Congregational update week of 05/17/20

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  • This past Monday evening the Church Council held a conference meeting using Zoom and decided to continue to prohibit the gathering for worship for at least the next 30 days.  Council is monitoring the situation carefully and will revisit the situation again at its next meeting in June.  We are simply not ready to gather safely for worship.  I will tell you that the Church Council has begun discussion of what worship may look like when we are ready to reopen, including the location of worship and how to administer Holy Communion in a safe procedure.  As you are aware, the federal government may not prescribe standards for interactions of faith communities in houses of worship.  However, the SC Synod continues to share recommendations for congregations from the Communities of Faith CDC.
  • Our Bible Study Sunday evening will focus on the topic of anger.  Join us through Zoom and by contacting Jane Cahaly, our leader.
  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel reading, John 14:15-21, by focusing on the fact that we are never alone.  Thought to ponder:
    • What does it mean when Jesus says he will give us another Advocate?
    • What does the word “Advocate” mean?
    • What is the function of an “Advocate”?
    • How has the Holy Spirit spoken to you, lead you, in the past?

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer