SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Welcome! We are glad you’re here! We invite you to

seek out the folks wearing the “Ask Me” badge.

Through them you will find information about the

ministries of Salem Heights Church and how to

become involved. Please fill out a Visitor Card and drop

it in one of the offering boxes as you leave or scan this code to go

directly to our website and fill out a visitor card. We have an excellent

nursery and programs for children newborn through high school. Any

of the ushers will be happy to direct you to the proper classroom. If

you feel more comfortable having your infant with you during the

service, the last row in the Auditorium will be reserved for parents with

small children. There is a private room for nursing mothers across the

hall from the Auditorium with a rocking chair, changing table and

portable crib. For your convenience, it also includes a monitor to

enable you to still hear and view the service.

Our Purpose...

To reach people with the love of Jesus Christ, provide a safe and

supportive environment, proclaim the standards of God’s truth,

duplicate the Christian life in others, and celebrate the majesty

and works of Our Great God.

New to Salem Heights?

Sunday Worship

THE DIVINE TAPESTRY

Part 128

“The Final Chapter”

2 Chronicles 36:14-23

Presented by

Pastor Justin Greene

“Thus says Cyrus king of Persia, ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, has given me all

the kingdoms of the earth, and He has appointed me to build Him a house in

Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Whoever there is among you of all His people, may

the LORD his God be with him, and let him go up!’” 2 Chronicles 36:23

Info & News

Do you want to make a difference in

the lives of a critical generation? Be a

C l u b R o c k S a l t l e a d e r o n

Tuesday evenings. Our goal is to

bring up our children to know and love God's Word while

empowering parents to be the spiritual leaders God has called them

to be. If you love kids and want to make an eternal difference, sign

up today in the foyer!

Important Upcoming Events

• Moms and Tots Play Group, October 3, 9:30 a.m.

• Children’s Christmas Rehearsal, October 5, 5:45 p.m.

• FPNO, October 11, 4:00 p.m.

• Missions Informational Meeting, October 12, 1:00 p.m.

• Women’s Retreat, October 17 - 19, The Hilton, Vancouver WA

• Lord’s Supper, October 19, 6:00 p.m.

• Children’s Ministry “Trunk or Treat” Event, October 31

2014 Children’s Christmas Production

Our first rehearsal is October 5 at 5:45p.m. in

the chapel. This year’s production is open to

children in 1st thru 8th grade. For more

information or questions, contact Erin Rowzee

at erinrowzee@gmail.com. Pee-Wee choir will

be available for those children ages 3-

Kindergarten. The first rehearsal for this group will be announced

Ladies, please join us October 1st for our first

“Simply Pray” time. This is a once a month

opportunity available to the women of our church.

Set aside the hectic pace of life and join us to

“Simply Pray.” We will continue to gather the first Wednesday of every

month from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM. Childcare is provided but please bring a

snack (or lunch) for your child. For more information contact Cindy Low, Prayer Team Coordinator at 503.931.7933 or hownowlow@comcast.net.

2015 Missions Opportunities

October 12 at 1:00p.m. there will be an informational meeting for anyone interested in taking part in the upcoming 2015 missions trips. Join us after second service to find out details on each upcoming trip. Details to be covered will include dates of travel, finances, training class dates as well as application requirements.

Women’s Retreat 2014 Today is the last day to register! You do not have to have a roommate yet nor do you have to submit payment, but we do need your registration to be completed. Come visit us at our Women’s Retreat table in the foyer for more information. We can’t wait for you to

join us for an amazing weekend!

Calendar of Events

TODAY

7:00 a.m. Men’s Discipleship

8:15 a.m. Prayer - Room 205

9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services

9:00 a.m. The Cross Road Sunday School

6:00 p.m. Small Groups

THIS WEEK

MONDAY

7:00 p.m. The Most Excellent Way

TUESDAY

6:45 p.m. Club RockSalt

7:00 p.m. Ministry Night

WEDNESDAY

9:30 a.m. Women’s Discipleship

11:45 a.m. Women’s Ministries “Simply Pray”

12:00 p.m. Women’s and Men’s Noon Discipleship

6:45 p.m. Ministry Night

THURSDAY

6:00 a.m. Men’s Discipleship

6:45 p.m. The Cross Road College Group

7:00 p.m. The Careers Group

FRIDAY

9:30 a.m. Moms and Tots

This past Spring/Summer SHC had seven teams

participating in church league softball; four coed teams and

three men's teams. That comes out to about 90 people or

more participating. Our teams also had some success as we

had three co-ed teams win their leagues (BLACK, BROWN and YELLOW),

and one men's team won their league (BLUE). In the season ending

tournaments, the BLACK team got first place in the coed division and the

YELLOW team got second. The BROWN team finished in third place in

their division. In men's, the RED team finished in third place.

Many thanks to the players and coaches/managers that made this season a

success by glorifying God.

2014 Church Softball Review

Giving Update

THE MINISTRY OF SALEM HEIGHTS CHURCH The ministry of Salem Heights Church is funded entirely by the generous giving of God’s people. You will notice that we do not pass the offering plate; however, there are offering boxes in the back of the auditorium. We have done this so no one gives out of compulsion. We believe from the Word of God that the Spirit of God will lead people towards giving back to God of their first fruits. “...God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7) and we know He blesses those who take His Word seriously in every regard. Thank you for prayerfully supporting Salem Heights financially as we desire to reach the lost and disciple the Saints.

September 2014 MONTHLY BUDGET NEEDED

TOTAL GIVING $70,948 $107,000

MONTHLY NEED ÷ WEEK = BUDGET

September Weekly Need Actual Giving Received

Week 1 $26,750 $25,338

Week 2 $26,750 $24,906

Week 3 $26,750 $20,704

Week 4 $26,750 $

Fiscal Year to Date +/- -$45,934

BUILDING FUND

Current Balance $0

• Tuesday evening Club RockSalt groups are in

great need of volunteers! If this is an area in

which you would like to serve, please contact

Russ Libby at 503-588-0403.

• Our Video Team is looking for volunteers. If

this is an interest you have, please contact AJ Acker at 503-588-

0403 for more information.

• There is a great need for faithful, available and teachable

servants to minister to our CAUSE students. Our desire is for

students to be discipled in their love of God, love for others and

heart to reach the world for Christ. If this is a passion of yours,

contact Tim Saffeels at 503-588-0403 for more information on

being involved.

Scan the coded icon below to view opportunities to serve the body of Salem Heights Church.

How Can I Serve?

Missions

Salem Heights Church

375 Madrona Ave. S.

Salem, OR 97302

503-588-0403

fax: 503-588-5338

Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Friday

8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sunday Worship Services:

9 & 11 a.m.

Message CDs are available in

the Registration Area for $4.

Please visit the desk in the

southwest corner to order

and pick-up your CDs.

You can also check the

website for our podcast.

info@salemheightschurch.org

www.salemheightschurch.org

Pastors/Elders

Justin Greene Senior Pastor/Elder

Carl Chica Pastor of Family Life/Elder

Matt MacCollin Pastor of Men’s/College/Elder

Lay Elders Chuck Moore

Ted Ferry

Administration and Staff

Please see our Mission Boards in the foyer for current active missionaries.

Ron Groves Administrator

Russ Libby Director of Ministries

Scott Hunter Facilities Manager

AJ Acker Music Ministry

Tim Saffeels Director of Student Ministries

Jason Brownell High School Ministries

Ed Reister Community Connection

Rick Smith Community Care

Jay Duffus Men’s Biblical Counseling

Laura Chica Women’s Biblical Counseling

Julie Bernard Women’s Ministry

Gina Weigand Office Staff

Christa Kahili Office Staff

Connie Libby Office Staff

Jenn Elliott Office Staff

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The Divine Tapestry PART 128

“The Final Chapter”

2 Chronicles 36:14-23

Presented by

Pastor Justin Greene September 28, 2014

We began this series with a picture that illustrated three things...

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� These small pictures were placed together with a purpose that you might see the big picture. (If you only focused on the small picture you would miss the point.)

� These small pictures were chosen to give

perspective .

They tell us why the big picture matters. (If you didn’t see the small pictures you would miss the point.)

� These pictures reveal a person . (If you didn’t see the

big picture you would miss the point.)

Proper perspective is important ... God’s perspective is paramount!

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THE FINAL CHAPTER

Three Assumptions

• The Old Testament progressively reveals truth from and about God, including pictures and promises of a coming Messiah.

• There was a Messianic anticipation at the time of the birth of Jesus .

• Jesus used an arrangement of the Scriptures called the Tanakh to defend and highlight His fulfillment of the Messianic Hope (Luke 24). This arrangement ends with 2 Chronicles.

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LET HIM GO UP... 2 Chronicles 36 ends with three conclusions: (tied to Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 30)

1. God’s Servants were Abused.

� God sent His servants to remind the people of His covenant and commands .

� To attack them was to reject the Word .

2. The Sabbath was not Appreciated .

� The Sabbath was a time set aside to rest in, and reflect on, the protection and provision of the Lord .

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3. The Savior was Anticipated.

� 2 Chronicles 26:23 is more than a partial quote from Ezra...

� It would cause them to look backward (Leviticus 26).

� It would cause them to look forward (Matthew 1).

� It would cause them to look upward (2 Samuel 7).

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NEW TESTAMENT REFLECTIONS

• What did Jesus say the Father would do after His servants were beaten and rejected? He would send the Son (Matthew 21:37-39).

• How many times should we forgive?

� 70 x 7 (490 – the number of years of rejection)

� Maximum forgiveness to those who continually reject!

• Christ seems to use this passage as a Messianic outline (Matthew 23:37-39)?

Register online at www.salemheightschurch.org

Register in the foyer TODAY.

Register online at www.salemheightschurch.org

Register in the foyer TODAY.

A caroling adventure

through time!

children’s

christmas

production

Ages 1st though 8th grade First rehearsal October 5th at

5:45PM in the Chapel

Parents please plan to attend the first rehearsal with your child!

For questions or more information, please contact Erin Rowzee at

erinrowzee@gmail.com

pee wee choir

Ages 3 - K

Rehearsal schedule to be announced soon!

First

Weekend in

December!

A caroling adventure

through time!

children’s

christmas

production

Ages 1st though 8th grade First rehearsal October 5th at

5:45PM in the Chapel

Parents please plan to attend the first rehearsal with your child!

For questions or more information, please contact Erin Rowzee at

erinrowzee@gmail.com

pee wee choir

Ages 3 - K

Rehearsal schedule to be announced soon!

First

Weekend in

December!