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COMMUNITY OUTREACH Nurture Each Other in Faith BOY SCOUTS For more than a century Troop 3 has brought the excitement of Scouting to young people in the Salem area. Whether it’s finding a new discovery over the next ridge along a trail or pitching a tent and building a campfire under the stars, the troop’s Scouts have found adventures in real life that no video game can match. While Troop 3 Scouts regularly take advantage of their local surroundings for hiking, camping, fishing and other outdoor activities, their explorations are not limited to Northeast Ohio. In 2019 the troop visited the historic battlefields of Gettysburg, learning about the events that led up to the Civil War and its aftermath. Future trips will take the Scouts to the natural wonders of Niagara Falls. ​ Troop 3 was chartered by the First Presbyterian Church of Salem on Feb. 21, 1910, just 13 days after the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated. George Meiser was the troop’s first Scoutmaster. Since that time the troop has continuously maintained its charter, which means that while other troops may have earlier charter dates, no other troop in Ohio can claim the unbroken 111-year status of Troop 3. In addition to its status as the oldest continuously chartered troop in the state of Ohio, Troop 3 holds the distinction of being the third oldest troop in the United States to continuously maintain its charter. Recently, the troop witnessed another historic milestone, as the Scouting program was opened up to girls for the first time at the national level. First Presbyterian Church was the first charter organization in Salem, and one of the first in Buckeye Council, to welcome female members by founding Troop 3 Girls Troop. As everyone knows, the highest award in Scouting is the rank of Eagle Scout. In its 111-year history, Troop 3 has produced 54 Eagle Scouts, and more are in the way, including Salem’s first female Eagle Scouts. QUILTERS United Quilt Guild by Lois Dunn While FPC does not have an active quilters circle and has not for years, quilting is still very important to members of the Guild who meet at our church. ​ For years prior to 2008, FPC ladies who quilted met each Thursday for quilting, fellowship, and a covered dish lunch. As many as 15 members worked diligently on quilting beautiful bed covers. The money received from making these quilts was given to the church in a special fund. ​ Due to the death of quilters and decreased interest in hand quilted quilts, fewer quilts were brought in for quilting, and the “new” quilting machines cut weeks of work into perhaps a two day finish time. Eventually only three or four quilters were left to finish the last quilt. When my Mother died in 2009, “The Quilters” ceased to exist. ​ However, the United Quilt Guild has met in Fellowship Hall for the past few years. Originally started at the United High School as part of an education program, the group decided to find a more convenient meeting place. The group meet the first Tuesday evening of each month, but during 2021 the group has not. But we are looking forward to returning to FPC. ​ A meeting and a program are presented each month. We have “Challenge Night” each June (this year, 2021, in September) and a large quilt show every other year – this time in 2022 due to COVID in 2021. We have smaller groups also Day Groups every other Friday. Charity quilts every other Thursday (opposite week) and Applique Group which will start again soon in a private home. Charity Quilts meet at Westville Roller Rink as does the Guild. ​ All questions are welcome – Lois Dunn Salem Community Pantry by Gail Tetlow First Presbyterian Church of Salem supports the Pantry by including it in our budget and also by church members donating money and/or non-perishable items which are collected in out Fellowship Hall and taken to the Pantry. ​ The Pantry serves people in the Salem area once a week currently with (due to the pandemic) boxes of food put into the trunk of their cars. The Pantry Board hopes to be able to be fully open sometime between early summer and early fall. ​

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WORSHIP SERVICES The Salem, First Presbyterian Church has a community of faith rooted in the love of God. We believe worship is not just found in prayer, it’s something expressed in everything we do. Our philosophy is deeply rooted in the Holy Scriptures, life’s only guidebook. Come and join us to experience God’s grace for yourself. ​ Our Sunday and weekly prayer services are geared to worshippers of all ages. Coming together as a community strengthens and guides us in our daily life. For those who wish to join us, our congregation is always waiting with open hearts. SUNDAY SERVICES Worship Hours 9:15 AM - Sunday School 10:00 AM - Fellowship Hour 10:30 AM – Worship WORSHIP SERVICE Broadcast Schedule Sunday - 1 & 9 am • Monday - 1am Tuesday - 3 am, 12 & 4 pm Wednesday - 1 am, 4 & 9 pm Friday - 1 am • Saturday - 3 am, 12 & 4 pm PREVIOUS SERMONS • 2019-21 FPC Salem's Sunday and Holiday Services Sunday Service: 5-8-21 FPCSALEM Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search video... Now Playing Sunday Service: 5-8-21 01:00:36 Play Video Now Playing Sunday Service: 4-24-2022 01:17:03 Play Video Now Playing Sunday Service: 4-24-2022 01:09:38 Play Video Now Playing Sunday Service: 4-10-2022 01:22:53 Play Video Now Playing Sunday Service: 4-10-2022 01:08:30 Play Video Now Playing Sunday Service: 4-03-2022 01:03:14 Play Video Now Playing Sunday Service: 3-27-2022 01:22:54 Play Video Now Playing Sunday Service: 3-20-2022 01:09:57 Play Video Now Playing Sunday Service: 3-13-2022 59:31 Play Video Now Playing Sunday Service: 3-6-2022 01:06:10 Play Video Now Playing Hugo Marra Funeral Service 56:30 Play Video Now Playing Sunday Service 02-27-22 01:08:40 Play Video Now Playing Sunday Service 02-20-22 01:04:28 Play Video Now Playing Sunday Service 02-13-22 01:08:45 Play Video Now Playing Sunday Service 02-06-22 01:08:54 Play Video Now Playing Sunday Service 01-30-22 01:09:16 Play Video There’s a ALWAYS place for you at our church.

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SPECIAL MINISTRIES FPC of Salem is an inclusive church committed to Christ and His word. We are dedicated to sharing the love of Christ through ministry, fellowship and worship. Our church is not just a house of worship. At its core are the members and believers that come together to practice God’s word, celebrate His love and extend His gifts to all. RELIGIOUS CLASSES FOR ALL Nurture each other in faith! Adult Sunday School The special ministries in our church helps instruct others about faith, lead prayers, and help conduct religious classes by acting as religious leaders, youth guides and even confidantes. Currently, they serve together to help others in our community through our . FPC also oversees a number of volunteer opportunities which support the greater area of Columbiana county to build better tomorrows. Children's Sunday School Logos Pres-Bees Bible School Confirmation Study Children's Devotionals Music Ensembles and Gifts

FELLOWSHIP EVENTS I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It’s easy. Just click “Edit Text” or double click me to add your own content and make changes to the font. I’m a great place for you to tell a story and let your users know a little more about you. Ongoing First Presbyterian Church of Salem OH Collection of Lids and Plastic Bottle Caps Ongoing The Environmental Team is collecting lids/bottle caps to make a bench. We need 100 lbs.+ $207 to make a small bench. Share Register Now Mon, Jun 19 First Presbyterian Church of Salem Soup-to-Go Jun 19, 2023, 7:00 PM On a Saturday morning, around the third week of each month, from September through May, small teams of church members gather in the church kitchen for a day of fellowship and soup making. Share Details Mon, May 31 First Presbyterian Church of Salem OH Big-Back-Yard May 31, 2021, 7:00 PM Share Details

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3rd Sunday of Advent 9:15 AM - Sunday School 10:00 AM - Fe llowship Hour (Coffee Time at 10 a.m. in Fellowship Hall) 10:30 AM - Worship Scriptures : Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44 Sermon : “Climbing the Highest Mountain” Liturgist : Mark Smith Music : Haviland Choir and Brass & Timpani 4 th Sunday in Lent 9:15 AM - Sun day School 10:00 AM - Fellowship Hour (Coffee Time at 10 a.m. in Fe llowship Hall) 1 0:30 AM - Wor ship Scriptures: 1 Ezekiel 37:1-14; Romans 8:6 and 11; John 11:1-45 Sermon : “ See What God Sees” Liturgist: Lynn Zocolo Music : Haviland Choir & Brass Musician s ​ ​ At FPC Salem, we understand wearing a mask is a personal preference. We encourage everyone to be respectful of each other and their decision regarding them. Thank you for making everyone feel comfortable and respected in our church! GOD is LOVE FPC PRESCHOOL LO- VE

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OUR SPIRITUAL TEAM At FPC, our faculty and staff are considered the keys to success of all students, both within the school and in the world beyond. Exceptional and dedicated, our teachers support our mission and ensure all individual needs are met. ​ First Presbyterian Church should known to all as a place where people come to know Jesus, serve Jesus, and bring others to Jesus. Pastors in Temporary Relations Rev. Dr. Frank & Trina Lewis Rev. Dr. Frank Lewis and Rev. Trina Lewis are serving as our temporary pastoral leadership. Feel free to reach out to them. 330.337.9555 dad.lewis@gmail.com Director of Music John Krauss I am the Director of Music here at First Presbyterian. I was born in Salem, graduated from Salem High School in 1969, and hold a Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Tuba Performance and Elementary Certification from Youngstown Sate University. My teaching career of 35 years includes employment for Warren City (Warren Western Reserve), Minerva and Salem City Schools, as instrumental music instructor. I've been an adjunct instructor at Hiram College, Youngstown State and Mount Union. I've also served as Director of Music at Church Hill United Methodist in Liberty, Emmanuel Lutheran in Warren along with my current position at FPC Salem. I've also held the position of principal tuba in the Youngstown & Canton Symphonies, and currently perform with the W.D. Packard Band in Warren. I also conduct the Youngstown Saxon Band - a touring organization that's performed in Germany, Austria and Romania. I'm also a member of the National Association of Music Education and The Ohio Music Education Association, serving as adjudicator of Solo-Ensemble events the past several years. 330.501.4069 jkrauss@neo.rr.com Custodian Ed Tonkinson I am privileged to be the custodian here at First Presbyterian Church since 2010 after 40 yrs with GM Corp. My family and I are also part of FPC congregation. I really enjoy working for and with the congregation of FPC and mostly raising my own congregation at home. 330.332.2298 EdT8848@gmail.com Administrative Secretary Phyllis Garlock I am blessed to be the Administrative Secretary at First Presbyterian Church of Salem since 1984. Although I am not a member of FPC, I am definitely a part of the church family. I reside in Alliance with my husband, Dave. We have two sons Kevin, his wife Renee and Darren, his wife Tami and 3 grandsons Cooper, Cole, and Camden. I enjoy jigsaw puzzles, devotional yoga, playing the piano, riding a bicycle, and going for walks. 330.337.9555 phyllis@fpcsalem.org Organist Nancy Boyd McNeal Music has been a major part of my life since I was a child. Living in Youngstown until Junior High School, I took and continued piano lessons with Frances Steffan for 12 years. I continued my studies at the Dana School of Music earning my degree with a major in Piano and a minor in organ to earn my Bachelor's in Music. With my experience as an organist at Emanuel Lutheran Church and Episcopal Church of Our Savoir in Salem, experience as an accompanist for many additional organizations, and my substituting at St. Paul’s Catholic Church. I currently have held my position as organist at First Presbyterian Church since January of 1985 following many marvelous organists that served before. 330.332.5053 no email Director, Handbells/Youth Choirs Cheryl McDevitt My involvement with the First Presbyterian Church music program began in 1979 when I was asked to direct the Carol Choir (grades 1,2,3). Since that time I have served as director of children's vocal choirs, as well as adult and children's handbell and chime choirs. I have also been a member of the Haviland Choir since the mid-1980s. 330.853.5748 chermcd@aol.com

The History of Our Church to Glorify God “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3 “But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.” Psalm 33:11