Church Board Update of Sunday Services and Activities at Plymouth Church
Friday, June 26, 2020
Dear Plymouth Church:
We think we would all agree that 2020 has been quite a unique year that we won’t soon forget. Whether we think about COVID-19 or the many protests that have started around the world, it sure is comforting to know that God is on the throne and His purposes will not be thwarted. Read Isaiah 46:8-11, it will be a comfort to you. In verse 9 it says “I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me.” Praise God that He is in control and on the throne!
It has been so good to see many of you in church again these last couple weeks. For those of you who are home and don’t feel you are ready to come back, know we are praying for you, you are loved, and we hope to see you soon. Please know we will continue to live stream the Sunday morning service so you can continue to watch at home.
The purpose of this letter is to update you on some decisions that have been made by the Elders at the last Elder meeting. Please know that these are not easy decisions that we are making. We do take the health of you, our brothers and sisters in Christ very seriously. We are trying to find the right balance of protection while taking into consideration that in a non-COVID-19 world all of us would love to worship at one service together again. We originally were planning on coming back to one service on July 12th, but after much prayer and discussion with many of you, we have decided to hold off. Here are the decisions that have been made:
- We will TENTATIVELY be returning to one Sunday morning service starting on September 13th at 9am.
- We are resuming evening services on July 12th at 6pm.
- We are cancelling the Spring Congregational meeting but still planning to have the Fall Congregational Meeting on September 28th at 7pm.
- At our next Elder Meeting (July 14th) we will be consulting with the leadership of AWANA, Sunday School, Nursery, Children’s Church and others to determine a reasonable time to start those ministries
- The nursery will continue to be open for parents who want to take and supervise their nursery age child(ren) (service will be live streamed in the nursery) (no nursery workers will be present)
- The Plymouth Church Library will continue to be open Wednesday nights (call to schedule)
- Bulletins will be e-mailed to you and will be available on our website
- Offerings will continue to be placed in the box in the vestibule.
Other important dates:
August 8th – Lake Lundgren Bible Camp's Camp on the Road at Plymouth (more details to follow)
Lastly, this schedule is subject to change. If we receive information that would necessitate us changing this schedule we would certainly consider that. We so appreciate your prayer. We want to be a church that points the world to Christ during this very unsettling time. We love you! God Bless!!
In Christ,
The Elder Board at Plymouth Church
