ONLINE WORSHIP: Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 29, 2020

WELCOME TO SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH

Online Worship Times Go Live

Palm Sunday, April 5:
go live at 5pm on Saturday

Midweek Lenten Services:
go live at 10am on Wednesday

Holy Week Services:
go live at 12pm Maundy Thursday, April 9

go live at 12pm Good Friday, April 10

Easter Sunday, April 12:
go live at 6am on Sunday

JOIN US ONLINE FOR DAILY PRAYER & WORSHIP SERVICE OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION

In in effort to continue to gather for worship and prayer, Pastor Craig and Pastoral Intern Kristen Schmid will begin Daily Prayer and Services of Prayer and Reflection that will be found on YouTube and Facebook.

WEEKEND WORSHIP SERVICE

Pastor Craig will lead online worship, and will be available to view Saturday evening.

DAILY PRAYER

Take refuge in daily morning prayer with Pastoral Intern Kristen Schmid. Today explore the Labyrinth prayer and reflection.

UPDATED MESSAGE FROM PASTOR CRAIG AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT DAVE REES

FAITH FORMATION UPDATES & RESOURCES

Deacon Jill's Things to Look Forward To

Watch for updates coming soon for Salem's VBS and the 2021 ELCA Youth Gathering but first up is the second annual KAPPA CHI FLOWER SALE.

SALEM YOUTH PLANT SALE

Let's look forward to yards full of beautiful flowers! We have extended our order taking through April 4. Please call or email Deacon Jill with questions and send me your orders by April 4 at noon. Thanks for supporting Kappa Chi - stay safe and healthy!

Click Here for Order Form

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL CHALLENGE

Looking for a fun creative project while you are stuck at home?

VBS CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE CHALLENGE

Make us a construction vehicle for our VBS decorations. The bigger the better! Boxes are available for porch drop off if you need them. The first five families to submit a picture of your completed project by May 1st wins a free family size pizza delivered to your home compliments of Thrivent Action Teams. Please email Deacon Jill your creation!

Click Here for Ideas

HAVE GAMES... WILL TRAVEL

Salem has a lot of great family games at church....

HAVE GAMES... WILL TRAVEL

Deacon Jill is happy to deliver a game or two off the attached list to your family if you are in the Peoria area. The game will be wiped down and may be left on your porch. Or, you may arrange to pick any of the games up curbside from Deacon Jill at church by appointment.

Click Here for List of Available Games

More resources for worshipping with children at home:

• Worshipping with Children (Facebook Page )

• Faith Formation Resources from Illustrated Ministries

• Free Coloring Pages from Illustrated Ministries

• Free Gratitude Bundle

• Faith at Home

CONGREGATION WORSHIP & MINISTRY ACTIVITIES SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

ALL scheduled church activities and gatherings at Salem, including mid-week and Sunday worship services have been suspended effective immediately until further notice. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with state and local leaders who are urging for help to limit the spread of the expanding COVID-19 pandemic.

(Click here for a link to a message from Pastor Craig)

Resources to help stay connected and resilient during COVID-19 from the ELCA:

Read more about:
• WORSHIP RESOURCES:
• WHAT YOU CAN DO:
• WHAT IS THE ELCA DOING?
• KEEP UP-TO-DATE
• VIDEO MESSAGE FROM BISHOP EATON
#ELCAChurchTogether

Readings for Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020:

Isaiah 50:4-9a
The servant of the Lord submits to suffering
Psalm 31:9-16
Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. (Ps. 31:5)
Philippians 2:5-11
Humbled to the point of death on a cross
Matthew 21: 1-11
Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem

Shaping Our Faith Journey Through Lent

Salem will explore the roots of hunger through Scripture, local programs, and examining hunger causes and solutions.

Read daily devotions, watch mid-week worship and learn more about this “Hunger: A Matter of the Heart” by clicking below.

Learn more about Renewing God's House Together:

Your continued prayers are requested as Salem Lutheran Church commences their renewal efforts! Accessibility to the sanctuary and church office are limited to the front entrance as work is ongoing through Phase I to the lower entrance. Learn more about the Renewing God’s House Capital Campaign here.

Job Openings at Salem Lutheran Church

Salem Lutheran Church currently has three job openings for your consideration:

To see the job descriptions, click on the job titles above. To apply for either of these jobs, please contact the church office at (309) 688-9212 or office@salemofpeoria.com.