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Archive for July, 2020

So, What’s Next?

Did you read the school’s announcement? Can I tell you about my work arrangements? Did you hear the latest speech from the Governor or President? What did the coach communicate about practice? Have you heard any of these questions lately? I’m almost certain you’ve asked these and more. My family asks them virtually every day. We are looking toward the “next step” in practically every area of life – at church as well, where the very nature of our existence is infused with the...

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Celebrating and Anticipating

Most summers, we host Xtreme Week where about 700 boys and girls and 250 leaders come to Ingleside for a week of music, games, Bible teaching, missions, and crafts. For many children, it’s the best week of their summer! Though we were not able to host Xtreme Week as we have in the past, I’m delighted to celebrate an excellent “Virtual” Xtreme Week that occurred last week. A little over 250 preschoolers and children participated – some from other parts of the country! The...

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Options: On-Campus and Online

During these most unusual days, we are continuing both our on-campus and online worship services. At least through Sunday, July 26, we plan to offer our current on-campus schedule of two worship services at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. by reservation only.  You may make your reservation here. We will continue the livestream of the worship service at 11:00 a.m. each Sunday as well. I hope you will make weekly worship a priority and invite a friend to join us! Long Pastorates &...

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Update on Re-Gathering by Reservation

At this point, we plan to continue our current on-campus schedule of two worship services at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at least through Sunday, July 26. We will continue the livestream of the worship service at 11:00 a.m. each Sunday as well. Of course, we will also continue to monitor the guidance of our governing authorities and the data regarding the coronavirus in our Middle Georgia region. Here’s the participation report for the first four Sundays of our re-gathering by...

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Update on Re-Gathering by Reservation

For the past three Sundays, June 14, 21, and 28, we have put our foot back in the water of on-campus, in-person worship by reservation at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. We are continuing the livestream of the worship service at 11:00 a.m. each Sunday as well. Here’s the report for the first three Sundays: June 14 June 21 June 28 9:00 a.m. 204 156 154 11:00 a.m. 237 243 249 Livestream 1,338 1,062 1,172 Total Attendance 1,795 1,479 1,575 This...

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