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Special Worship Services

Lenten / Easter Ash Wednesday- Marks the begining of Lent. Services at 11AM & 7PM (2010) Lenten Services - Every Wednesday thru Lent. Services at 11AM followed by light lunch (2010) ... A light meal will be provided at 5:30PM in Fellowship Hall with Lenten services start at 7PM. Palm Sunday - Two services 8:30AM and 11AM Maundy Thursday - Services at 11AM & 7PM (2010) Good Friday - Services at 11AM & 7PM (2010) Easter Sunday - Christ Has Risen! Sunrise service at 6:30AM ... other services at 8:30AM and 11:00AM.
Advent / Christmas Advent Festival (2009), Christmas Pageant/Christmas Program - One Sunday in December each year. Children present a skit with singing celebrating the birth of Christ. Christmas Eve Service - Candlelight Service is at 4:30 & 11:00 PM No Christmas Day Service (2009)
Summer Sundays At Salem One Worship Service at 9:30 AM (2010) (Refreshments following Service) No Adult Forums / No Sunday School Summer Schedule generally begins before before Memorial Day in May (Exact Sunday may vary each year) Regular Schedule begins with Rally Day (Generally the Sunday following Labor Day in September but may vary)
Regular Sundays At Salem Regular Sunday Worship at 8:30AM & 11:00AM (Refreshments following Services) Traditional Worship at 8:30AM & 11AM with Chancel Choir or Jubilee Ringers Sunday School at 9:45AM during the "school year" Adult Forum at 9:45AM most Sundays Regular Schedule begins with Rally Day (Generally the Sunday following Labor Day in September) Summer Schedule generally begins before Memorial Day in May (Exact Sunday may vary each year)

Weddings

     Salem provides an ideal setting and expert support for Christian weddings. The Salem Pastor and Wedding Director offer special care to each and every wedding couple. We believe that entering into marriage and planning the wedding ceremony deserve the best and most careful preparation.

Who can be married at Salem?
     You can be married at Salem whether you are a member or a non-member.

May we have our own musicians?
     Yes, but the Salem organist/pianist is required to be at all weddings to assist other musicians or soloists.

Salem Wedding Coordinator?
     The Salem Wedding coordinator will assist you in organizing you wedding, will be there during rehearsal, and the wedding day.

Sound coordinator?
     A sound coordinator will be present at your wedding, to adjust all music and voice levels.

Wedding Class?
     Wedding classes are required for all couples getting married at Salem. Please call Salem for more details of the program.

Baptism

     The sacraments of Holy Baptism carry God's grace -- forgiveness, life and salvation -- to God's people. These sacraments are gladly offered for you and your family.

"In the waters of Baptism we are reborn children of God and inheritors of eternal life. By water and the Holy Spirit we are made members of the church which is the body of Christ." -Lutheran Book of Worship

     Baptism is an important once-in-a-lifetime sacrament in your child's faith journey. Jesus said to his followers,

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19).

     Baptism is God's promise to us to wash away our sins and deliver us from sin. In this one-session, one-hour class, you will learn more about the promises baptism holds for your child, as well as the promises you make for your child. You will learn new ways to help your children understand themselves as children of God. You will also meet others bringing their children to begin their journey of faith. Please call Salem for more details of the program.

Funerals

     Salem Church is available to assist with all funeral preparations. During this most difficult time for families and friends, Salem is here to help arrange for a meaningful and thoughtful service.

     We are available to assist in arranging for special music including an organist and a soloist. Other instrumentalists are available upon request. Special bulletins may be made. Refreshments following the service or a lunch in fellowship hall are options.

     The prayer chain at Salem provides immediate prayer for those who request prayer support. It is also a way for any person to act on God's command to love one another. "So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples." John 13:34-35

     We pray regularly and intentionally for people in need or sickness and for those who have died. We continue to pray for people on that list until we know that their need has been met. To request prayers by the prayer chain for yourself or others, please contact the church office to be put in touch with the Prayer Request coordinator. Requests are promptly passed onto each member through a telephone chain. YOUR CONFIDENTIALITY IS ASSURED.

Acolytes      Acolytes are responsible for lighting and extinguishing all altar candles before and after church services. Volunteers are needed as leaders and helpers who coordinate training of all youth in grades 5-8 for acolyte and cross bearer duties.

Altar care      Altar Guild is made up of church volunteers who prepare the chancel and set up for regular, special and communion services. Volunteers are needed for Saturday set-up, Sunday Communion set-up and clean up after the 11:00 a.m. service.

Music
     The need and opportunity always exists for those who would like to participate in vocal or instrumental music to enhance the worship service .. Salem has handbell and vocal choir organizations and volunteer members are ALWAYS welcome.

Greeters, Readers and Communion Servers
     At each worship service, volunteers stand at the entrance to the sanctuary and greet the worshippers as they enter. This helps members get better acquainted with one another and allows us to identify visitors and help them feel welcome in our community.

Volunteers read the lessons from the lectern and volunteers have the opportunity to help serve Communion during the services.

Sound
     The sanctuary features a state-of-the-art 24 channel sound system which needs to be operated at each worship service. Sound operators all assist with various musical teams, special occasions and meetings. Orientation and training are available to those interested.

Ushers
     When you usher at Salem you are the first person a visitor meets when coming in the door. Your greeting of friendship and spirit of helpfulness conveys that very important first impression. Members and friends of Salem also look forward to your welcome. Whatever you can do to make people feel welcome will support their receptivity to the service of worship. Think of your role as that of a host or hostess welcoming a guest into your home. Time to Arrive Be here at least thirty minutes before the service begins.