Category: Worship Resources

Service Details

• Theme: 4th Sunday in Lent 
• Sermon Title: “Blinded by the Darkness” 
• Preacher: We welcome Ruling Elder Sam Ewing to the pulpit this morning.
• YouTube Channel: FPCSALEM

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Scripture and Hymns

Bible Readings (NRSVue):

• Old Testament Reading: Psalm 23
• New Testament Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14
• Gospel Reading: John 9:1-41

Hymns (from The Presbyterian Hymnal, 1990):

• Hymn 425: Lord of Light, Your Name Outshining
• Hymn 387: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
• Hymn 324: Open My Eyes That I May See

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Anthem Lyrics

“How Great His Love” Performed by The Haviland Choir

How great His love, how great His mercy, to choose the path that leads to Calvary; To drink the cup of pain and sorrow; How great His love, how great His love for me. 

How great the love of God, the Father, to choose a plan that sends His only Son to live with us, to walk among us; How great His love, how great His love for us. 

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Upcoming Events

• Soup Lunch Today: Join us in Fellowship Hall immediately following worship for a soup luncheon sponsored by the Congregational Care Committee .
• Last Day for Easter Plants: Today is the final day to order Daffodils, Lilies, and Tulips ($11.00 each) .
• Preschool Easter Egg Hunt: We are collecting filled plastic eggs for the preschool hunt on March 27. Please leave donations on the table outside the Preschool door by next Sunday, March 22 .
• One Great Hour of Sharing: We are currently receiving this special offering to support disaster relief, hunger programs, and self-development projects globally. Envelopes are available in the pew racks .
• Holy Week Preview: Save the dates for our Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service (April 2 at 7:30 p.m.) and Easter Sunday services (8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.) .

Service Details

• Theme: 3rd Sunday in Lent
• Sermon: “Well, Actually…” Pastor Annie Parker
• Special Guests: Today we welcome the Bravura Woodwind Quintet.
  • Rebecca Bickel (Oboe), Christine Carucci (Bassoon), Albert Colella (Clarinet), Monica Meffan (Flute), and James Scanga (Horn).
• Sacrament: We will share in the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper today.
• YouTube Channel: FPCSALEM

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Scripture and Hymns

Bible Readings (NRSVue):

• Old Testament Reading: Exodus 17:1-7
• Gospel Reading: John 4:5-42

Hymns (from The Presbyterian Hymnal, 1990):

• Hymn 313: Come Down, O Love Divine
• Hymn 171: The King of Love My Shepherd Is
• Hymn 280: Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound

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Anthem Lyrics

“The Rose of Calvary”

Performed by The Haviland Choir

I love the Rose of Calvary: God’s gift of hope, God’s gift of grace. In love He clings to sorrow’s tree, and softly weeps at its embrace. Calvary’s Rose, Calvary’s Rose, in His life God’s mercy flows.

By his death our garden grows; O the love of Calvary’s Rose. Come rest beneath the rugged tree, for in its shadow grows a flower: the blessed Rose of Calvary.

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Upcoming Events

• Easter Plants: Orders are being taken today in Fellowship Hall ($11.00 each) through March 15 .
• Soup Lunch: Join us next Sunday, March 15, for a soup lunch sponsored by the Congregational Care Committee. Please bring your favorite soup to share!
• Minute for Mission: Today’s mission focus is Habitat for Humanity Mahoning Valley.
• Preschool Event: The preschool will host a St. Patrick’s event this Friday evening, March 13.

Service Details

• Theme: 2nd Sunday in Lent
• Sermon Title: “Hush Hush” Pastor Annie Parker
• YouTube Channel: FPCSALEM

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Scripture and Hymns

Bible Readings (NRSVue):

• Old Testament Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a
• Gospel Reading: John 3:1-17

Hymns (from The Presbyterian Hymnal, 1990):

• Hymn 77: Forty Days and Forty Nights
• Hymn 357: O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee
• Hymn 485: To God Be the Glory

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Upcoming Events

• Easter Plants: Orders are being taken today in Fellowship Hall for Daffodils, Lilies, and Tulips ($11.00 each) .
• Lent Bible Study: “An Unexpected Lent” continues this Tuesday, March 3, at 5:30 p.m. in the Library.+1
• Daytimers: Meeting this Wednesday, March 4, at Noon. Guest speakers Frank and Trina Lewis will present “Country Mice Visit Western Great Britain” .
• Soup Lunch: Save the date for a Congregational Care Soup Lunch on Sunday, March 15 .
• Time Change: Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour next Saturday night, March 7.

Service Details

• Theme: 1st Sunday in Lent
• Sermon Title: “Not Today Satan” Pastor Annie Parker
• Special Guest: Today’s service features the Western Reserve Brass, accompanied by Organ and Timpani.
• YouTube Channel: FPCSALEM
• YouTube Video Click here to watch the February 22 service.
• Flower Dedication: Today’s flowers were given anonymously to thank God for the country and its founding fathers

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Scripture and Hymns

Bible Readings (NRSVue):

• Old Testament Reading: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
• Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:1-11

Hymns (from The Presbyterian Hymnal, 1990):

• Hymn 87: The Glory of These Forty Days
• Hymn 384: O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go
• Hymn 260: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

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Upcoming Events

• Soup to Go Today: Chili is available in the kitchen for $8.00 per quart or $15.00 for two.
• Lent Bible Study: “An Unexpected Lent” begins this Tuesday, February 24, at 5:30 p.m. in the Library.
• Environmental Team: Meeting today in the Library immediately following worship.
• Membership Directory: The 2026 Directory is coming soon. Please contact the office with any updated cell phone numbers or emails.

Service Details

• Sermon: “Fulfilling the Law” Rev. Annie Parker
• Special Event: Presentation of the Troop 3 Charter
• YouTube Channel: FPCSALEM

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Scripture and Hymns

Bible Readings (NRSVue):

• First Reading: Isaiah 58:1-12
• Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:13-20

Hymns (from The Presbyterian Hymnal, 1990):

• Hymn 411: Arise, Your Light Is Come!
• Hymn 108: Christ is Alive!
• Hymn 405: What Does the Lord Require

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Upcoming Events

• Annual Congregational Meeting: Today, immediately following worship. 2025 Annual Reports are available at the sanctuary entrances. +2
• Scout Bake Sale: Troop 2003G is holding a bake sale today in Fellowship Hall.
• Ash Wednesday (February 18): Service at Noon at Columbiana Presbyterian Church (followed by lunch) and a 6:30 p.m. service at our church in Salem.
• Soup to Go Update: The chili sale was cancelled due to weather; please watch for a new date.
• Environmental Team: Meeting Sunday, February 22, in the Library after worship

Service Details

• Sermon Title: “Going Where We Belong” Pastor Annie Parker 
• YouTube Channel: FPCSALEM

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Scripture and Hymns

Bible Readings (NRSVue):

• First Reading: Malachi 3:1-4
• Gospel Reading: Luke 2:22-40

Hymns (from The Presbyterian Hymnal, 1990):

• Hymn 420: God of Grace and God of Glory
• Hymn 374: Lord, Make Us Servants of Your People
• Hymn 369: I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me

Service Details

• Theme: 3rd Sunday after Epiphany
• Sermon: “Hear Me When I Call to You!” Pastor Annie Parker
• YouTube Channel: FPCSALEM
• Note: In person worship was cancelled. A video of the service will be posted to the youtube channel.

Scripture and Hymns

Bible Readings (NRSVue):

• First Reading: Psalm 27:1, 4-9
• Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:12-23

Hymns (from The Presbyterian Hymnal, 1990):

• Hymn 145: Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!
• Hymn 388: O Jesus, I Have Promised
• Hymn 341: Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!

Upcoming Events

• Annual Meeting: Scheduled for Sunday, February 8, immediately following worship. Annual Reports will be available next Sunday, February 1.
• Daytimers: Meeting Wednesday, February 4 at 12:00 PM. Bring a covered dish; the group will be making Valentines for church members.

Sermon: “What Do We Call You?” Pastor Annie Parker

YouTube Channel: FPCSALEM

Bible Readings (NRSVue):

• First Reading: Isaiah 49:1-7
• Gospel Reading: John 1:29-42

Hymns (from The Presbyterian Hymnal, 1990):

• Hymn 151: Crown Him with Many Crowns
• Hymn 383: My Faith Looks Up to Thee
• Hymn 411: Arise, Your Light Is Come!

Upcoming Events

• Community Fundraiser: Saturday, January 24, at Bob Evans in Salem (7 a.m. – 8 p.m.). Bring the bulletin flyer to support the Preschool.
• Soup to Go: Sunday, January 25. Chili will be available for $7.00.
• Annual Meeting: Sunday, February 8, immediately following worship. 2025 Annual Reports will be available on February 1.