Are you ready?
It's time to start preparing to come back to church. Our plan is simple, safe, and - above all - is glorifying God. We have three steps:
Step 1: Online Church (October)
In October, we will continue online only. Discipleship Groups and Ignite will continue online only. There will be no market day.
Step 2: Warm Up Church (November)
In November, church will continue to be live-streamed online, and open to current members who feel comfortable returning. There is no pressure to return. Return only if you're feeling safe and comfortable. We will be following all appropriate rules and guidelines. Masks will need to be worn.
Church will be low-key. There will be no singing, no kids church, no morning tea, and no market day.
Step 3: Together For Christmas (December)
December 5th will be our big public launch, and back to normal. There will be singing, kids church will be back, and masks will be voluntary. We will invite our whole neighbourhood to join us for Christmas, and we will CELEBRATE! We will have a special lunch each week, a thanksgiving service, celebrate the Lord's Supper and rejoice in a Baptism.
Market Day will be back on Saturday, December 4th.
As we head back - let me urge you to consider the following 5 things:
Set your eyes on the things of God (Col 3:1-4)
Grow in Faith, not Fear (Luke 12:4-7)
Come to Give, not Get (Hebrews 10:24)
Leave no one behind (1 Corinthians 12:26)
Use this opportunity to share Jesus (Romans 10:15)
Over the next few weeks - we will look at what this might look like.
In the meantime - we would love you to join us this Sunday when Andrew Marrett will share a special talk titled "How are we supposed to Rejoice Always?". It would be good to read Philippians 4:4-9 in preparation.
Online Church
Join us for online church. The very best way is to join us live, on your youtube channel (like and subscribe!)
10am Morning Church: St James Berala
4:30pm Lighthouse Church: Lighthouse Church Berala
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday - virtually!
In Christ
Mike