Service Details
- Theme: Pentecost / Youth Sunday
- Special Presentation: Today’s service features a youth skit titled “Wind and Fire”.
- Youth Participants: Special thanks to Tyson Jackson, Tegan Jackson, Joseph Seefeldt, and Knox Tonkinson.
- Special Guest Musicians: Featuring the Western Reserve Brass: Terry Gale & John Veneskey (Trumpets), Rob Cole (Horn), Jonathan Willis (Trombone), Benjamin Ammon (Tuba), and Robert Barnett (Percussion).
- Special Music Features: Robert Barnett on side drum and Cheryl McDevitt on piccolo accompany the choir. Joseph Seefeldt joins on piano to perform Robert Schumann’s “Important Event” .
- YouTube Channel: FPCSALEM
Scripture and Hymns
Bible Readings (NRSVue):
- First Reading: Acts 2:1-21 — The coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost .
- Second Reading: Philippians 4:10-13 .
Hymns (from The Presbyterian Hymnal, 1990):
- Hymn 316: Breathe on Me, Breath of God
- Hymn 322: Spirit of the Living God
- Hymn 324: Open My Eyes That I May See
- Benediction Response: Christ Beside Me (Sing the Faith, Hymn 2166)
Bulletin Download
Upcoming Events & Special Announcements
- Memorial Day Holiday: The Church Office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day .
- Pentecost Geraniums: Thank you to everyone who donated geraniums to beautify our sanctuary today! Plants not taken home by donors following the service will be planted on the church grounds.
- High School Tennis Banquet: The Salem High School Tennis Banquet will be held in Fellowship Hall and the Kitchen this Thursday, May 28, from 4:00–8:00 p.m.
- Nepal Mission Offering: We continue to accept gifts for Jeewan Raksha Kendra (Life Saving Center) to support agricultural and nutritional initiatives in remote Nepalese villages. Please write “Nepal” on your check memo line.
- Deacon Scholarship Funds: Limited scholarship funds are available for church students enrolled in a college or university. Applications are available in the office and must be submitted by Tuesday, June 30.