Children’s Sunday school and Wednesday night live activities are still on hiatus – however, some events are happening (online and pop-up live), contact Chris Richardson for information (601-810-6591)

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Some Youth activities are happening, for more info contact Kevin Martin (601-551-0848)

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Can you play an instrument or sing a solo during worship?  Let Christopher know your willing (601-810-5030)

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To grow as a congregation while maintaining safely distanced crowds we may add even another worship event – contact Dr Speegle and prayerfully share what you would like to happen in a new service and how you can support it.

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We need a camera operator and back-up audio visual person - can you help assist Wendy in the AV booth?   Contact Christopher (601-810-5030) or Dr Speegle for more info on how you can be a vital part of our worship team.

When we read and study the bible; we learn more about God, Jesus speaks to us, and we receive grace to love and obey him.
 
Bible Study = Tuesday June 30 @ 6:30 pm (ending promptly at 7)
This digitally integrated bible study will be live in person in the sanctuary and online at Facebook Live.
Chris will be moderating the Facebook live chat so that you can ask questions (and hopefully answer some) live – he’ll even let you ask anonymously.
We will pick up The Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith, -- Chapter 14.  
Please follow the virus mitigation guidelines if you plan to attend live and in person.
 
Read the daily lectionary to prepare for Sunday.

Prayer is how we converse with God who relates to us as our loving Father.  Prayer, fasting, and contemplation are ways we participate in our relationship with God.  
 
The Church is open throughout the week for private prayer.  
Remember to wash your hands, keep your distance, and call a staff person to let you in if needed.  
 
Good prayer practices include:

When you pray, please remember:
 
The needs of the church, especially:
Our pastor and staff as they continue their ministry during this crisis.

Those burdened by any kind of difficulty, sickness, or suffering, especially:
 
Our Members:
David Yarbrough, Jane Richmond, Becky Schertz, Nancy Felder, Martha Lamkin, Bobbie Kenna, Cindy Price, Hannah Nieman, Dean Kebert, Helen Elise McMillan, Cindy Quayle, Terry Thompson, Lamar Murrell, Linda Purtell & Ted Purtell.
 
Our Friends:
The Family of Wilma Faye Pounds, The Family of Delores Smith Bell, The Family of Robby Robizine, Harry Plotner, Virginia Griffin, Catherine Grenn Wilfong, Bud Doherty, Debbie Stovall, Tracy Callahan, Marge Smith, Jimmy Clark, Lock Ross, Patsy Brock, Carla Grenn Allen, Will Jones, Emily Mote, Scott and Debbie Perkins, Richard Coghlan, Julie Wallace.
 
The local community, especially:
Law enforcement officials, first responders, and all medical professionals working to preserve life and stop the pandemic.
 
The public authorities and the salvation of the world, especially: 
All those working to slow the current pandemic.
 
To request prayer, you can:

No one is a Christian alone.  God gave us the Church so that we can hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, and so that we could provoke one another to love and good deeds.
 
The Church has subscribed to ZOOM
If you need to call a meeting, have some small group or Sunday school class time – you can use our subscription – just call Dr Speegle and he’ll send you what you need to make it happen.

Dr Speegle wants to visit with you
you’re invited – come to PJ’s – grab some coffee – meet on the patio
(in case of rain we’ll meet inside so bring your mask just in case)
 

We give because God first gave to us.  God is the giver of life and all good gifts, and he desires that we too give generously and cheerfully.  
 
Please continue to give regularly even when we cannot meet regularly.  
The needs and expenses of the Church continue during crisis.  If you are not a financial supporter of the Church, perhaps now is your time to start.  If you are, perhaps you could give a little extra to make up for those who can’t.  

If you have something you would like to suggest including in our next issue, please reach out and let Dr Speegle know (662-889-7000).
 
In this time, we pray:

For the health workers tending the seriously ill

for the scientists working on a vaccination 

for the researchers analysing data and identifying trends

for the media outlets working to communicate reality

for the supermarket workers, hygiene and sanitation providers

for the good news stories of recoveries and effective planning

for the recognition that isolation doesn’t need to mean loneliness

for the notes, cards, letters, and packages offering help and support 

for the internet and telephones and technology that connects

for the awakened appreciation of what is truly important

Thanks be to God.

 

For those who are unwell and concerned for loved ones

for those who were already very anxious

for those immune suppressed or compromised

for those vulnerable because of underlying conditions

for those in the ‘most at risk to coronavirus’ categories

for those watching their entire income stream dry up

for those who have no choice but to go out to work

for those who are afraid to be at home 

for those who are more lonely than they've ever been

for those who are bereaved and grieving.

God be their healer, comfort and protection,

be their strength, shield and provision

be their security, safety and close companion

 

And raise up your Church

to be your well-washed hands and faithful feet 

to be present to the pain

to respond with love in action

if even from a safe distance.

 

God, in your mercy,