Since March 8, 2020, all our church worship services were suspended due to the pandemic. We are excited that the entire church family can finally come back for in-person indoor worship in all languages on June 6! Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate God’s goodness together.
Before you come:
- There will be Holy Communion (those who got pre- packaged elements, please bring them along).
- Face masks are required. If you are not feeling well please stay home. No pre-registration needed.
Children Ministry:
- On 6/6 and the whole month of June, Children Committee will offer child care service from 9:30am— 12:30pm for children age 3 to 5th grade. Program includes Bible stories, singing, and crafts.
- But if number of children exceeds our capacity, elementary grade students will need to join the adult worship with their parents.
- Children Committee is reaching out to families with kids in all language groups, hoping to recruit sufficient helpers to meet the needs.
- Children SS in June will continue to be online. No in- person children worship in June.
Arriving church:
- Use church or street parking. Do not park at the Atlantic Plaza next door as we have stopped the rental contract with them.
- Maintain 3 feet distance between households.
Taste His goodness:
- Taco stand will be available after the two worship services on 6/6 for all to celebrate this joyous occasion.
- Taco stand will be set up at the basketball court, and drinks at the Fellowship Hall. Free will offering welcomed.
Sunday School:
Online worship:
- The June 6 services will be live-streamed for those who are unable to come back at this time.
- After 6/6, each EM worship will be recorded and uploaded to the church website as video archive. Only Holy Communion Sunday worship will be live- streamed.
- CM: worship @ 9:30am in the sanctuary starting 6/13, will be recorded and uploaded to the church website as video archive. They are recruiting helper and hope to livestream each worship.
- MM: worship @ 9:30am in the Fellowship Hall starting 6/13, will be audio recorded and uploaded to the church website. They will live stream Holy Communion worship through Zoom.
Since March 8, 2020, all our church worship services were suspended due to the pandemic. We are excited that the entire church family can finally come back for in-person indoor worship in all languages on June 6! Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate God’s goodness together.
Before you come:
- There will be Holy Communion (those who got pre- packaged elements, please bring them along).
- Face masks are required. If you are not feeling well please stay home. No pre-registration needed.
Children Ministry:
- On 6/6 and the whole month of June, Children Committee will offer child care service from 9:30am— 12:30pm for children age 3 to 5th grade. Program includes Bible stories, singing, and crafts.
- But if number of children exceeds our capacity, elementary grade students will need to join the adult worship with their parents.
- Children Committee is reaching out to families with kids in all language groups, hoping to recruit sufficient helpers to meet the needs.
- Children SS in June will continue to be online. No in- person children worship in June.
Arriving church:
- Use church or street parking. Do not park at the Atlantic Plaza next door as we have stopped the rental contract with them.
- Maintain 3 feet distance between households.
- Taste His goodness: Taco stand will be available after worship on 6/6 for all to celebrate this joyous occasion. More details to come.
Sunday School:
- Pastor Rick’s current class will change to hybrid class
- starting June. Pastoral staff will review the format and decide for next quarter.
Online worship:
- The June 6 services will be live-streamed for those who are unable to come back at this time.
- After 6/6, each EM worship will be recorded and uploaded to the church website as video archive. On each Holy Communion Sunday, worship will be live- streamed.
- CM: worship @ 9:30am in the sanctuary starting 6/13, will be recorded and uploaded to the church website as video archive. They are recruiting helper and hope to livestream each worship.
- MM: worship @ 9:30am in the Fellowship Hall starting 6/13, will be audio recorded and uploaded to the church website. They will live stream Holy Communion worship through Zoom.
IN-PERSON WORSHIP RESUMES JUNE 6
The time has come! For us to gather back in-person as a church family! A lot is going on behind the scenes. Pray for the many hands that are preparing for the reopening. Let us prepare our hearts to come back as a body of Christ to worship our risen Lord and Savior. Here are some details:
JUNE 6 SUNDAY WORSHIP WILL RESUME AT FULL CAPACITY
· CM and MM will have a joint service at 9:30 – 10:45am
· EM service will be at 11:15am
· There will be holy communion (those who got pre-packaged elements, please bring them along)
· No pre-registration or wellness check are required.
· Face masks are required and maintain 3 feet distance between households.
· Use church or street parking.
Do not park at the Atlantic Plaza next door as we have stopped the rental contract with them.
· The June 6 services will be livestream for those who are unable to come back at this time.
OFFICE REOPENING IN MAY
We are excited to transition reopening to better serve our church and outside community. There will be reduced staff at the office in May. A pastor will be available during office hours to provide needed pastoral care. We plan to go back to full or pre-pandemic capacity in June with more details to come. Church office hours in the month of May are:
· Tue – Fri: 9am – 5pm
· Sat: 10am – 2pm
· Sun: 9am – 12pm
OTHER MINISTRIES REOPENING
The Covid-19 Response Team (CRT) has been working tirelessly with pastoral staff and ministry leaders on when to bring back other ministries for in-person gatherings including children’s program, Sunday school classes, fellowship, etc. Pray for planning and seeking the will of the Lord, and provision of resources and manpower. Announcement will be made once details are confirmed.
Instructions for Preparing Holy Communion at Home:
• Before worship begins, set a table with enough bread (Hawaiian bread or unsalted Saltine Crackers) and grape juice for each baptized family member present.
• During our live-streamed worship service, the pastor will speak the familiar words of ordinance, “On the night He was betrayed, Jesus took the bread…” At that time, you will break your bread and share the bread/cracker with all those present in your household. As you give a piece of bread to each family member say the words, “The Body of Christ given for you.” Partake of the bread following the instruction of the pastor.
• The pastor will then say, “In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”” As you pass the grape juice to each family member speak the words, “The Blood of Christ shed for you.” Then wait for the instruction of the pastor and partake of the cup together.
• At the conclusion of the Communion, the pastor will do a corporate prayer.
