It’s About Time!

Usually that is said with a bit of emotion and even a little anxiety. You know, it is about time that someone did something about that problem. In our case, I am referring to Pastor Scott’s teaching series on time. It is about time…how we invest it and how we make priorities that impact our time. If you did not hear him Sunday, I hope you will go back and listen. His illustration was on target and so easy to remember and relate to. It’s about time. I want to thank Scott for being willing to teach a couple of weeks for us. I knew it would be good and super relevant.

We are prepping to launch 

If all goes according to plans, we plan to re-launch “in-person worship” on Sunday, September 6 at 9:00 and 11:00. Both services will be inside. We will encourage the same protocol that we used in the past. We ask everyone to wear mask while arriving and going to your seats, stop by the screening tents/area for a temperature check and the prescreen questions. We will only have preschool and childcare services at the 11:00 service and not the 9:00 service. Of course, your little ones are welcome at the 9:00. But we will not be able to staff both services at this time. Hopefully we will be able to offer that service at a later date. The balcony will be reserved for the Media Production Team and their families only. We still encourage all the guidelines you experience in so many places: mask, social distancing, wash your hands frequently, don’t touch your face and protect the vulnerable. This is all so foreign to everyone. Let us thank you ahead of time for your patience, good will and cooperation. We certainly bless those who are not yet ready to join us for in person worship or gatherings. We encourage those who are at risk or vulnerable to practice caution. We are hoping to enjoy fellowship with you for the long run not just for the immediate time.

A JIBC Devotional in the making 

We have asked 40 or our leaders to write a devotional that will be put together as a 40 Day Devotional. It will feature a brief introduction as to who they are, one of their favorite Bible verses, and a favorite song and a devotional thought that might encourage us during this crazy time. I really believe you will enjoy it so much the challenge will be to not read it all at one sitting! LOL. I am enjoying reading them as they come in. Just a reminder…if you have been asked to write one and have not turned it in yet please do so ASAP!

Blessings of peace and comfort to you all,

Pastor Tom