December 13, 20o6

ROCK Christmas Party @ Starlite Skating Rink

Girls bring homemade goodies.

Guys bring Dr. Thunder and and drinks.

6:00pm - 8:00pm

$5 for Lottie Moon

See you there.

Middle School Retreat Pictures are online now.

Joel Osteen on the gospel cannot make up his mind

Be very careful in who you look to for guidance. Although God's Word makes it clear that Jesus is the only way to God, Joel thinks differently. I only post this to let you see what we must watch out for.

The Ski Trip is FULL.

You may turn you forms(without deposit) to be put on the waiting list.

Don't forget to bring your Ski Trip Forms to HS and MS Rock this Wednesday.

Link to Ski Form

The Nativity Story (PG)

(story review)

Over all- I really liked it.

I know that in writing a review I put myself out on the line for others to review my views. But I will continue on anyhow.

After having diner with some of my close friends and wife we met up with some more friends at the theatre to watch The Nativity Story. We were thinking that the place would be filled up with people the way the Passion was so we ordered our tickets early that day to secure a seat. Our group was half of the viewing population that night in our showing room. The one beside us was just as empty. I have comments on this but I will save them for whoever asks me. Just as it always happens, the ads looped over and over as we felt smart answering all the questions like we had just seen them for the first time, and then the lights began to fade and I began to get excited. "What will I experience tonight, will it change my life?"

As I watched the story of the birth of Christ unfold (according to this movie), I was greatly pleased with the fine details of the culture and behaviors. I must say that it helped me to re-examine some of my preconceived American interpretations of how things happened. I feel that the movie stayed true to the story* and where scripture is silent I think they inserted much liberty based off of the times, norms, and culture.

*Many scholars and nonscholars (me) believe that the Magi came later on after the night of Jesus' birth. The movie portrays the popular view of the Magi showing up that night. Also we know there were three gifts, but we are not certain it was three wise men.

I put the picture of Joseph on this review because this movie reminded me of how much of a biblical model of manhood Joseph was. His place in scriptures is small in words but huge in character, faith, and boldness.

Well, I hope that my life has been changed by seeing this movie and thinking on scripture about Mary and Joseph and yes, JESUS. I hope that I will take this deeper understanding of God's great plan to save the world by using a "nobody" family to play a part in bringing His Son into the world. I hope that I will be a better husband because of this. I hope that I will see the magisty in my humble KING. I hope that I will be filled with boldness to always step out in faith because of promises like Mary and Joseph did.

Go see it.

There are a few scenes in which small children may not need to view. I would also, with the rating people, rate it PG and not G, pg-13 or R.

Will will not have Core Groups during the month of December due to the busy schedule.

We will start back up in January 2007.

We will have ROCK this Wednesday. HS in the Rock house, MS in the Fellowship Hall

High School Retreat Pictures Are Online


Operation Christmas Child Pictures Are Online

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2007 WE WILL HAVE OUR ANNUAL HANGING OF THE GREEN. WE WILL NOT HAVE HS OR MS ROCK. SEE YOU IN THE WORSHIP CENTER AT 7:00PM WEDNESDAY.

Official Nativity Trailer

Gabe and I will be be viewing this movie soon. We will let you know what we think about it.~marc

Lecrae - Jesus Muzik

Many of you have been asking about Lecrae. Well, here he is.

WE WILL NOT HAVE ROCK THIS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2006. HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING!!~ marc

WE WILL NOT HAVE MS CORE THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2006.
MARC WILL BE ON THE HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT. PLEASE PRAY FOR US!

As many of you know, I like music that has a message. One of my modern heros of the faith is John Piper. He has written many books on the greatness of God and being satisfied only in Him. This past week at his very culturally traditional church they stepped out of the box. check this out.

http://theologica.blogspot.com/2006/10/voice-bethlehem.html

If you want a Salem Hoodie (hooded sweatshirt) please sign up on the bulliten boards. The cost is $25. We will not order them untill we reach 24 paid hoodies. Make checks payable to Salem Baptist Church and please include "hoodie, attention Marc" in the memo line. Drop checks in Brandon's office door. These will make great Christmas presents.

We will have Middle School Core Sunday, October 29. We have been having a great time together going deeper with God and each other. I have really seen great growth in our students this year! Please continue to pray for our Core time. If you have not be apart of CORE, don't worry, all are welcome, come join us!~Marc

The messages from COLLISION are now ready for you to listen and download. Click Here.

We had a great middle school retreat this weekend. The talks from Collision will be online soon at salemstudents.com. Let us remember that Jesus has collided with us by His grace not only to give us salvation but also to give us a purpose to collide with the world by telling them of His glory.

If you are a follower of Jesus Christ and have not been baptized and would like to be, please contact Marc and Brandon so they can talk with you about this significant act of obedience. We will be having student baptism night November 12, 2006.

Marc Lewis for middle school students marcusjlewis@gmail.com
Brandon Stanley for high school students bstanley@salemchurch.net

This Sunday, October 8th, all youth (6-12 grade) will be meeting under tent 2 at 9:00am for Sunday School. We will then meet with the church under the big tent for worship.