Coronavirus: What now at LCOL?
Following the guidance of the government and in love for our neighbor, LCOL is suspending all gatherings at our church for the next 3 weeks, while making every effort through technology to make this an opportunity of growth in faith, service to our neighbors, and spiritual renewal. See here for the opportunities from LCOL to bring church into your home.
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LCOL Announcement Letter
Dear people of God at Lutheran Church of the Lakes,
As we seek to honor our government and protect each other and the people of our communities from further spread of the coronavirus, we leaders of LCOL have decided to suspend all gatherings at our church for the next three weeks. This includes worship, Bible studies, and all other gatherings at our church building. This is an important decision we do not make lightly, but, in the sure confidence of our Lord and our desire to love our neighbor.
This is surely a strange time, and more than ever we need to remember that we belong to Jesus, the one who death could not overcome. So, I invite you to see this time as an opportunity from God to be his Church by bringing church into your own home. This is a time for us to spend in daily prayer, scripture readings, and service to neighbor. To support you in this, we will be offering a "Sunday Church service" on Youtube (available here) that does not require any login, available each Sunday at 8:00 am, as well as daily devotions in the Gospel of John. I know these things will never replace being together on Sunday mornings, but my hope is that they will support you as Jesus invites you to follow him, even through times like this. As always, please contact the church or myself for any need or prayer. Both the church and Pastor Tyson will be available as normal during these weeks. Contact information at the bottom of this email.
My hope and prayer is that we see this time as an opportunity: for our own growth in faith in Jesus, for our service to the community, and as a congregation of believers. I invite you to wonder with me how God is going to use this time to grow His Kingdom and to grow each of us. God has never abandoned His people and He has never let them remain the same. God is with you and God will use you for incredible good!
Lastly, please see below the list of notes and changes from the leadership of LCOL, regarding our safety and care strategies:
Protecting our Congregation
-Suspend all church services for a period of 3 weeks. Review conditions in 2 weeks and revise this plan as appropriate, based on the CDC or State and local health care agency guidelines and directives.
-Suspend all meetings, Bible studies, music practice, and gatherings at church of any kind for 3 weeks. Review conditions in 2 weeks and revise this plan as appropriate, based on the CDC and State and local health agency care guidelines and directives.
-Review conditions in 2 weeks and review this plan as appropriate, based on the CDC and State and local health care agency guidelines and directives.
-Maintain security of building and premises.
Provide Spiritual Support and Reassurance
-Hospital, in-home, and nursing home visitation will be suspended until access to these facilities will once again be allowed. Revisit in 2 weeks to see if conditions and access status has changed.-For the next 3 weeks those in the congregation who would like to speak with Pastor or desire spiritual support should contact the church
-Those who are home-bound, in the hospital, or nursing home will receive a call from Pastor, Diane or Molly to check on them and determine if they need help or support.
-Elders will make a call to each family in their flocks to check on them and determine if anyone in the family needs help or support, or if their neighbor can be helped by LCOL.
-Every Sunday there will be a "Sunday Service" posted to the LCOL Youtube page, here, at 8:00 am for you and your family.
-Pastor Tyson will put out a Daily Devotional email and Facebook (found here) to encourage our members in daily Scripture reading and prayer
Provide support for Home Bound and the Local Community
-Elders leave a phone number that members of the families can use if they need help or support, or know someone who does.
-Investigate and find a way to support the Addison School System by offering support for feeding the children during the extended school closure, or other community support.
-Keep an eye out for our neighbors or others that we hear about that need our support as the people of God at LCOL. This is our opportunity to walk in the footsteps of God and show the love of Christ for all people!
May God bless you; and He has!
May God keep you; and He will!
May God make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; and through Jesus, He is!
As we seek to honor our government and protect each other and the people of our communities from further spread of the coronavirus, we leaders of LCOL have decided to suspend all gatherings at our church for the next three weeks. This includes worship, Bible studies, and all other gatherings at our church building. This is an important decision we do not make lightly, but, in the sure confidence of our Lord and our desire to love our neighbor.
This is surely a strange time, and more than ever we need to remember that we belong to Jesus, the one who death could not overcome. So, I invite you to see this time as an opportunity from God to be his Church by bringing church into your own home. This is a time for us to spend in daily prayer, scripture readings, and service to neighbor. To support you in this, we will be offering a "Sunday Church service" on Youtube (available here) that does not require any login, available each Sunday at 8:00 am, as well as daily devotions in the Gospel of John. I know these things will never replace being together on Sunday mornings, but my hope is that they will support you as Jesus invites you to follow him, even through times like this. As always, please contact the church or myself for any need or prayer. Both the church and Pastor Tyson will be available as normal during these weeks. Contact information at the bottom of this email.
My hope and prayer is that we see this time as an opportunity: for our own growth in faith in Jesus, for our service to the community, and as a congregation of believers. I invite you to wonder with me how God is going to use this time to grow His Kingdom and to grow each of us. God has never abandoned His people and He has never let them remain the same. God is with you and God will use you for incredible good!
Lastly, please see below the list of notes and changes from the leadership of LCOL, regarding our safety and care strategies:
Protecting our Congregation
-Suspend all church services for a period of 3 weeks. Review conditions in 2 weeks and revise this plan as appropriate, based on the CDC or State and local health care agency guidelines and directives.
-Suspend all meetings, Bible studies, music practice, and gatherings at church of any kind for 3 weeks. Review conditions in 2 weeks and revise this plan as appropriate, based on the CDC and State and local health agency care guidelines and directives.
-Review conditions in 2 weeks and review this plan as appropriate, based on the CDC and State and local health care agency guidelines and directives.
-Maintain security of building and premises.
Provide Spiritual Support and Reassurance
-Hospital, in-home, and nursing home visitation will be suspended until access to these facilities will once again be allowed. Revisit in 2 weeks to see if conditions and access status has changed.-For the next 3 weeks those in the congregation who would like to speak with Pastor or desire spiritual support should contact the church
-Those who are home-bound, in the hospital, or nursing home will receive a call from Pastor, Diane or Molly to check on them and determine if they need help or support.
-Elders will make a call to each family in their flocks to check on them and determine if anyone in the family needs help or support, or if their neighbor can be helped by LCOL.
-Every Sunday there will be a "Sunday Service" posted to the LCOL Youtube page, here, at 8:00 am for you and your family.
-Pastor Tyson will put out a Daily Devotional email and Facebook (found here) to encourage our members in daily Scripture reading and prayer
Provide support for Home Bound and the Local Community
-Elders leave a phone number that members of the families can use if they need help or support, or know someone who does.
-Investigate and find a way to support the Addison School System by offering support for feeding the children during the extended school closure, or other community support.
-Keep an eye out for our neighbors or others that we hear about that need our support as the people of God at LCOL. This is our opportunity to walk in the footsteps of God and show the love of Christ for all people!
May God bless you; and He has!
May God keep you; and He will!
May God make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; and through Jesus, He is!
