Greetings Church family in Jesus’ name,

As was famously said, “I aint got time for the waitin’ game.” And elsewhere it’s been said, “aint nobody got time for that.” Well we’ve been doin a lot of waiting… and waiting… interrupted by some wondering… and the more waiting.

One of the things we’ve been waiting for is Illinois’ recovery plan phase 4 to kick in. Lord willing, that wait will be over this Friday (June 26 th )! We’ll start to see more indoor restaurant options and other re-openings in our area. This is exciting! For the Church that means we may begin to consider gathering indoors in groups of up to 50.

As you may know, we’ve had an awesome Task Force, headed by Rick Runge, helping to create a plan for what it may look like if we begin to worship indoors in phase 4. Our Church Council will be reviewing the proposal and discussing our options moving forward this Thursday night (June 25 th ). Please be in prayer for our church leadership!

What does all this mean? Just a little more waiting… and I hope that we’ll be able to announce our plans moving forward more clearly in the July Compass. But as we wait, remember that waiting isn’t all bad.
“But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31

If you haven’t had the chance to join us for worship outdoors yet, I encourage one and all to give it a try. Remember, we will mass email, phone and post on Facebook every Saturday at 10AM to let you all know if weather is permitting us to gather outdoors each Sunday. If you didn’t get to worship with us Sunday or don’t have Facebook, here’s the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/IMM3A0yN1_k   Always remember to ‘like’ and ‘share’ our services so we can keep reaching out for Jesus!!

Reminders and Encouragements:

Outdoor Worship instructions:

Additional Logistics:
  • Here’s what to bring: your lawn chair, face mask, a water bottle and if desired an umbrella to help with the sun. 
  • We ask those coming to sit in lawn chairs to first enter from and fill the South Parking lot from Pine and then we will fill the area across 16th street.
  • The two North entrances will be reserved for senior citizens and those with underlying health conditions so that they can have prime seating from the safety of their vehicles (tune to FM 87.9)
  • Please email any prayer requests or praises for service in to the Prayer Chain no later than 10AM on Saturday.

Safety:
  • Masks must be worn by all! (we will have spares if you forget)
  •  No touching common objects (only electronic bulletins, no passing plates, or prayer cards).
  • Only those living under one roof (or in regular daily contact) may sit together.
  • All such groups/individuals will be 10 foot distant from each other (so that we may sing through our masks)
  • All of our senior citizens and all with underlying health conditions are strongly encouraged to worship from home (or remain in their car. See above)
  • Parents: Please be sure to keep your children with you at all times.
  • Church restrooms will only be available on an emergency basis (do not plan to use them) Worship will be shortened to help.
  • On stage participation will be limited to help prevent transmission.

God be with you till we meet again, in Jesus’ Name, amen!

Many blessings in Jesus’ name,
Pastor Danny




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