Weekly Announcements

LENTEN WEDNESDAY WORSHIP SERVICES – 7:00 PM (MARCH 26, APRIL 2, 9)

Salem will hold Lenten Wednesday Worship services at 7:00 pm on March 26 and April 2 and 9. Everyone is welcome to attend! The services will follow the Holden Evening Prayer liturgy and also include dramatic monologues with performances by Salem members told from the perspective of people in the Bible who had personal encounters with Jesus.

LENTEN SUPPERS – 5:30 PM – FELLOWSHIP HALL

Lenten suppers will be served from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall on March 26 and April 2 and 9. All are welcome! The menu for Wednesday, March 26 is Ambassador Hot Dogs, Captain Ken’s beans, potato chips and desserts.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025 – 10:40 AM – FELLOWSHIP HALL
“SOLAR PROJECT INFORMATION SESSION”

Everyone is invited to this Sunday’s Adult Forum. The topic will be “Solar Project Information Session”, led by Pastor Aaron. Grab a beverage and treat at Coffee Hour and then come and learn more about the solar project contract that Salem will be voting on during the special congregational meeting on Sunday, April 6.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025 – 10:30 AM – SANCTUARY

All voting members are invited to participate in a special congregational meeting on Sunday, April 6 at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary. The meeting will present the construction contract as has been approved by Properties and Operations and Council. A vote is needed to approve the project cost and the beginning of construction.

YOGADEVOTION CHAIR YOGA AT SALEM – TUESDAYS AT 11:15 AM – CHOIR ROOM

Salem hosts Yogadevotion chair yoga sessions in the Choir Room on Tuesdays at 11:15 am. The sessions are open to the public. Please use the link below for more information about the health benefits and cost of sessions. All are welcome!

YOGADEVOTION – LEARN MORE
REGISTER FOR A SESSION AT SALEM

MN FOODSHARE MARCH CAMPAIGN – HELP SUPPORT NEIGHBORSINC.!

Salem will be supporting Neighborsinc. by participating in the MN Foodshare campaign! There will be a collection bin available in the Narthex during the month of March. Everyone is invited to donate food or make monetary gifts. Checks can be made out to Salem with “Neighborsinc. Food Drive” in the memo line. We are also collecting brown paper bags and empty egg cartons. Thank you for your support!

TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY
MARCH 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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025 – 4:30 – 6:00 PM – ST. MATTHEW’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve meals at Loaves & Fishes on Thursday, March 27 from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church (510 Hall Ave.). Please speak with Janet Sell if you would like to volunteer.

MEN’S RENEWAL GROUP – FRIDAYS IN APRIL – 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. April dates: 4, 18

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. 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 INCLUDING FREE MARCH 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.