In this season of social distancing, I want to be sure you all are aware of the ways our church is staying connected. I will continue to send out emails with information that may be helpful to you.
This week, our governor issued a Stay at Home order for Minnesotans. The order runs from today, March 27th, until Friday, April 10, which is also Good Friday. At this time, our church plans to continue to follow the guidelines of our government, which means that our primary means of connection will continue to be sermon audio on the website, interacting on our Facebook group, and phone calls with one another. We will not have in-person gatherings or Sunday services until at least April 10th.
When it comes to Easter Sunday (or Resurrection Sunday, if you prefer), please be in prayer for that day. We don't know what that day will look like yet, but we will continue to seek wisdom and creative ideas for how we could worship our Lord together on that morning.
Finally, I would like to provide an update about the spiritual act of giving in this season. Part of our worship on Sundays is singing together, part of it is a message, but part of it is that we give back to God from what he has given us. In these uncertain times, I want to give you all an opportunity to continue to give as you regularly would (or begin to give as God leads). At this time, we have two ways you can give.
1. First, you can give online. Last week, we had a few people give online for the first time. This is an easy option that will allow you to set up a one time or recurring gift to the church. If you would like to do that, check out our Online Giving page on the website.
2. In addition, you can give through the mail. Feel free to send your gift to the church at:
1020 Highway 7 W, Suite D, Hutchinson, MN 55350
We do have a locking mailbox, and I can continue to check the mail at the church during this time.
We are also aware that this season may have some of you in a financial pinch. As a church, we have already begun to provide resources to those who need it in this season from our benevolence fund. If you have a need, whether physical, financial, or spiritual, please let us know. We have plenty of people who love to care for each other! Remember, we're in this together!