Lanse Evangelical Free Church

5 days ago

Dear Church Family,

Thank you for praying for Heather and me as we were on vacation in Cook Forest last week. We had a blessed and restful time. It was good to get away, and it’s also good to be back again. It’s a joy to be your pastor!

While on vacation, I asked the Lord to show me which things I have been busy doing the last several months that I need to set aside as we enter the next season of ministry. I have started a “stop-doing list” to re-prioritize my ministry this autumn. I want to focus on personally relating to families and individuals and not “broadcasting” as much. So, from now on, expect fewer midweek videos and long emails and more shepherding phone calls and pastoral visits.

I’m really glad that the “stop-doing list” for our church now includes the reservation system! What a refreshing joy to share the good news this week that we no longer need reservations to provide safe seating for all of our church families as, over time, they return to worship on campus. It’s exciting each week to see who comes back next!

At the same time, I remain committed to also serving everyone who is not supposed to return yet. There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to church participation during this unique time. We will continue to provide worship-at-home guides, recorded video sermons, and the Family Fellowship Meeting on Zoom each week.

Whether at home or on campus, let’s make sure that every single one of us in this precious church family worships the Lord Jesus Christ.

In His Grip,

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