Salem Baptist Church feels it is part of our due diligence and responsibility to temporarily adjust our services in response to the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Service Adjustments for COVID-19
How is Salem Managing the Shutdown?
Church Reopening News (as of May 27)
The latest updates from the Federal Government and the State of North Carolina have declared that going forward, churches have “no restrictions” related to opening up facilities during this continued COVID-19 pandemic. Salem’s Church leadership, including the Trustees, Pastoral Staff, Buildings Committee, Church Facilities Coordinator, and several other committee leaders have been working through this process, and are continuing to monitor the ever changing conditions related to the spread of the virus.
Even though the regulatory restrictions have been lifted, Salem is still obligated to provide a safe environment for all who enter our facilities to the best of our ability. This means that we should continue to adhere to the protocols and guidelines set out by the CDC and the State of North Carolina. We must ensure that proper cleaning has been performed as well as having hand sanitizing product and masks available for those who need them.
We are working hard to prepare a solid plan in preparation to hold worship services and activities within the buildings as soon as it is safe to do so.
Therefore, the buildings continue to remain closed at this time. Our target is to reopen with limited worship services only at the end of June, which is subject to change, based upon current conditions. Various other ministry activities will continue to be held virtually. Further information will be coming as we continue to solidify a plan to move forward. We sincerely appreciate your patience as we navigate these uncharted waters.
Even though the regulatory restrictions have been lifted, Salem is still obligated to provide a safe environment for all who enter our facilities to the best of our ability. This means that we should continue to adhere to the protocols and guidelines set out by the CDC and the State of North Carolina. We must ensure that proper cleaning has been performed as well as having hand sanitizing product and masks available for those who need them.
We are working hard to prepare a solid plan in preparation to hold worship services and activities within the buildings as soon as it is safe to do so.
Therefore, the buildings continue to remain closed at this time. Our target is to reopen with limited worship services only at the end of June, which is subject to change, based upon current conditions. Various other ministry activities will continue to be held virtually. Further information will be coming as we continue to solidify a plan to move forward. We sincerely appreciate your patience as we navigate these uncharted waters.
Ministry Activities:
During this shutdown, Salem is continuing to minister to our members through a variety of online resources. We encourage you to visit our Facebook page to view daily pastoral videos, blogs, and to interact with your fellow church members. In addition to those resources, below you will find an easy to browse listing of our regular services divided by ministry.
Sunday Morning Worship
Wednesday Live Interactive Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM streamed our Facebook page with live chat interactivity and later uploaded to the Stream Archive Page.
Kid's Ministry Activities
Kids Worship Videos
Every Saturday morning at 10:30 AM, Pastor Wesley shares a Kids Worship video! You can find them on the Salem Kid's Facebook page or Pastor Wesley's Youtube channel.
Bible Story Time
Time
Join us each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 AM, when Mrs. Lee will be reading online from the Jesus Storybook Bible. Your preschoolers can watch Mrs. Lee live from the Salem Kid's Facebook page or find the video on our Children’s Ministry page after the live broadcast. Please convey this message from Mrs. Lee to your preschoolers, “I miss you and love you all and can’t wait until we can gather together again!"
Student Ministry Activities
Virtual Discipleship Group
Youth Group LIVE!
Join us for fun, community, and Bible study! Friday Nights @ 6:30 PM on Instagram.
Questions and Answers
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Where Will I Be Able to Watch the Service?
The service will be available starting at 11 AM on Sunday morning on our Facebook page. The video will also be available on this page shortly afterwards.
You can view our Facebook page using this link: https://www.facebook.com/SalemBC. You do not have to have a Facebook account to watch the service at the above link, but if you prefer not to watch on Facebook's website you can also go to our Facebook Stream Archive page to watch the service.
You can view our Facebook page using this link: https://www.facebook.com/SalemBC. You do not have to have a Facebook account to watch the service at the above link, but if you prefer not to watch on Facebook's website you can also go to our Facebook Stream Archive page to watch the service.
What If I Can't Watch at 11?
The video of the service will remain available on our Facebook page, you will be able to go there to watch it at any time afterwards, as well as our Facebook Stream Archive page.
Is Sunday Worship all that is being held?
Not at all! We are posting daily blogs and videos to our Facebook page. We are also holding an interactive Wednesday Bible Study each Wednesday at 6:30 via Facebook.
What About My BFG?
BFGs will not be meeting on-campus Sunday. However if your BFG would like to organize a virtual meetup or some other means of having a class that your group feels is appropriate, you can do so.
How Can I Give My Tithe?
We offer both online and text based giving options, or you can mail a check to the church office. More details about our digital giving options are available here.
How Long Will This Last?
We are assessing the situation on an on-going basis to determine when we can return to regular schedule. We intend to follow the recommendations of government and health officials regarding when it will be safe for us to gather together again.
How Can I Stay Informed Of Updates?
We will continue to update this page with more information about the shutdown as we have it. We also continue to publish regular updates in our weekly Sonlight Newsletter. Additionally you can watch our Facebook page for important updates as they become available.