Dear Church,

Yesterday at four I joined a Zoom meeting with Governor Stitt and other faith leaders across the state. 

He asked that we restate the need for diligence regarding hand washing, social distancing, and masks to our congregations in light of the numbers increase of Covid 19. He updated us on hospital bed availability and stated that the first 100,000 doses of the vaccine for our state should arrive in 2 to 3 weeks and would be given to healthcare workers and other emergency necessary personnel first. Obviously, it will still be months before enough vaccine would be available to the general population to make a significant difference.

Finally, I am so very thankful that we have a governor that openly speaks about the need of presenting Jesus and seeking the Lord’s help during this time. In fact, he asked that we call our people to a day of prayer and fasting on December 3rd! So, consider yourselves called. I am asking all of our people to set aside that day to seek the Lord in prayer and fasting. The governor also asked that we take one Sunday and recognize our healthcare workers. We will do that on December 6th.

I am thankful for how you have taken personal responsibility in an attempt to protect others. Our church (like the rest of the country) has not been a max spreader of the virus. To my knowledge, there has only been one case of Covid that resulted from our gatherings. Every other case that I know of has been the result of work contact or (mostly) social gatherings and events that have had nothing to do with church.

Having said that, we have been crippled recently from both positive cases and (mostly) contact quarantine. With the numbers in our state being so high at the present time, we are going to have WORSHIP/NURSERY AS WELL AS CHILDREN’S CHURCH only for November 29th and December 6th. The worship service will continue to be streamed live on Grace Place’s Facebook page or on our website. 

We will evaluate again on December 6 regarding going forward. Grace Groups are welcome to utilize Zoom on those two Sundays if they desire. There will be nothing on Wednesday, November 25 or December 2. 

Please continue to notify the church office of positive cases so that we can effectively evaluate where we are regarding our church’s status.

Thank you so much for your flexibility during these unusual times. I love you deeply and thank the Lord for you. I wish you and your family a truly thankful and blessed Thanksgiving.

Blessings,

Pastor Robby

Join us this November and December as we pray together specifically for the Lord to move through the people of Grace Place. Pick up a prayer calendar at the Welcome Center or follow us on Facebook for daily prayer reminders. 

The Advent Season is a time for us to turn our attention from the business and craziness of  life to the most  incredible gift ever given. This gift of eternal life in Christ Jesus should be celebrated in our lives and our homes. So join us online for this special At Home event, as we kick-off the Christmas Season together.

This event can be done with family, friends, or whoever you feel comfortable having in your home.

If you do not already know where the GP  Facebook page is, here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/GracePlaceChurch

If you have any questions, please contact Scott Buck.