O God, in thee do I put my trust
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." - 2 Timothy 1:7
Dear Grace Family,
This is an unprecedented time that we are living in right now. Never before have we had to consider the decisions that we are faced with because of the Public Health concerns. We have not taken these matters lightly, even though some have. Last Sunday I addressed these matters from a biblical perspective. “How Should We Live”. That message can be found on our website. I firmly believe that we have an opportunity, as Christians, to plant many seeds in the coming weeks or months. My prayer is that we will seize this opportunity and assume the posture of a Christian whose hope is in Jesus. Please…no panic…no fear.
After meeting with the Deacons and obtaining their counsel, I have decided to suspend our "in-house" gatherings for at least the next two weeks. This would be in keeping with the recommendations of the CDC, the President of the United States, and the Governor of Illinois. The conditions at this time are constantly changing and we will be re-evaluating our decision later. This was a very difficult decision to come to, but I believe that it is the best and wisest, and most responsible one to make at this time. Going forward, what will things look like?
- Dial 712-432-3410 (this is a long distance call)
- When prompted...enter "2"
- at the next prompt, enter "82508"
This is time for us to practice the "one anothers". Unless we are all forceibly quarantined to our houses, then we need to responsibly interact and personally connect with each other. Include your neighbors. Reach out to them. Redeem the time.
Pastor McPhillips
This is an unprecedented time that we are living in right now. Never before have we had to consider the decisions that we are faced with because of the Public Health concerns. We have not taken these matters lightly, even though some have. Last Sunday I addressed these matters from a biblical perspective. “How Should We Live”. That message can be found on our website. I firmly believe that we have an opportunity, as Christians, to plant many seeds in the coming weeks or months. My prayer is that we will seize this opportunity and assume the posture of a Christian whose hope is in Jesus. Please…no panic…no fear.
After meeting with the Deacons and obtaining their counsel, I have decided to suspend our "in-house" gatherings for at least the next two weeks. This would be in keeping with the recommendations of the CDC, the President of the United States, and the Governor of Illinois. The conditions at this time are constantly changing and we will be re-evaluating our decision later. This was a very difficult decision to come to, but I believe that it is the best and wisest, and most responsible one to make at this time. Going forward, what will things look like?
- Live Streaming will continue.
- At this time we will be live streaming our Sunday Morning, Sunday Night, and Wednesday night services. They will begin at the regular service times. Our plan is to have special music and preaching.
- Live Streaming access:
www.gracetaylorville.com
Facebook: Grace Baptist Church of Taylorville
- If someone doesn't have internet access, please let them know that they can "listen" to the service by using their phone.
- Dial 712-432-3410 (this is a long distance call)
- When prompted...enter "2"
- at the next prompt, enter "82508"
- Staying Connected.
- Emails, Texts, Phone calls
- Visits. Yes, visits! If you are not sick, go visit some of the older folks in our church (call first). There are some that don't have internet access. My recommendation is that you (not being sick) take your electronic device (phone tablet, laptop) and bring church to them. Let them live stream with you. That way we call all stay connected. This suggestion has already, and is already being done.
This is time for us to practice the "one anothers". Unless we are all forceibly quarantined to our houses, then we need to responsibly interact and personally connect with each other. Include your neighbors. Reach out to them. Redeem the time.
Pastor McPhillips
Helpful Resources
Dwell app - free with this link for a limited time.
https://dwellapp.io/signup/with/fvcMZK
Watch Pilgrim's Progress - Click the Link
https://www.revelationmedia.com/watchpilgrims/FB/?fbclid=IwAR1yjvWCkpBsWRXzogUOhazIL30EaKAmjA3a0KnMkRARIHRsX3sDn03glHk
Dwell app - free with this link for a limited time.
https://dwellapp.io/signup/with/fvcMZK
Watch Pilgrim's Progress - Click the Link
https://www.revelationmedia.com/watchpilgrims/FB/?fbclid=IwAR1yjvWCkpBsWRXzogUOhazIL30EaKAmjA3a0KnMkRARIHRsX3sDn03glHk
Donating Supplies
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If you would like to help by donating boxed, unused surgical type masks (including N95 masks); clean handmade, sewn masks; unused, wrapped or boxed gowns and exam gloves; hand sanitizer; bleach wipes and alcohol wipes, please let us know. We can collect the items at the church building and deliver to Springfield.
Videos on how to make the masks are in the pdf document. | ||
GRACE BAPTIST
900 West Northern Ave. Taylorville, IL 62568 l (217) 824-3405
900 West Northern Ave. Taylorville, IL 62568 l (217) 824-3405
