8/2/2020

1. A note to share: Dear Church family, we thank you for the gifts of love, flowers, and

prayers you bestowed on us during Cheryl's time of surgery. There is such joy in the

body of Christ knowing we gain strength in walking side by side with others, lifting each

other up. May God continue to bless each of you! In Love, Mike and Sister Cheryl.

2. Letting everyone know, Sister Lorraine has taken the position to replace Sister Bonnie

at Woodhaven of Bay City.

3. We are continuing to cancel both the monthly Woodhaven at Bay City singing and

Rescue Mission service for the month of August.

4. Bean bagging is planned for Thursday evening, 6-8 PM at the Distribution Center. All

are welcome. And, due to the close working conditions, a face mask is required.

5. Regarding the Elder Meeting and General Conference scheduled for this week, the only

elders planning to meet in-person are the Elder Committee, Secretary, General

Conference presenters, specific committee presenters, and any of the active Illinois

elders who may choose to attend. The rest of the elders, including Brother John, will

participate virtually from their homes.

6. As announced two weeks ago, there is a Virtual General Conference planned for

Thursday, August 6th at 6 PM CDT. Registration is required. Please pray for the Elder

Meeting and General Conference that God’s leading and provision would continue

despite the circumstances.

7. Next Sunday, August 9th, ministering Brother Philip Schultz, from Burlington, Iowa, plans

to be with us and have the Sunday morning service.

8. We plan to begin in-person Wednesday evening services August 12th when Brother

Chet Manz, from Toledo, Ohio plans to be with us and speak on the topic: "Give us oil in

our lamps". Then, on Wednesday, August 19th, Brother Brian Wenninger from Leo,

Indiana, plans to be with us to speak on the topic: "Being the salt and light of the world".