For the sake of the neighbor, whom we're called to love for the sake of Christ, we are temporarily suspending on-site activities at St. Paul's according to the CDC recommendations.
In place of on-site activities, we will do virtual and individual ministries for our members and communities. Look for resources and links on this site to help continue to grow in your family's discipleship at this time.
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Sunday:
Gather as a family to watch the worship video posted for the week. Consider having a family Bible Study over the reading for this week. Pray for each other. Monday: Pastor's work day for preparing this week's home resources. Tuesday: Bible Study and Devotional resources published for the week in lieu of Tuesday Bible Study. Wednesday: During Lent, an evening devotional service will be posted Wednesday nights. You can gather as a family for this time of worship and devotion. |
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If you or your family need emergency care - Baptism, Prayers, the Lord's Supper, or just someone to talk to - call Pastor Tassey at (402) 430-8887. | ||
Letter to the Congregation regarding the suspension of activities according to CDC recommendation
Dear saints in Christ,
The church Council of St. Paul's in Malcolm met tonight to discuss our church's reaction to the rapidly-expanding CDC, Presidential, and Nebraska recommendations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. After prayerful consideration, we have decided on the following course of action, summarized as 1) On-site activities canceled, 2) Personalized ministry in its place, 3) Confirmation final preparations, 4) Church volunteers for the needy, 5) Tithing still needed for the ongoing ministry.
1) All on-site activities are canceled until further notice. This includes Sunday morning service, Bible Study, Fellowship events, Sunday School, Confirmation, and any other use of the St. Paul's campus (such as Seniors' Luncheon).
2) While large-group ministries are canceled, personalized ministry will be the primary focus of the Pastor, leadership, and families of St. Paul's. This will be done virtually, individually, and spiritually.
Virtually: Each week Pastor will prepare a 20-30 minute devotional service for members to view in their homes in lieu of worshipping at the church. These videos will be posted on the church Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/St-Pauls-Lutheran-Church-Malcolm-NE-187007364710606) and a link to each video will be sent out through email to those on our email list. Other Bible Studies and devotional materials will also be shared in this format. For those unable to use the internet resources, we will also be sending hardcopies of these materials to continue bringing the healing Word of God to all.
Individually: Pastor will still be available for emergency visitations. And if you or you and your family desire to receive the Lord's Supper during this time, you are asked to call Pastor at (402) 430-8887 to schedule a time when he can bring you this gift of forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation.
Spiritually: We will continue to pray for one another. Pastor will try to update our members with ongoing prayer requests so that we can keep lifting each other, our community, and our nation to the LORD in prayer.
3) With the canceling of on-site Confirmation classes, we will need to finish out the remainder of the year virtually. I'll soon be sending a special message just for our Confirmation families with the details of how we will do this. At this point, the end of the CDC's recommended 8 week period lands on the currently-scheduled date for Confirmation of May 3rd, which means it is possible we could still have Confirmation that Sunday. This is yet subject to change.
4) If you or someone you know is having difficulty with providing for their needs, food, house, health, etc, the leadership and volunteers of St. Pau's will assist in any way we can. Notably, volunteers have already stated their readiness to go to the grocery store and get groceries for those who cannot get out on their own.
5) Tithing will still be needed for the continuation of these ministry activities during this time. If your job situation has made it impossible for your to tithe, the church understands that - and this is not to guilt you about that. All who are able, though, are asked to do so either through the Church Plus app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vanco.gpm&hl=en_US) or by mailing in to the church (375 S. Lincoln St., Malcolm, NE 68402) whatever the Lord puts upon your heart as your tithe at this time.
The Church Council will reconvene on April 5th to reevaluate our plans going forward from there. Thank you and God bless.
The church Council of St. Paul's in Malcolm met tonight to discuss our church's reaction to the rapidly-expanding CDC, Presidential, and Nebraska recommendations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. After prayerful consideration, we have decided on the following course of action, summarized as 1) On-site activities canceled, 2) Personalized ministry in its place, 3) Confirmation final preparations, 4) Church volunteers for the needy, 5) Tithing still needed for the ongoing ministry.
1) All on-site activities are canceled until further notice. This includes Sunday morning service, Bible Study, Fellowship events, Sunday School, Confirmation, and any other use of the St. Paul's campus (such as Seniors' Luncheon).
2) While large-group ministries are canceled, personalized ministry will be the primary focus of the Pastor, leadership, and families of St. Paul's. This will be done virtually, individually, and spiritually.
Virtually: Each week Pastor will prepare a 20-30 minute devotional service for members to view in their homes in lieu of worshipping at the church. These videos will be posted on the church Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/St-Pauls-Lutheran-Church-Malcolm-NE-187007364710606) and a link to each video will be sent out through email to those on our email list. Other Bible Studies and devotional materials will also be shared in this format. For those unable to use the internet resources, we will also be sending hardcopies of these materials to continue bringing the healing Word of God to all.
Individually: Pastor will still be available for emergency visitations. And if you or you and your family desire to receive the Lord's Supper during this time, you are asked to call Pastor at (402) 430-8887 to schedule a time when he can bring you this gift of forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation.
Spiritually: We will continue to pray for one another. Pastor will try to update our members with ongoing prayer requests so that we can keep lifting each other, our community, and our nation to the LORD in prayer.
3) With the canceling of on-site Confirmation classes, we will need to finish out the remainder of the year virtually. I'll soon be sending a special message just for our Confirmation families with the details of how we will do this. At this point, the end of the CDC's recommended 8 week period lands on the currently-scheduled date for Confirmation of May 3rd, which means it is possible we could still have Confirmation that Sunday. This is yet subject to change.
4) If you or someone you know is having difficulty with providing for their needs, food, house, health, etc, the leadership and volunteers of St. Pau's will assist in any way we can. Notably, volunteers have already stated their readiness to go to the grocery store and get groceries for those who cannot get out on their own.
5) Tithing will still be needed for the continuation of these ministry activities during this time. If your job situation has made it impossible for your to tithe, the church understands that - and this is not to guilt you about that. All who are able, though, are asked to do so either through the Church Plus app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vanco.gpm&hl=en_US) or by mailing in to the church (375 S. Lincoln St., Malcolm, NE 68402) whatever the Lord puts upon your heart as your tithe at this time.
The Church Council will reconvene on April 5th to reevaluate our plans going forward from there. Thank you and God bless.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 375 S. Lincoln St. Malcolm, NE 68402 Phone: 402-796-2396 Fax: 402-796-2406 Pastor's Cell: 402-430-8887 email: pastortassey@gmail.com
