Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church

P. O. Box 961690
Riverdale, Georgia 30296
(770) 997-7117                                                   (770) 997-3312

Jeffrey M. Halenza, Pastor                                                                                                                                                                                              July 1, 2020

Dear Members and Visitors,

           Our Sunday worship services continue to go well with about 40 or so in attendance. We are, however, very concerned about the increase in the number of new coronavirus cases and will not only continue to require face masks and observe social distancing but also, in light of the number of the cases, make a decision each week as to whether or not we will proceed with services. Regarding this coming Sunday, the decision is to go ahead with the service.

           We are continuing with our videotaping of our worship services and we hope that you find them helpful. Also, please note that we have yet to determine when Adult Sunday School, Wednesday Evening Communion, and our Thursday morning Bible Study class will resume. We are looking at ways to do classes online.

           Below is the prayer I will pray during our conference call tonight, July 1, at 7:00 PM (check Pastor Flanigan’s email for the phone number and access code). The prayer was composed with the Fourth of July in mind and I hope you will be able to adopt at least some part of it as your own or that it will give you an idea or two for a prayer of your own.

May you be able to give thanks and celebrate (safely!) in these chaotic and uncertain times.

Pastor Halenza

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