June 26th, 2020

Dear Family at Immanuel,

This coming Sunday we will again be outdoors, but plan to move inside in July. However, we will be having Communion! Pastor and the assisting Elder will wear masks and gloves while administering Communion. We will observe social distancing during distribution and are developing a touch-free administration of the elements. More will be explained at the service if you choose to receive communion.

If you prefer, you may download and print the the bulletin for the service here:
Service Bulletin for June 28, 2020

If weather does not allow an outdoor service, we will move indoors: Please see the different set of guidelines for indoor services here: Indoor Re-Opening Plans and Guidelines

I want to apologize for the online streaming audio this past Sunday. We ran into some snags that did not happen during testing. I think that I figured out what was causing the issue. It does not appear that it was merely Wifi signal but a setting that needs to be changed. I pray that it will come through just fine for all those not present in person this coming Sunday, June 28. Just in case, we will also have a recording of the service as a backup if there are streaming problems again. It will be uploaded later that day. It will again be on Facebook Live on our Church's website.

​Facebook Live

Details of Outdoor Service:
Our service will take place from the pavilion behind the building with congregants gathered in the grassy area. Congregants are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets. Please leave the parking spaces at the edge of the parking lot (closest to the pavilion) for those who may wish to remain in their vehicle. Below are a list of items for our time together.

• As you consider gathering, please know that if you are not yet comfortable to do so, that is perfectly fine and we understand. The service will still be made available online and on the phone either as a livestream or a recording later the same day. 
  • Please remain home if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness or have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 within the last 2 weeks. Anyone showing persistent symptoms will be asked to return home and watch the service on the computer or listen on the phone.
  • Please strongly consider staying home if you are at high-risk of serious complications with COVID-19 due to age or underlying medical conditions.
• Masks are still encouraged for gatherings outdoors, especially if you plan to sing. We have purchased several that will be made available if you forget to bring one. In the event of inclement weather and the necessity to move indoors, masks should be worn.
• Households should sit together and there should be at least 6ft distance between households. Please avoid handshakes, hugs, or any physical contact with those who are not in your household.
• Bulletins will be made available for you to download on the Church’s website and via email if you prefer to print them at home. There will also be bulletins made available at the service as well.
• In the event if inclement weather, we will move our service indoors. More information on this provisional plan will come soon.
• At the conclusion of the service, there will be no fellowship/treat time or in-person Bible Study (Bible Study will take place online on Zoom at the regular time of 10:30am—see the link below). We ask that you please return to your vehicle in a timely manner and avoid congregating for extended conversation.
• This list is subject to change, but we do not foresee that happening. When we move to indoor services, a different list of precautions and guidelines will be made available to you.

Lastly, I want to give you a heads up on our upcoming family vacation that will be from June 29 to July 3. We will be traveling to Wisconsin. If there are concerns while we are away, please contact one of the Elders or Pastor Acton if you need to speak with someone about spiritual concerns. 

Christ’s Peace,
Pastor
 
pastor@immanuel-lindenwood.org
Cell: 815-994-8228

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