Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Any time you make a change in a church some planning has to go into it. Such is the case with our change in Worship, Bible Class, and Sunday School on Sunday mornings. Some changes in a church affect a group here or there. This type of change affects everyone who is a member and even those who are not members but worship with us occasionally. When discussing this change a list was made of everything that needs to be thought about. If you think we left something out, let us know.
Ushers – we just need one set
Acolytes – needed every service as Holy Communion will be in every worship service
Altar Guild – one service, more preparation numbers wise
Organist – one service
Heating/Cooling – can kick on later, does not need to be on as long
Fellowship Time – donut pick-up time change
Church Signage – our sign company is aware and will make the change (the one area where there is a small cost)
LCMS.org & Lutheran Annual – changing the times for people traveling who look up our worship time
Holy Communion – every worship service
Member Rides – coordinating this
The last thing on the list – How Best To Get The Word Out. This is where you can help. We can all tell our friends and relatives and people who might visit. At least in the first few months this will be important until we get into a routine.
We can also expect a time or two where people show up expecting our former worship times. Greet them and the Lord gives an opportunity to visit with them and tell them about our change.
Easter worship times will remain the same – 7:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Easter breakfast following the early service. Bible Class & Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.
I have learned in the church you can never tell people too many times. After all, don’t we hear Law/Gospel each week and the Lord knows we need the constant reminder. So, again here is the new schedule starting on Sunday, March 1st.
Worship – 9 a.m. with Holy Communion – Fellowship time to follow
Bible Class & Sunday School – 10:15 a.m. – ending at 11:15 a.m.
Thank you for the feedback we have received. Everyone seems to understand the need for the change. See you in worship – when we are all together!
In Christ,
Pastor