Salem United Methodist Church

       2591 Wards Gap Road, Mount Airy, N.C. 27030      (336) 786-8989                               

About Us
Easter 2008Salem United Methodist Church celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2007. God has blessed the church in the past few years sending us a wave of growth, new life and activity.

God has given the church many new members via newcomers to the area and births. The church has expanded to meet its growing needs with our beautiful Christian Life Center, which was completed last fall. The project included remodeling the kitchen that was greatly needed for the many events and suppers of our active calendar.

Salem offers many ways for people to get involved, get to know one another and do good works. The church has strong men and women's groups, and the youth group is being reinvigorated. The church is remodeling the basement to be youth hangout for fun and fellowship. Salem's senior group is always planning an adventure locally or in the region. Salem's prayer group meets weekly. Being a member of the choir is yet another way to serve the church.

Please join us for Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. with worship service following at 11 a.m. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. We hope that you enjoy visiting our website and can't wait to see you in church!

Church Leadership

Pastor: Rev. Dennis "Bud" Cameron                                 Music Director: Wendy Marion
Sunday School Superintendent: Clark Marion               Sunday School Youth Coordinator: Melissa Hiatt
United Methodist Men's President: Darwin Brightbill     United Methodist Women's President: Carol Thomas
Prayer Group Leader: Margie Ayers                               Senior Group Leader: Pat Busick
Administrative Council Chairman: Margie Ayers           Youth Leader: Chris Robertson

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Wendy MarionSalem Choir
The Salem Choir members enjoy their performances during the regular worship service, but also like to share their musical talents outside the church. Recently they went Christmas caroling and sang at RidgeCrest Retirement Center. They perform an Easter and Christmas cantata each year. 

"We are always learning new music and mastering old favorites, so any given Sunday could be a treat," said Wendy Marion, music director. Wendy studied performance music through private training for 12 years and has been a professional musician for 15 years. She plays the piano, keyboard and organ. She has been Salem's choir director for 12 years.

The 18-member choir practices every Wednesday night at 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. at the church. They are always seeking new members. "The only requirement we have is that you are able to make a joyful noise," Wendy said. "We like new members because they always invite new talent and ideas to our group. We also welcome solo acts, duets, etc. Basically, if you feel the need to perform it, then I'll help you master it and play it for you! I'd love to see additional musicians join us on Sunday mornings - if not full-time, then whenever possible."

For more information about the Salem Choir, contact Wendy Marion at (336) 786-7933.

Sunday School
Salem holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. for toddlers to adults. There's a class for any age! Please join us for an uplifting and enjoyable time. 2009 Sunday School teachers are: Melissa Hiatt, Melinda Comer, Wendy Marion, Julie Pharr, Jane Hawks, Larry Hawks, and John Perry. Clark Marion serves are the church's Sunday School superintendent.  

For more information, contact  Clark Marion at (336) 786-7933 or attaboy_1973@hotmail.com.

Super Bowl PartyYouth Group
The Salem United Methodist Youth Group is being reorganized by a dedicated committee who hope to provide an environment for local youth to enjoy fellowship and fun in a non-threatening, Christian surrounding.

Youth Leader Chris Robertson is excited about the church renovating the basement for a youth hangout, which some youth have already nicknamed, "The Cave."

The youth group recently enjoyed a Super Bowl party attended by about 35 people and a touch football game is being planned for March 22. "We plan to do a lot in 2009 especially after completion of basement," Robertson said. "Our plans include football, basketball, hockey, baseball, movies, bowling, eating and more. We also plan to have a youth Sunday and several fund raisers."

For more information contact, Chris Robertson at (336) 789-3632 or chris.robertson@ncfbins.com.

Juanita Tate Fall BazaarWomen's Group
The Beth Henderson Circle of UMW meets the first Monday night of every month at 7 p.m. at the church. The women's group is named after a former pastor's wife. The women organize the fall bazaar, monthly Poor Man's Suppers and spaghetti suppers along with doing annual sales of nuts, flavorings, cookbooks and ornaments to raise money for the general church fund and for other projects. To see some of the items for sale, please visit our store.

For more information about the Beth Henderson Circle of the United Methodist Women, contact Carol Thomas at (336) 789-1766 or Welcome@ThomasHouseBB.com.


Mens GroupMen's Group
The Salem United Methodist Men's group meets for breakfast the first Sunday morning of every month at the church at 8:30 a.m. The men host pancake suppers, do car washes and complete many projects to improve and maintain the church. The group has also started parking cars for the Autumn Leaves Festival as a new fund raiser. They enjoy assisting the women's group with meals and helping with the youth group. They have many projects planned for 2009.

For more information about the Salem United Methodist Men's Group, contact Darwin Brightbill at (336) 755-9330 or dbrightbill@embarqmail.com.


Our Gang: Seniors Group
Our Gang, Salem seniors' group, is always out and about doing something fun. They enjoy taking day trips, meeting for a meal and just having a good time. The group was started in 1992 and has been going strong ever since. They meet the third Wednesday of the month and go to different restaurants, sometimes for breakfast, other times for lunch. About 20 members attend regularly.

"We are the retired members of the church," said Pat Busick, leader. "Anyone is welcome to join, retired or not. The group has fun and fellowship with each other. Sometimes we visit attractions like Billy Graham Library, The Indian Mounds, Frasco's, Shatley Springs, Bluff Lodge and Mayberry Mill."

For more information about Our Gang, contact, Pat Busick at (336) 786-8189 or Patriciabusick@yahoo.com.

Margie AyersSalem Prayer Group
Margie Ayers heads up Salem's active Prayer Group that meets weekly on Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. at the church. Susan Arnold is the assistant leader. Salem's prayer list is printed weekly in our church bulletin.

"The group was organized about 20 years ago. Our purpose is to have intercessory prayer for our church, people who are sick, grief or other needs in the community," Margie said. "Our mission is to have compassion for our brothers and sisters in Christ and to be supportive of their needs."

The 15-member group contributes money to buy cards and stamps for outreach. The donations are also used to help people who are sick and need help.

For more information about the Salem Prayer Group, contact Margie Ayers at (336) 789-1109 or margie1@triad.rr.com.

Outreach
The following are a few of our outreach ministries we support locally:

Yokefellow Food Bank: Donation barrels are located at the bank of the sanctuary to collect nonperishable items.

Shepherd's House: Shelter for women and children. Tamera Veit, (336) 786-1420

Salvation Army: C. Ray Morton, (336) 786-4075 http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf

Blue Ridge Care Net Counseling Center: Michelle Roach, (336) 786-1922 http://www.blueridgecarenetcounseling.org/

Mountain Valley Hospice & Pallative Care: http://www.mtnvalleyhospice.org/