Take care of one another
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.
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
Sorry about the mix-up last week, these links should be working properly. 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.
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.
Upcoming Dates
Sunday, July 19 @ 10am || In-person or Online Worship Gathering
Sunday, July 19 @ 11am || Zoom “after-party” call
Sunday, July 19 @ 5pm || Zoom Group with Ryan
Monday, July 20 @ 1pm || Zoom Group with Michael
Friday, July 24 @ 11am || Zoom group with Josh
Sunday, July 26 @ 6pm || We Are One Simulcast
TBD || Baptism Celebration
TBD|| Communion Celebration
Fellowship News
"The Largest Gathering of the Charis Fellowship Ever!" || Sunday, July 26 @6pm
The opportunity for declaring the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Charis Fellowship congregations has never been greater. Because our face-to-face meeting this year has been postponed until 2021, a unique, online gathering will be held Sunday, July 26.
We Are One is the largest gathering in the Charis Fellowship’s history and will focus on We are One in Truth, We Are One in Mission, and We Are One in Relationship. This virtual gathering is happening the last Sunday in July at 6 p.m. Eastern/3 p.m. Pacific. Hear from leaders throughout the fellowship, experience worship across North America, and gain resources that benefit your local congregation. Mark your calendars to gather your faith family for a watch party on all major livestream platforms. You will not want to miss the opportunity to champion our family, our foundation, and our future.
We will be watching this simulcast together in our auditorium at 6pm, check out the video below for an invitation from our fellowship coordinator
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…”