Weekly Announcements

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2025 – 10:45 AM – FIRESIDE ROOM
“THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION”

Everyone is invited to this Sunday’s Adult Forum. The topic will be “The Sacrament of Communion”, led by Pastor Aaron Holmgren. Grab a beverage and treat and come and learn more about the origin and significance of this ritual!

2025 LENT DEVOTIONALS

There will be a sign-up sheet available in the back of the sanctuary on Sunday, January 19 & 26 for Lenten devotionals. Please sign up by Sunday, January 26 if you would like to receive a devotional. Thank you!

TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY
JANUARY 21, 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.

Dr. Martin Luther King, JR Holiday Breakfast – Monday, January 20, 2025 – 7:00 am

Some Salem members will be attending the 35th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, JR holiday breakfast on Monday, January 20 at 7:00 am at Progressive Baptist Church in St. Paul. Everyone is welcome to attend. Full details and registration details can be read using the link below:

EVENT DETAILS & REGISTRATION

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025
10:45 AM – FELLOWSHIP HALL

All voting members are invited to the Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, January 26 at 10:45 am in the Fellowship Hall. We will also make the meeting available on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. A Zoom link will be sent to everyone closer to the time of the meeting. We will have elections for leadership positions as needed. Having a quorum is always needed at meetings that include votes so your attendance is very important! We hope to see you all there!

2024 YEAR-END GIVING STATEMENTS

The 2024 year-end giving statements will be available in the back of the sanctuary on Sunday, January 19. Please be sure to pick yours up. Any statements not picked on Sunday will be mailed out on Tuesday, January 21. Thank you!

2025 WINTER/SPRING SALEM NEWSLETTER

Please use the link below to read the 2025 Winter/Spring edition of the Salem newsletter. Thank you for helping us reduce costs by using a digital format and for helping reduce the ecological impact that paper, toner, toner cartridges and other printing components has on the planet. We appreciate your help!

2025 WINTER/SPRING SALEM NEWSLETTER

SCAMS/FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY ALERT

We were notified that a church member recently received a text message claiming to be from Pastor Aaron Holmgren. Please remember that no one from Salem will reach out via text/phone call/email to ask for monetary contributions/gift cards, etc. outside of the normal church announcements pertaining to fundraisers for Salem related ministries. If you get a text/phone call/email from someone claiming to be Pastor Aaron Holmgren or anyone else from Salem (it’s easy for scammers to get staff information off of our website) and they are asking for any of your personal information and/or asking for financial assistance, please DO NOT engage with them. We do not want anyone to be a victim of a scam and/or fraudulent activity.

SAFETY AT HOME

We have also become increasingly aware of West St. Paul neighbors reporting that people they don’t know are walking up to their front doors and attempting to gain access. Please remember to be vigilant as you are leaving your home and/or arriving home. Please keep your doors/garages locked and if possible, don’t open the door to someone you don’t know, especially if you are home alone. If you have any questions, please reach out to the church office at secretary@salemluth.org or 651-457-6661.

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!

CHANCEL FLOWER SIGN-UP CALENDAR 2025

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 JANUARY E-BULLETIN
LYNGBLOMSTEN UPCOMING EVENTS

Build a community of support if you’re a caregiver of a loved one living with dementia. Lisa Brown with Lyngblomsten Community Services is giving two presentations—one in November and one in December—on the challenges of providing care for a family member or friend living with memory loss and the resources and support that are available. All are welcome to attend.
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.