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2023 Celebration of Graduates

karla coleman — Wed, 03 May 2023 18:42:49 +0000

Save the Date for the 2023 New Salem Graduation Sunday on June 11th. We will celebrate our graduating seniors from high school, trade school, and college, and every degree from associate’s to doctorate. If you have any questions, please contact Ivanna Rivers at irivers@newsalemcares.com.

Click here to register: https://newsalemcares.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/f097ec49-6127-4548-8650-79d75c4f2e2e

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Growing spiritually in Christ | New Year’s Eve Worship | Dr. Keith A. Troy

karla coleman — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 16:39:39 +0000

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At the Picnic: Morning yoga with Lynnette Cosby

karla coleman — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:19:14 +0000

Join us for morning yoga just before the church picnic. Saturday, June 25th at 10 a.m.

Click here https://forms.gle/rbpt9BHtZrWYjdhV6 to register in advance.

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New Salem’s 113th Anniversary Weekend

karla coleman — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:33:28 +0000

Get ready for New Salem’s 113th Anniversary Weekend Celebration. Here’s what you need to know:

Saturday, June 25th

113th Anniversary Church Picnic – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

10 a.m. Morning Yoga with Lynette Cosby. Click here https://forms.gle/rbpt9BHtZrWYjdhV6 to register

11 a.m. Picnic Kick-Off – Welcome and Opening Prayer

11:35 a.m. Youth Ambassador Graduation

11:45 a.m. Game Announcements

12:00 p.m. Food Service begins

Let the Games begin: Sack Race, Basketball, Kickball, Chess Tournament

3:00 p.m. Egg Toss

3:30 p.m. Game Winners Announcement

3:45 p.m. Closing Remarks

Sunday, June 26th

10:45 a.m. Graduation Sunday

(Giving a little more time to come celebrate with our graduates.)

Guest Preacher: Dr. Kevin Dudley

5 p.m. Linden Golf Classic VIP Reception @ the Jefferson Golf and Country Club — go to callingallconnectors/golf for more information

Monday, June 27th

Linden Golf Classic @ the Jefferson Golf and Country Club — go to callingallconnectors/golf for more information

10:30 a.m. Check-in

12 noon Tee Time

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2022 Church Picnic — Volunteer Today!

karla coleman — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 15:39:31 +0000

Get ready to pull out the picnic gear for New Salem’s Church Picnic, Saturday, June 25^th starting at 11 a.m. as we begin our weekend-long 113^th Church Anniversary celebration. It’s going to be an old-fashioned picnic with lots of good food, fun, music, games, and fellowship. This year we are selling picnic t-shirts. Online sales will begin this Wednesday.

Volunteer Today!

We need church picnic volunteers. Each volunteer will receive a free t-shirt, so sign up today. Click the link below:

Church Picnic 2022 Sign Up Genius

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Scholarship Deadlines Approaching

karla coleman — Wed, 18 May 2022 08:28:00 +0000

Greetings Seniors and Senior Parents!

The following forms were released last Wednesday via the ENEWS letter. We have many thousands of dollars in scholarships available. There are seven days left to register and apply. Don’t delay.
Click here to apply for Scholarships for HS Students

The deadline is May 25, 2022, at 11:59 PM

Applicants will be notified of the scholarship decision in mid-June.*

You will need a letter of recommendation (You can use one written for another scholarship), transcripts, essay(s)
Click here to apply for Scholarships for College Students

The deadline is May 25, 2022, at 11:59 PM

*Will need a letter of recommendation (You can use one written for another scholarship), transcripts, essay(s).

Click here to register for Graduation Sunday

The deadline is May 31, 2022, at 11:59 PM

Celebration of Graduates: Sunday, June 26, 2022

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2022 Women’s Day — Reverend Dr. Cynthia Turner Wood

karla coleman — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:41:23 +0000

Reverend Dr. Cynthia Turner Wood is the pastor of Dayspring Community Church in Lanham, Maryland. She graduated from the United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio, in December 2006 as a Curtis-Watson Fellow where she received the Doctor of Ministry degree, with an emphasis on prophetic preaching. She holds a Master of Divinity degree (2003) from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, and a Bachelor of Science degree (1986) in broadcast journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Prior to entering ministry full-time, Dr. Turner Wood served in nonprofit and government. She brings to ministry more than 25 years’ experience in publishing, health communications, and public health. She is a Pilgrim Team Leader/Mentor with the Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention’s Thriving in Ministry Program for Female Pastors, and she has served as a missionary with their Pastoral Excellence Program (Team 8). A believer in lifelong learning, she has served as a student and instructor with WomanPreach!, Inc., a division of the Jarena Lee Preaching Academy. She also serves on the board of the Mary Elizabeth House (Washington, DC), an organization that houses, supports and spiritually nurtures mothers transitioning out of the foster care system.

A native of Lynchburg, Virginia, Dr. Turner Wood enjoys the sights, feels and flavors of new places; writing reflectively; and gardening. She is married to Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Wood, Executive Pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, Largo, MD. They reside in Silver Spring, Maryland, with their teenage daughter-niece Amani and their 75-pound Airedale Terrier, named Blue.

Dr. Turner’s favorite word is grace and her focus scripture is found in the gospel of Luke, verse 1:38: “Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me, according to Thy Word.”

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Join Us for Sunday School

karla coleman — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 21:37:28 +0000

Every Sunday starting at 9 a.m.!

Black History Month Special

A Firm Foundation: The Black Church Out in the World
Combined: Adults and Middle/High School Students – Rev. Landon J. Adams
Click Here to Join | For Class Topics and Information

Traditional Class Offerings

Cleveland-Sims
Intergenerational – Deacon Tracy Robinson and Bro. Darryl Scott & Bro. Rossi Taylor
Click Here to Join

Divinely Intwined Couples
Couples – Rev. Barry & Sis. Rosiland Crump
Click Here to Join

Maximized Manhood
Men – Rev. Eddie Roberts
Click Here to Join

Woman, Wife, Mother
Women – Min. Brenda Troy
Click Here to Join

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2022 Women of Power Weekend

karla coleman — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 23:36:46 +0000

Spring is here, Women of New Salem, and that means the 2022 Women of Power Weekend, at the church, is just around the corner. This year’s theme is RADICAL SELF-CARE. The weekend will kick off on Friday, April 29th at 6:00 p.m. and we’ll be back on Saturday, April 30^th starting with a continental breakfast at 8:00 am. On Sunday, May 1^st we will celebrate Women’s Day. The cost of the weekend is $40.00. Registration is now open and final payments due by April 26th. The event will be held at the church. The color for Women’s Day is white.

Scripture Isaiah 41:10 Theme Radical Self-Care. The weekend’s agenda is Food, Fellowship, and Fireside Chat. Please bring lawn chairs. Saturday, morning Continental Breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m. Worship and Empowerment Sessions, Sunday, May 1st Women’s Day. Our speaker is Dr. Cynthia Turner Wood, Pastor of Dayspring Community Church, Lanham, Maryland. All activities are casual attire with the exception of Sunday the color is white.

Click here to register: https://newsalemcares.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/af9e3cbd-9799-4931-a826-e10a170df5ca

Our itinerary is as follows:

Friday

6:00 p.m. Food, Fun, and Fellowship followed by a Fireside chat at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday

8:00 am – Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – Praise and Worship

9:30 a.m. – Workshops

Radical Care (Calming Anxiety)
Radical Care (God’s Strength)
Radical Care (Mental Wellness).

Sunday

Worship at 11:00 in person and virtually. Women’s Day Guest Preacher is Dr. Cynthia Turner Wood, Pastor, Dayspring Community Church, Lanham, MD.

For more information, contact Minister Brenda Troy at btroy@newsalemcares.com or Denarian Lewis dlewis@newsalemcares.com.

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Youth Ministry

karla coleman — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:19:23 +0000

Minister Ani Mwalimu, Director

All New Salem youth (grades 6-12) are invited to join the virtual Wave Youth Bible Study, every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. For student access please contact the LDV Youth Director, Min. Ojala (Ani) Mwalimu at omwalimu@newsalemcares.com.

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