One Extra Hour Between Now and Sunday

Oh no, Sunday will be another hour away and I am already so excited for the service I am about to POP!

Yes, Sunday will be another hour away because we will turn our clocks back one hour on Saturday night. The good news is that you should be well rested and ready for Bible Study and Worship on Sunday!

I am confident you will be blessed by the Bible Study and fellowship you will experience here at Salem at 10:00AM. It is my earnest prayer that you will truly REJOICE after joining us for worship at 11:00.

We will REJOICE as we observe and participate in a parent / baby dedication service as a part of our 11:00 worship. We will then discover how we can REJOICE in the hard times that come our way as we focus on 1 Peter 1:6-9.

I am so eager to share the message God has for us on Sunday! I also want to encourage you to call and invite a family member or friend to come and worship with us on Sunday. I am confident the service will be a blessing to all who attend.

There is an AWESOME phrase in 1 Peter 1:8 about which a song has been written. You can hear it sung HERE. Now it starts a little slow, but hang on because they will pull the stops out and you may just find yourself clapping your hands, tapping your foot and praising the Lord – so be careful where you watch this at – it WILL bless your heart!

With Great JOY and anticipation for Sunday,

Pastor Mike

A Few Life Changing Thoughts

Earlier in the week I read something that I really believe you will enjoy.

"There have been seven or eight lessons I have learned over the course of my life that have altered my thinking in profound ways. They have become markers of what Paul calls, “Glory to glory.” They marked a step forward, not in closer or better union with Christ, but in closer and better understanding of him. Today I thought of sharing them briefly with you."

 You can read the complete article HERE. The post is entitled: "Eight Life-Changing Things Someone Taught Me." Maybe you will find a life-changing thought in this article. It is also good to ask ourselves what are we doing to pass along life-changing truth to others.

Enjoy,
Pastor Mike 

There have been seven or eight lessons I have learned over the course of my life that have altered my thinking in profound ways. They have become markers of what Paul calls, “Glory to glory.” They marked a step forward, not in closer or better union with Christ, but in closer and better understanding of him. Today I thought of sharing them briefly with you. - See more at: http://sayable.net/2015/10/eight-life-changing-things-someone-taught-me/#sthash.3do5JtDo.dpuf

There have been seven or eight lessons I have learned over the course of my life that have altered my thinking in profound ways. They have become markers of what Paul calls, “Glory to glory.” They marked a step forward, not in closer or better union with Christ, but in closer and better understanding of him. Today I thought of sharing them briefly with you. - See more at: http://sayable.net/2015/10/eight-life-changing-things-someone-taught-me/#sthash.3do5JtDo.dpuf

There have been seven or eight lessons I have learned over the course of my life that have altered my thinking in profound ways. They have become markers of what Paul calls, “Glory to glory.” They marked a step forward, not in closer or better union with Christ, but in closer and better understanding of him. Today I thought of sharing them briefly with you. - See more at: http://sayable.net/2015/10/eight-life-changing-things-someone-taught-me/#sthash.3do5JtDo.dpuf

We need a "Heating Plant"

Metropolitan Tabernacle (Where Spurgeon Preached)

I recently came across the following story that was published in "Our Daily Bread" some years ago. It is a great story and a great reminder of what is vital to the health and success of the church.

"Five young college students were spending a Sunday in London, so they went to hear the famed C.H. Spurgeon preach. While waiting for the doors to open, the students were greeted by a man who asked, "Gentlemen, let me show you around. Would you like to see the heating plant of this church?" They were not particularly interested, for it was a hot day in July. But they didn't want to offend the stranger, so they consented. The young men were taken down a stairway, a door was quietly opened, and their guide whispered, "This is our heating plant." Surprised, the students saw 700 people bowed in prayer, seeking a blessing on the service that was soon to begin in the auditorium above. Softly closing the door, the gentleman then introduced himself. It was none other than Charles Spurgeon."

I wonder what would happen if we were to install a similar "Heating Plant" here at Salem? 

Praying that God will Fire us Up!
Pastor Mike