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Salem’s Faith for Life (5th-8th Grade) Students are presenting “The Way of the Cross” on Friday, April 15. All are invited to attend as we walk with Jesus on his … Way of the Cross

In first century Palestine, children were the most vulnerable members of society. Infant mortality rates were high. Life expectancies were much shorter than they are now, so children might be … Week 23 – Bible Background

The daily Bible readings expound further on the Sunday readings, with the Thursday through Saturday readings preparing for the upcoming Sunday readings and the Monday through Wednesday readings reflecting on … Daily Lectionary – Monday, February 21 – Sunday, February 27

As the knowledge of Jesus’ ministry became more widespread, Herod increasingly saw Jesus and his movement as a threat to his power. Herod wondered whether Jesus was John the Baptist … Week 22: Bible Background

The daily Bible readings expound further on the Sunday readings, with the Thursday through Saturday readings preparing for the upcoming Sunday readings and the Monday through Wednesday readings reflecting on … Daily Lectionary – February 14 – February 20

The daily Bible readings expound further on the Sunday readings, with the Thursday through Saturday readings preparing for the upcoming Sunday readings and the Monday through Wednesday readings reflecting on … Daily Lectionary – February 6 – February 13

-God seeks us when we are lost. When was a time that you felt lost and confused? How did God find you and bring you back? -Talk about when you … Family Activities – Week 20

Sheepherding was common in the Palestine of Jesus’ day. Shepherds were regarded with disdain and suspicion. They roamed the countryside, sometimes grazing their sheep on other people’s land. The occupation … Bible Background – Week 20

Daily Lectionary The daily Bible readings expound further on the Sunday readings, with the Thursday through Saturday readings preparing for the upcoming Sunday readings and the Monday through Wednesday readings … Daily Lectionary – Monday, January 31-Sunday, February 6

Daily Lectionary The daily Bible readings expound further on the Sunday readings, with the Thursday through Saturday readings preparing for the upcoming Sunday readings and the Monday through Wednesday readings … Daily Lectionary – Monday, January 24-Sunday, January 30