5.12.08
At 3:06 AM on April 8th (Kramer's birthday!) Emily, Lydia, and John Kramer welcomed into the world John William Kramer Jr.  He weighed in at 8 lbs 2oz and measured 22" long. 
Kramer said, " We are thrilled to add little 'Jack' to our family! People are saying that he resembles me, but I think he's far too cute for that to be true!"
We're still not sure which instrument Jack will play in Saline...but I'm sure time will tell!

(more pictures click here)
NEW CONCERT IN CENTRAL PA!
On May 31st, from 7-9 PM Saline will be performing at John Messner's school in Bloomsburg, PA. The concert will also feature a few numbers from the Columbia County Christian School choir. The concert will be free so bring the family!
For more info, contact John at john@salinemusic.com


4.7.08
Finally some warm weather! Saline just finished an awesome winter at Camp Orchard Hill. We've been working on some new material. Hopefully you'll be getting a sample this spring and summer! Kramer is expecting another addition to the family in a week or two! Keep the Kramers in your prayers as they await the arrival of Jack! (Pictures will be posted)

We'd like to give a big shout out to Camp Orchard Hill! If you're interested in an awesome week of camp this summer...then please check out COH!
Hope to see you at some of our shows coming up! Until then, continue to be the salt of the earth!
JESUS IS ALIVE! LIVE EACH DAY TO THE FULLEST! YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TOMMOROW BRINGS.

---- make sure you say...
"I love you" to those you love...
...and especially those you struggle to love.

love is not a feeling...its a decision.
Jesus was the perfect example of love when he died for us on the cross. True love (Christ's love) didn't "feel" too good. It had nothing to do with feelings. Instead, Jesus was obedient to the Father and gave himself completely. Love is a choice.
Choose to love today.

1.11.08
WEDDING BELLS for another Saline member!
That's right, on December 29th our John Messner entered into a wonderful marriage with his bride Shelly. All of the members of the band were groomsmen for this special event. Continue to pray for all of our families as we continue to pursue the ministry of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Camp Orchard Hill is here! There are still some spaces open for you to attend! Visit the link and register today! CAMP ORCHARD HILL
We hope this year is a year of transformation. That each of us will desire to be NEW creations in Christ. That the "old junk" will pass away and be gone and that the new creation, God's creation, will shine through even more as we continue to run the race marked out for us.

11.03.07
NEW JERSEY WEEKENDS...
Teen Revolution is coming up! It is going to be a great night in Jersey! We encourage you to take advantage of the early registration for this event!
http://www.teenrev.org/tickets.html

Also, if you're around December 1st, come join us in Blairstown, NJ for a concert and worship! Finally, don't forget about Camp Orchard Hill for the most fun, inspiration, and great tasting food! You can't miss this winter at COH! Register your youth group today!

9.18.07
School is in full swing. We had the privelege of visiting some of our alma maters this past month. Eastern University held a free concert to welcome incoming students. And the weekend after Eastern we visited Messiah college for a concert on a beautiful and hot Friday afternoon.

A big shout out to Dave n' Jana at WGRC for sponsoring and MC-ing our latest show in Milton, PA. Check out their show on Saturday nights from 10-10:30. And give them a shout out from Saline!

Keep doing what God has called you to do! Be strong in the Word and consistent in talking to God (prayer). Keep the focus on things above.

Verses about fixing your eyes...
Psalm 141:8 "on the Sovereign Lord.."
Proverbs 4:25 "straight ahead, at you.."
2 Corinthians 4:18 "not on what is seen..."
Hebrews 12:2 "on Jesus, the perfector of our faith."

8.13.07
Hey everyone! This summer has gone by so fast! We have a lot of opportunities this Fall so please check our concert page to see when we're playing near you!
Saline has seen the work of God throughout the east coast. The young men and women at Harvey Cedars reminded us that there is a generation that is rising up to live a life totally committed to following Jesus Christ. Keep the fire burning for Jesus as the school year begins!

Sign up now for Winterblast 2008
at Camp Orchard Hill!

We want to to just take a moment to thank God for His provision and guidance throughout Saline's ministry. Dan, Matt and John began a music ministry almost ten years ago and we praise God for the amazing journey He has brought us through. Keep Saline in your prayers as we continue to seek His will for the band.

"Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other."
Isaiah 45:22  

5.29.07
Saline will be in Liverpool on Saturday, June 2nd for an afternoon concert.
Saline will be coming back home to perform for the Selinsgrove Relay for Life as well as performing at their home church Christ Community to benefit the missionaries that will be serving over the summer. Plan on being part of this great night of encouragement for our brothers and sisters that will be taking the love of Christ outside of the US.
The admission for the concert at Christ Community will be free and a love offering will be given to support the missionaries.
We can't wait to see everyone again from our home town! Make this a great event by being there!

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."
2 Timothy 1:7 

4.17.07
Paintball anyone? Saline will have the privilege of leading worship at EMR Paintball Park on April 29th. Scott Hicks from Pray Hard Paintball Ministries is heading up the event. It should be a great opportunity to preach the gospel of truth. Take a moment to pray for this event.

Keep in touch with us! We want to know what worship songs you would like to hear Saline produce. We want suggestions from songs you've heard Saline play, as well as songs you'd like to hear us play.

Email these ideas to salinemusic@gmail.com
Also, send us any pictures you have from past Saline concerts to the same address!

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." -Deuteronomy 31:6
Read the context in which this was said to Joshua.

Time and time again, God reminds His people by saying, "Do not be afraid, for I am with you."

2.11.07
Saline continues to see the work of God in the lives of youth throughout the winter weekends at Camp Orchard Hill. We've experienced Edgar Allen Poet, and the craziness of Inflatiganza; not to mention the flying monkeys, tube sledding, dodgeball, moxie, and lots and lots of people who want to be a sheep (ba ba ba).

Our prayer is that the youth we meet will take the truth of the amazing grace of Jesus Christ and share it with the "mission field" that they go to every day.

Also, we're beginning to book venues for the summer so contact us soon if you're interested in having Saline at your event.

"You are the salt of the earth"
-Matthew 5:13

1.7.07
Happy New Year! God has brought us through some tough storms this past year and yet we can still say that God is good, all the time. All the time God is good.
Saline will be performing at Camp Orchard Hills through March for various groups and ages. It will provide many opportunities for the ministry and we ask for prayers for boldness to preach the gospel and represent Christ to the groups that we meet.

We will also be working on our next CD project. Saline will be spending some of their free time at the camp ground working on new material for a new CD project. Again, we ask for prayers for inspiration and revelation for the areas God wants us to go musically and lyrically.
We look forward to seeing all of you this year! Continue to be the salt of the earth! Don't back down this year! Endure through every storm and struggle! God is good, all the time!

--- "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." --- Hebrews 12:1

11.21.06
Great Escape was an awesome experience. Saline was blown away by the energy and the passion that was expressed from the youth at the event! Our prayer is that everyone carries that energy and faith with them into their everyday lives.
Be "the salt of the earth"!

!!!! ANNOUNCEMENT !!!!!!
Welcome the newest member of the Saline family!
ISABEL LYNN MAURER
BORN NOVEMBER 8TH, 2006
Praise the lord!
Please keep the Maurer's in your prayers.
We still believe in miracles.

---"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." --- Galations 2:20

If you have any pictures
of Saline at the Great Escape,
please send them to us at
salinemusic@gmail.com