Pastor's Blog

First, we are dealing with a very fluid situation and are taking one Sunday at a time regarding our service schedule.

Second, folks who are sick do not need to attend any church service or be in a public meeting of any kind.  Common sense.

Third, any person who is uncomfortable, nervous, afraid, et cetera about attending a church service because of the potential of coming in contact with the coronavirus just needs to stay away.  Church attendance is voluntary!  Always has been, always will be.

We will be having three worship services this Sunday, March 22, 2020.  These services will begin at the regular times – 8:00AM, 10:30AM & 6:00PM.  There will be one difference from a normal Sunday – all three services will be exact duplicates when it comes to the songs and message.  Therefore, we are asking folks to only attend one of the three services.  This will allow us to keep the numbers lower and somewhat in line with the recommendations from the government agency.

Our buses will not be running their routes this Sunday, March 22, 2020.  We will not have any Sunday School classes this Sunday, March 22, 2020.  We will not have our AWANA ministry or Discipleship Training classes this Sunday, March 22, 2020.  We will not provide nursery or childcare in our 8:00AM service.  Hopefully, we will have workers in place to provide childcare and nursery in our Preschool Building for the 10:30AM & 6:00PM services.  We will not have children’s church this Sunday, March 22, 2020.

We will be receiving our regular offerings this Sunday, March 22, 2020, but will not be passing the offering plates.  We are asking folks to refrain from handshakes, hugs, et cetera.

We will be having adult choir rehearsal in the auditorium this Sunday, March 22, 2020, beginning at 5:00PM.  Our hope is to have the Easter musical as planned.  The choir will not be singing this Sunday morning, March 22, 2020.

My suggestion to families with children who do not want their children out in public would be for one parent to attend a service while the other parent remains at home with the children and then reverse roles for another service.  Of course, your children are welcome to attend but that decision is yours to make as a parent.

Our staff and deacons will lead the effort to wipe down the auditorium following each worship service.  Any help will be appreciated.

We will not be doing any mailings for the time being and maybe never again.  We are going digital through the FB page and the website.  We hope to have some stuff up within a day or two.

Our church secretaries are “seasoned” ladies and we want to limit any possible exposure to the virus.  Therefore, they will not be in the church office on a regular basis, if at all.  So, if you call the office and do not get an answer that is why.  Bro. Jerry, Bro. Abel and I will be around most of the time and can always be reached on our cell phones in the event of an emergency.

Our soccer leagues are on “hold” for the time being.  Bro. Abel & Amy Reynolds will be making a decision soon as to what to do with this season.

Our Vacation Bible School will take place at some point in July.  Details TBA.

Finally, be in much prayer as we navigate our way through this most different time.  Contact me if you have any questions.  Thank you.

This Saturday, March 21, 2020, we will gather at 8:00AM to clean/sanitize our auditorium and preschool building.  We need men, women & teens to come help us clean/disinfect things.  Please bring cleaning supplies, if possible.  I suspect this will only take a couple of hours if enough folks show up.

Bibbi Bosarge asked to be in charge of this project and I have reluctantly agreed to her request.  It is not necessary but why not send Bibbi an e-mail letting her know you will attend – bibbibosarge1@gmail.com.  Do it now while you are thinking of it.

On another cleaning note, we will have at least three deacons present in each of our Sunday services.  These men will be asked to wipe down/clean the auditorium following the completion of each service.

Here is the schedule for this Sunday, 3/22/20:

8:00AM – Brad Hutto, Carl Ray Moulds, Raymond Wilkinson

10:30AM – Sonny Bates, Jeff Holifield, Jimmy Tagert

6:00PM – Rick Bradley, Grant Tillman, TJ Vice

Any others willing to help clean following the services are more than welcome to join the fun!

First, if anyone is sick then they are asked to be wise and not attend church services or any other public gathering.  That is just using common sense.

Second, it is obvious that church attendance is voluntary.  Always has been, always will be.  If anyone feels uncomfortable, nervous, et cetera about attending a church service because of the coronavirus then do not attend.  We want you to join us in our services but the ultimate decision is up to you for you and your family.

So, the schedule on our campus for tomorrow, March 18, 2020, will be normal with one exception – our children’s choir and preschool choir will not meet.  We will have our morning service beginning at 10:00AM and our evening service/classes/Bible studies beginning at 6:30PM.

We will encourage folks in our services to refrain from handshakes, hugs, et cetera for the time being.

Please pass the word about tomorrow’s schedule on our campus.

“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.” Colossians 3:12-15 (NASB)

I will be entering another post later today explaining our plans for the immediate future regarding our services, ministries, et cetera.  Please check back for that information.

Belvin McDonald is getting some good news from the doctors and hopes to soon begin physical therapy.  It is undecided at this point whether that will be in patient or in home.  Keep praying for Belvin.

Eddie Albritton, Sr. remains in the hospital but they really have not done much in the way of physical therapy up to this point.  Pray for Eddie.

Thank you to each person who helped minister to the Sarah Thornton family yesterday following the COLS.

We had a good meeting of our church leadership last night.  We did not all agree on everything but the attitudes were good and we are all determined to make this thing work to the glory of God.  We all need to be diligent in our prayer life.

I pray that you will have a great Tuesday with Jesus.