Greetings church family!
The church leadership team decided last night to return to ONE Sunday service THIS Sunday, January 17, 2021. Right now, we feel this is optimal for the church.
Here are some of the reasons why…
1. The attendance restrictions have been lifted by the State of Oregon.  Over the last several months we have been limited to 25% capacity. This is no longer the case.  We have been ever hesitant to go to one service because that would leave us no room for growth. Again, this is no longer the case since the capacity restrictions have been lifted.
2. We can fit everybody into one service and still have plenty of room to social distance and plenty of room to grow as people return. The 6-foot social distancing recommendation is one person for every 36 square feet. Accordingly, that would put our church seating limit @ 166 people.  As we have been monitoring church attendance for the last several months, we feel there is no reason why we cannot go back to one service. Our present attendance does not warrant having two services.
3. While we have a GREAT TEAM of volunteers, two services are a load to carry when not needed. This can change again in the future if we deem two services needed.
4. It will be refreshing and exciting to see everyone again at church at the same time. We sincerely pray that our services are inspiring and transformational – that Jesus is working and moving in the service.  We pray that our times together are meaningful and relevant to your life. We feel, at this time, having one service will help in fostering the above.
5. This decision was based on our love for God and our love for our church family. We have done our absolute best to be cautious and careful. This decision was born out of that same care.
SO here are the details:

• Sunday morning AM worship Time: 9:45 AM.
• For the time being, the adult Sunday school class is being postponed.
• Rhea’s Tuesday Study IS STILL MEETING. IF you want to attend this study there is room for you.
• Children’s church is still meeting.

Thank you so much, for being willing to be flexible and navigating with us as we try to do what is best for the church during this pandemic. This has not been easy, but it has been an adventure. Your faithfulness is inspiring. The church marches forward!
We pray and hope that you will come to church on Sunday and celebrate this decision. 
 
Your church leadership team…