MAY 4, 2014

Welcome! We are glad youre here! We invite you to

seek out the folks wearing the Ask Me badge.
Through them you will find information about the
ministries of alem !eights "hurch and how to
become involved. #lease fill out a $isitor "ard and dro%
it in one of the offering bo&es as you leave or scan this code to go
directly to our website and fill out a visitor card. We have an e&cellent
nursery and %rograms for children newborn through high school. Any
of the ushers will be ha%%y to direct you to the %ro%er classroom. 'f
you feel more comfortable having your infant with you during the
service( the last row in the Auditorium will be reserved for %arents with
small children. There is a %rivate room for nursing mothers across the
hall from the Auditorium with a rocking chair( changing table and
%ortable crib. )or your convenience( it also includes a monitor to
enable you to still hear and view the service.
Our Purpose...
To reach %eo%le with the love of *esus "hrist( %rovide a safe and
su%%ortive environment( %roclaim the standards of +ods truth(
du%licate the "hristian life in others( and celebrate the ma,esty
New to Salem Heights?
Sunday Worship
THE DIVINE TPEST!"
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Presented by
Pastor Justin Greene


A son honors his father, and a servant his master. Then if I am a father, where is
My honor? And if I am a master, where is My respect? says the LORD of hosts to
you, priests who despise My name. !ut you say, "#ow have we despised $our
name?% Ma&achi '()

Greenskeeper Ministry
Thank you to all who helped with our
recent landscape clean up day! Your efforts
make the church grounds welcoming to
those who are here throughout the week
and on Sunday mornings. Thank you for
being willing to serve the church body in this way.

Child Sponsor Opportunity today!
Through our partnershi p wi th
Compassion International, we often
have opportunities to sponsor more
children at the Salama Compassion
Center in Guatamala. Please take a
moment between services today and
visit the Compassion table set up in the welcome center. Would
ou praerfull consider sponsoring one of these children! "ou
are welcome to call the church office # $%&'$(('%)%& this week for
more information. The information packets for the children will be
available for several weeks.
In+o , News
Important Upcoming Events
+uatemala Mission Team Meeting( Today( -.//%m( 0M 1/2
Welcome 3uncheon( Today( -1.42%m( 0oom 1/-
+irls 5ight 6ut( 7e )ree( Monday May 2( 8.9/%m
Welcome Luncheon
Toda, after second service, Salem *eights will host our
Welcome +uncheon for all newcomers to the church. We would
invite all who are new to Salem *eights Church to feel welcome
to attend. +unch is being provided ,also for those children in
childcare during the luncheon- and a .uestion and answer time
with the pastors, as well as a tour of the church campus, will be on
the agenda for the afternoon.
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This year we have opportunity for five more junior counselors (ages 14 and up) to
help during our Canyonview day camp Camp will !e the wee" of July #$
through %ugust 1 &f you are interested in !eing a junior counselor for this wee"
of camp' there is a (1) charge for a shirt and a training session on July #4 at *
pm Contact +uss ,i!!y through the church office - .)/0.$$0)4)/ for more
information' if you have 1uestions or if the (1) cost is a hardship
%t our ne2t ,ord3s 4upper we will !e having
!aptisms &f you are interested in participating
in the !aptisms' please see today3s insert for
more information Contact the church office
- .)/0.$$0)4)/ or drop the insert in one of
our offering !o2es to let us "now of your desire to !e !apti5ed
-alendar o+ E.ents
TODAY
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THIS WEEK
MONDAY
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May -8 Moms and Tots
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THE MINISTRY OF SA!EM HEI"HTS #HUR#H
The ministry of alem !eights "hurch is funded entirely by the
generous giving of +ods %eo%le. Bou will notice that we do not
%ass the offering %lateC however( there are offering bo&es in the
back of the auditorium. We have done this so no one gives out
of com%ulsion. We believe from the Word of +od that the %irit
of +od will lead %eo%le towards giving back to +od of their first
fruits. ...+od loves a cheerful giver D1 "or. >.:E and we know
!e blesses those who take !is Word seriously in every regard.
Thank you for %rayerfully su%%orting alem !eights financially as
we desire to reach the lost and disci%le the aints.

How -an I Ser.e?
;o you own a mart#honeF can the coded icon below to view
o%%ortunities to serve the body of alem !eights "hurch. Bou
can also visit our website at www.salemheightschurch.org for
more detailed information. 7elow are some areas in which you
can immediately become involved.
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church prayer list and would li"e to let us "now that you are availa!le for the
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The Divine Tapestry
PART 124

Incensed With Incense



Malachi Part 1
Malachi 1

Presented by
Pastor Justin Greene
May 4, 2014

John Phillips observed:

His name means my messenger or missionary. The
Latin translation is Angelicus; hence Malachi has been
called the unknown prophet with the angel name.

When did Malachi prophesy? Sir Robert Anderson had
the best idea. He based his reasoning on Daniels
remarkable prophecy of the seventy weeks (Daniel 9).
Daniel was told that seventy weeks of years would sum
up the future of his people. The seventy weeks were to
commence with the decree to rebuild Jerusalem; the
date can be pinpointed as 445 B.C., in the reign of the
Persian emperor Atraxerxes. The seventy weeks were
to be divided into three periods: a period of seven
weeks plus a period of sixty-two weeks plus a period of
one week. The first two periods take us down to the
cutting off of the Messiah. The third period is still future,
for the entire church age has been inserted between
the second and third periods.


2
We may ask why the first sixty-nine weeks are divided
into two periods: the first period being seven weeks
(forty-nine years), and the second period being sixty-
two weeks (four hundred thirty-four years)? As we have
noted, the seventy weeks were to begin in 445 B.C.
The first seven weeks, then, take us down to 396 B.C.
And what was the significance of 396 B.C.? Anderson,
a careful Bible student, concluded that Malachi
prophesied in the year, and in that year the Old
Testament cannon was closed.
1


OPENING UP

Malachi = My Messenger


There are at least twenty-seven questions in Malachi.


Seven times these questions are put in the mouth
of the people, making up the divisions in the book.


The opening verses highlight a love/hate relationship.


Love = To choose, honor, prefer.


Hate = To love less, not prefer - does not mean
vindictive/angry. (See Genesis 29:30-31)
3
INSENSED WITH THE INCENSE


The opening volley of questions are aimed at Gods
people, especially the priests...the key question,
How did I become such a burden?


Your relationship with God will turn from love to
loathing:


When you exchange your devotion for duty (v. 7, 8).








At risk...your heart...first love or
forced love (Rev. 2:4)?







4
When your lack of dedication leads to a lack of
direction (v. 9, 10).








At risk...your vision...bright eyed or
blind (2 Peter 1:5-10)?




When your disdain for righteousness exposes a
defiled heart (v. 13).








At risk...your fruit...faithful or fleshly
(Galatians 5:16-26, James 4:1-5)?


5
TWO TESTS


1. Do you live with the kingdom in view (v. 11)?






2. Do you swindle grace (v. 14)?



















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Exploring the Minor Prophets: An Expository Commentary, John Phillips, 1998
Kregel Publications, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Please bri ng your
gently used i tems:
Shoes * Coats * Jackets * Vests * Scarves
Purses * Wallets * Jewelry *Hats
Hair Accessories * Eyeglasses * Sunglasses
Key Fobs * Nail Polish

to collection centers located in the church
foyer, welcome center, and at Discipleship
by May 4
th
to contribute to this years swap!



Please note that all items must be in good
condition and leftover items will be
donated to charity after the event.


We also need any necklace
or bracelet chai ns that you
are no longer usi ng for our
speci al take away craft.




Please bri ng your
gently used i tems:
Shoes * Coats * Jackets * Vests * Scarves
Purses * Wallets * Jewelry *Hats
Hair Accessories * Eyeglasses * Sunglasses
Key Fobs * Nail Polish

to collection centers located in the church
foyer, welcome center, and at Discipleship
by May 4
th
to contribute to this years swap!



Please note that all items must be in good
condition and leftover items will be
donated to charity after the event.


We also need any necklace
or bracelet chai ns that you
are no longer usi ng for our
speci al take away craft.





Please joi n us for our
be free event on May
5
th!

Final Girls Night Out of the year!

*Accessory Swap! (Accepting Donations
NOW! See below for information!)*
*Give Aways!*
*Take Away (a special gift to create
and take home)*
*Be Free testimonials from women
just like you!*
*And MUCH more!!!*

You wont want to miss this very special event! Invite
your friends and join us! Grounded Coffee shop opens
at 6:30, program starts at 7:05!
Childcare provided for this free event!
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We Need Your Help
Gatheri ng Accessori es!

See Reverse Side for Details


Please joi n us for our
be free event on May
5
th!

Final Girls Night Out of the year!

*Accessory Swap! (Accepting Donations
NOW! See below for information!)*
*Give Aways!*
*Take Away (a special gift to create
and take home)*
*Be Free testimonials from women
just like you!*
*And MUCH more!!!*

You wont want to miss this very special event! Invite
your friends and join us! Grounded Coffee shop opens
at 6:30, program starts at 7:05!
Childcare provided for this free event!
q

r

We Need Your Help
Gatheri ng Accessori es!

See Reverse Side for Details
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Wing Nuts
15 oz. cans
Donated materials can be dropped off in the bucket
outside of the RockSalt Room or in the church
office.

Questions? Call the church office at 503-588-0403.
Were almost at our Goal.
We CAN do it!
Please continue to brin in !our clean tin cans and
spare metal parts. "he! #ill be used to make a
robot-craft durin our upcomin Vacation Bible
School.

$e need a fe# more of the follo#in items to meet
our %uota for &'()




Nuts
Bolts
Electrical Wire
Wing Nuts
15 oz. cans
Donated materials can be dropped off in the bucket
outside of the RockSalt Room or in the church
office.

Questions? Call the church office at 503-588-0403.
Were almost at our Goal.
We CAN do it!
Please continue to brin in !our clean tin cans and
spare metal parts. "he! #ill be used to make a
robot-craft durin our upcomin Vacation Bible
School.

$e need a fe# more of the follo#in items to meet
our %uota for &'()




Nuts
Bolts
Electrical Wire