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Regular Worship Times
We worship and celebrate Holy Communion every Sunday at 8:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Oromo Worship
The Oromo Evangelical Church in Houston worships at Salem in the Oromo language on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m.. Bible study is also offered at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Garden Room.
Sunday Classes
Salem offers many opportunities for study and growth through adult education and Sunday Church School for children. All classes for children, youth and adults begin at 9:30.
Summer Salem ALIVE! Morning Education for Children and Youth
Our summer Sunday morning education hour for children is going on a safari! Baobab Blast (Summer Salem ALIVE!) is an invitation for all kids to be a part of God's Great Get-Together. Hear God's Word, be amazed at God's wildlife creations, and be be a part of God's community! Come and experience the most amazing community get-together under the sun this summer!
Adult Classes
Book of Faith Group Discussions: The Book of Faith Initiative is a five-year effort of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) to help people become more fluent in the first language of faith, the language of Scripture. Group discussions are currently held each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Garden Room and on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the
Lectionary Class is the chosen readings of the day. The first reading is from the Old Testament, the second reading is from the New Testament and the third reading is from the Gospel. The lessons provide unity in worship. The words of the message in each lesson help us as Christians on our daily faith journey. The class meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
The Friendship Class studies "The Good, the Bad, and the Influential Women of the Bible." The class will be using a series of books and study guides by Francine Rivers. Join the class this summer for a fascinating study on the women mentioned in the genealogy of Christ. The class, led by Darilyn Krieger, meets in the Parlor at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays.
The Wednesday Morning Bible Study group will begin a study on Revelation beginning this fall. The class will meet in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday mornings, 9:30-11:00 a.m. during the school year. The class is on a summer hiatus.
ELCA's Book of Faith Initiative at Salem
Salem is participating in the ELCA's five-year initiative, "
The Book of Faith", which encourages Lutherans to "become more fluent in the first language of our faith, the Scriptures." Salem's Book of Faith involvement includes a Daily Reading Plan with readings assigned for each day. "Y.T.T.", or "Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow" reading is encouraged, whereby each passage is read three times. This reading style allows for a more complete understanding of the context of each daily passage and a greater familiarity with the selected passages.Download the Book of Faith Reading Plan July-Dec. 2010 (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Sunday@4
Each month on a Sunday at 4:00 p.m. a program and fellowship will be offered. Join us on Sunday, Sept. 26, for "Blessing" with Julia Fox and Keith Weber in recital. "Blessing is an inventive program which takes the "Twelve Poems of Emily Dickinson" of Aaron Copland and splits them into four three-song sections, taking narrative cues from the last song in each set to travel elsewhere, musically -- from Monteverdi to David Evan Thmoas! A reception follow in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is asked to bring finger foods or desserts to share. Upcoming Sunday@4 Events: Oct. 24 - Social Networking, Nov. 14 -- Financial Planning presented by Pastor John Hunsicker of Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest.
Dinner & A Movie Group
Salem has a Dinner & A Movie group that meets monthly to discuss a current movie and have dinner together. Participants view the movie on their own prior to the gathering. This month, the group will meet on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 4:30 p.m. at Niko Nikos to discuss Get Low.
Blood Drive -- September 5
Whether you are an A. B, O or AB, you can help save lives! The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will host an upcoming blood drive in our our circle drive on Sunday, September 5, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Even though this is Labor Day Weekend, we have been scheduled for the drive as the need for blood rises over the holiday weekend. To help give the gift of life, please sign up in Fellowship Hall sign up as a digital donor at www.giveblood.org.
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Purchase Ruth Stewart "Sustained By Faith" CDs now!
Several members of our congregation have produced a CD of Scripture readings by our own Ruth Stewart. The CD, Sustained by Faith, is now available for purchase. Orders are now being taken and fulfilled; visit our How to Order page. CDs are being sold for $15 each. Profits from the sale of the CDs will to go our Building on Grace Fund for our new worship space construction.
The Salem Keenagers is for anyone 55 years of age or older no matter his or her religious preference, so come, join us! Keenagers take monthly bus trips, have monthly luncheon meetings with speakers, and enjoy monthly Chicken Foot dominoes nights. For the current schedule, please see this month's Salem News or contact the Church Office.
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