In-Person Worship
Saturday 5:30PM
Sunday 9:00AM
Masks and social distancing are required.
Faith Formation
Sunday 10:15am-11:00am
Wednesday Confirmation 2:30pm
Masks and social distancing are required.
A sincere "Thank You" to those that contributed to Salem through the recent Thrivent Choice Dollars program.
A total of $3,420 was given which has been set aside until further decisions are made for disbursement.
God's Blessings!!
Members of Salem Council
A heartfelt "THANK YOU" to all those that worked behind the scenes to put together a very special Holy Week at Salem.
A grateful "THANK YOU" to those that participated in the events of Holy Week.
So many blessings!!
Shannon Bruhns
Total Noisy Offering Given for Feed My Starving Children $924.22
The last day of Faith Formation will be May 2nd and the kids will be singing for us that day at the 9:00am worship service.
2021 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORMS will be sent home with kids.
VBS will be Monday, June 7th—Thursday, June 10th--9am to 11:30am
at Winnebago Lutheran Church and the closing program will be at Salem.
Registration forms are due May 21st.
"The Girl Who Believes In Miracles", rated PG
A Christian Movie playing at The Mills Theater
Sponsored by LMAMA (Lake Mills Area Ministerial Association)
It will start now on April 16th and run through the following:
Screen 1 (big theater).....
Friday, April 16 - 7 pm
Saturday, April 17 - 3 and 7 pm
Sunday, April 18 - 3 pm
Thursday, April 22 - 7 pm
Screen 2 (small theater).....
Friday, April 23 - 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 24 - 3:30 and 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 25 - 3:30 pm
Thursday, April 29 - 7:30 pm
National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 6
7:00am at Asbury Methodist
The Lake Mills Area Ministerial Association is sponsoring the National Day of Prayer service. The National Day of Prayer was started by President Lincoln during the Civil War. Since then, Presidents and Congress have designated the first Thursday in May to ask the nation to set time aside to pray for our nation. This year the National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 6th. We will have a worship service beginning at 7:00am at Asbury Methodist. The service will be around 30 minutes for those needing to get to work. For those who don’t need to rush off, Asbury Methodist will host coffee and bars for fellowship following the service. If you can’t join us, please set some time aside in your day to pray for leaders of our nation.
Faith Statement Night: May 12th at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary
Affirmation of Baptism: May 16th at 9:00am during the worship service
The Easter Egg collection box has been put out by the office again if anyone wants to drop off their
plastic eggs now that Easter is over and they can be used again next year.
The Board of Life & Growth is looking for volunteers to be Prayer Pen Pals with 1st Graders.
Please call Sue Langerud if you have questions or would like to volunteer. 641.568.3620
2021 KJLY Women’s Conference
Fierce Faith Saturday - April 24
Music, Ministry, Mini Sessions & Lunch
Speaker: Alli Worthington (Author of Fierce Faith; A woman’s Guide to Fighting Fear, a podcaster and blogger)
Also, The Looney Lutherans (A trio of wacky gals who use music,
comedy and their audience to share their wisdom for living a lively life.
$37 per person
Conference time 8:00am-3:45pm
(doors open at 7:00am)
Registration opens March 15, 2021 at 8:00am.
KinshipRadio.org or 1-800-810-5559
Hosanna Lutheran Church, Mankato MN
Ladies’ Night With Kendra Graham
Thursday, April 22, or Friday, April 23 at 7:00pm
First Church of the Open Bible
2200 Beaver Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
Plan for an evening out with friends and hear an inspiring message from Kendra Graham--a Bible teacher, mother, wife of evangelist Will Graham.
Join for soul-stirring worship, a time of prayer for your community and the upcoming Celebration, and a dessert buffet.
The same program is being offered two different evenings
To RSVP go to the following website: https://iowa.billygraham.org/kendra-ladies-night-rsvp/?utm_source=cru+weekly
+update+04.07.2021&utm_medium=bgemail&utm_campaign=iowa+celebration&utm_content=BB21BYD00&SOURCE=BB21BYD00
Attend the Children’s Ministry Rally
Fri, Apr 30, 2021, 12:00 PM
New Hope Assembly of God Student Center
6800 Townsend Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
Come together with fellow children’s ministry leaders and hear a special message from Go Fish guest speaker, Jamison Statema. He’s a Dove Award-winning producer, songwriter, and performer who loves to make music for kids of all ages! Lunch will be provided.
To RSVP go to the following website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iowa-celebration-childrens-ministry-rally-tickets-145553645873
SINGERS AND READERS
The Music and Worship Board are looking for volunteers to sing and read during both worship services.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Heather Mannes at 641-909-4050
SUMMER CAMPS
The Board of Youth would like to remind everyone to sign up for summer camps.
Early Bird deadlines are quickly approaching.
In the past, the Enduring Gift Committee has helped to pay remaining balances after parents make the down payment.
Please forward your receipt email from camp to the Salem office after you have registered and paid the deposit.
Should there be an emergency schedule change an announcement will be made via the following:
--KIOW Radio 107.3 (Forest City)
--KIMT TV Channel 3
--Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills Facebook page
Contact Shannon Bruhns at 641-592-5978 / 641-590-1532
or Heather Mannes at 641-909-4050
The Board of Life & Growth would like to remind everyone, when looking at the membership list in the Annual Report,
if you notice that any of your family members information needs to be updated, please let the office know.
If your family member has moved and joined another church,
please remind them to contact the office to transfer membership so that we can have an accurate membership list.
DONATIONS
The Board of Life & Growth is collecting Donations in the Narthex.
--PERSONAL CARE KITS are needed now more than ever,
to help protect vulnerable families from COVID-19.
Items needed are bath towels (dark colors), 4 oz. bars of soap and toothbrushes.
--HAND TOWELS in good condition are needed for Baby Care Kits.
--SHEETS in any condition are needed for backing and lining of quilts.
COLLECTIONS
The Board of Life & Growth collects used stamps, pop tabs, eye glasses
and receipts from David’s Marketplace.
The WELCA group receives 1 tenth of 1% of all receipts collected.
This can really add up and help.
The baskets for these items have been moved to the Narthex.
They ask that receipts do not get rolled up.
DAY CAMP AT SALEM
Save the date -- Salem will be hosting Ingham-Okoboji Day Camp the week of August 2, 2021
This year has quickly filled with sponsorship and only a few dates are still available.
Don't miss your chance to sponsor a radio broadcast this year. Cost is $83.
CALL THE OFFICE TO RESERVE YOUR DATE. 641.592.1771
2021 RADIO BROADCAST DATES AVAILABLE:
May 2, May 23, July, 11, July 18, August 1, August 15,
August 29, September 5, October 17, October 24, October 31,
November 21, December 5, December 12, December 26
We also have a sponsorship program for the live internet broadcast of the worship service.
Sponsorship is available for $40 per Sunday.
CALL THE OFFICE TO RESERVE YOUR DATE 641.592.1771
Office hours for secretary
Monday, Tuesday & Friday 9am to 5 pm
Wednesday 10am to 2pm
Worship Services
Saturday 5:30pm
Sunday 9:00am
Faith Formation
Faith formation follows Worship on Sunday and starts at 10:15am.
Confirmation is being held in person on Wednesdays at 2:30pm.
Confirmation Zoom meetings are at 5:00pm.
Pastor's Schedule
Pastor Joel Guttormson
Monday: Off, but on-call
Tuesday: Off, but on-call
Wednesday: Noon-8pm (Staff Meeting, Mills Harbor, Confirmation, Lent Services)
Thursday: Noon – 8pm (visits, board meetings, Council Meeting)
Friday: 8am – Noon, 1pm – 5pm
Saturday: Noon – 8pm
Sunday: 8am - Noon
Secretary
Monday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am- 2:00pm
Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: Off
Sunday: Off
DOORS
Door are unlocked 8am to 4pm and Saturday 7am to noon by secretary;
Sunday 8am – Noon by pastor. The electronic doors can be set by secretary when
notified to allow for boards and groups to meet at other times.
Saturday 5:30PM
Sunday 9:00AM
Masks and social distancing are required.
Faith Formation
Sunday 10:15am-11:00am
Wednesday Confirmation 2:30pm
Masks and social distancing are required.
A sincere "Thank You" to those that contributed to Salem through the recent Thrivent Choice Dollars program.
A total of $3,420 was given which has been set aside until further decisions are made for disbursement.
God's Blessings!!
Members of Salem Council
A heartfelt "THANK YOU" to all those that worked behind the scenes to put together a very special Holy Week at Salem.
A grateful "THANK YOU" to those that participated in the events of Holy Week.
So many blessings!!
Shannon Bruhns
Total Noisy Offering Given for Feed My Starving Children $924.22
The last day of Faith Formation will be May 2nd and the kids will be singing for us that day at the 9:00am worship service.
2021 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORMS will be sent home with kids.
VBS will be Monday, June 7th—Thursday, June 10th--9am to 11:30am
at Winnebago Lutheran Church and the closing program will be at Salem.
Registration forms are due May 21st.
"The Girl Who Believes In Miracles", rated PG
A Christian Movie playing at The Mills Theater
Sponsored by LMAMA (Lake Mills Area Ministerial Association)
It will start now on April 16th and run through the following:
Screen 1 (big theater).....
Friday, April 16 - 7 pm
Saturday, April 17 - 3 and 7 pm
Sunday, April 18 - 3 pm
Thursday, April 22 - 7 pm
Screen 2 (small theater).....
Friday, April 23 - 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 24 - 3:30 and 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 25 - 3:30 pm
Thursday, April 29 - 7:30 pm
National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 6
7:00am at Asbury Methodist
The Lake Mills Area Ministerial Association is sponsoring the National Day of Prayer service. The National Day of Prayer was started by President Lincoln during the Civil War. Since then, Presidents and Congress have designated the first Thursday in May to ask the nation to set time aside to pray for our nation. This year the National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 6th. We will have a worship service beginning at 7:00am at Asbury Methodist. The service will be around 30 minutes for those needing to get to work. For those who don’t need to rush off, Asbury Methodist will host coffee and bars for fellowship following the service. If you can’t join us, please set some time aside in your day to pray for leaders of our nation.
Faith Statement Night: May 12th at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary
Affirmation of Baptism: May 16th at 9:00am during the worship service
The Easter Egg collection box has been put out by the office again if anyone wants to drop off their
plastic eggs now that Easter is over and they can be used again next year.
The Board of Life & Growth is looking for volunteers to be Prayer Pen Pals with 1st Graders.
Please call Sue Langerud if you have questions or would like to volunteer. 641.568.3620
2021 KJLY Women’s Conference
Fierce Faith Saturday - April 24
Music, Ministry, Mini Sessions & Lunch
Speaker: Alli Worthington (Author of Fierce Faith; A woman’s Guide to Fighting Fear, a podcaster and blogger)
Also, The Looney Lutherans (A trio of wacky gals who use music,
comedy and their audience to share their wisdom for living a lively life.
$37 per person
Conference time 8:00am-3:45pm
(doors open at 7:00am)
Registration opens March 15, 2021 at 8:00am.
KinshipRadio.org or 1-800-810-5559
Hosanna Lutheran Church, Mankato MN
Ladies’ Night With Kendra Graham
Thursday, April 22, or Friday, April 23 at 7:00pm
First Church of the Open Bible
2200 Beaver Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
Plan for an evening out with friends and hear an inspiring message from Kendra Graham--a Bible teacher, mother, wife of evangelist Will Graham.
Join for soul-stirring worship, a time of prayer for your community and the upcoming Celebration, and a dessert buffet.
The same program is being offered two different evenings
To RSVP go to the following website: https://iowa.billygraham.org/kendra-ladies-night-rsvp/?utm_source=cru+weekly
+update+04.07.2021&utm_medium=bgemail&utm_campaign=iowa+celebration&utm_content=BB21BYD00&SOURCE=BB21BYD00
Attend the Children’s Ministry Rally
Fri, Apr 30, 2021, 12:00 PM
New Hope Assembly of God Student Center
6800 Townsend Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
Come together with fellow children’s ministry leaders and hear a special message from Go Fish guest speaker, Jamison Statema. He’s a Dove Award-winning producer, songwriter, and performer who loves to make music for kids of all ages! Lunch will be provided.
To RSVP go to the following website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iowa-celebration-childrens-ministry-rally-tickets-145553645873
SINGERS AND READERS
The Music and Worship Board are looking for volunteers to sing and read during both worship services.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Heather Mannes at 641-909-4050
SUMMER CAMPS
The Board of Youth would like to remind everyone to sign up for summer camps.
Early Bird deadlines are quickly approaching.
In the past, the Enduring Gift Committee has helped to pay remaining balances after parents make the down payment.
Please forward your receipt email from camp to the Salem office after you have registered and paid the deposit.
Should there be an emergency schedule change an announcement will be made via the following:
--KIOW Radio 107.3 (Forest City)
--KIMT TV Channel 3
--Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills Facebook page
Contact Shannon Bruhns at 641-592-5978 / 641-590-1532
or Heather Mannes at 641-909-4050
The Board of Life & Growth would like to remind everyone, when looking at the membership list in the Annual Report,
if you notice that any of your family members information needs to be updated, please let the office know.
If your family member has moved and joined another church,
please remind them to contact the office to transfer membership so that we can have an accurate membership list.
DONATIONS
The Board of Life & Growth is collecting Donations in the Narthex.
--PERSONAL CARE KITS are needed now more than ever,
to help protect vulnerable families from COVID-19.
Items needed are bath towels (dark colors), 4 oz. bars of soap and toothbrushes.
--HAND TOWELS in good condition are needed for Baby Care Kits.
--SHEETS in any condition are needed for backing and lining of quilts.
COLLECTIONS
The Board of Life & Growth collects used stamps, pop tabs, eye glasses
and receipts from David’s Marketplace.
The WELCA group receives 1 tenth of 1% of all receipts collected.
This can really add up and help.
The baskets for these items have been moved to the Narthex.
They ask that receipts do not get rolled up.
DAY CAMP AT SALEM
Save the date -- Salem will be hosting Ingham-Okoboji Day Camp the week of August 2, 2021
This year has quickly filled with sponsorship and only a few dates are still available.
Don't miss your chance to sponsor a radio broadcast this year. Cost is $83.
CALL THE OFFICE TO RESERVE YOUR DATE. 641.592.1771
2021 RADIO BROADCAST DATES AVAILABLE:
May 2, May 23, July, 11, July 18, August 1, August 15,
August 29, September 5, October 17, October 24, October 31,
November 21, December 5, December 12, December 26
We also have a sponsorship program for the live internet broadcast of the worship service.
Sponsorship is available for $40 per Sunday.
CALL THE OFFICE TO RESERVE YOUR DATE 641.592.1771
Office hours for secretary
Monday, Tuesday & Friday 9am to 5 pm
Wednesday 10am to 2pm
Worship Services
Saturday 5:30pm
Sunday 9:00am
Faith Formation
Faith formation follows Worship on Sunday and starts at 10:15am.
Confirmation is being held in person on Wednesdays at 2:30pm.
Confirmation Zoom meetings are at 5:00pm.
Pastor's Schedule
Pastor Joel Guttormson
Monday: Off, but on-call
Tuesday: Off, but on-call
Wednesday: Noon-8pm (Staff Meeting, Mills Harbor, Confirmation, Lent Services)
Thursday: Noon – 8pm (visits, board meetings, Council Meeting)
Friday: 8am – Noon, 1pm – 5pm
Saturday: Noon – 8pm
Sunday: 8am - Noon
Secretary
Monday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am- 2:00pm
Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: Off
Sunday: Off
DOORS
Door are unlocked 8am to 4pm and Saturday 7am to noon by secretary;
Sunday 8am – Noon by pastor. The electronic doors can be set by secretary when
notified to allow for boards and groups to meet at other times.
