Colorado Springs, Colorado
A Member Of The
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Special Events
Thanksgiving Worship At Salem
Oh, give thanks unto the Lord!
Shout to the Lord with joy, all the earth.
Serve the Lord with gladness.
Come before him with joyful songs.
Know that the Lord is God.
He made us, and we are his.
We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
his courtyards with praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name.
For the Lord is good. His mercy endures forever.
His faithfulness continues through all generations.
(Psalm 100)
Midweek Advent Worship Services
People love Christmas music! It seems to be played earlier and earlier every year. There are many popular tunes, and some songs even have words that point us to the reason for the season, the birth of Jesus, our Savior. Did you know that the Bible has songs of Christmas? They were sung to announce Christ's birth. We have only the words of those songs, not the music, but Christian composers through the ages have set those words to music.
On Wednesday, December 3, we will begin our annual Midweek Advent Worship Services.
Altogether there will be three Midweek Advent Services (December 3, 10 & 17). All
services will be at 6:30pm. This year’s overall theme is
Bible Songs of Christmas.
This year we look at the background and words of those songs to help us prepare to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child.
| Theme | Text | Date & Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Song of Mary | Luke 1:46-55 | Wednesday, December 3, 6:30pm | |
| The Song Of Zechariah | Luke 1:68-79 | Wednesday, December 10, 6:30pm | |
| The Song Of The Angels | Luke 2:14 | Wednesday, December 17, 6:30pm |
Plan now to join us as we prepare our hearts and minds for the Christmas season.
I rejoiced with those who said to me,Let us go to the house of the Lord.
(Psalm 122:1)
Christmas 4 Kids
Christmas 4 Kidswill be on Saturday, December 13, from 9—11:00am, for children ages 3 through 8th grade. This is a free event with a morning full of fun. Your children will hear the true Christmas story of Jesus' birth and what it means for us today. They will also enjoy making a craft, enjoy music time, snacks and fellowship.
Salem Ev. Lutheran Church is located two blocks south of Garden of the Gods Road on Chestnut Street on the west side of the street. Garden of the Gods Road is the exit off of Interstate 25 on the north west side of the city. For more information, please contact Pastor James Seiltz (719-599-0200 or seiltzjv@gmail.com).
Living Nativity Presentation At Salem
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governing Syria. And everyone went to register, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the town of Nazareth, into Judea, to the town of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was from the house and family line of David. He went to be registered with Mary, his wife, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.
And so it was that while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son, wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
There were in the same country shepherds staying out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified! But the angel said to them,Do not be afraid. For behold, I bring you good news of great joy, which will be for all people: Today in the town of David, a Savior was born for you. He is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude from the heavenly army, praising God and saying,Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward mankind.
(Luke 2:1-14)
Living Nativity Presentationsinside the church on Saturday, December 20, at 5:00 and 6:00 pm. Come and join us for this presentaion about the wonderful gift God has given to all mankind: His Son, Jesus, the Savior of the World. Snacks and hot chocolate will be served at the end of each performance.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
This will be a special evening as we listen to the account of
the
birth of our Savior
and close the service with individual candles, singing the beautiful hymn,
Silent Night, Holy Night.
Christmas Day Song Service
We celebrate God keeping his
promise in sending his only Son, the Babe of Bethlehem, to
be our Savior. With songs and traditional lessons we give all
glory and praise to our Savior who has won for us the
blessed hope of eternal life. Jesus is the Reason for the
Season.
New Year’s Eve Service
Come join us as we close out this year, as well as look forward to the new year with confidence that our Lord God is our Maker and Savior.
Special Events Calendar
These are in addition to our regular Sunday morning Worship Services at 9:00 am
| Special Event | Day & Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day Worship | Thursday, November 27 | 9:00 am |
| Midweek Advent Worship I | Wednesday, December 3 | 6:30 pm |
| Midweek Advent Worship II | Wednesday, December 10 | 6:30 pm |
| Christmas 4 Kids | Saturday, December 13 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am |
| Midweek Advent Worship III | Wednesday, December 17 | 6:30 pm |
| Living Nativity Performance | Saturday, December 20 | 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm |
| Christmas Eve Candlelight Service | Wednesday, December 24 | 6:30 pm |
| Christmas Day Song Service | Thurdsday, December 25 | 9:00 am |
| New Year's Eve Worship Service | Wednesday, December 31 | 9:00 am |