April 28, 2021
First Church Family,
I pray you are enjoying the wonderful Spring weather with which we’ve been blessed the last days. A couple of weeks ago I spent several days at the beach, and while it was fun and restful, the water temperature was still in the mid-fifties! Evidently, winter was cold, dark and wet there too…
But now things are changing. I actually set out annual vegetables on my Sabbath yesterday. And so far, there is not a predicted frost/freeze in our foreseeable future. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
Things are slowly changing at our church as well. This past Sunday was the first time we were able to offer two in-person worship services on the same day. And things went smoothly and safely. We have been among the most cautious congregations in our region over the past fourteen months. And I stand behind the reasoning for that. But now it is time to begin to move forward.
This Sunday, again, we will offer two in-person services. And, because of our capacity for hosting you safely, there is no need to call the office to register or reserve a place. Of course for the time being, we will continue to practice our COVID protocols: wearing masks and being careful not to get too close to one another.
Too, we will continue disinfecting our worship spaces, even though a month ago the Center for Disease Control shared that it is next to impossible to contract the virus from a surface.
Let us enjoy one an-other’s company as we gather together, and also practice common sense as we follow our safety protocols. Please note the service times for the coming weeks as listed below:
Sunday May 2 – Modern Worship in the CLC at 9:00AM; Traditional at 11:00AM in Sanctuary. (Drive-thru Communion will follow at Noon.)
Sunday May 9 – Modern Worship in the CLC at 9:00AM; Traditional at 11:00AM in Sanctuary.
Sunday May 16 – One Worship Service – Youth Sunday (honoring our graduating seniors) at 10:00AM in CLC.
Sunday May 23 – Modern Worship in the CLC at 9:00AM; Traditional at 11:00AM in the Sanctuary.
Sunday May 30 – Modern Worship in the CLC at 9:00AM; Traditional at 11:00AM in the Sanctuary.
Cut that out and stick it on your refrigerator with your new First Church Magnet (available at church.) And bring someone with you to church this Sunday! What a joy it is to be together again!
Blessings on you,
Pastor Dave