Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the the throne, and to the Lamb. Revelation 7:9-10

We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done. Psalm 78:4

Tim Niekerk, Senior Pastor

Does it matter?

By any standard, 2020 is a year of extremes. From pandemics to (un)civil unrest to a seeming drought of common sense, this year will be a watershed for social issues and popular culture. Humanity is in a turmoil seeking a cure for a disease, accountability for injustice and a return to a predictable ebb and flow of life. While the world seems to be driven by fear and uncertainty, the challenge to the Church is to stay immersed in God’s Word and connected to Jesus. Even today, as our familiar ministry time together is spent apart, we continue to serve. Our work matters because we know the day will come when every human who ever lived will stand in God’s presence and their home for eternity determined.

As Christ followers, we are assured a place in Heaven for eternity, not because we did righteous things but because Jesus imparts His righteousness to us through faith. With God’s gracious heart beating within us, we live to see all people share an eternity where injustice, illness and inequity are no more. Our call to make Jesus’ saving work real in all lives provides all we need to know our ministry empowered by God’s Holy Spirit matters.

While the months ahead will call for continued adaptation in our events and calendars, our staff will continue to turn obstacles into greater occasions for serving. And while the world waits for news of a life saving cure from a virus, I know our Salem family will continue to boldly share the news of an eternal life-saving God.