From Pastor Jeff:
Isaiah 46:9- "Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me."
Remember what God had brought you through in the past, remember what God has promised for your future, remember His Son who shed His blood for you. That same God is with you today. He is in control!
One of the hardest decisions we've had to make as leaders in the church is right now. Is it in the best interest of our congregation to reopen facilities and meet in-person or stay closed a while longer? How do you weigh the potential health risks of opening against the potential spiritual and psychological aspect of staying closed?
That being said, we feel that it is time to worship together with some stipulations. We are trying to comply with the CDC, the State of Florida and the Palmetto Police Dept. guidelines in opening the church. That means;
1- If you are in a high risk catagory, please consider it carefully before you come. The last thing any of us would want is for any of you to get the virus. So please, use your judgement. I can't emphasize this enough- for those of you in the high risk catagory, please think and pray about it carefully before you decide to come. Our goal is to stream the service live, so you will still feel like you're a part of the worship service.
2- If wearing a mask will make you feel safer, by all means, please wear a mask and gloves also.
3- If you have been exposed to the virus PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND until your quarantine period is over.
4- If you have any type of sickness, please DO NOT ATTEND until you are better,
5- We will be practicing social distance which means a few things. When coming in and leaving the church, please keep six feet apart. Also, if you come with someone or have family here, please sit with them. If you come by yourself, please sit at least 3 chairs away from anyone else. We will be here to move chairs around if need be. When you do come in, please find a seat as soon as possible so others can come in as well.
Please be patient with us. This is new for all of us and it will take some getting used to.
At this time, we will not be having Sunday School or coffee time or Bible study or prayer group or children's church until we see how this goes.
It would help us out tremendously if you could let us know whether or not you will be attending this Sunday.
The offering for May 3 is $2369.00. Thank you very much for remaining faithful.
Have a Jesus filled week!!!
