Church of the Pines Building to Remain Closed Until Further Notice
September 18, 2020
Greetings!
I trust you are doing well and staying safe during this time.
As you know, we continue to see an increase in cases of COVID-19 in our area. Our Ministry Council recently met and made a decision to adhere to our Bishop’s recommendation to keep our church building closed for the remainder of 2020. This means that there will be no in-person worship services, church-related meetings, or programs held in the church until further notice. This also includes use of church space by outside groups. Our Ministry Council and Infection Control Team will monitor the situation by utilizing medical and local health department expertise, and we will continue to follow guidelines set forth by the UMC Wisconsin Annual Conference in determining the best plan for our church as we approach the new year.
We will continue to livestream our Wednesday Prayer Services and Sunday Worship Services on our church Facebook page. Bible studies, meetings, and other programs will be available using Zoom during this time.
While this is no doubt disappointing to many people, we are trusting that these measures will be temporary, and we will look forward to getting back to some semblance of “normal” in the future.
It has been encouraging to know that so many of you continue to remain faithful in your giving, as the levels of giving have remained steady through all of this. Thank you for financially supporting Church of the Pines during this difficult and challenging time.
Let's do our best to continue to stay united in Christ during this time, pray, and look forward to the time when we can be back together again. If there is anything we can do to minister to you, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Blessings in Christ,
Blessings to you.
Pastor Mark
September 18, 2020
Greetings!
I trust you are doing well and staying safe during this time.
As you know, we continue to see an increase in cases of COVID-19 in our area. Our Ministry Council recently met and made a decision to adhere to our Bishop’s recommendation to keep our church building closed for the remainder of 2020. This means that there will be no in-person worship services, church-related meetings, or programs held in the church until further notice. This also includes use of church space by outside groups. Our Ministry Council and Infection Control Team will monitor the situation by utilizing medical and local health department expertise, and we will continue to follow guidelines set forth by the UMC Wisconsin Annual Conference in determining the best plan for our church as we approach the new year.
We will continue to livestream our Wednesday Prayer Services and Sunday Worship Services on our church Facebook page. Bible studies, meetings, and other programs will be available using Zoom during this time.
While this is no doubt disappointing to many people, we are trusting that these measures will be temporary, and we will look forward to getting back to some semblance of “normal” in the future.
It has been encouraging to know that so many of you continue to remain faithful in your giving, as the levels of giving have remained steady through all of this. Thank you for financially supporting Church of the Pines during this difficult and challenging time.
Let's do our best to continue to stay united in Christ during this time, pray, and look forward to the time when we can be back together again. If there is anything we can do to minister to you, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Blessings in Christ,
Blessings to you.
Pastor Mark
HOW TO WATCH SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES AND WEDNESDAY PRAYER SERVICES
All in-person worship services and church activities at United Methodist Church of the Pines have been suspended until further notice.
Please join us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/churchofthepines/live on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for our Livestreamed worship service. On Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Mark Gilbert will Livestream a midweek prayer service on our Facebook page as a time for our congregation and community to come together to connect with one another and with God in prayer. If you have a prayer request, please email it in advance to office@umchurchofthepines.org or write the request as a comment at the beginning of the service.
Following each worship service, a video of the service is placed here on our website. Scroll down until you see a box that says "Worship Service Videos". Click on the box and you will be taken to a listing of all of the archived services for Sunday worship services, Wednesday prayer services and Wednesday children's time.
Your financial gifts during this time are very important. Click on the green GIVE button above to make a contribution
by debit/credit card or from your bank checking account. You can make a one time gift or set up recurring gifts.
Gifts can also be made by texting "Give" to 833-358-0472. You can designate your gift to the fund of your your church.
Thank you. God bless.
All in-person worship services and church activities at United Methodist Church of the Pines have been suspended until further notice.
Please join us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/churchofthepines/live on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for our Livestreamed worship service. On Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Mark Gilbert will Livestream a midweek prayer service on our Facebook page as a time for our congregation and community to come together to connect with one another and with God in prayer. If you have a prayer request, please email it in advance to office@umchurchofthepines.org or write the request as a comment at the beginning of the service.
Following each worship service, a video of the service is placed here on our website. Scroll down until you see a box that says "Worship Service Videos". Click on the box and you will be taken to a listing of all of the archived services for Sunday worship services, Wednesday prayer services and Wednesday children's time.
Your financial gifts during this time are very important. Click on the green GIVE button above to make a contribution
by debit/credit card or from your bank checking account. You can make a one time gift or set up recurring gifts.
Gifts can also be made by texting "Give" to 833-358-0472. You can designate your gift to the fund of your your church.
Thank you. God bless.
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