Lutheran Church
A member of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America.
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Salem Evangelical
Lutheran Church A member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. |
| Salem Pastor's Corner |
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August, 2008- This looks like a healthy congregation! The truth is that our overall giving as a congregation has continued to go up every year. Click here to view the file. |
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July, 2008- Your walk of faith. The pastor and the congregation have the responsibility to hold each member accountable for their individual walk of faith. "Before almighty God, to whom you must give account.....” Click here to view the file. |
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June, 2008- But some doubted. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Click here to view the file. |
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May, 2008- Vanishing Bee-lievers. Christians across America are vanishing. We need to get them back to the hive. Click here to view the file. |
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April, 2008- In the Easter garden. The garden of our lives does not exist for us alone, but for the sake of the world that God loves. Click here to view the file. |
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March, 2008- The Holy Trinity and the three leaf clover. Each person of the Trinity is represented by one leaf of the clover, yet it takes all three leaves together to make up one clover. Click here to view the file. |
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February, 2008- Love - the proof is in the pudding. Lent is the season where we see “the proof in the pudding.” God is actively in love with us! Click here to view the file. |
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January, 2008- In this season of New Year’s Resolutions, I encourage you
to examine and pray about the spiritual goals that you would like to set.
Click here to view the file. |
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December, 2007- Forgiveness. The apostles wanted Jesus to give them more faith, but he answered "If you had faith the size of a mustard seed...” Click here to view the file. |
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November, 2007- Thanksgiving. Our thankfulness is an indicator of our faith. Click here to view the file. |
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October, 2007- Amazing Grace We are always fighting the idea that we must do something in order to earn God's grace. Click here to view the file. |
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September, 2007- Baptismal Identity and Inheritance. We, the baptized, are the ones to whom much has been given. Nothing pleases the Father more than to see us sharing our kingdom inheritance. Click here to view the file. |
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August, 2007- It's the thought that counts. Our gifts back to God are
indicators of where our thoughts are. Click here to view the file. |
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July, 2007- Swaddling, Freedom, Safety, Flags, & More!
Click here to view the file. |
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June, 2007- Parenthood. Thanks very much for approving the paternity
leave. Plus, a mention of responsibilities for our new confirmands. Click here to view the file. |
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May, 2007- Christ is risen! Our Easter celebration continues
throughout the month of May, and the end of the month will
usher in Pentecost – the birthday of the church! Also here is an addendum from Pastor Chris regarding the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech. Click here to view the file. |
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April, 2007- The Lord's Supper - Frequency & Importance Click here to view the file. |
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March, 2007- What Are Your Spiritual Gifts? Click here to view the file. |
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March 19, 2007- Salem will sponsor a grief support group conducted by Shenandoah
Valley Grief Services, to be held on the first and third Tuesday evenings from
March 6th through June 19th. Click here for more details. |
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February, 2007- Love and Loss: Prayer and the Pitcher Click here to view the file. |
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January, 2007- A Challenging Budget - Are we up to the Challenge? Click here to view the file. |