Where Faith Meets Family

Message from Pastor Ernie Sheldon

 

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

It is my joy to be sent by our Lord Jesus Christ to serve at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church. To be part of a faith community that gathers faithfully each Sunday for a vibrant “Christ Centered” spirit lead worship is truly a joy and privilege. Our worship team - pastor, altar guild and music strive to lead a worship that is liturgical in nature and grounded in the traditions of the church through the ages while laced with modern attributes.
 

In addition, Salem is a benevolent “Mission Driven” congregation with multiple opportunities throughout the year to give to local, regional, national, and international charities focusing on extending God’s love to all his creation. If you are one that needs to put your hands on something, then we have “Mission Saturdays” the second Saturday of each month. Annual mission trips are a big priority and may be done with other congregations of the North American Lutheran Church (NALC) through NALC disaster response.

 

Our prayer shawl ministry is open to all and is touching many lives in our community.
 

The study of the Holy Scriptures grounds and strengthens our faith and is of the highest priority here at Salem. We have daytime and evening bible studies through the week, Sunday school, confirmation classes, bible-based youth ministries, and additional special seasonal educational and worship opportunities.

God has blessed West Rowan County for 175 years with a community of faith grounded in
Jesus and family oriented. It is my desire for you to find the same joy I have found in this place that the Lord has given us to experience together in and through the Holy Spirit that thrives in this place.

The Lord’s joy, peace and Love,

Pastor Ernie Sheldon
Interim Pastor Salem Lutheran Church.