Worship Services Update
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES UPDATE

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Our in-person worship services were suspended earlier this year. Shortly after suspending our in-person services, a Re-Opening Task Force was formed to decide the state of our services. Since then, we have introduced our streaming services, brought back in-person worship services and in-person communion.

All of these services were introduced slowly and conformed with state and synod guidelines. The safety and health of our congregation was and is always our utmost concern. We take temperatures of anyone entering either the church or school; we practice good social distancing of 10 feet during services; masks are required upon entering the building; we have hand sanitizer stations throughout the building; we have installed high capacity filters in our HVAC system; and we follow the CDC current guidance of capacity limits.

Under current conditions, the total attendance of our three services has remained relatively steady. However, the attendance at the 10:45am service is below what we had expected. (For example, a few weeks ago, we had only 8 people attend the 10:45 service.) After much prayer and thorough review, upon recommendation of the Re-Opening Task Force, Council approved moving to a single worship service on Sundays, beginning September 27, at 9:00 A.M. This means that the number of our attendees will increase to a maximum of 75 total. This also means that all other safety protocols listed above will still be in place to ensure a safe environment for 75 people to worship our Lord.

Having one service will better utilize the gifts of our Pastors, Music Director and others involved in the worship services. While our worship team will diligently serve God’s people whether we have 8 people, 50 or 75 in attendance, it is much more spiritually fulfilling and uplifting with more worshipers gathering as the Body of Christ.

As so much in today’s world is being reviewed, this decision will be reviewed on an ongoing, monthly basis to determine best practices. We will continue to be compliant with CDC guidelines. The health and welfare of God’s children is our main concern.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Pastor Ben (b.roberts@sjlagrange.com), Pastor Mark (m.stapleton@sjlagrange.com) or our congregational president, Tom Braun (tjbraun54@gmail.com).

Thank you and may God’s peace be with you! Stay safe!
WORSHIP SERVICES AND EDUCATION SCHEDULE
BEGINNING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26 - 27, 2020

Saturday Schedule
"The 505" - Contemporary Worship Service at 5:05 PM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)

Sunday Schedule
Traditional Worship Service at 9:00 AM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)

Sunday Education Opportunities
10:15 - 11:15 AM - Pastor Mark Bible Study
(Held outside on Park Road - weather permitting, or it will be held in the School Gym)

10:15 - 11:15 AM - Sunday School Education Hour
(Held outside on the Playground - weather permitting, or it will be held in the Heritage Room)

10:30 - 11:15 AM - Pastor Ben Bible Study
(Held on ZOOM)
REMINDER - HOLY COMMUNION WEEKEND
 
September 26 and 27, 2020
 
Holy Communion will be offered at the conclusion of all of our Worship Services the weekend of September 26 and 27, 2020.
 
  • Saturday, September 26 at our 5:05 PM "505" Contemporary Worship Service.
  • Sunday, September 27 at our 9:00 AM Traditional Worship Service.

We are also offering In-Person Holy Communion on Saturday, September 26 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM.
 
Sign ups will be sent out on Wednesday, September 23rd usually at 5:00 PM.