Dec. 8-9 "The Promise of Light" Cantata

Salem children, youth, and adults shared the marvelous light of the world, Jesus Christ, in the message of a Christmas Cantata by Joel Raney. Accompanied by Sounds of Grace Bells, Denny Vaupel, synthesizer, Brandon Weber, bass guitar, Michael Kasper, percussion, and Ron and Todd Vanatta, 4-hand piano, it was a delight for the spirit. Many thanks to all who shared their time and talent to make it possible.

12-2-12 Advent Puppets

Salem Puppeteers shared an Advent skit and song for December 2nd worship services encouraging getting ready for Jesus' birthday.

Dec. 8-9 "The Promise of Light" Cantata

Salem children, youth, and adults shared the marvelous light of the world, Jesus Christ, in the message of a Christmas Cantata by Joel Raney. Accompanied by Sounds of Grace Bells, Denny Vaupel, synthesizer, Brandon Weber, bass guitar, Michael Kasper, percussion, and Ron and Todd Vanatta, 4-hand piano, it was a delight for the spirit.  Many thanks to all who shared their time and talent to make it possible.

12-2-12 Advent Puppets

Salem Puppeteers shared an Advent skit and song for December 2nd worship services encouraging getting ready for Jesus' birthday.

"The Promise of Light" 2012 Christmas Cantata

Rehearsals are underway for Salem's 2012 Christmas Cantata, "The Promise of
Light", by Joel Raney. Salem Vocal Choirs as well as additional singers
will join Sounds of Grace Bell Choir, Ron and Todd Vanatta on four-hand
piano, Denny Vaupel on Synthesizer, Brandon Weber on Electric Bass, and
Michael Kasper on percussion to bring this lovely Christmas musical to life
for Sat. Dec. 8th 5:00 PM worship and Sun. Dec. 9th 10:30 AM worship.

Those interested in participating are invited to these Wed. and Sunday
rehearsals:
Wednesday night Choral rehearsals 8:00-8:45 p.m. In the Choir Room R Nov. 7
14,and 28 (none Thanksgving Eve due to worship) with the last Wed. Prior to
the presentations at 7:45 p.m. Dec 5th in the Sanctuary.

Sunday night rehearsals are for ALL INSTRUMENTS/BELLS and CHOIR Sunday
evenings, 6:00-7:30 p.m. In the sanctuary:
Nov. 11,18,25 and Dec. 2nd.

Children will rehearse Sun. Dec. 2nd for their part in the cantata.

Scores and CDs are available from Carla Vanatta, carla@salemlutheransycamore
org or 815-895-9171 for additional singers.

[Photo is from 2011 Cantata]

Salem Puppet Praise Team

Salem Puppet Praise Team has prepared a Psalm, skit, and two songs for 8:00
and 10:30 a.m. Worship services Sunday, Oct. 14th as well as a presentation
for Sunday school students at 9:15 a.m. Shown are puppets Christine, Grandma
Arlene, and Suzie who work to understand the meaning of Jesus' words to the
rich man in Mark 10: 17-31. Crayon puppets will share a song at the offering
and an assortment of puppets will present a skit and song about acceptance
and the gift of being God's child at the Sunday School opening. Salem's
Puppet Team is in its 13th year of ministry to tell God's story and share
God's love. Salem Lutheran Church is located at 1145 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore
All are welcome.

Fall 2012 Creative Arts Groups

Whooo….me?
On the Hunt for Praise…
Salem Creative Arts Fall 2012

Bless the Lord and Salem congregation with your gift of praise!

All Choirs begin Wed. Sept. 12th - Puppets and Handbells Thurs. Sept. 13th


Wednesday Choirs:

Cherubs - age 4 thru 1st graders 4:30-5:15 PM
Choir Room

Choristers - 2nd - 5th grades 6:00-6:45 PM
Choir Room

Disciple Song - 6th - 12th grade. 6:00-6:45 PM
Chapel Lounge

Celebration Voices - part singing 7:15-8:30 PM
Choir Room


Thursday Puppets:

Puppet Praise Team - intergenerational team of 5th grade and up youth and
adults of all ages - 6:15-7:15 PM Choir Room

Thursday Handbells:

Sounds of Grace Bells - intergenerational group of 5th grade and up youth
and adults of all ages - 7:30-8:30 PM Balcony

Saturday Praise Team:

Salem Praise Team - open to all adults and youth - vocals and instrumentals
- 3rd Saturday rehearsals 8:30-9:30 am Sanctuary; lead worship 4th Sunday at
10:30 and following Saturday at 5:00 - Lisa Feuerbach, coordinator

2012 Fall Creative Arts Groups

Summer Instrumentalists or Soloists

Do you play an instrument or like to sing?
Why not share your gift of music at a Salem worship service this summer?
Call 815-895-9171 or email Carla@SalemLutheranSycamore.org to share your
interest, and Ron and I will help you choose a date, prepare and share your
musical gift. Thanks! Carla
and Ron Vanatta, Ministers of Music

Summer Choir

Salem Summer Choir is a fun and easy way to share your gift of song. Singers meet for a half-hour to learn a simple piece to share in 10:30 worship that day. All ages and voices are welcome! Summer Choir will rehearse from 9:45-10:15 a.m. In the Choir Room these Sundays: June 10, July 1 & 29, August 12, September 2 Blessing of Daily Labor. Come whenever you can! Your voice will be a gift to God and our congregation.

April 2012 Spend Awhile on the Nile

Many thanks to the terrific cast and crew of Salem's Spring Musical:  Spend Awhile On the Nile!

Children's Musical Underway

Get ready for
Salem Spring Children's Musical: Spend Awhile on the Nile!
The Mighty Ancient Hero Cruise

By Christy and Daniel Semsen

All Children and youth are invited to participate in Salem's Spring Musical,
Spend Awhile in the Nile, to be presented for Sat/Sun April 21st and 22nd
worship services.

Musicals have speaking parts and solos in addition to whole group songs, and
most songs are choreographed with motions, dance movements, or deaf-signing.

This year's musical has a part for an older youth or adult male as well as
roles for children.

Please review the following schedule and see if you or your child would like
to be
A part of this year's presentation. Youth and adults are also needed to help

With set construction, staging, choreography, Sound, props, and costumes.
Sponsors are always welcome to help pay for books, CD's, the accompaniment
track,
T-shirts, and props as a gift to Salem's Singing Memorial program.

Auditions (for speaking parts & solos) Wed. Feb. 15th: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Choir
Room

Eight Saturday rehearsals 10a.m. To Noon: Feb. 18, 25, Mar. 3,10,17,24, 31,
April 14
Final Week Rehearsals: Wed. April 18th 6:00 p.m./ Dress rehearsal Fri. April
20th: 6:00 p.m.

1st Salem presentation 5:00 p.m. Sat. Worship April 21st
2nd Salem presentation 10:30 a.m. Sun. Worship April 22nd
Outreach presentation 6:30 p.m. Wed. April 25th DeKalb Co. Rehab Center

Get ready for some fun!

Carla Vanatta, Salem Creative Arts
Carla@salemlutheransycamore.org 815-895-9171 church 815-895-8521 (cell)