Salem Seniors

This group of Salem members can probably recall more of Salem's history than anyone else. Makes sense doesn't it? We have been around the longest, been through all the changes in the church, the ups and downs, the slow periods, the wonderful growth. The times when opposing opinions were hotly discussed, and the times that we came together as a close church family and carried on for the good of Salem and to the Glory of God.

Through all of these times the Seniors carried on with their unwritten missions. Our goal and our purpose is to provide Fellowship and do Outreach Projects with a group of seasoned church members with like ideals. We extend an open invitation to all members or friends to join us when your ranking permits.

The following will give you an insight of our activities:

• Monthly (Second Tuesday) get togethers for Fellowship/Programs and Projects, with a three month break in the summer time.
• Provide, planning, food (donated and purchased), and serving for funeral meals.
• Serve a Lenten Dinner.
• Deliver to Salem's shut-in's, May baskets, decorated pumpkins and goodie filled Christmas sacks.
• Cash donations to our own Caring Connection and to reStart.
• Donated Salem Senior Cookbooks to Youth Group for rummage/garage sale.
• Donated cash for blankets, cookbooks to be given away, and cookies to be served, all at the MLM Christmas Store.
• Have bake sales with the Youth Group and any member who choose to donate.
• A drive to collect coats for Johnson County Christmas Bureau.

We will continue to minister either by Senior member service or cash donation to any cause that God may lead the Salem Seniors to.

Everyone is invited to attend Wednesday evenings at Salem.  The evening starts with a meal at 6:00 pm and uplifting intergenerational praise and worship at 6:30pm.

Beginning at 6:50 pm there will be

• Group activities for preschool through 6th grade
• The Junior High confirmation class will meet
• Choir practice
• Cornerstone Cafe, Adult discussion Forum

Nursery Care is provided.

More info can be found here.

The purpose of the Parish Education Team is to nurture its members in the Word of God as to grow in faith, hope and love, to see daily life as the primary setting for the exercise of their Christian calling, and to use the gifts of the Spirit for their life together, and for their calling in the world. The Parish Education Team serves as the support team for the Sunday School Staff, the Sunday School Superintendent, the Christian Education Director, the Vacation Bible School Staff and the Confirmation Team. They serve as a planning and visioning team for all educational opportunities at Salem. Parish educational ministry is a disciple ministry that invites people into a life of faith that is anchored in baptism and sustained in Word and Sacrament, prayer and faithful Christian living.

The Salem Youth Groups strive to serve the entire congregation and is made of five different age groups. Besides these activities, the Salem Youth Groups strive to serve the entire congregation by bringing people together for events like the Women's Tea, delivering Easter baskets, Christmas Caroling with our families and many other events.

• Play Group
  Play Group is a meeting place for stay-at-home parents and their children. The group meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month during the school year and every Wednesday and Friday during the summer. Typically, this group serves children from infants to age five, while also acting as a social outlet for parents. The members meet at each others' homes from 9-11 am during the school year and go on a myriad of field trips throughout the summer.
• The Angels
  The Angels are children in grades kindergarten through second. Just started in September 2005, the group is hosted by parents and meets the third Friday of every month from 6-7:30 pm. Different activities are offered, and it is a great way to get started in youth group.
• FROGs
  FROGs (Fully Rely On God) are third to sixth graders. They meet once a month for a fun activity. These might include laser tag, games, bike rides or a picnic.
• CrossTraining
  CrossTraining are youths in seventh and eighth grade who are in training for Confirmation. They meet twice a month, usually on Sunday evenings. These students are included in social and service activities.
• CrossRoads
  CrossRoads teens are ninth to twelfth graders who meet twice a month, usually on Sunday evenings. They meet for social activities and do a variety of service projects. These have included raking leaves, aiding the Kansas City establishment reStart, working with the Johnson County Christmas Store and doing work at Camp Tomah Shinga. This group also works at raising funds for an annual summer trip. These trips are on a three-year rotation: one year the trip will be a social, bonding one, the next year is focused on service and the third year, the students attend the National ELCA Convention. In order to pay the way, the youth hold a rummage sale, have auctions, sell various goods and usually hold a car wash.