Dear Friends and Servants in Christ,
Notification came out today of the upgrade to high risk for COVID in most of our counties. We are saddened by the increase and took great consideration as we discussed our upcoming retreat. As we were gathering from across the Southern Tier, we have decided it best to postpone our retreat for now to provide safety for all attending and their families.
If you have paid for the retreat please contact our registrar Larry Crandell to let him know if you would like your check returned or destroyed. We will keep your name on our mailing list to contact you when we reschedule the retreat, hopefully in the spring.
We are grateful to the Avoca UMC for their planned hospitality and for those who have worked to provide a wonderful day for us to gather.
Our focus scripture was Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." And so we center in this hope as we continue to work in our churches and communities to bring the healing love of Christ to all we have contact with.
May God bless you all with protection and health, hope and comfort in these times.
MV Lay Servant Ministry Team
