ORCHARD BEACH UPDATE:
June
23, 2020
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT REGATHERING
We're
not rushing back to activity; we're coming back to a fresh encounter -
"REMAIN"
We're excited!
The doors of Orchard Beach Assembly are reopening for anyone who needs
help or wants to join in an emphasis to help others. We are expecting to
encounter the Lord. Our desire is not to
rush back to activity and things as usual, but to come back to a fresh
encounter with the Holy Spirit. With all that is happening in our
community, country and the world, from the pandemic, to drug deaths, to the
divisiveness & lawlessness, the perceived weakening of the church, to the
racial tensions, to the mental health epidemic, to the challenges in our
schools, to the millions of people going on unemployment, etc, Orchard Beach
will regather Sunday mornings to cooperatively meet with God and call on
Him for what only He can do. (prayer & worship)
We
believe the Lord is guiding us and is specifically saying:
-I want you to "remain/wait"
and pray - because....
-I want to
cause people to give up their sins
-I want to
heal people- mind and body
-I want to
strengthen people and meet tangible needs
-I want to
fill everyone with my Spirit
-I want to
embolden everyone to speak about Jesus
There
will be a brief message with prayer, worship, and specific opportunities for
the laying on of hands and water baptism.
The focus will be on relaxing
in God's presence and following the words given to the church when it first
began: "Repent, then and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out,
that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,.." Acts 4:19.
WHEN ARE WE REGATHERING?
Sunday,
June 28th - One service at 10:30 AM
(for
those who don't feel safe enough to regather yet because of Covid-19, we
completely understand and would respect your decision not to attend yet).
SHOULD WE WEAR A MASK?
We
"highly recommend" wearing masks and hope you do, but this will not
be policed by staff or volunteers. It's
important to understand there are a variety of reasons why some may come and
are not able to wear a mask. Let's keep
the spirit of unity and respect any differences. (Staff and volunteers will be wearing masks
while serving except Pastor Troy while speaking and the worship team while
leading from far up front).
HOW WILL WE ENTER & EXIT?
--we
will all enter and exit thru our North doors only (Main and handicapped entrances)
--we
ask that if you are able to please park on South side of building to give
closer parking to those who have
more trouble getting around
--we
will have a no-touch environment: no
hand shaking or elbow bumps, no refreshments, no hymnals, offering plates, bulletins, etc.
--we
will have several hand sanitizing stations
--we
will keep the six foot guidelines except if requesting special prayer with the
laying on of hands or with water baptism
--we
will all enter and exit in an orderly fashion keeping the guidelines and not
lingering in the lobby to socialize
(feel free to meet outside)
--we
will have every other pew closed off and ask you to keep the 6ft
guidelines. (family members may sit together).
--we
will dismiss everyone row by row, from back to front.
WHAT ABOUT KIDS MINISTRY
--no
kids ministry will be provided at this time
--we
encourage parents to bring supplies for their children (like coloring books)
and feel free to slip out
whenever necessary - no guilt, no shame!
:)
--the
nursery & toddler rooms will be available and supplied for parents who may
need to feed & change young
children.
--kids
resources will continue to be made available online
HOW WE WILL RECEIVE COMMUNION/OFFERING
--offering
plates will not be passed. If you are
unable to give online, offering envelopes will be available at Guest
Information to leave in a bucket at Guest Information.
--when
communion is offered it will be available in individualized packages
WILL THERE STILL BE ONLINE SERVICES?
Yes! Our Sunday video messages will continue to be
posted. While connected by topic, these
will be different and separate from our Sunday gathering times. We're beginning a brand new series called
"Remain - Expecting What Only God Can Do"
