Frank & Nancy Stottlemyer have been missionaries with New Tribes Mission for 40 years. They served in Senegal, West Africa, living and working among the Balanta tribe. For 11 years, their ministry included evangelism, Bible teaching, doing medical work, etc. In 1979, they moved on to the Field Headquarters and School base in Fanda where they served in field leadership, Guest Home Hostess, and numerous other responsibilities. In September 2003, the Lord brought them home to the United States where they have been involved in Regional Member Care. In January 2007, Frank & Nancy retired, but are still active as members of New Tribes Mission. They continue to serve the Lord in promoting missions and other ministries, as God directs and gives them opportunities.

Salem supports this project on a monthly basis.

2. Campus Crusade for Christ (Campus Ministry)

The campus ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ is a network of vibrant, growing movements on 1,029 campuses in the United States and beyond. Proven and diverse outreach strategies expose millions of students to the gospel each year. Over the past five years, more than 37,900 students made a decision to become a Christian. The college campus provides a pool of worldviews that leave many students actively searching for some absolute truth. This generation was raised in a society where situational ethics and relative morality have softened the spiritual foundation that was secure for past generations. Today's students are eagerly seeking genuine spiritual truth. Once they embrace a faith in Christ, they are burdened to share that hope with others in creative and relevant ways. The mission of Campus Crusade for Christ is to turn lost students into Christ-centered laborers.

Salem supports this project on a monthly basis.

3. Operation Christmas Child (Shoe Boxes)

This project provides Christmas gifts (in wrapped shoe boxes) to children who, otherwise would have nothing, but, in addition to the shoe box, the children also receive the good news about Jesus and salvation. The shoe boxes are the first link many of these children have to God's love. Shoe boxes are filled with all the things children enjoy — stuffed animals, toys, candies, games, balls, watches, and school supplies, as well as much needed hygiene items. Boxes are filled for boys and girls from three age levels, 2-4 years old, 5-9 years old, or 10-14 years old. Operation Christmas Child is operated nationally by Samaritan's Purse in Boone, North Carolina, of which Franklin Graham is the President.

In November, Salem supports the $7.00 per box shipping cost.

4. Salem Mission & Outreach

This project supports financial needs of families primarily within, but not restricted to, the local area. A small amount of emergency funds can be provided when approved by the pastor, outreach chairperson, administrative council chairperson, and the treasurer. Larger amounts must be approved by the administrative council. At Easter and Christmas, fruit baskets and food boxes are prepared and distributed to the community. The Lenten offering is used to purchase food for Salem's food pantry.

Salem supports this project at Easter, Christmas, and as needs arise.

5. Mary Elmore (Africa Inland Mission)

Mary Elmore's missionary work with Africa Inland Mission in Tanzania revolves around relationships with the village people. Despite problems that village believers face from family and the community, several Bible study groups have started. Please pray for the encouragement and growth of new believers, and for the Good News to be clearly shared with seekers.

Salem supports this project on a monthly basis.

6. United Methodist Board of Child Care

The Board of Child Care is an outreach ministry of The United Methodist Church. The agency works with children and families affected by poverty, abuse, neglect, and developmental difficulties. The Board of Child Care serves close to 1,700 children and their families each year throughout Maryland, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Throughout the agency, children are given a variety of opportunities to participate in spiritual life activities that enrich their personal growth and provide comfort to them during times of personal distress and change.

Salem supports this project on a monthly basis, and also with its Christmas Eve offering.

7. Gideons International (Frederick County West)

Gideons International serves as an extended missionary arm of the church. Annually, Gideons International distributes more than 63,000,000 Bibles worldwide. Presenting people with the gospel message is an indispensable element in winning people to Christ. Every dollar contributed by members of the churches is used to make it possible for others to have their very own copy of God's Word.

Salem supports this project on a monthly basis.

8. Henderson Settlement (Frakes, Kentucky)

A goal of Henderson Settlement is to impact the lives of people on a daily basis in impoverished Appalachia. Henderson Settlement reaches out to families in four different counties in southeast Kentucky and northeast Tennessee. They touch the lives of more than 3,000 rural people each year in all ages and stages of life in communities where 80% of the people fall into the low-income or poverty level categories and real unemployment runs between 40 to 50%.

Salem supports this project on a monthly basis.

9. Potato Project - Society of St. Andrew, Big Island, VA

Tractor-trailer loads of potatoes and other produce are often rejected by commercial markets or potato chip factories due to slight imperfections in size, shape, sugar content, or surface blemishes. Usually, these rejected loads end up at local land fills. Through the Potato Project, however, the Society of St. Andrew is able to redirect these 45,000-pound loads of fresh, nutritious produce to soup kitchens, Native American reservations, food pantries, low income housing areas, local churches, and other hunger agencies for distribution to the poor. Since this produce is donated, the Society of St. Andrew only pays for the transportation and packaging of the food, that means food is provided to the nation’s hungry for about a penny per serving!

Salem supports this project on a monthly basis.

10a. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Middletown High School)
10b. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Middletown Middle School)

This project supports two Christian organizations within the Middletown school system. Students meet at school and focus on equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ.

Salem supports this project on a monthly basis.

11. Mary Brown Dental Mission Trip

This project supports Salem member Mary Brown, Dental Hygienist, who travels to Tanzania, Africa, for up to two weeks, to use her dental skills in Christian mission work in these places.

Salem supports this project when the trip occurs.

12. Red Bird Mission Work Camp (Kentucky)

Salem members Richard & Kathy Queen organize and lead a team of people on a trip to Harlan County, Kentucky, usually in July or August, to repair or renovate homes of residents who are unable to afford it. The team usually spends about one week there.

Salem supports this project when the trip occurs.

13. Ronnie & Angi Hopkins (The Mission Society)

Ronnie & Angi Hopkins are missionaries in Nicaragua, working under the auspices of The Mission Society in Norcross, GA.

Salem supports this project on a monthly basis.

14. Care Net Pregnancy Center of Frederick

The Care Net Pregnancy Center is a resource for women in the greater Frederick area who are facing issues regarding their reproductive health. Care Net is a medical pregnancy resource center, staffed by a female board certified OB/GYN and other licensed professionals. They offer a variety of support services that are provided by trained staff and volunteers in an atmosphere that is safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental; allowing them to share Christ's love and compassion.

Salem supports this project on a monthly basis.

15. Compassion International (Sponsored Children)

Two children are supported through Compassion International. One child, a girl named Natali, lives in Ecuador; and another child, a boy named Santanu, lives in East India. Salem's Youth Group initiated the idea to support these children.

Salem supports this project on a monthly basis.

16. Local Mission Project

The skills of Salem members are put to use on local repair or renovation needs. Salem will select projects within our local community to help our neighbors and friends who have home repairs and cannot afford, or due to health issues, cannot do the work themselves.

Salem supports this project when the local needs arise.

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