May 19, 2020
Dear Church Family,
First, we would like to give thanks to the Lord for his provision and meeting the needs of our church family during this challenging time. Our hope is that you and your family are doing well. We miss you and are praying for you.
We would like to thank you for your faithfulness, flexibility, patience, and sacrifice. Praise the Lord we have been able to continue to worship online, meet the needs of our church family, support our missionaries, and reach out into our community. Thanks for your faithful stewardship.
We must now ask God for wisdom, how we should reopen and meet in person. It is essential that we reopen in a safe and orderly manner. We will adhere to social distancing guidelines. Let all things be done decently and in order. (1 Corinthians 14:40).
We are planning to regather and meet in person on Sunday, May 31 for Sunday Worship at 11am. It will be a phased in process and will look and feel a little different than normal. We must continue to be flexible and patient. (see procedures & guidelines on the following page).
We understand that some of you may be comfortable opening up immediately, while others may feel that we need to be cautious and wait a little longer. Each family must do what is best for you and we understand. Only meet in person if you feel safe & comfortable. Sermons will still be available online.
Continue to encourage one another and pray for wisdom as we begin our re-opening process. Continue to be salt and light to those around you. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 15:58)
We are praying for you and your family and are hwere for you if you need us.
Yours in His Service,
Theron Chewning, Pastor
Fowler Avenue Baptist Church
