7.30.2020
Greetings members and friends of Peace Lutheran Church,
We say with the Psalmist, “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his steadfast love endures forever.” I am sure as you look back on the last four months and you review all that God has done for you and your loved ones, you will join me in overflowing with thankfulness to our God. Most of all, we are thankful for the unchanging message of God’s forgiveness and grace through Christ Jesus. Even though our world is changing around us, that message never changes. Thanks be to God!
This Sunday, August 2 we have been approved to return to worship at Trinity Elementary School. The school space will give us plenty of space to maintain distancing while worshipping safely together. The custodian staff as well as our set up team will be taking extra cleaning measures. Our Gathering Guidelines that have been in place before will remain in place: those who are sick, high risk, or have been exposed to COVID-19 within the last 14 days not gather for worship at this time, the offering plates will not be passed, hand sanitizing stations will be made available, you can see the full list at our website under our COVID – 19 updates.
Masks are still required indoors in Pasco county, with the exception of those age two and younger.
To repeat: We plan to offer in-person worship this Sunday, August 2. We will return to our previous Sunday schedule, with worship at 10:00 AM at Trinity Elementary School, 2209 Duck Slough Blvd.
Children’s Sunday School will follow worship. Children’s Sunday School is an opportunity to reinforce what you are already teaching your young ones about the faith. You remind your children that God is watching over them and caring for them, it is so important that the message of God’s presence and power and love for them in Jesus be reinforced. Children’s Sunday School is where that happens. This message will allow them to live without fear as they prepare to go back to school and return to other activities. Parents, I hope you will consider joining us for worship and Sunday School in the weekend ahead.
Adult Bible Study will be offered after the second service at 11:15 AM on Sunday, it will be streamed live online through Facebook similar to how we have been doing it over the last few weeks. Bible Study will continue to be offered online on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
We recognize that some may not be ready to return to public worship at this time. We understand. As in the past, we want our members to know there is no obligation to attend in-person worship. We will continue to record and offer online services that will be posted on Facebook and our website each weekend. Above all, we want you to stay connected to Jesus your Savior.
I am looking forward to seeing you soon, continue to check our website and Facebook pages for the latest updates. As you know, things can change rapidly. I look forward to worshipping with you this Sunday, whether that is remotely through online worship, or in person at Trinity Elementary School.
My prayer for you continues to be Paul’s prayer for believers, “Just as you received Christ as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” (Colossians 2:6-7). I hope to see you very soon.
In Christ,
Pastor Schwartz