conversations about the scriptures during our Tuesday Bible Study sessions. The group meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am in the Fireside Room.

2025 EASTER GARDEN
FLOWERS ORDERS DUE BY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Please use the link below to place your order for an Easter plant. The plants are used to decorate the chancel area on Easter morning. Each lily is $10.50 and each azalea is $19.50. You have the option of donating the plant(s) to a homebound member or taking the plant home. Please use the corresponding sign-up option. THERE ARE ONLY FOUR DONATION SLOTS. All other plants must be taken home. Please make out your check to Salem Lutheran Church and write “Easter Flowers” in the memo line. If you are sending in cash, please include a note with “Easter Flowers”. The deadline to submit orders is TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025. If you have any questions, please feel free to call (651) 457-6661 or e-mail secretary@salemluth.org.

PURCHASE OR DONATE AN EASTER PLANT

MEN’S RENEWAL GROUP – FRIDAYS IN FEBRUARY – 8:00 AM – (GALLAGHER’S)

Pastor Aaron and other men from Salem have joined members and Pastors of St. Stephen’s for breakfast at Gallagher’s (888 Ohio Street, West St. Paul) every other Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. This group focuses on conversation and Bible discussions. All men are welcome – parishioners or non-parishioners. February dates: 7, 21

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS – SUNDAYS AFTER THE WORSHIP SERVICE

Beginning on Sunday, February 2 through Sunday, May 25, our Parish Nurse, Debbie Lee, will be conducting blood pressure checks in her office, following the worship service (no checks on Sunday, February 23 or Sunday, March 23). Be sure to stop by and take advantage of this free health screening.

MISSION TRIP TO MAGOME, TANZANIA IN 2025

If you have any interest in going on a mission trip to Magome, Tanzania in the late summer/early fall of this year, please speak with Mary Lou, Lana, or Judy and Jack Schlukebier. There are currently 4-5 people who have expressed an interest in going so discussions are beginning to take place. The cost is roughly $4000 per person. This can vary depending on the cost of airfare. We will keep everyone posted on any future developments.

CHANCEL FLOWER ORDERS FOR 2025

Please use the link below to sign-up for chancel flowers. You can choose to have flowers provided by our florist for $40.00 or choose to provide your own arrangement. You MUST sign up for either option. Please write “chancel flowers” on the memo line of your check and make it out to Salem or include a note if you send in cash. If you provide your own arrangement, it must be brought to the sanctuary no later than 9:15 am for your chosen Sunday so that they can be placed on the stand prior to the start of the service. The diameter of the flower stand is 11 inches. Arrangements from a wedding or funeral are permissible provided they are still fresh and no banners or inserts other than greenery or flowers are included. Flowers are not displayed during Lent. We CAN accommodate for more than one flower order per Sunday, if the date you would like is already taken, please contact the church office to make a request for an additional arrangement. Thank you!

NEW OFFICE HOURS – NOW THROUGH APRIL 30

Please note the new office hours that will be in effect through the end of April. Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday: 9am-4pm. The office will be closed on Thursdays and Fridays. Pastor Aaron’s office hours will remain the same but please note that with visitations and other clergy appointments, it is best to call ahead if you need to meet with him in the office.

LIFE AT SALEM

Don’t forgot to visit the “LIFE AT SALEM” page on the website to see pictures of recent events!

Please use the link below for information about upcoming programming offered by Lyngblomsten such as free concerts, presentations and classes!

LYNGBLOMSTEN E-BULLETIN
LYNGBLOMSTEN UPCOMING EVENTS

One-bedroom assisted living apartments are available at The Heritage at Lyngblomsten on the Como Park campus. For 30 years, this market-rate community has served seniors ages 55+ in a caring environment.

Our congregation is a member of Lyngblomsten, a Christian nonprofit organization providing healthcare, housing, and community-based services for older adults since 1906.