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Trunk or Treat 2022



Trunk or Treat 2021

October 2021 was our first annual Trunk or Treat event. In partnership with Jesus Loves Me Childcare Center, our front parking lot was full of trunks decorated and ready to greet every family that attended. This one event, reached approximately 345 children. And we estimate that over 500 people were reached. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve, love and connect with our community. 
 


Easter & Covid Updates

 
Easter is quickly approaching! Are you excited? We are! 
 
We look forward to all who are able to join us in worship this year, as many of us were not able to celebrate and worship together last year. 
 
We cannot tell you how excited we are to celebrate with our church family and new guests! 
 
As some of you know, as of March 12th, Maryland has lifted the limitations on indoor gatherings. Praise the LORD! We are making progress. In an effort to continue to protect everyone, we do ask that anyone attending services, continue to wear a mask while moving about the building. Masks may be removed while seated, during the service.  
 
We appreciate the love and respect for others and the obedience to the Lord we have seen over the past year. As we see reports of a decrease in cases, it is tempting to remove our masks. We want to ensure we are continuing to keep our church family and community safe. We have been able to maintain worship without an outbreak over the past year. We cannot thank everyone enough for their diligence to ensure we can safely serve the Lord, our church, and our community without interruption. Please join us as we continue to pray for the health and safety of our community. 
 
Romans 13:1
“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” 


RE-Opening Plans

It’s what we have all been waiting for! The time to reopen our doors has come. We are so excited to see everyone again. We ask that you please read our plans and guidelines for reopening. We are taking measures to ensure we do not need to close our building again and we hope you will help us achieve that goal with your cooperation.

We ask the following of those who will be joining us in the upcoming services:

1) Take your temperature before church. While we will not be taking temps at the door, we do ask that you take your temperature before you come to church.

2) If you do not feel well, please stay home and join us for our services online through Facebook or the service recordings through our website.

3) Please wear a mask to church While masks are requested for entering the building, once you are settled in your seat, it is your choice if you would like to keep your mask on throughout the service or if you would feel more comfortable removing it.

4) Please be sure to keep a safe distance of 6 feet between families/households.

5) Be mindful of what you touch. Please be diligent in touching as few surfaces as possible.

6) If you have a concern, please speak to one of the Pastors or Deacons for guidance.

Please find comfort in knowing that we will be doing our best to ensure your safety with the following:

1) The church will be cleaned and sanitized before and after each service.

2) To make our sanitizing efforts more effective, we are choosing to reopen with only one service at this time. This service will take place at 10:30 am.

3) Offering plates will not be passed during our service. Tithes and Offerings can be made through our website or given in the offering plate at the front of the sanctuary.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Pastors, a deacon, the church office or send us a message on Facebook.

We look forward to seeing everyone!



Church Update

Please tune in Sunday mornings at 10:30 am on our church facebook page to watch a live stream of Pastor Steve’s sermon.