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St. John Lutheran Church
901 Breckenridge Lane Louisville, Kentucky 40207 
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MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR
Dear Friends in Christ,
Over the course of two meetings Thursday and Friday night, November 19 & 20, after considerable discussion, after examination of the current rise in Covid-19 cases, after attending to the recommendation of Governor Beshear and the strong recommendation of Bishop Gafkjen, after consultation with other ELCA churches in our area and with several of the health care professionals in our congregation, worship committee has unanimously voted and council has supported their vote to pause from in person worship as of this Sunday, November 22, and continue with online worship until further notice.
This is not at all what anyone wants, but in light of the current situation, I believe it is the faithful course of action. Please pray for all the sick, healthcare personnel, the country and our world. Thank you for everything you do for St. John and for Christ. Let us remember that in days like these, our integrity and compassion show the love of Christ with particular power.
God Bless,
Pastor Andy
Dear Friends in Christ,
Over the course of two meetings Thursday and Friday night, November 19 & 20, after considerable discussion, after examination of the current rise in Covid-19 cases, after attending to the recommendation of Governor Beshear and the strong recommendation of Bishop Gafkjen, after consultation with other ELCA churches in our area and with several of the health care professionals in our congregation, worship committee has unanimously voted and council has supported their vote to pause from in person worship as of this Sunday, November 22, and continue with online worship until further notice.
This is not at all what anyone wants, but in light of the current situation, I believe it is the faithful course of action. Please pray for all the sick, healthcare personnel, the country and our world. Thank you for everything you do for St. John and for Christ. Let us remember that in days like these, our integrity and compassion show the love of Christ with particular power.
God Bless,
Pastor Andy
Message From the Pastor
Dear Friends in Christ,
After consultation with the Worship Committee, we will be celebrating virtual communion each Sunday until the end of the Covid-19 restrictions on gathering for worship. Again, virtual communion is where you obtain your own bread and wine or grape juice to take in your home as part of Holy Communion over which I preside at church.
When I lift the bread and say, “In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread. . .” you lift the bread. When I lift the wine and say, “In the same way also, he took the cup. . .” you lift your cup of wine or grape juice.
When I say, “The body of Christ, given for you,” you take the bread, or give it to each other if you are worshiping with others. When I say “The blood of Christ, shed for you,” you drink the wine or grape juice, or give it to each other.
Please use a small enough amount of bread and wine or grape juice that you can consume the whole of it during the service or immediately after. If you have some left over, you can also leave it or pour it on the ground outside.
It may be a good idea to create a small worship space for yourself in your home. Set out a cross and light a candle, so that you can feel the presence of God and of the rest of the community more clearly.
If you do not feel comfortable sharing Holy Communion in this way, you do not have to. Holy Communion is always voluntary.
Information on how to attend worship online can be found here on our website. Please let me know if you have questions or thoughts on this practice. Thank you for the privilege of serving you.
God’s Blessing,
Pastor Andy
After consultation with the Worship Committee, we will be celebrating virtual communion each Sunday until the end of the Covid-19 restrictions on gathering for worship. Again, virtual communion is where you obtain your own bread and wine or grape juice to take in your home as part of Holy Communion over which I preside at church.
When I lift the bread and say, “In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread. . .” you lift the bread. When I lift the wine and say, “In the same way also, he took the cup. . .” you lift your cup of wine or grape juice.
When I say, “The body of Christ, given for you,” you take the bread, or give it to each other if you are worshiping with others. When I say “The blood of Christ, shed for you,” you drink the wine or grape juice, or give it to each other.
Please use a small enough amount of bread and wine or grape juice that you can consume the whole of it during the service or immediately after. If you have some left over, you can also leave it or pour it on the ground outside.
It may be a good idea to create a small worship space for yourself in your home. Set out a cross and light a candle, so that you can feel the presence of God and of the rest of the community more clearly.
If you do not feel comfortable sharing Holy Communion in this way, you do not have to. Holy Communion is always voluntary.
Information on how to attend worship online can be found here on our website. Please let me know if you have questions or thoughts on this practice. Thank you for the privilege of serving you.
God’s Blessing,
Pastor Andy
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