Aug 28, 2017 | Pastor's Corner
As we celebrated on Rally Day a new year of growth, I want to say a wholehearted thank you to all of our teachers out there who plan lessons, give their time, and understand the value of learning. I also want to thank all of our students, both young and old, who come...
Jul 26, 2017 | Pastor's Corner
Every year, around the beginning of September, the ELCA participates in an event called “God’s Work – Our Hands”. During this time, congregations across the ELCA are encouraged to be out in our communities to serve our neighbors. This year, Salem will be...
Jul 1, 2017 | Pastor's Corner
I just love Vacation Bible School. It’s a time to simply sing, listen, play, and learn. This year our theme was “Barnyard Roundup” and so it incorporated cows, sheep, chickens, donkeys, and pigs. We talked about God’s abundance, God’s love, and God’s forgiveness. The...
Jun 1, 2017 | Pastor's Corner
Of all the festivals of the year, Pentecost seems to be the most confusing. In the Old Testament, Pentecost refers to Shavuot, a festival which occurs fifty days after the Passover. In the New Testament, it continues to refer to this Jewish festival. But by the second...
May 1, 2017 | Pastor's Corner
After Christmas, it seems like everyone asks that familiar question, “Did you have a good Christmas?” Or at the end of summer, “Did you have a good vacation?” But rarely are we asked, “Did you have a good Easter?” Maybe it’s because the Easter bunny isn’t nearly as...
Apr 1, 2017 | Pastor's Corner
It’s that time of the year again. Soon the colors around us will change from brown to green. Lawn mowers will be dusted off, people will spend more time outside, children will be on their bikes, and trees will show signs of new growth. Springtime is near. We wait in...
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