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Salem United Methodist Church 2706 Salem Church Road Goldsboro, NC 27530
919-735-9210
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Mission Statement
Salem United Methodist Church exists to follow the example of Jesus Christ, to help seekers of Christ expenience God's grace and to serve the needs of the community.
Thank you for visiting our website!
Here you will find information concerning our church and its ministries. We hope you find your time spent here a blessing. Our church is a warm and loving church, and we want you to feel comfortable and at liberty to call on us for anything you need. Feel free to browse through the various areas of our website and learn about our fellowship.
If you are considering a new place of worship or a relocation to our area, we would love to have you be our guest.
When you visit our church, you will find:
- A caring congregation that will gladly welcome you
- Preaching/teaching that is centered on the Word of God
- Ministries to meet the spiritual needs of every age
Announcements
- Ash Wednesday Service
February 26, 2020
7:00 pm
Join us as we begin the Lenten Season. All welcome to this joint service with imposition of Ashes. Invite someone to come with you!
Bring a prayer request with you on a small slip of paper and place it in the provided basket.
Pastor Liz will pray for these requests during Lent. ==========================
- Lenten Bible Study
Monday nights, 6:30-7:30 pm, March 2, 16, 23, 30 at Salem in the Fellowship Hall.
Please purchase and read The Scarlet Cord: Conversations with God's Chosen Women by Lindsay Freeman and Karen Canton. A sign-up sheet is in the Fellowship Hall. Join us! ==========================
- Good Things Ahead!
April 4, 2020: 11-1:00 pm.
Annual Easter Fest at Salem Activities will include crafts, Bible story, Easter egg hunt, train rides around Salem and a special visitor. Bring your own baskets for the egg hunt. Lunch will be provided.
More...
June 22, 23 and 24, 2020:
Joint Vacation Bible School with Mt. Carmel at Salem
will be held this year for ages up to 6th grade. The VBS theme is “Knights of North Castle”. Dinner will be served each night starting at 6:00 pm.
Save the dates and watch for more information about these events during the coming weeks. Come join us for wonderful and spiritually filled activities! ===================
- Prayer Shawl Ministry
Next meeting will be
Tuesday, March 3 - 10:00 am
The Prayer Shawl ladies are continuing to knit/crochet shawls, hats, scarfs, etc. as the needs arise. For now, we are going to make this a time for gathering and fellowship to work on any project we’d like...personal or for an outreach. Also, anyone who has a desire to learn to knit or crochet, you are more than welcome to come and learn! Join us!
Names and need may be placed on the request list on the Salem in Action bulletin board and the Prayer Shawl Ministry group will see to that need being met.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry group knit or crochet all items with love and prayers for those who receive them. Our prayer is that these handmade gifts give them warmth, comfort and realization that they are not alone or forgotten.
Contact: Claudia Fordham 919-738-4748
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- Salem Readers
If you enjoy reading good books and the fellowship of others who do, you are invited to join us as we explore together!
Next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
We will be discussiing The Library Book by Susan Orlean
Contact Kim Webb...webb2259@nc.rr.com =============================
- Sunday Service Schedule
Sunday January 5, 2020 thru Sunday, June 28, 2020
9:45 am - Sunday School
11:00 am - Worship
Nursery & Children’s Church Available
All Welcome! Hope to see you!
Rev. Liz Hounshell, Pastor Office Hours: Wednesdays 09:00 am - 11:30 pm
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- Check ALL Announcements Often. Updates Frequently!
Join us when you can!
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- Sign-Up to Serve
Liturgist - Flowers - Nursery - Children's Church -Ushers, etc. Sign-Up Sheets in the Fellowship Hall.
There's a spot for you!
Please sign up to help lead worship and grow in your discipleship of Jesus Christ.
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- ON-GOING CHURCH-WIDE MISSION PROJECTS
- CAN DO
Food for Hunger
CAN DO
Salem Outreach: Pick up one or two extra cans of food when buying your own groceries. Collection Crates are in the Fellowship Hall. Filled crates are alternately delivered to the Community Soup Kitchen, Salvation Army, and United Church Ministries.
We CAN DO something about hunger in our community.
Thank you for your support!
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- Men's Shelter Project
Salem Outreach: Supporting the Men's Shelter of the Salvation Army and helping provide the necessary items needed for daily living.
Items include personal travel-size toiletries such as: shower gels, small bar soaps, deodorants, razors, shaving creams, toothpastes, toothbrushes and combs. Also, socks, shower shoes (one size fits all), flip flops. Warm gloves are needed for the cold months.
Linens that include sheets (twin), pillows, blankets, towels, washcloths, etc.
You are invited to help. A basket is located on the Outreach table in the Fellowship Hall for your items.
Thank you for your support!
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- PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS Become SLEEP MATS
Salem Outreah: Save Plastic Grocery Bags and bring them to church each Sunday. Please place them in the proper receptacle on the Outreach table in the Fellowship Hall. They will be given to those groups who are in ministry making Sleep Mats for the Homeless.
Approximately 1,000 bags are needed for just one mat! Won't you help with this worthwhile church-wide project?
Thank you for your support!
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