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General Fall 2006 News

Connect "4" Life

Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." How do we experience this "life to the full"? The game Connect Four gives a clue. The thrill of victory goes to the first one who can connect four of his/her pieces in an uninterrupted row, column or diagonal. The problem is that someone is always putting things in the way.

If we are going to experience this "life to the full," we MUST connect in these four ways:
" Study together
" Pray together
" Eat together
" Serve together

Now some of you will begin to protest-"To connect in those four ways will take a lot of time. I don't have time to go to a Bible study, and to a prayer meeting, and to a church potluck and get involved in a ministry." And you are absolutely right!

But what if you were able to do two, three or all four of those things all at the same? What if your committee meeting set aside time for devotions, sharing, and/or extended prayer? What if your small group time started with a potluck? What if ushers gathered for prayer before and/or during the service? What if the softball team stayed ½ an hour after the game to pray for one another? What if you walked into a Sunday school teacher training meeting and thought you just interrupted a small group meeting? What if married couples worked together in a ministry so that "together time" and "ministry time" happened at the same time?

The thrill of victory goes to those who can connect four in spite of the obstacles of busyness that keep getting dropped into our lives.

Men's Ministry

6th Annual Men's Breakfast is Saturday, September 16, 8:00 AM. The newest member of the Salem staff, Lee Wuflestad, Worship Pastor, has graciously consented to talk to the men on Saturday, September 16, at 8:00 a.m. Testimony on benefits of small groups and opportunities to be part of a short-term or permanent small group will be available.

Women's Ministry & Bible Study Tuesday

Women's fall kick-off -Tuesday, September 12, 8:55-11:00 a.m
"What did you do for your summer vacation?"

Three women will answer that question during the kick-off. Two had trips to Asia. One just moved to Fargo with her husband (Salem's new worship pastor) and children.
Catch up with friends! Meet new friends! Register for a fall semester Tuesday morning Bible study. There are four studies to choose from listed on page three. Childcare will be provided.
Please pay for your chosen study materials at the time of registration. The studies begin Tuesday, September 18, 8:55 a.m. Children's ministry is provided for nursery- kindergarten. Please sign up your children during the kick-off so that plans can be made for accurate numbers.

Women's Bible Studies

Tuesday morning:

Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy Join Beth Moore in a faith-building study of prophecy, and learn how to "Shine for Christ" in modern culture. The first portion (Daniel 1-6) deals with the life of Daniel, and the second half (Daniel 7-12) deals with prophecy.

Walking by Faith: Lessons Learned in the Dark by Jennifer Rothschild. Although Jennifer is physically blind, God has taught her to see that living a life based on faith rather than sight requires us to look at our situations through a lens that filters out what is seen and, instead, focuses on what is unseen-those things that are eternal.

Ephesians: Building a Community in Christ - using John Stott's study guide. People long to belong. They crave community. They want to be loved and accepted by others. In Ephesians we learn how to break down what separates us from God and others. These studies provide a vision of God's plan in his church.

Sermon Follow-up: "Living in Community" -follow and discuss Pastor George's sermon series on "Living in Community."

Other groups:

Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy See description above. Begins Wednesday, September 20, at 6:45 p.m. Call because space is limited.

Get R.E.A.L" [Get Refreshed, Get Encouraged, Get Accountability, Get Lifted Up (in prayer)] Please call for more information on this group.

Past Adult Course Offerings

"Shepherding Your Child's Heart"
Sundays at the Bridge Building, 9th Ave S and 9th Str S
Noel Anderson, facilitator

This class will feature a seminar video from Dr. Tedd Tripp followed by a time of discussion. Class participants may wish to purchase the optional companion book and parents' handbook .

Syllabus and Weekly Notes

Jan 05	"Getting to the Heart of Behavior"	Intro & Chapter 1
Jan 12	"Shaping Influences and Godward Orientation"	Chapters 2 & 3
Jan 19	Continued
Jan 26	"Discerning the Abundance of the Heart"	Chapters 7 & 10
Feb 02	Continued
Feb 09	"Embracing Biblical Methods: Communication"	Chapters 8 & 9
Feb 16	"Embracing Biblical Methods: Appeal to Conscience"	Chapter 12
Feb 23	"Embracing Biblical Methods: The Rod"	Chapter 11
Mar 02	"Critiquing Your Goals"	Chapters 5 & 6
Mar 09	"Keeping the Gospel Central"	extra
Mar 16	"Playing Catch-Up"	extra
Mar 23	"Ages 0-5: Goals and Objectives"	Chapters 4 & 14
Mar 30	"Ages 0-5: Methods"	Chapter 15
Apr 06	"Ages 6-12: Goals and Objectives"	Chapter 16
Apr 13	"Ages 6-12: Methods"	Chapter 17
Apr 20	Easter Sunday
Apr 27	"The Teen Years: Goals and Objectives"	Chapter 18
May 04	"The Teen Years: Methods"	Chapter 19
May 11
May 18

Links

These links are provided for the information and convenience of those who use them. Salem Evangelical Free Church and/or the class facilitator may not agree with all information at the sites or those linked to them. As is the general rule on the web, site visitors should use their own good judgement in discerning the correctness and applicability of the information as applied to their own situations.

Ron Blue's "Master Your Money"
Friday, January 10, 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 11, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Whether you would like to start the New Year with a financial tune up or you need a major overhaul, Ron Blue provides Biblical and practical insights to get better control of your personal finances. This will enable you to attain higher-priority, longer-term financial goals. The class time will include video instruction, discussion of the videos and workbook exercises. Noel Anderson will be the facilitator and can answer questions about the class. Please RSVP to Pastor Steve Strock by Sunday January 5, so that adequate seating, snacks, and supplies may be provided.

Last Update: 04 September 2006
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