"Parable of the Sprouting Seed"
Matthew 13:1–23
First Time Here?
Thanks for joining us this weekend. We are so glad you're here.
If you are attending our in-person weekend services, please stop by the Welcome Center in the lobby to introduce yourself. We would be happy to answer any questions that you might have and provide you with a free gift.
If you are joining us online, we have a webpage for you to get to know more about us.
A glimpse into life at Salem Alliance Church
Currently, we offer in-person services on Saturdays at 5:00 pm and Sunday mornings at 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:00 am. We also offer an online livestream service at 9:30 am, which you can access with the link below.
We hope to see you there!
February Events
RTI Prospective Student Open House
Join us February 3 at 2:30 pm on the fourth floor of Broadway Commons for an opportunity to learn about Reach Training Institute and meet and greet current students, staff and faculty. Reach out to Sarah Thurston for questions or more information.
Donate to Furniture Bank
With the Thanksgiving Offering, we were able to buy 31 twin mattresses to bless our neighbors in need, and we’d like to bless more families with furniture! The Furniture Warehouse’s inventory is low, so consider looking below at items you could donate. To donate, call the Salem Alliance office and leave a message for the Furniture Bank and they will get back to you. Reach out to Kent if you have any questions.
Financial Peace University
Planning for the future is hard when you’re still paying for the past. There’s a better way! Register below for our Financial Peace University class starting February 7. Reach out to Travis Ratzlaff for more details.
Men's Day Away
Join us on February 12 for one of our Men’s Day Away – a guided time of prayer, solitude and discussion. Register and reach out to Morgan Tyler for more information.
Church Library Sale
Our church library is hosting a book sale. Stop in and visit the weekend of February 12–13 before and after services in Cedar Hall Annex. We look forward to seeing you there!
Great Expectations
Great Expectations is a takeout dinner fundraising event, happening February 24 and 25, for high school students who are going to the C&MA LIFE Conference. Our chefs have prepared an exquisite four-course meal for you to enjoy as a House Church, or with friends and family. Traditionally, students serve the meal to guests. This year, students are packaging and presenting the meal to you at pickup. Learn more below and contact Rachel Knowles with any questions.
Hearts at Home
Hearts at Home, a ministry for moms with pre-school aged children, plans to meet at church on Thursday mornings from 9:00–11:00 am with childcare provided. Come get connected! Register below or email Morgan Tyler for more information.
The Gathering
Women – community is so important for each of us and we'd like to invite you to our monthly Gathering. Happening at 6:30 pm on the first Wednesday of each month, come for great teaching and even better company. Join us February 2, 2022. Contact Morgan Tyler for more information.
Hope Connection
People who care for family members with mental illness experience a myriad of emotional and relational stressors. Hope Connection meets on the first Monday of the month to offer a safe environment for those to process this difficult journey. Contact Gordon Bergman for more information.
First Thursdays
Young Adults – we have a time for dinner and worship on the First Thursday of each month. Our upcoming event is February 3. The BBQ dinner starts at 7:30 pm in Cedar Hall and worship begins at 8:00 pm. Childcare is provided. Contact Sean O'Connor for more information.
Heartbeat for Missions
Meet with Heartbeat for Missions, a group of women who have met monthly for over 40 years to support missions, on the third Tuesday of the month at 9:00 am in the Old Welcome Center.
Join our House Church Movement
House churches give you a place to belong and contribute in a community, grow as Christ’s followers and, most of all, make and multiply disciples. Below are different ways you can join us:
Bible Study Curriculum
Salem Alliance Church has been writing Bible study curriculum for over twenty years, and it's available to everyone. You can download curriculum as a PDF, purchase a book or visit the reception desk for limited hard copies. This easy to use and understand tool can foster spiritual growth in yourself and your community. The curriculum for our upcoming sermon series, Kingdom Come, is available now as a PDF or a $5 hardcopy. Grab a study and dive deep!
Upcoming Missions Trips for 2022 & 2023
Registration is open for trips to Indonesia, the Middle East and Asia in the next year. In 2023, we have plans for a medical team to go to Thailand. If you are interested in being a part of these trips, click the link below.
Middle East Missions Update
Click below to read a missions update from international workers in the Middle East. Contact Michelle Unwin for more information about this international ministry.
Are you ESOL endorsed? We need you!
We are developing a team of ESOL endorsed teachers to train and empower teams going on short-term missions trips. This team will work closely with the Nations team at Salem Alliance, along with workers on the field. This is a great way to do missions state-side, and be in the loop for overseas trips coming next year. Contact Michelle Unwin for further information.
New International Workers
We are excited to announce that we have two new Salem Alliance families that will be serving as international workers. Stephen and Haley Weiland will be serving with Mission Aviation Fellowship in the DRC and Terry and Maija Tuggy will be serving with One Challenge International in Colorado Springs. For more information on how to get in contact with or support the Weiland’s and Tuggy’s, find them on our International Worker page.
Interested in Hearing More?
Visiting or being a regular part of a Barnabas Group gives you an inside look to the ministry our international workers do around the world. With opportunities throughout the month to connect, pray and support them as they serve, you are able to join in to be part of the work that God is doing in and through them. Contact us for more information.
We currently have three job opportunities:
Weekend & Guest Services
We are looking for a 30-hour Weekend & Guest
Interpreter Services Coordinator
Salem Free Clinics is hiring a 32-hour a week Interpreter Services Coordinator. This position is bilingual – fluent in English and Spanish required. If you are interested, please reach out below.
Special Needs Coordinator
We are looking for a 30-hour Special Needs Coordinator to join our team. College degree and special needs experience preferred. Please submit a resume to the email below.
International Prayer Gathering
The International Prayer Gathering welcomes folks from around the world to meet on Sundays for an extended time of prayer and worship in many different languages. We are looking for volunteers to help in making our Sunday gatherings run smoothly. Please contact Doug Holcomb for more information.
Tech Team Volunteers
It takes capable minds and willing hearts to run our weekend services. We are in need of more tech volunteers who help with livestream on Sundays at 9:30 am. If you are interested, reach out to Greg Gallagher for more information.
Feed Salem Volunteers
Join us as Feed Salem starts back up! Feed Salem is a monthly food box distribution where we seek to demonstrate and declare the love of Jesus by meeting the tangible needs of those in our neighborhood. If you would like to volunteer in the warehouse or on distribution day, email Ashley Dalen for more information.
Bus Drivers Needed
Would you like to bless students by driving them in a bus to their youth activities? If you have your CDL and would be willing to spend some driving time with middle or high school students, we need your help. We have several retreats and activities planned throughout the year and use busses to transport our students safely. Email Rachel Knowles if you are interested.
Furniture Bank Volunteers
There are families trying to restart their lives living in unfurnished homes. We have the ability to furnish their homes, but we are desperately in need of volunteers to assist us. If you or your house church would like to join our delivery team and help those in our community, please contact our Neighborhoods team.
Royal Order of the Red Suspenders
Spring & summer is a great time to volunteer to stack & process wood for the next delivery season. If you would like to help on a Saturday morning, or get more information, please email our Neighborhoods team.
Each month, we will provide a theme and meditation, prayer prompts, as well as a monthly spiritual practice that we can all engage with together. You'll also be able to watch a video update every other week as a way to share what others are hearing. Join our community as we listen together.
Why Do We Give?
God has given us a unique purpose in Salem, Oregon. To be a city at peace with God. Your gift will help that become a reality. Our budget consists of a Ministry Fund (funding our vision to be a city at peace with God), a Great Commission Fund (sending out local and international missionaries) a Clear Campaign Fund (reducing debt of property loans) and a Benevolent Fund (used to help families in need in our church and community).
How Can I Give?
You can mail in your cash or checks. Our address is 555 Gaines Street NE, Salem, OR 97301, or you can give through the Salem Alliance app.
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