{"id":2106,"date":"2020-07-18T19:33:16","date_gmt":"2020-07-19T00:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stolaffd.com\/?post_type=blog_post&p=2106"},"modified":"2020-08-20T12:51:57","modified_gmt":"2020-08-20T17:51:57","slug":"announcements","status":"publish","type":"blog_post","link":"http:\/\/www.stolaffd.com\/?blog_post=announcements","title":{"rendered":"COVID Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

AUGUST\u2014USE OF THE CHURCH<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently the sanctuary is open to weddings \/ funerals \/ small group meetings in sanctuary, and scheduled worship meetings, <\/strong>for <\/strong>a maximum total of fifty people. Masks, social distancing, and sanitization practices will need to be maintained at all times of use. You will need to sanitize the areas you use at the end of services and meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COMMUNION & BAPTISM<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until such time the church council deems it safe these sacraments are currently available only in the event of a dire emergency.
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HOSPITALIZATIONS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unity Point in Fort Dodge is not allowing pastors or visitors in at this time. If you or a loved one are hospitalized please contact the church to be added to our prayer list. We lift up those names each week in worship. Pastor is also willing to pray and visit over the phone. 
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STAFFING<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will be seeking the following job candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*The Part-time Financial Secretary position.<\/strong> Preference will be given to someone will a background in finance and accounting. If you know any candidate that would be a good candidate please check out the Indeed<\/strong> postings or our FB page. Resumes can be emailed to personnelstolaffd@gmail.com<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All candidates will have a background check. 

OFFERING OPPORTUNTIES<\/u><\/strong>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ON-LINE <\/strong>at paypal.me\/stolaffd  or  VANCO by downloading the Give Plus+ app<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

USPS Mail \u2013 address 239 N. 11<\/strong>th<\/sup><\/strong> St.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the locked black drop box <\/strong>in the glass entry at church, West door\/north entry.
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PRAYER REQUESTS<\/u><\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please remember in your prayers: Harold & Marilyn Wingerson, Gary Weidenfield, Curtis Stover & Family, Tim Brainered, Jodene Resseguie, Rosemary Stickrod, Renee Powell, Donna Smith, Scott Otto, Teresa Kopps, David Halsrud, Earl Etheridge\u2019s Family & Friends, Marilyn Egli\u2019s Family & Friends, Tricia Larson\u2019s Family & Friends and her husband Eric Larson who is ill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALTAR FLOWERS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Altar flowers this week are given by the Gary Bygness Family in memory of Hiram and Alice Snell.

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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that we are able to put the VISITOR on our website or into your e-mail, please notify the church office if you would like to discontinue your mailed copy \u2013 this will help us save on postage. Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GIVE THANKS FOR VOLUNTEERS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you to all the volunteers that have put in time this summer to mow lawns, sew dresses, masks, and shorts, technical and sound support, musicians, singers, phone callers, gift bag design and delivery, those who donated wipes, painters, waterers, meal makers, prayers teams, \u2018outdoor services\u2019 support and anyone I missed. What strong testament to Christ like behavior!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHURCH CALENDAR<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that with the changes caused by Covid, the church calendar needs to be reset as all the individual groups decide to return following the shutdown. Please be sure to notify the church office of events that need to be placed on the church calendar. This will reserve your time. Meeting areas and maximum number of attendees will follow the same requirements as Sunday services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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