"There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all." 1 Cor. 12:4-6

Property and Transportation

Property Maintenance
Assist Trustees in maintaining the condition of Salem's buildings and grounds to a high standard of excellence; includes lawn mowing, landscape maintenance, snow removal and other projects.

Schedule: varies
Leader: Trustee Wes Hutcherson
Asst. Leader: Trustee John Haynes

Security
Assist Trustees in ensuring the safety and security of Salem members and visitors during activities on Salem's campus; prohibit vandalism and theft, and ensure proper parking of vehicles.

Schedule: Sundays and special events
Leader: Trustee Kathy J. Trotter
Asst. Leader: Trustee Anthony Jay

Transportation
Assist Trustees in providing safe, timely transportation to Sunday services and other events (service limited to immediate area). To request a ride, call 455-1000, ext. 111 by 5:00 PM on Friday.

Schedule: Sundays and special events
Leader: Trustee John Haynes

Treasurer - Chandra Henley

Schedule: varies
Leader: Cheryl Weston

Baby Dedication
Provides opportunity for parents and families to meet with a pastor for a prayer of dedication, asking God's guidance and praying for the child's salvation, protection, etc. (Note: Salem does not christen or baptize infants)

Schedule: Sundays following 8:30 AM service (by prior request only)

Bereavement/Funerals
Consoles bereaved families/individuals within the Salem family and serves as a liaison between the family, church staff, and funeral home; also provides flowers, delivers condolences on behalf of the Senior Pastor, and presents messages of sympathy at funerals as needed.

Coordinator: Alice Lucas

Hospital Visitation
Ensures that, upon request, Salem members are visited and prayed for by a Deacon during times of hospitalization. (Note: visits MUST be requested by the individual or
their family.) To request a visit, call 455-1000, ext. 111.

Leader: James Brewer

Nurses
Provide limited medical treatment to Salem members and guests and assist ushers in ensuring everyone's physical safety and well-being while in Salem's facility.

Meetings: 2nd Saturdays, 10:00 AM and 2nd Mondays, 7:00 PM
Leader: Annie Fisher

Premarital Class
Prepares engaged couples spiritually for the joyous but solemn step of marriage; designed to build strong marriages based on biblical principles and to help premarital couples understand God's plan for their lives by creating a spiritual bond between husband, wife and God.

Classes: Saturdays, 9:00 AM (13-week class offered twice a year)
Leaders: Deacon Leonard Fairley
Asst. Leader: Deacon Michael Heard

Weddings
Ensures that weddings are facilitated smoothly and in compliance with Salem policies and procedures (manual available upon request). Salem's Wedding Director is available at no charge to serve as the wedding coordinator or to serve as a liaison between Salem and an outside wedding coordinator.

Director: Terri Sanders

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"Let brotherly love continue. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels." Hebrews 13: 1-2

Bridgebuilders
Welcome visitors following morning services offer information about Salem's ministries, and give tours of the church facility.

Meetings: quarterly
Leader: Anjanette McCall
Asst. Leader: James Thomas

Greeters
Set the tone for worship services by welcoming all who enter the doors of Salem, helping each person feel like part of the family and encouraging visitors to return.

Meetings: 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1:00 PM
Leader: Linda Hurrington
Asst. Leader: Sherry Nelson

Ushers
Welcome Salem members and guests to worship services and direct them to comfortable seating; lend spiritual dignity to services and enlighten members to appropriate church decorum.

Junior Ushers (ages 8-18) Schedule: serve on 3rd Sundays; meet the prior Monday, 7:00 PM Leader: Otha White

Senior Ushers (ages 19+) Schedule: meet 2nd Saturdays, 10:00 AM (serve all but 3rd Sunday) Pres: Otha White | Vice Pres:  Rotonya Lasley

Men of Honor
To lead men to exalt Jesus Christ, develop them to Christ-like maturity, and equip them for their ministry in the Church and their life mission in the world, in order to glorify God.

Schedule: 2nd Saturdays, 9:30 AM
Leader: Deacon Charles Smith, Deacon Braymond Adams

Path of Light Midday Ministry
Provides a relaxed environment in which to explore the Word of God with other believers during the lunch hour.

Schedule: 1st and 3rd Mondays at 11:30 AM
Leader: Sister Jewel Gay

Seasoned Saints (50+)
Promotes discipleship, fellowship, worship and service among the senior men and women of Salem through meaningful activities and events.

Meetings: 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 3:00 PM
Leader: Toni Bryson

Women of Excellence
Promotes discipleship and fellowship among women through the study of designated books, small group prayer cells, and monthly gatherings; hosts the biannual Women of Excellence Conference and encourages participation in other women's conferences.

Schedule: 2nd Fridays, 7:00 PM
Leader:

Inner Faith Prison Ministry
Ministers to residents of halfway houses as they transition back into society from jail or prison.

Schedule: varies
Leader: Min. Lula Bartee-Smith

Lighthouse Prison Ministry
Ministers to incarcerated women at the Women's Correctional Center in York, Nebraska, through word and song, sharing the plan of salvation, offering baptismal services, and communicating with inmates through newsletters and personal letters.

Schedule: two Saturdays a month, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (in York, Nebraska)
Leader: Anna Hicks

Men in Action Prison Ministry
Shares the Gospel with male inmates at the Douglas County Correctional Center (DCCC) and offers vocational and educational opportunities to help individuals on work release transition back into society.

Schedule: 1st and 3rd Sundays, 9:00 AM
Leader: Deacon Mark Owsley

Open Heart Prison Ministry
Shares the Gospel with female inmates at the Douglas County Correctional Center (DCCC); encourages spiritual growth and development in inmates as well as volunteers; helps inmates transition back into society; and ministers spiritually to the families of inmates and former inmates.

Schedule: 2nd and 4th Sundays, 4:30 PM
Leader: Marilyn Muhammad

Life Development Ministry (Sunday School)
Come STUDY God's Word, learn to APPLY God's Word, and CONNECT with other students of God's Word! Details provided in Sunday bulletin.

Evangelism Explosion Equips Salem members to fully understand God's plan of salvation and to effectively share their faith in personal witness to friends, family, and others; sessions last 12 weeks and include classroom instruction as well as home visitation. Next class: TBA

Everlasting ARMS (Addictions Recovery Ministry of Salem)
Reaches out to individuals within Salem and the community who hurt as a result of addiction; purposes to transform lives and bring individuals into a personal relationship with God.

Schedule: Thursdays, 6:00 PM
Leader: Rev. Eulish Moore
Asst. Leader: Min. Kathleen Moore

Foreign Missions Ministers to the financial and physical needs of Salem-sponsored missionaries and raises awareness of missions within the Salem church family; sponsors collections, clothing drives, and other special projects and coordinates short-term missions trips.

Salem Bible Institute
Offers college accredited classes through Grace University each spring and fall on Salem's campus; provides systematic Bible teaching and practical instruction to help adult Christians live and serve in their sphere of influence.

Schedule: Sundays, 6:30 PM (each Spring and Fall)
Coordinator: Vincent Hardy

Vacation Bible School
Provides creative learning opportunities for children and adults to study God's Word and fellowship in age-based settings.

Schedule: 3rd week of July
Leader: Marsha Hall

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"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

Promiseland

Nursery (ages 2-5) Offers parents a safe and secure environment in which to leave young children while attending worship services and other Salem events; teaches youngsters how to conduct themselves in church and introduces them to the Word of God through arts and crafts, story telling and Christian videos. Schedule: 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays from 8:15-10:15 AM and 11:15 AM -1:30 PM Thursdays, 6:15-8:00 PM Leader: Phyllis Kilpatrick Asst. Leader: Donna Cook

Youth Ministries

Children's Church (ages 3-12) TBA
Jesus loves the little children and so do we! Children's Church provides a kid-friendly environment where children can experience God's love and learn more about His Word. Arts, crafts, animated story telling, dance, and group worship are just a few of the ways we reach children for Christ.

Schedule: TBA
Leader: Michelle McCain
Asst. Leader: Lorraine Beck

Girl Scouts (ages 5-12)
Reaches out to young girls, educating them in the area of scouting; promotes Christian values and character, goal setting, and community service; offers periodic field trips and other special events.

Schedule: 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 11:00 AM
Leader: Beverly Green
Asst. Leader: Denise Cobbs

Kids in Praise Choir (ages 5-12)
Offers children an opportunity to worship God through artistic gifts such as singing, speech, dance, drama, directing, and playing musical instruments; gets children involved in outreach through music ministry at venues such as Douglas County Hospital, Children's Hospital, nursing homes, and other local facilities.

Schedule: Tuesdays, 6:30 PM
Leader: Michelle McCain
Director: Shirley Terrell-Jordan

Shouts of Praise Dance Ministry (ages 5-12)
Encourages children to express their praise through bodily movement, to tell the story of Jesus through dance, and to develop a personal relationship with God by studying His Word and how it relates to dance.

Schedule: seasonal
Leader: Lisa Medley

Drill Team (ages 12-18)   Salem Stepping Saints Web-site
Promotes the latent talents of youth through artistic performance while serving as representatives of Christ; creates a bridge of understanding between people of other beliefs, customs and ideas. For bookings, call 455-1000, ext. 355.

Schedule: Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Oct.-Mar.)
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 PM (April-Sept.)
Open to new members (Oct. - Jan.)
Advisor: Phyllis Hicks
Leader: Jeffrey Riggs

Generation of Praise Youth Choir (ages 12-20)
Lifts up praise to God at Salem services and at other events upon invitation; teaches youth the joy of ministering in music and raises up the next generation of musicians and choir members.

Schedule: rehearses Thursdays, 8:00 PM; ministers on 3rd Sundays

Girl Scouts (ages 13-16)
Reaches out to young girls, educating them in the area of scouting; promotes Christian values and character, goal setting, and community service; offers periodic field trips and other special events.

Schedule: 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 11:00 AM
Leader: Beverly Green
Asst. Leader: Denise Cobbs

Campus Ministry (college)
Reaches out to local college students, offering on-campus Bible studies and opportunities to serve as interns at Salem; also serves as an extension to Salem young adults who attend schools outside the Omaha area.

Schedule: varies
Leader: open

Joshua Generation (Ages 19-25)
Reaches out to young adults, offering opportunities to come together and address age-related issues through topic-driven discussions and non-traditional Bible teachings, from Genesis to Revelation; promotes fellowship with other Christians through social outings and other special events.

Honor Roll (Youth and Young Adults) Encourages academic excellence by recognizing young people for high academic achievement and scholarly potential. Schedule: Sunday services, quarterly Leader: Education Advisory Council

Productive Futures (ages 13+)
Prepares teens and young adults to make career decisions and to pursue higher education and/or full-time ministry; also partners with local employers to offer jobs to aspiring young adults; includes job readiness training, resume writing, scholarship application, and ACT and SAT testing.

Schedule: varies (open to youth and parents)
Leader: Education Advisory Council

Education Advisory Council
Consists of professional educators who consult with the Youth Pastor and youth leaders to ensure excellence in Salem's youth- oriented ministries; also educates and motivates parents to become more involved in children's academics and spiritual life.

Schedule: varies

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Interim Minister of Music:  AL MEEKS

"I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together." Psalm 34:1,3

Bread of Life Speech Choir
Edifies the Body of Christ through the spoken Word of God. Schedule: as needed to prepare for special events

Leader: Sis. Velma J. Sanders

Deaf Ministry
Translates and interprets the spoken Word of God into American Sign Language (ASL) at Sunday services.

Schedule: Ministers each Sunday, 8:30 AM service
Leader: Lisa Tyler

Drama Ministry
Performs biblical stories and everyday life dramas that present Christ and uplift the saints through word and song.

Schedule: as needed
Leader: Llana Smith

Gospel Choir
Exalts the Lord and encourages the Body of Christ through various music styles with special emphasis on traditional gospel music.

Schedule: Rehearses Tuesdays, 8:00 PM; Ministers on 2nd Sundays
Directors: Shirley Terrell-Jordan & Sharon Young

Praise Team
Expresses thanksgiving and adoration to God vocally and in bodily expression; equips, enables and encourages the congregation to actively minister to God, others, and themselves through praise and worship.

Schedule: Rehearses Wednesday nights, 6:30 PM; Ministers in all services
Leader: Eric Jordan

Seasonal Choirs
Provides Salem members the opportunity to express themselves through music on a short-term basis; seasonal choirs include the New Member Choir, Men's Choir and Women's Choir.

Schedule: as needed
Leader: Minister of Music

Spirits in Movement Dance Ministry (ages 13+)
Edifies the body of Christ through liturgical, mime, modern, and interpretative dance.

Schedule: as needed
Leader: Shirley Terrell-Jordan

Voices of Victory
Shares the Gospel through praise, hymns, and spiritual songs as Salem's principal choir; has a rich history and tradition of excellence in Omaha's music community and the national gospel music arena; "They That Wait" recordings are available for purchase on Salem's website and through the bookstore.

Schedule: Rehearses Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM
Ministers on 1st and 4th Sundays
Director: Linda Breakfield