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First Presbyterian Church 436 East Second Street Salem OH 44460-2816 330-337-9555 / Fax 888-386-2321 www.fpcsalem.org; Facebook: First Presbyterian Church of Salem, Ohio, and www.youtube.com / FPCSALEM Rev. Meta S. Cramer, Pastor 9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study (110) 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour (Fellowship Hall)

Dear Friends,

During these weeks after Christmas and Epiphany, we turn to the subject of “call.” We have heard about the call in the night to the boy Samuel, and we’ll also be hearing about the call to Jonah and to Jesus’ first disciples. While we may think of “a calling” as something that comes only – and somehow mysteriously – to clergy, the truth is that all of us are “called,” by virtue of our baptism. When we become members of a congregation, we promise to “share in worship and ministry through our prayers and gifts, our study and service, and so fulfill our calling to be dis-ciples of Jesus Christ.”

I invite you, as disciples called into the fellowship of this congregation, to be present for our Annual Meeting

this Sunday, January 28, immediately after worship. We will be electing officers as well as hearing reports of how various groups have served the Kingdom in 2017. Please be sure to thank those who will be hearing the call of God “through the voice of this congregation” to serve as Ruling Elders, Deacons, Corporation Officers, and members of the 2018 Nominating Committee.

We also thank those whose terms of service will be complete upon the installation of their successors: Ruling

Elders Mark Flake, Dave Plummer, and Cara Stephens; and Deacons Tricia Jackson, Marcia Shepard, and Lucy Works. All have served faithfully and very well. We appreciate their service to this congregation and to our Lord.

May we all be energized in living out our calling as we go forward into each new day.

Blessings, Meta

Sunday, January 28 — The 4th Sunday after Epiphany Annual Meeting after Worship Scripture: Jonah 3:1-4:1 Psalm 62:5-12 Mark 1:14-20 Sermon: When God is Too Merciful Anthem: Haviland Choir and Western Reserve Brass - Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Liturgist: Mike Newman

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Sunday, February 4 — The 5th Sunday after Epiphany Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31 Psalm 147:1-11 Mark 2:1-12 Sermon: With a Little Help from Our Friends Anthem: Haviland Choir; The Cherub/Praise Choirs will sing “He’s Alive” with guitar accompaniment by Gary Kekel

Prayer Concerns It’s a privilege to pray for each and every one on our Prayer List. We would appreciate your keeping the office updated on your prayer request. Names will remain on the list for 1 month unless an update is received. St. Elizabeth, Boardman - Ralph Timmins Others - Rhys Barnett (Arlene and Bob Barnett’s grandson), Joann (Lois Dunn’s friend), Berneda Fitch, Matthew Gorley (Scott and Debbie Boyd’s nephew), Debbie Goulish (Meta Cramer’s friend), Ryan Hack (Roger and Darlene Hack’s son), Amy Hall (Tom Mercer’s friend), George Hays (friend of many), Jeff Hendricks (Jim and Ruth Newman’s nephew), David Johnson, Brenda Lipp, Tom Mercer, Katie-Adam-Frankie Pawlosky (Jim and Ruth Newman’s daughter and family - Adam preparing for deployment), Owen Perry (John Barnett’s friend), Maria Ricciardi (Carol Ricciardi’s mother in law), Cody Roman (Kathie Baker’s grandson), Ron Scott (Meta Cramer’s friend), Pete Whitman (Kim Colian’s father), Family of Carri Norris, Family of Charles Shafer

Special Care Facilities Birchaven Village: Jean Leimbach,124; 15100 Birchaven Ln, Findlay OH 45840 Brookdale Salem: Pat Butler, 305 Copeland Oaks: Jim and Marty Hollinger, Apt. 7106 Courtyard: Shirley Devan Crandall: Betsy Johnson, 251 Essex III: Janice Olmstead, 223 Inn at Poland Way: Norman and Jeanne Smith, 6501 Poland Way, Poland OH 44514 Lake Vista at Cortland: Margaret Sheets, Apt 105; 303 North Mecca St, Cortland OH 44410 Regency on the Lake: Joyce Smith, Room 205; 5669 Lakeshore Rd, Fort Gratiot MI 48059 Village at Westerville: Bruno and Kay Stanga; 215 Huber Village Blvd, C100, Westerville OH 43081 ...continued

Weatherwood Manor: Dolores Kynett, 201; 896 Weatherwood Lane, Greensburg PA 15601 Whispering Pines: Dottie Zimmerman; 937 E Park Ave, Colum-biana OH 44408

Congratulations to Jess and Berneda Fitch on celebrating their 62nd Wed-ding Anniversary on January 21. ______________________________

Help Pres-Bees / LOGOS

Extra help is needed in the Kitchen. Please consider volunteering! Easy Meals! We just need help with finishing touches and clean up! You get to enjoy in the meal also. ______________________________

2018 Spring Gathering of Eastminster

Presbyterian Women

Saturday, February 3 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Registration at 9:30 a.m. Luncheon at noon.

Kent Presbyterian Church Guest Speaker:

The Reverend Cathy Ulrich ____________________________

Daytimers Wednesday, February 7

12 Noon Fellowship Hall

Bring Covered Dish to Share Program:

Israel by Meta Cramer

Another Global Village Build

Once again, I will be traveling to Central America for a Global Mis-sion Village Build for Habitat for Humanity. The build is in Esteli, Nicaragua which is located in Northern Nicaragua in Central America. The trip takes place Feb-ruary 10-18, 2018. Our build team will work on building homes from Monday thru Friday. The homes will be cement block like the ones we built in El Salvador. Please keep our team in your prayers as we travel and then build in Nicara-gua. Habitat for Humanity is a Christian ministry that helps build decent, affordable homes for de-serving families here and around the world.

Mickey Buck _________________________________

Newly Elected Officer Training and Orientation

Sundays, February 4 and 11 9:00 a.m. Church Library (107)

Installation and Ordination will be on Sunday, February 11

during worship.

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Special Session Meeting Sunday, February 11

9:45 a.m. in Church Library (107) Approve installation of

incoming officers ____________________________ Offering envelopes are now in

hallway mailboxes. Per Capita: $32 per Active

member

Bulletin donors needed - $15 a Sunday Chancel Flowers needed - $10 a vase

~ Youth News ~

Pres-Bees Youth Club: 4:30-6:00 p.m. on Sundays; Pre-K through Grade 5 Choir, Lesson, Craft; Shared Meal with LOGOS at 5:30 p.m. January 28 Cherub & Praise Choirs sing during worship January 28 Regular Gathering - Pizza and Salad, Brownies February 4 Regular Gathering

LOGOS: 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Sundays / Youth in Grades 6-12 Shared Meal with Pres-Bees Youth Club at 5:30 p.m. January 28 Regular Gathering February 4 Regular Gathering February 9 Lock-In

The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be con-vened this Sunday, January 28 immediately after morn-ing worship for the purposes of receiving reports, electing officers, and considering the following changes to the Church's Bylaws, which are being presented by the Session:

No. 10: The Session shall consist of the Moderator and fifteen (15) twelve (12) Elders in 2013 2018 and there-after, divided into three equal classes, one class of whom shall be elected each year at the annual meeting for a three year term. No Elder shall serve on the Ses-sion for consecutive terms either full or partial, aggre-gating more than six years; and shall be ineligible to be elected to a new term until one year shall have elapsed.

No. 14: There shall be fifteen (15) twelve (12) Deacons divided into three classes, one class of whom shall be elected each year at the annual meeting for a three-year term. No Deacon shall serve on the Board of Dea-cons for consecutive terms, either full or partial, aggre-gating more than six years; and shall be ineligible to be elected to a new term until one year shall have elapsed. The Deacons serve under the authority of Ses-sion. Ordained and installed Deacons may assist with the serving of the Lord's Supper.

Your Session at Work The Session of First Presbyterian Church of Salem,

Ohio, meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2018:

Heard that the annual Valentine Potluck dinner will be held on February 18.

Gave permission for Pres-Bees and LOGOS to go to the Salem Community Center for their “Spring Fling” on April 15.

Approved the 2018 Budget and nominated Corpo-rate Officers who will be presented for election at the January 28 Corporation meeting.

Heard the slate of nominees to be presented at our January 28 Annual Meeting.

Heard that officer training will be held before wor-ship on February 4 and 11, with ordination/installation taking place on February 11. Reminded all current members of the Session to be present on Sunday, February 11 at 9:45 a.m. for the examina-tion of new officers.

Received the Annual Reports of all organizations of the church.

Approved upgrades to our video production system that will greatly enhance our TV and video stream-ing ministries.

Engaged in prayers of intercession for members and friends of the congregation.

Are You Recycling All That You Should?

I know it’s easy to toss things into the trash without think-ing whether or not it can be recycled. Read through the following list of items and how long it takes for them to break down in the landfills and maybe it will help you make the right decision.

Plastic bottles - 70 to 450 years Tin cans – 50 years

Plastic bags – 500 to 1,000 years or even forever! Glass bottles – 1-2 million years Hairspray bottles – 200-500 years Aluminum cans – 200 years

Styrofoam cups/containers 500 years to forever! Paper – 2 to 5 months. If closed in plastic, indefinite-

ly Plastic 6 pack rings – 450 years

Tin foil – It does NOT biodegrade! (Please don’t use more than necessary.)

Batteries – 100 years Plastic coated milk/juice cartons – 5 years A regular plastic cup (i.e. Solo) NEVER!

K-cups – Thousands of years or forever!

The really sad thing is that all but 2 of these items can be recycled. Styrofoam and K-cups cannot be recycled. These are items that I encourage you not to buy. All the others are easily recycled. Do remember that plastic bags must be taken to the bins at Giant Eagle. Please do share this list with you family and friends. It is so important to spread the word about recycling.

January

24 / Weds 6:00 Carillon Ringers (200) 7:00 Haviland Choir (S) 7:00 Men’s Study (110) 28 / Sun 9:00 Adult Bible Study (110)

9:15 Sunday School 10:00 Coffee Hour (FH) 10:30 Lord’s Day Worship followed by Annual Congregational Meeting 4:15 LOGOS Bell Choir (200)

4:30 Pres-Bees Youth Club 5:00 LOGOS 6:00 Cub Scout Pack 3 (FH) 29 / Mon 6:30 Boy Scout Troop 3 (B) 31 / Weds 6:00 Carillon Ringers (200) 7:00 Haviland Choir (S) 7:00 Men’s Bible Study (110)

February

1 / Thurs 7:00 Committee Night: Christian Education (106) Mission I and S (FH) Property and Maintenance (107) Worship, Music, and the Arts (109) 7:00 Salem Bird Study Club (110) 2 / Fri 9:00-4:00 Quilt Group (107)

4 / Sun 9:00 Adult Bible Study (110) 9:15 Sunday School 9:00 Newly Elected Officer Training (107) 10:00 Coffee Hour (FH) 10:30 Lord’s Day Worship 4:15 LOGOS Bell Choir (200) 4:30 Pres-Bees Youth Club 5:00 LOGOS 6:00 Cub Scout Pack 3 (B) 5 / Mon 6:30 Boy Scout Troop 3 (B) 7:00 Board of Deacons (107) 6 / Tues 10:00 United Quilt Guild (FH) 7 / Weds 12:00 Daytimers (FH) - Program: Israel by Rev. Meta Cramer 6:00 Carillon Ringers (200) 7:00 Haviland Choir (S) 7:00 Men’s Bible Study (110) 8 / Thurs 12:00 Preschool Board of Trustees (110) 6:45 Finance/Administration (107) 9 / Fri 7:00 LOGOS Lock In - Making Soup 11 / Sun 9:00 Adult Bible Study (110) 9:00 Newly Elected Officer Training (107) 9:15 Sunday School 9:45 Special Session Meeting (107) 10:00 Coffee Hour (FH) - LOGOS selling soup 10:30 Lord’s Day Worship - The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Ordination and Installation of Officers 4:15 LOGOS Bell Choir (200) 4:30 Pres-Bees Youth Club 6:00 Cub Scout Pack 3 (B) 12 / Mon 6:30 Boy Scout Troop 3 (B) 7:00 Congregational Care (107) 14 / Weds 6:00 Carillon Ringers (200) 6:15 Ash Wednesday Service (S) 7:00 Haviland Choir (S) 7:00 Men’s Bible Study (110) 15 / Thurs 7:00 Regular Session Meeting (107)

Worship Schedule on Cable TV Channel 9 Sunday – 1 and 9 am / Monday — 1am

Tuesday – 3 am, 12 & 4 pm / Wednesday – 1 am, 4 & 9 pm Friday – 1 am / Saturday – 3 am, 12 & 4 pm

Services can also be seen on You Tube: FPCSALEM

Salem Community Pantry Monday, 9-Noon / Thursday, 4-7 p.m.

ITEMS NEEDED: Peanut Butter, Plastic Grocery Bags, Empty Egg Cartons. Place items in Fellowship Hall.

Happy Birthday! Terry Rufer (28)

Happy Birthday! Jim Hollinger (7), Bill Rousseau (18)