Staying connected
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We’ve got to work hard to stay connected. If you’re not able to connect with a Zoom group, please reply to this email and let us know what times might be easier for you. Thanks so much!
ML
This Week at Grace
Sign up for a Zoom Group
As we move to a livestream format on Sunday, Zoom discussion groups become that much more important. Take a minute now and sign up for a Zoom group to stay connected.
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VIDEO: Reopening Guidelines
We are hosting both in-person worship gatherings. The video above outlines our reopening measures. The list below summarizes them:
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COVID-19 is still a health threat and should be regarded as such. Please stay home if you are unwell or at-risk.
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We have taken the following precautions for our worship gatherings:
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Gathering will be shortened with no time for “greeting"
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Seating has been set up in small groups (for families/friends) spaced 6 feet apart
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Requesting all those gathering (over 2 years old) to please wear a mask
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Kid Nation will be meeting outside under the pavilion
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No nursery is provided, small children must remain with their family
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No plates will be passed, offerings may be deposited in wall-mounted drop-boxes
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No coffee will be provided
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We will be providing:
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Masks for those who do not have one or have forgotten theirs
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Hand sanitizer stations throughout the building
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Clorox wipes for the bathroom door knobs
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We need:
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Your continued prayers
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Volunteers to help with Kid Nation
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If you have any questions or concerns please email office@ocalagrace.org or call/text Michael at (352) 421-1243.
Sundays Live Stream
Gather with us this Sunday in-person or digitally at 10am! Digital gathering will be hosted on our homepage (ocalagrace.org) and on our Youtube page.
Zoom “After-Party” Call @ 11:00am on Sunday
Since moving to a live-stream format we want to ensure we’re allowing time and space for everyone to connect even if they are feeling distant. To facilitate this we’ll be hosting a Zoom call at 11:00am on Sundays for those who want to connect, but aren’t comfortable gathering in-person. Click the link below to join the call.
Worship through Giving
If you would like to continue to contribute to Grace Church during this time, please visit the following page for information on how to do that.
Financial Report
You generously contribute financially to the work God is doing in Grace Church. We want to be transparent about how we are doing and so publish a report every month available on our website.
Upcoming Dates
Sunday, July 12 @ 10am || In-person or Online Worship Gathering
Sunday, July 12 @ 11am || Zoom “after-party” call
Sunday, July 12 @ 5pm || Zoom Group with Ryan
Sunday, July 13 @ 1pm || Zoom Group with Michael
Friday, July 17 @ 11am || Zoom group with Josh
TBD || Baptism Celebration
TBD|| Communion Celebration
Fellowship News
Lakeland Church Revitalization Update
“Many of you have been asking us about where we are in our Lakeland plans and if COVID-19 has changed anything for us…”
National Conference Goes Digital
Every year the Charis Fellowship gathers to celebrate what God is doing and reconnect with other another. This year they've decided to forgo an in-person gathering and connect online.