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Re-Opening Survey - Your Input Needed!
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Elim’s Leadership Team and staff are working hard in hopeful preparation of opening the doors of Elim to services on August 2. With respect and concern for each member’s health at the forefront, we want to know your feelings about the proposed August reopening.
If you have not already done so, please reply soon so we can move forward with planning. Thanks!
Click Here to take the survey
For your reference, current Guidance for Places of Worship protocols and limitations include; 25% capacity for seating, masks are required, singing is highly discouraged, hand sanitizer dispensers need to be installed, temperature screening required, a site specific plan needs to be written, staff and volunteers trained, and fellowship time is discouraged.
A Social Seating Chart has been drawn; you can view it here.
Please be assured that online worship services will continue even after we begin holding services in the church building.
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This Sunday at Elim:
- Scripture: Job 3:1-10; 4:1-9; 7:11-21; John 10:27-30
- Sermon by Pastor Kathryn Gulbranson
 Holy Communion with our Online Worship!
Preparation Suggestions Below
We will continue celebrating Holy Communion again this Sunday, June 14! Before our Online Worship begins, we suggest you set up a cup of wine or grape juice, and a small plate with a piece of bread or a cracker. You might also like to add a flower or a candle - or both! - to make it feel special. You could lay down a nice napkin or place a covering over the cup and plate.
What is most important is that you are present for this holy sacrament, and the people of God are praying together.
 Join Our Online Fellowship Time! via Zoom
This Sunday at 10:45 a.m.
Each Sunday come see Elim friends from the comfort of your own home!
Please Note: Do not share the link on social media, or with people you don't know, to protect our time from inappropriate content.
Click link below, THEN DOWNLOAD to join our Zoom Fellowship Time:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89309636066?pwd=Vms2bnFsZWxENUdiSFIwTm5yMVNvQT09
Meeting ID: 893 0963 6066
Password: 664128
 Second Mile Giving
“Second-mile giving” refers to an extra offering toward a special cause. Our second mile giving for June goes to California Lutheran University. Both in and out of the classroom, everyone at Cal Lutheran is committed to helping each student pursue their passions to discover their purpose, and follow that purpose to transform their community—and the world.
 Offering can be given through Tithe.Ly or mailed to the Church Office at 504 Baker St.
*If donating to Second Mile Giving, please note "2nd Mile: Cal Lutheran" in your preferred offering method. Thanks!
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Join the Tuesday Evening Bible Study on ZOOM!
Weekly on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Come join us every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. for conversation about the upcoming Sunday worship Bible passages. ALL are welcome! No prior experience with Bible Study needed! Just bring your Bible and an open heart! Questions? Contact Pr. Kathryn.
Please Note: Do not share the link on social media, or with people you don't know, to protect our time from inappropriate content.
This week's meeting link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88625691466?pwd=QkJmWm9wVTQ5ek5RSVdBZkxVSjlTQT09
Meeting ID: 886 2569 1466
Password: 963603
VBS Sing-along: Volume II coming June 25!
We had so much fun, we're coming back for round 2! Get ready for more singing, more laughter, and more joy as we dance our way through more of your favorite videos!
Thursday, June 25, 7:30 p.m. PDT
Where: Anywhere you want :)
How: Stream live from group.com/sing
Or click here to RSVP to the event on Facebook so you get a reminder and don't forget to share with your church families!
See Volume 1! Did you miss out on the live streaming event or just can't get enough? No worries! The Very Best Sing-along: Volume I is now available to watch whenever and wherever you want! Share with all your VBS families and anyone else who loves to dance!
Watch the Very Best Sing-along: Volume I
For Now, No Paper Bags Needed
A big Thank You! to all who have donated bags for the Interfaith Food Pantry. We have enough bags for at least the next two weeks. We'll put a call out for more bags when needed in the future. Thanks again!
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HELP WITH OUR ONLINE WORSHIP!
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Wanna Be Part of Our Online Worship?
It's wonderful to see our church family participating in our online worship services. We would love for you to join in! There are several ways you can be a "worship helper" during this time of online worship. We're looking for:
- Photos of "You" to share in the service.
A way for us to "see" each other!
- Senders
- Readers
- Special music
Interested or have questions? Contact Barb. Thanks!
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July - September Portals of Prayer Available!
If you are interested in a copy of the July through September edition of Portals of Prayer please contact Erin or Richard.
 Elim Reopening Update - Possibly August
The Leadership Team has reviewed information regarding reopening from The CA Department of Public Health, Sonoma County and our Synod Office. It was agreed that Elim would take the recommendation from our Synod Office to wait until the end of July to consider reopening. The LT felt it would take about 2 months to implement the recommended protocols and training of staff and volunteers in any case. Another concern was how the current rules and procedures could diminish enjoyment of in person worship.
Guidance for Places of Worship protocols and limitations include; 25% capacity for seating, masks are required, singing is highly discouraged, hand sanitizer dispensers need to be installed, temperature screening required, a site specific plan needs to be written, staff and volunteers trained, and fellowship time is discouraged. LT is hopeful that by the end of July there will be fewer restrictions.
If you have any questions, please contact Roger Davis.
Thank you!
To our Elim Family and Friends,
As you may already know, the R3 2020 New Orleans service trip has been cancelled due to the Covid situation. We really thought this year would be the 2019 Hurricane Barry redux trip, but it seems God has other plans for us! We want to take a moment and let you know how grateful we are for your continued and generous support over the years! The ongoing Hurricane Katrina rebuilding efforts through SBP and partner volunteers like us are helping to change the lives of so many. We couldn’t have done it without you! We are excited to see what new adventures in service our future will bring.
With thanks and appreciation,
The R3 Team, Rebuild Recover Restore
Have an Extra Co mputer or Tablet?
Or Need Help to Worship Online?
Do you have a computer or iPad®/tablet you can donate? Would you like help getting and using a computer or tablet to join Elim’s online worship service and Zoom coffee hour? Are you willing to help another Elim member get online worship and Zoom working? If so, please contact the office. We’d like to start helping Elim members take advantage of our growing online worship services and fellowship opportunities during this pandemic—and beyond.
 Office Closed Until Further Notice
Please note, at this time the Elim Office is closed. Phones and email will be monitored, and we'll respond as soon as possible.
For Now, All Events Postponed or Cancelled
Until the situation with Covid-19 is under control, all events are postponed or canceled. We look forward to the day we can give you updated information.
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Contact Us
OFFICE CLOSED, But we will be checking voicemail and emails
Phone: (707) 762-4081 Address: 504 Baker Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
Check out our website: www.elimpetaluma.org
Main email address: office@elimpetaluma.org (for prayers, articles, information)
Barb Villa, Bulletin Production & Ministry Scheduler
Lauren Haile, Music Director
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Thank you for reading this week's Elim Express!
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