Easter Sunday – Return to Normal Service Times

31Mar 2021 by Linder Road Admin

This coming Sunday, not only is this the day in history when our Lord arose from the grave, this Sunday, for many of us, will be the first close to “normal service” we have attended in the past year due to the COVID pandemic. However, if you are sick or do not feel comfortable yet being in large gatherings, we encourage you to stay home and join the service on line; live stream start times: Bible Class: 9:00am  – worship service: 10:00am.

Here is what to expect this Sunday if attending in-person:

9:00 AM for bible class and 10:00 AM for worship

Please wear your mask and name tag. Note: Because the mailboxes will still be closed, name tags have been place on a table in the foyer.

  • There will not be a paper bulletin.  We have been working on an electronic bulletin that will come up on your phones once you check-in.  It is still a work in progress but we would appreciate your feedback on any difficulties.
  • Bible Classes will resume for our children assuming we have teachers for that class or age group.
  • The auditorium class will be taught by Jared who will be bringing lessons on “Strengthening your Grip;” a class on remaining strong in the Lord.
  • The remote class will be taught by Clint who will be bringing lessons on “Christians in Real Life;” this class will teach how to cope with everyday living in this evil world and is intended for the YA/YF group. The remote class will not be live streamed.
  • We will be singing with a song leader from the song slides not from the Praise & Harmony slides.  Songbooks will not be available at this time.
  • Communion trays will not be passed, so please remember to pick up your communion cups as you walk in.
  • The contribution trays will not be passed, so please simply drop your contribution in the tray when you pick up your communion cups or continue to use the online giving system or simply mail in your contributions.  Thank you for being so faithful with this part of the Lord’s work!
  • Mailboxes will remain closed until at least June 1st.
  • The remote area will be open and available for those who may want a bit more social distancing space.

Sunday Evening we will be returning to our normal 6:00 PM worship hour.

  • We will be singing with a song leader.
  • Communion will be served for those who desire; no trays will be passed so please remember to pick up your communion cup when you walk in.
  • Richard or one of the other ministers will be bringing a lesson that will be streamed.

On Wednesday nights starting on April 7th:

  • Bible classes will resume for our children assuming we have teachers for that class or age group.
  • The auditorium class will be streamed and taught by Richard who will be teaching from the book of Revelation. Richard has prepared a workbook to go along with his class, please pick up the workbook as you enter the auditorium as we will not be passing the books.
  • The remote class will be for the ladies only and be taught by Michelle Mendiola who will be teaching a class on “Spiritual Seasons”.
  • We will have a short devotional following the class period that will not be live streamed.

Something to think about….

A famous nature photographer heard that a rare bird was spotted at a cemetery across town and she decided to go there with her trusty camera to capture an image of this rare specimen. She entered the address of the cemetery into her GPS map guidance program.  A polite and calm voice began giving directions. Following the clear directions, the photographer got closer to her target. Excitement built as this opportunity to capture an image of rare live fowl plumage was close indeed. Rounding the last curve and seeing the fenced cemetery and the rows of precisely placed stone memorials marking graves, the GPS voice informed the driver… “you have arrived at your final destination!”

Humor is helpful at times in navigating this life but we should always know Him, who is our navigator.

Psalm 78:14 “ Then He led them with a cloud by day, and all the night with a light of fire.” 

John 16:13, “But when the Spirit of truth comes, he will lead you into all truth. He will not speak his own words, but he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is to come.”