Announcements from the April 28th Bulletin
- April food donations will go to support our food pantry partner, Bay View Community Center. The food pantry is in need of food items such as pasta sauce (they receive a lot of pasta, but little sauce), catsup, mustard, mayonnaise, canned soup, and jelly. Their clients are also in need of personal hygiene items, bath soap, laundry detergent, toilet paper, toothpaste and toothbrushes. Monetary donations are always welcomed. Please make sure to indicate Food Pantries. Thank you for your continued support.
- Join the SSM youth for a Cinco de Mayo Celebration after the Saturday service on May 4th from 6 pm -7 pm & Sunday service on May 5th from 10:30 am -1pm. $10 Plates include 2 chicken tamales, Mexican rice, refried pinto beans & dessert, dine in or carry-out available. Also, $15 per 1/2 dozen chicken tamales carry-out as well.
- Please Help Raise some Dough to help support the ministries of our partner Unity Lutheran. On Monday, May 6th between 4:00 and 8:00 pm purchase goods at the Panera Bread store at 3511 South 27th Street and mention Unity Lutheran. 25% of all sales will benefit Unity Lutheran. For more information see the bulletin board between the offices.
- The Loose Ends Lunch will be held on Wednesday, May 8th at noon at the Forum located on Highway 100 and Layton Ave. (4711 S 108th Street). Please let Karen Hoffman know if you plan to attend so that reservations can be made.
- There will be a “Grounds and Prayer Garden Clean-Up Day” on Sunday, May 19th after worship. With enough help, the work should be done in less than an hour. Please contact Jim Hennessy or Jerry Seroka if you can help.
- Synod Assembly will take place this year beginning Friday, May 17th at 5:00 pm and continuing on Saturday, May 18th until 4:30 pm. Each spring Synod Assembly brings together voting members from congregations to engage in conversation and to vote on resolutions, elect synod council and committee representatives, consider finances, and other business. On Friday evening delegates gather in worship followed by a dessert reception. SSM is in need of one more delegate to represent us at the assembly. There is no cost to the delegate. (The Friday service is open to all and it is not necessary to register to attend worship and the dessert reception.) Please talk to Denise Sanders or Pastor if you would like to attend.
Sunday School Starts September 10th
Sunday School will begin on September 10th. Sunday School children will join worship for the first part of the service and break into their classes after the children’s message. Sign up the kids in your life now -grades 4K to 6th. Registration forms can be found on the table in the narthex. Blank forms are in the green folder, place completed forms in the blue folder. Forms can also be found online here or you can email Billie Jo, Sunday School Superintendent at sundayschool@ssmelca.org.
9/7/2022
Choir and Handbell Rehearsals
Rehearsals begin on Wednesday, September 7. New members are always welcome. Come be a part of these fun, nurturing communities. Questions about either group? Please see Tabitha (MusicDirector@ssmelca.org) or a current ensemble member.
Benefits of Singing in a Choir
1. Builds Community
2. Relieves Stress
3. Exercises the Brain
4. Improves Breathing, Posture, and Muscle Tension
5. Better Sense of Happiness and Well-Being
6. Be Part of the Music Ministry at SSM
8/21/2022