Fishing Creek Salem United Methodist Church

Fishing Creek Salem United Methodist Church Join us for services on Sunday mornings at 8:15 and 9:45am, and livestream on YouTube - fcsalem.org Welcome to Fishing Creek Salem United Methodist Church.

We are a community of faith who are committed to providing opportunities and experiences where all people can Connect with God and one another, Grow as followers of Jesus, and Serve the world to the glory of God. We believe that God loves each person personally and individually, and God has created each of us with unique talents and gifts. As we share these talents and gifts, we find our place in

God’s plan to reach our community with Jesus’ healing and transforming grace. Whether you are exploring questions of faith, seeking help, looking for hope, wanting to grow spiritually, or looking for a community of people with whom to serve: I invite you to join us at Salem church. I pray that you will experience God’s presence, Christ’s love, and the Spirit’s power here.

09/07/2026

The Daily Order [September 7]

Scripture - “If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If you are listened to, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If that person refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church, and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a gentile and a tax collector. Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”
[Matthew 18: 15-20 NRSVue]

Thoughts - Parish choirs are great places for tempers to rise to the surface. Jesus had a lovely practical touch when he encountered some of the same. He gave us reconciliation, which provides grace as well as some space for harmony to survive within assemblies. Being brave enough to attempt or suggest reconciliation may be one way forward. An even better way may be the ability to be sensitive to the failings of others, knowing that we have quite a few of our own.
[Sacred Space = The Irish Jesuits]

09/07/2026

Weekly Thoughts [September 6-12]

Saying 'yes' is a vital part of our relationship with God. It is our choice, our 'freedom' to say 'no'... but not a wise choice. I look back on times in my life that I had said 'no' but didn't understand by saying 'no' to God at that time and place... what a poor decision that was.
I recall saying 'yes' as well, many times in fact. Saying 'yes' to God enables us to be a living presence of love, joy, and mercy in this world. Our 'yes' always draws us to love and value ourselves, others, and the world around us.
In Christian history and tradition, there are numerous people who said 'yes': Mary, Jeremiah, Moses, and Peter are examples. Their saying 'yes' mattered. They may not have known exactly what they were saying 'yes' to.. BUT they had the wisdom to know that God was asking and that they should say 'yes'.
If you have been faced with a difficult 'yes' decision, remember that you are in good company with many saints who have gone before you. Know this as well, that those who say 'yes' are gifted for that yes. You too will be gifted for saying yes to God.
[Sacred Space - Jim Deeds & Brendan McManus > 'Finding God in the Mess']

09/05/2026

The Daily Order [September 5]

Scripture - One Sabbath while Jesus was going through some grain fields, his disciples plucked some heads of grain, rubbed them in their hands, and ate them. But some of the Pharisees said, “Why are you doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?” Jesus answered, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? How he entered the house of God and took and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and gave some to his companions?” Then he said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.”
[Luke 6: 1-5 NRSVue]

Thoughts - We often have to deal with the laws of church and state. In this passage we're praying with today, the disciples found themselves having a bit of an issue. Should they respond to the immediate difficulty with materials they found readily at hand (hungry and eating grain from the field) OR should they stay rigidly to the law (and continue to go hungry).
Their decision was to do what seemed best for all concerned. Lord, we ask for the wisdom to do the same thing... to do the best for all concerned at all times.
[Sacred Space - The Irish Jesuits]

09/04/2026

The Daily Order [August 4]

Scripture - Then they said to him, “John’s disciples, like the disciples of the Pharisees, frequently fast and pray, but your disciples eat and drink.” Jesus said to them, “You cannot make wedding attendants fast while the bridegroom is with them, can you? The days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast in those days.” He also told them a parable: “No one tears a piece from a new garment and sews it on an old garment; otherwise, not only will one tear the new garment, but the piece from the new will not match the old garment. Similarly, no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise, the new wine will burst the skins and will spill out, and the skins will be ruined. But new wine must be put into fresh wineskins. And no one after drinking old wine desires new wine but says, ‘The old is good.’ ”
[Luke 5: 33-39 NRSVue]

Thoughts - In the army they say there is a time for staying motionless, a time for advancing, and a time for rest. Jesus indicated to the disciples that in life there are times for celebrating as well as times when self-discipline is required.
Guide us Lord, toward being able to recognize our motives and help us make wise and sensible choices. Choices that will allow us to make the best of the situations in which we find ourselves.
[Sacred Space - The Irish Jesuits]

09/03/2026

The Daily Order [September 3]

Scripture - Once while Jesus was standing beside the Lake of Gennesaret and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gotten out of them and were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little way from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets.” When they had done this, they caught so many fish that their nets were beginning to burst. So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’s knees, saying, “Go away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!” For he and all who were with him were astounded at the catch of fish that they had taken, and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.” When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him.
[Luke 5: 1-11 NRSVue]

Thoughts - We go to the lakeside this morning. We notice Jesus interacting with the fishermen (disciples) in a different way that what we are accustomed to. Jesus is quite directive toward the fishermen (disciples) - telling them what to do and where to do it. Interestingly they follow his very command - eventhough Jesus is not a expert on fishing.
Lord, the guidance and direction you offer is always very productive. Will you direct us as well? Into deeper, more fruitful waters where the catch is better and more likely to be found.
[Sacred Space - The Irish Jesuits]

This Sunday - September 6th - the Combined Worship Service begins at 9:45am.... We are celebrating Holy Communion.... Th...
09/03/2026

This Sunday - September 6th - the Combined Worship Service begins at 9:45am.... We are celebrating Holy Communion....
There will be a Luncheon beginning at 11:30am (following worship) in the Fellowship Hall.

Join us for our fall festival on Sunday, October 25th from 4-6 pm in the church parking lot. There will be easy carnival...
09/02/2026

Join us for our fall festival on Sunday, October 25th from 4-6 pm in the church parking lot. There will be easy carnival games set up along with pumpkin decorating and carving. In addition, Scoops of Chaos will be here along with the Food Adventures Food Truck.

We are in need of youth and adult volunteers to lead the games and help supervise the pumpkin decorating and carving. All instructions and materials are provided!

Here‘s the link to help volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084BA8AB2EA4F94-65497565-fall #/

09/01/2026

The Daily Order [September 2]

Scripture - After leaving the synagogue he entered Simon’s house. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked him about her. Then he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. Immediately she got up and began to serve them.
As the sun was setting, all those caring for any who were sick with various kinds of diseases brought them to him, and he laid his hands on each of them and cured them. Moreover, demons also came out of many, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Messiah.
At daybreak he departed and went into a deserted place. And the crowds began looking for him, and when they reached him they tried to keep him from leaving them. But he said to them, “I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other cities also, for I was sent for this purpose.” So he continued proclaiming the message in the synagogues of Judea.
[Luke 4: 38-44 NRSVue]

Thoughts - It is fascinating how often individuals bring their sick or damaged friends to Jesus and act as intermediaries for them. They plead, not on their own behalf, but for others less forceful than themselves.
Lord, we come to you with our friends, who have such a great need to be healed and ask you to lay your healing hands upon them.
[Sacred Space - The Irish Jesuits]

09/01/2026

The Daily Order [September 1]

Scripture - He went down to Capernaum, a city in Galilee, and was teaching them on the Sabbath. They were astounded at his teaching because he spoke with authority. In the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, “Leave us alone! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet and come out of him!” Then the demon, throwing the man down before them, came out of him without doing him any harm. They were all astounded and kept saying to one another, “What kind of word is this, that with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits and they come out?” And news about him began to reach every place in the region.
[Luke 4: 31-37 NRSVue]

Thoughts - We sometimes have to face reality and make judgement calls about when our values need to be probed.
When that evacuation happens, we ask you Lord - for the faith we need to recognize your authority as so much greater than the demon's tantalizing attributes.
[Sacred Space - The Irish Jesuits]

Come kick off a brand new Sunday school year with us on Sunday, September 13th @ 9:45 am. We will begin our time in wors...
08/31/2026

Come kick off a brand new Sunday school year with us on Sunday, September 13th @ 9:45 am. We will begin our time in worship and then head into fellowship hall for games, snacks and prizes! 🙂

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