Colleen and Al Kim led us in worship and speaking at the event. Colleen is beginning her sixth year of service as the Director of Children’s Ministries at Bethany Covenant Church in Berlin, Ct. Her husband Al joined her in leading the Trailblazers for this weekend. Both have answered God’s call to serve children, youth and families for 25 years in a variety of churches and settings. Their sons Andrew and Aaron also joined them this weekend: Andrew is in 7th grade and plays violin in their worship band “Red Letter Day” and Aaron attends as a 5th grade camper.

Joining Al and Colleen in leading worship this weekend was: Allie Juchniewicz (their niece) on guitar, Chris Savage (who has teamed in ministry with Al and Colleen for 20 years), Ann Sharnick on vocals (with the band for 8 years), and Kevin Snyder on drums (Andrew’s classmate and friend).

Together, their hope and vision is to see kids engage in deeper, vibrant relationships with God through the power of His Holy Spirit, and be equipped with the tools and information to live passionate, dynamic Christian lives.

Sermon: The God of History

Genesis 12.1-9

Genesis 1-11 expose something pretty awful about humans: they are violent, idolatrous, grasping creatures who spurn the one who created them in love, and try to set themselves up as rulers over creation. The real question is, why does God deal with us at all? Why not just wipe the slate completely clean and start over?

But deal with us he does. Listen as Pastor Austin discusses how.

This Epiphany we kick off another edition of Community Worship Night, right here at Salem, every Friday night starting at 6:30. As a part of Salem’s spiritual development initiative Deepening our Roots, we will be focusing on the communal readings.

And in case you’ve missed our first few weeks, here is the sermon for January 6, 2012

Sermon: Reflecting the Glory of God  

Genesis 1.1-2.3

The beginning of most good books tell us a lot of what the book is about. It gives the characters, the setting, and then sets up the tension that becomes the driving force of the drama. So what’s the beginning of the Bible about? Click to find out.

May:
5/06/2011
5/13/2011
5/20/2011
5/27/2011

June:
6/3/2011
6/10/2011
6/24/2011

2011 Confirmands

VBS Details

• When: August 1-5, 2011
• Time: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
  (Pre and Post Camp Care Available for Extra Fee)
• Where: Camp Charlton
• Who: Camper’s 1st-6th Grade
• Activities: Swimming, Crafts, Bible Lessons, Games, Athletics, Songs, Worship, and  More!

Registration Forms

• Camper Registration Form [Updated]
• Camp Physical Form [New]
• Adult Counselor Registration Form [New]
• Under 18 Counselor Registration Form [New]

Questions?

Please email our directors at vbs@salemccworcester.org with any VBS related questions.

Sunday, December 12, at 5:00 p.m.
Special Advent Service of Lessons and Carols

Sunday, December 19, 10:00 worship service
The Salem Choir Concert

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
4:00 p.m. Family Service
11:00 p.m. Candlelight Service

You are invited to participate in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program here at Salem. Our collection ends on Sunday, December 12. Please bring your new and unwrapped toys for children up to age sixteen. If you prefer, members of our Outreach Commission will be accepting cash donations and will shop for you.

Remember the Seafarers
The New England Seafarers Mission invites you to donate gifts for the seafarers who will be far away from home during the holidays. Gift suggestions for both men and women include knitted hats and scarves, socks, gloves, toiletries, flannel shirts and sweaters. Also, donations of money enable the Mission to go out and shop for you.

The Mitten Basket
The Mitten Basket, for your gifts of hats, scarves and mittens, will remain in the church narthex throughout the winter.

Salem Food Cupboard
Donations of dry and canned goods are appreciated to keep the cupboard well-stocked throughout the holidays.