“Do not be quick to assume your enemy is a savage just because he is your enemy. Perhaps he is your enemy because he thinks you are a savage. Or perhaps he is afraid of you because he feels that you are afraid of him. And perhaps if he believed you were capable of loving him he would no longer be your enemy. Do not be quick to assume that your enemy is an enemy of God just because he is your enemy. Perhaps he is your enemy precisely because he can find nothing in you that gives glory to […]

We praise the Lord that we had nice enough weather to join together for outdoor services in June and we continue to be thankful for his guidance through these unprecedented times. The leadership team met recently and decided to continue to hold outdoor Sunday morning services as weather permits and to start the services an hour earlier at 9:30 instead of 10:30am to try to beat the heat. These decisions were made to keep us as comfortable as possible, and keep everyone safe! Or if you feel more comfortable staying at home we will continue to live stream the service […]

As the Leadership Team of Ohio Conference of Mennonite Church USA, we affirm the recent statement from Mennonite Church USA on racial injustice and Executive Director Glen Guyton’s open letter to thedenomination. We lament the death of George Floyd, the latest death of an African-American person at the hands of a white police officer. We grieve the violence that has erupted in many cities across the country, and yet we acknowledge that much is the result of anger and frustration due to systemic injustice and racism against people of color that has been building for a long period of time, in fact […]

The Governor of Ohio has announced guidelines and dates for the responsible reopening of the state. The Salem leadership team has met and will be announcing our plan about reopening the church and emphasizing outdoor services as weather permits. We will announce to the congregation here, through text, calls, and through social media so stay tuned. We look forward to worshipping together soon!! Responsible RestartOhio Information: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/responsible-restart-ohio/ Keep praying for one another, check out the devotionals that we’ve been posting, and send us any prayer request or praises that you may have. Reinicio Responsable El Gobernador de Ohio ha anunciado […]

*Updated* March 21, 2020 In light and understanding of “The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines For America,” (the 1st link below) which states that we need to, “avoid social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people,” and also in light and understanding of Ohio Department of Health’s strong encouragement to refrain from holding large gatherings to help detain the rapid spread of the coronavirus (the 2nd and 3rd links below), we the leadership of Salem have decided it best to postpone all Sunday services until further notice, with live stream still available on Facebook. We share this update with heavy hearts […]

Guidelines for churches and faith communities:    • Shelter at home if you are in a vulnerable condition (i.e. an older age who has been found to to more susceptible to contacting this virus, or already sick or found with certain compromised health conditions).    • Avoid handshakes, hugs, fist/elbow bumps, and other physical contact. One way to maintain social distance while greeting friends and visitors at church is by placing your hand over your heart and offering a simple head bow.     • Please be mindful about washing your hands often, not coughing without covering your mouth, touching your […]

As we welcome in the new year, we welcome a new season. What is this season for you? Pastor David Hargrave presented us with this message to begin the year as we transition from the excitement and busyness of the holidays, taking down decorations, and taking a look at where we’re heading next. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says: there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Todo tiene su momento oportuno; hay un tiempo para todo lo que se hace bajo el cielo. We, as a church, welcomed Pastor David this past year and we […]

Congratulations to Victor and Glenda, members of Salem Mennonite Church on their recent wedding there!

Just a couple examples of just how classy our Pastors really are.