Salem African Methodist Church

Ministries

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Christian Education Department

“And if it seems evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve” ....(Joshua 24:15a)

“I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn’t, than live my life as if there isn’t and die to find out there is”.   Day after day there is the possibility that many people from all walks of life wonder if there is or isn’t a God. Whatever our religious faith, it helps us decide to whom we worship and place our trust in. Everybody believes in someone, some spirit, or something. 

A well-known question about a beginning is, “What came first, the chicken or an egg? Our lives begin with conception; but what about the first human being?  Where did it all start? Who created all things?  It is evident that someone of a higher power, who’s both awesome and immaculate in character created all things.

The Bible affirms God’s existence by declaring that in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1).  Now this Supreme Being has revealed Himself through the physical universe. Just look around and observe all of the wonders about us. Take the weather, man comes very close at times in making predictions, but never perfect. There are schools who have students of genius mentality, but no one on earth knows it all. Our thought process, our creations and inventions are gifts born through each of us by a Spirit of a higher power. Even these gifts have limited durations. Even life with us here on earth as it now is. But God’s majestic powers are infinite, endless. Therefore, it is definitely impossible for us to compete with or fully understand Him.

God’s word is our blueprint to minister and guide us through daily life living. It continues to give us signs and warnings through wars, earthquakes, family matters, pestilence and diseases (such as Covid 19). The Bible was written for all times and for all generations. What is written will never change.

I believe that this life is a gamble for those who are trying to wait for the last days to decide if there is or isn’t a God. But I would rather live my life believing there is a God because: If in the end there is not a God my living would not be in vain; however, to live my life as if there isn’t a God and die to find out that there is One, makes it too late!!  You choose: New Jerusalem with Jesus or Lake of Fire with Satan?????????

Salem AME Church

Christian Ed Department

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Bible Study

Bible Study is very important; for Jesus said in Matthew 11:29, “Learn of me” how we can do that without studying. The word of God is the most powerful tool we could ever have.  The bible contains all we will need to live a life with Christ.  The benefit of the bible is blessing on earth as well as blessing in heaven. You will receive power to do great things through the study of God’s word.

Church School

Church school is a never-ending study of God’s word.  Church school should be taken seriously, it is a programed study of the church designed to reach every age group.  Its lessons contain subject matter material to fit all students.  The bible teaches us that saints of God should have the same mind and spirit, if we truly rally at church school, this could be accomplished.  Remember, God call you to greater things, your presents can create greater things. Don’t wait for someone else to do it. Come and see; come and learn; come and motivate others to move forward in Christ.

Worship Service

Worship service happens when the congregation of faithful persons, in which the pure Word of God is preached and the sacraments are duly administered. We should not neglect our assembly, for it is our duty to God.  Worship service should be spiritual and informative.  The center focus of all worship is the Word of God.  When the spirit of God work in our lives we began to realize the benefits of salvation.

Official Board

The official Board consist of all presidents, Chairpersons, pastors, local ministers, stewards and trustees.  Its duty is to receive reports and make recommendations.  The official Board is very important in carrying out the month by month business of the church. 

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