Nov 6, 2019 | Pastor's Corner
When God the creator breathed life into you, a new being was born. There was no one like you before and there will be no one like you again. There is and always will be only one you (unless we start cloning, and that’s another topic for another day). Throughout my...
Sep 4, 2019 | Pastor's Corner
Recently, a group from Salem Lutheran joined forces with other community groups in our area to clean up the Middle River. We went by kayak and canoe, picking up trash as we floated down river. We collected tires, plastic bottles, old shoes, ladders, pots, pans, and...
Jul 18, 2019 | Pastor's Corner
In 2nd Corinthians we hear one of the greatest lines regarding stewardship: God loves a cheerful giver. It is truly a blessing to be surrounded by cheerful givers. Cheerful giving is contagious. Rather than reluctantly giving of our time, talent, and treasure,...
Jul 18, 2019 | Pastor's Corner
Every year at the end of December we celebrate Christmas. Along with Easter, it’s one of our high holy times within the church year. Christmas remembers the incarnation, as God enters the world in human form, through the person we know as Jesus. Christmas reminds...
May 20, 2019 | Pastor's Corner
I remember sitting around the large kitchen table at Grandma’s house eating golden fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, pound cake, sugar cookies, and persimmon pudding. It was always a feast and it was always delicious. But I also enjoyed the wonderful...
May 20, 2019 | Pastor's Corner
In our liturgy each week something happens after the prayers and prior to Holy Communion that is normal for us Lutherans, but might seem odd to visitors. We call it the “Sharing of Peace”. Many denominations practice this ritual during worship, while many others...
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