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.