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St. John Lutheran Church
901 Breckenridge Lane Louisville, Kentucky 40207 |
Message From the Pastor
March 16, 2020
Dear Friends in Christ,
On Wednesday, March 11, when the governor suggested that churches refrain from worship services, I said rather loudly to anyone hanging around the office that if they cancelled March Madness then I might think about it. Well, they cancelled March Madness.
I also discussed the COVID-19 pandemic with several healthcare professionals in the congregation. They advised we should pause from a physical gathering for Sunday worship.
At council we had an extended conversation about continuing worship services. After consultation with executive committee, we have decided to pause our Sunday worship schedule. We will reassess the situation on March 31. In the meanwhile, I will continue with visitation be available at church and by telephone for consultation and prayer. Small groups of less than ten may meet at church for worship and consultation, observing CDC precautions. If anyone wishes to come to church to pray, please feel free to do so. Just wipe your area of the pew with a disinfectant when you leave. I also plan to post invitations to prayer on our sign, on Facebook, and on our website.
Starting Tuesday, March 17, I am initiating online services and fellowship. This is, in its own way, an exciting opportunity for all of us to learn a new way of participation in our worship community. We will have two services on Sunday, and a short noon prayer and fellowship session Monday through Saturday. As we grow more comfortable with this form of gathering, we expect to add other times and forms of fellowship and worship. We are, obviously, open to ideas from the congregation.
This has not been an easy decision to make. Worship is vital to our spiritual life and the life of the community. However, for the love of our neighbors it is best to be cautious.
Please keep the congregation in your prayers. Let us know how you are doing and what you need. Attend to the people around you and remember that the mission of the church isn’t taking a break. Please continue giving financially. God is still doing miracles through you, just not in exactly the same ways.
Be of good heart. Christ is with us.
“I lift up my eyes to the hills—from whence does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.”
Psalm 121, 1-2.
God’s Blessing,
Pastor Andy
Dear Friends in Christ,
On Wednesday, March 11, when the governor suggested that churches refrain from worship services, I said rather loudly to anyone hanging around the office that if they cancelled March Madness then I might think about it. Well, they cancelled March Madness.
I also discussed the COVID-19 pandemic with several healthcare professionals in the congregation. They advised we should pause from a physical gathering for Sunday worship.
At council we had an extended conversation about continuing worship services. After consultation with executive committee, we have decided to pause our Sunday worship schedule. We will reassess the situation on March 31. In the meanwhile, I will continue with visitation be available at church and by telephone for consultation and prayer. Small groups of less than ten may meet at church for worship and consultation, observing CDC precautions. If anyone wishes to come to church to pray, please feel free to do so. Just wipe your area of the pew with a disinfectant when you leave. I also plan to post invitations to prayer on our sign, on Facebook, and on our website.
Starting Tuesday, March 17, I am initiating online services and fellowship. This is, in its own way, an exciting opportunity for all of us to learn a new way of participation in our worship community. We will have two services on Sunday, and a short noon prayer and fellowship session Monday through Saturday. As we grow more comfortable with this form of gathering, we expect to add other times and forms of fellowship and worship. We are, obviously, open to ideas from the congregation.
This has not been an easy decision to make. Worship is vital to our spiritual life and the life of the community. However, for the love of our neighbors it is best to be cautious.
Please keep the congregation in your prayers. Let us know how you are doing and what you need. Attend to the people around you and remember that the mission of the church isn’t taking a break. Please continue giving financially. God is still doing miracles through you, just not in exactly the same ways.
Be of good heart. Christ is with us.
“I lift up my eyes to the hills—from whence does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.”
Psalm 121, 1-2.
God’s Blessing,
Pastor Andy
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