Lifewise is now at River Valley.
Pastor Heather will be the lead teacher! Beginning September 15, during their Viking period on Tuesdays (6th and 7th grades) or Wednesdays (8th grade), registered students will ride a bus to Claridon Church for Bible in-struction and then return to the school.
For more information, to donate, to volunteer, or to register a student, please visit https://lifewise.org/program/3904844-river-valley-local-school-district/.
Spend some time with the young people in our congregation by volunteering with “The Refuge.”
• *Small Group Leaders (Pre-Teens or Teens): After each large group teaching session, the group will split into two smaller groups for a more detailed discussion. A list of questions will be provided to the leader. Ideally, we’d like to have the same leader every week or a rotating schedule of leaders , but for now you can sign-up on a week by week basis with Pastor Heather. Preteens small groups will meet from 5:00pm-5:30pm. Teens small groups will meet from 7:30pm-8:00pm.
• *Games Coordinator (Pre-Teens): Arrange for and lead games from 5:30pm-6:00pm. Ideally, we’d like to have the same leader every week or a rotating schedule of leaders , but for now you can sign-up on a week by week basis with Pastor Heather.
• Monthly Snacks Coordinators: Help Pastor Heather decide when snack supplies are low and what snacks to purchase.
• Quarterly Fun Events Coordinators (Pre-Teens or Teens): Work with Pastor Heather to plan special events such as parties, lock-ins, and other events just for fun.
• Mission Events Coordinators (Pre-Teens or Teens): Work with Pastor Heather to plan mission projects and trips.
• Semi-Annual Fundraiser Coordinator: Help plan a fundraiser in the fall and in the spring to benefit both youth ministries.
*Small Group Leaders and Games Coordinators MUST have completed all Ministry Safe requirements before volunteering (see be-low).
This is a reminder to check your email for communications from Ministry Safe on behalf of Marion Salem Global Methodist Church. Volunteers who have not passed the Child Abuse Training and Background Checks will not be permitted to work with children or teens under 18 years of age until these requirements have been met. This is done to protect our both our students and our volunteers. We want all new families coming to our congregation to know that this is a safe place for their family!
If you have questions, issues, or concerns, please contact Pastor Heather. If you have not received emails from Ministry Safe, first check your spam folder, and then email Pastor Heather at pastor.heather.gmc@gmail.com.
Those interested in joining the Professing Membership of Marion Salem Church are invited to join the 6-session New Members Class that began in July.
Classes are held in the New Room off the gym. Meal will be provided. Because of work and holiday schedules classes have changed times:
Session 4—September 17, 6pm
Session 5—September 22, 6pm
Session 6—TBA
From Tara Klenzman, headmistress Rhema Academy
Come and see what Rhema Academy is all about!
What’s happening at Rhema Academy? I invite you all to come and see! Visit returning teachers and meet new teachers all hard at work instructing with the individual talents God has given them. Meet Mrs. Maynard, the ELA and Science teacher, Mrs. Loomis the K-1 teacher, Mr. Lehman, the lower level math, Algebra, Geometry and PE teacher, Miss Diamond, the 2-3 level teacher, Mr. Perez, the Spanish, Latin and PE teacher, Mrs. Slob, the music, art, and lower level Chapel leader, Dr. Clark, the Social Studies, World History and Biology Teacher, as well as Mrs. Perez, our secretary. We are so grateful for Salem Global Methodist Church for allowing us to utilize this beautiful facility and especially the sanctuary on Chapel days. Our students are learning not only how to grow in their knowledge but also in their faith as well as in their character. They are learning they are Lions (our mascot) who are strong and courageous, that they are Christians, and will grow to be faithful followers of Christ Jesus, and that they are Classical so they have in place high expectations in behavior as well as educational goals. Thank you for your prayers and support as we strive together to grow the Kingdom of Christ.
In Christ’s Service,
Tara Klenzman
Happy 100th Birthday,
Mary Wickersham!
We love you!
During our last Outreach Team meeting, we talked about the possibility of hearing from someone concerning the financial gift we made to Kenya in 2024. It just so happened that the day before, a visit schedule was released for the Kenya Delegates coming to our annual conference this year.
We will be welcoming Rev. Davies Musigo in worship on Sunday, June 28th. A love offering will be taken up and forwarded to the Kenya Annual Conference mission fund.
Rev. Davies Oduori Musigo, Presiding Elder for Nakuru, is pastor at Huruma Tent of Prayer in Nairobi, Kenya.
He has been in the US several times previously; he worked with the StillWaters congregation in Dayton, OH, and Spirit of Truth Ministry as the Africa Regional Director.
Join together for an evening at camp on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 5pm at Delaware State Park, Campsites 43-47.
A potluck dinner will be at 6pm. The meat will be provided, just bring your favorite dish to share. …And maybe a camp chair, too!
Come hang around the campfire for an evening of fun, food and fellowship!
Save the date!
Details to come….
Beginning on Wednesday June 24 through Saturday June 27, the Global Methodists of Ohio and western Pennsylvania will gather again at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Pastor Jason, Pastor Heather, Charisse Smith, and Karla Sharp will be joining with about 2000 other disciples.
Last year a group of Salem Singers joined the conference choir and Tony Smith helped with golf cart transportation around campus.
There are learning and volunteer opportunities.
At only an hour drive away from Salem, this is a great opportunity for our church family to worship, learn, and fellowship with other disciples of Christ.
Registration is on the conference website.