Sloth And Perseverance

March 8th, 2010

Our high school pastor, Kevin Pruett, shares about sloth and perseverance. He highlights training and how to have a clear purpose.

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Dependence on God

March 5th, 2010

Henri Nouwen says “the word ‘discipline’ means ‘the effort to create some space in which God can act.’”

The leader’s most important move is to step aside and give God the proper room to do what God does best. You see, we are completely dependent upon Him. We may not realize it or may not accept it, but it doesn’t deny its reality. Everything we have comes from Him.

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Easter Pep Rally: Join The Team

March 2nd, 2010

Raw Raw, Shish Koom Ba, Easter is almost here!

Last year was our first Pep Rally. It turned out to be a great time of fellowship and leadership training. If you are a current servant or planning to volunteer at Easter please join us. Our Easter Pep Rally will be on March 12th from 6:30-8:30pm. This fun evening will include

– worship & prayer

– dramatic production with Chuck Neighbors

– ministry training breakout sessions

Easter Gatherings at West Salem Foursquare at Sat April 3 @ 5 and 7pm and Sun April 4 @ 8, 9:30 & 11:15am. There are multiple opportunities to serve including:

- Set-Up/Tear Down

- Facility

- Prayer

- Hospitality

- Security

- Guest Services

- Children’s Ministries.

Fill out an Easter Serve Card on the weekend service to volunteer.

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Discipline Is An Icky Word

March 2nd, 2010

“Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do.” 1 Peter 1:13,14

Last week I gave us a biblical description of a leader. This week I want to look at the discipline involved in leadership.

Let’s be honest: discipline is an “icky” word.

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SFMC Blessings and Expansion

March 2nd, 2010

The Salem Free Medical Clinic focuses on bringing hope and health to our community as an expression of Christ’s love. Here is an article about the clinic from the Statesman Journal.

The Salem Free Medical Clinic will now offer clinics every Saturday of the month through its two locations.

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Kick Me Sign: Do You Need One?

March 2nd, 2010

It’s like one big spiritual “kick-me” sign on our back.

How many of you remember those crazy kick-me signs. Perhaps you were the Brutus putting them on other people’s backs unaware. Worse yet, like myself, you may have be the recipient of one of those not-so-gentle reminders. (I’m not bitter or anything)!

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Godliness vs. Greed

March 1st, 2010

What is the greatest gain in life? What is the greatest return? Listen as Pastor John illustrates greed and how we engage in godly training.

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Anger and Kindness

February 22nd, 2010

Pastor John shares with us the realities of anger and kindness and how our responses toward them impact our lives and the lives of others.

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Love and Lust

February 15th, 2010

Pastor John Fehlen begins the 7 Series with a teaching about love and lust using 2 Peter 1:3, 1 Corinthians 13, 2 Samuel 11 and Ephesians 5.

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First Round Draft Pick

February 8th, 2010

On SuperBowl weekend, Pastor John Fehlen highlights how we are God’s first round draft pick. We are encouraged to glorify God by serving Him.

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