JOIN US EACH SUNDAY FOR WORSHIP!
- Sundays IN-PERSON at the church at 9:00am (Central Time)
- Sundays virtually via ZOOM at 10:15am (Central Time)
ZOOM - Sunday Worship 10:15AM (central time)
Weekly: https://zoom.us/meeting/tJYrcu2grTMtF3ZuIChybwKlJxasBn-aRg/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCqqD4uEtedt139a7QqA97qbM_MllcdkLZ0vxf8ATd4binuN_FgPP9-It-B
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Weekly: https://zoom.us/meeting/tJYrcu2grTMtF3ZuIChybwKlJxasBn-aRg/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCqqD4uEtedt139a7QqA97qbM_MllcdkLZ0vxf8ATd4binuN_FgPP9-It-B
Click Here to Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/926548387?pwd=N1VDODFtY1lGSTBaanZHdjduYndsZz09
Meeting ID: 926 548 387
Password: 536558
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 301 715 8592 US
+1 253 215 8782 US
Meeting ID: 926 548 387
Password: 536558
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acPEsyQPz0
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TUNE IN FOR WORSHIP ON THE RADIO!Another great way to join us for worship is to tune in to FM radio 88.1 FM
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JOIN US FOR CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP!Each Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. you are invited to join us for worship in the contemporary style, whether it be in person at the church, or via ZOOM.
So, what is the contemporary style? We use contemporary Christian praise songs, read the scripture together, and then discuss what came out for us and what questions we may have from the reading. This service is led by Eric Voight and is a more casual and intimate worship setting. ZOOM MEETING INFO: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/792348974?pwd=d0dyUS8zQjFndGpuMmxBaU9MVGE5Zz09 Meeting ID: 792 348 974 Passcode: 706853 |
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UPDATED WORSHIP GUIDELINES FOR COVID-19WORSHIP IN PERSON - SUNDAYS AT 9:00AM
PLEASE NOTE: These opportunities are strictly voluntary! Please use your own best judgment and comfort level when you determine if you will attend. We certainly understand that each person’s situation is unique, and attending group gatherings does not work for everyone. Above all, your health and safety are of utmost importance. Either way, we respect your decision to do what is right for you. Please remember we are all at different comfort levels in dealing with this virus and different guidelines being suggested. We ask that we respect where others are; if you are unsure, please ask. God loves you, no matter what! And we can all take comfort in that! |
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ORDER YOUR MORAVIAN MASK TODAY!The church office will be placing an order with the IBOC. Please call the office at 715-423-0180 or send an email to moravian@wctc.net.
The masks are $12.95 each and shipping is free! Please indicate which style and how many. |
NOTES FROM ELDERS
First let me tell you that we, the Joint Board, hear you. We know you are longing to return to worship, to see one another, fellowship, pray and praise together. We want that, too.
The Elders have been struggling with when and how to re-gather at the church for worship as well as other activities. We feel responsible to do so as safely as possible to ensure the continued well-being of all of our church members. A good portion of our members fall into the vulnerable population.
What we can tell you now, is that our worship will not look or feel like it did before Covid- 19. We will not be able to sing. Singing produces saliva (aerosol) droplets that can travel well beyond the 6 feet that is recommended for social distancing. The Wisconsin Council of Churches discourages singing even while wearing a mask.
Speaking of masks, you will be asked to wear a mask when you come into the church building. If you do not have a mask, we will provide one. No one I know loves to wear a mask. They are rarely comfortable, often hot and make your glasses fog up, but they are one tool we have to limit the spread of the virus. Another tool is social distancing. You will be asked to be seated a safe distance from other parishioners. Another tool is good hand hygiene. There will be hand sanitizer available upon entering the church and in each pew. We will discourage hand shaking.
These are guidelines that follow recommendations by the CDC, the World Council of Churches and the Provincial Board of the Moravian Church.
Yes, there may be other churches in our area who have returned to a more “normal” worship practice, but there are also churches who are struggling with the same decisions we are and have chosen to abide by the same guidelines.
We all wish it could be different, but for now we want to provide the safest environment for everyone entering our sanctuary. We share this space with our families, our friends, our brothers and sisters in Christ. Each one is precious. We, also, want to have the safest environment for Pastor Beth as she leads our worship service. We have not set a date yet when we will gather again in the sanctuary, but we are looking forward to seeing you all in person soon.
Finally, I would remind you this will not last forever. It may seem like it, but there will be an “after Covid-19” time. We prayerfully ask for your patience and support as we navigate these unchartered waters.
In His Love,
Diane Renner
The Elders have been struggling with when and how to re-gather at the church for worship as well as other activities. We feel responsible to do so as safely as possible to ensure the continued well-being of all of our church members. A good portion of our members fall into the vulnerable population.
What we can tell you now, is that our worship will not look or feel like it did before Covid- 19. We will not be able to sing. Singing produces saliva (aerosol) droplets that can travel well beyond the 6 feet that is recommended for social distancing. The Wisconsin Council of Churches discourages singing even while wearing a mask.
Speaking of masks, you will be asked to wear a mask when you come into the church building. If you do not have a mask, we will provide one. No one I know loves to wear a mask. They are rarely comfortable, often hot and make your glasses fog up, but they are one tool we have to limit the spread of the virus. Another tool is social distancing. You will be asked to be seated a safe distance from other parishioners. Another tool is good hand hygiene. There will be hand sanitizer available upon entering the church and in each pew. We will discourage hand shaking.
These are guidelines that follow recommendations by the CDC, the World Council of Churches and the Provincial Board of the Moravian Church.
Yes, there may be other churches in our area who have returned to a more “normal” worship practice, but there are also churches who are struggling with the same decisions we are and have chosen to abide by the same guidelines.
We all wish it could be different, but for now we want to provide the safest environment for everyone entering our sanctuary. We share this space with our families, our friends, our brothers and sisters in Christ. Each one is precious. We, also, want to have the safest environment for Pastor Beth as she leads our worship service. We have not set a date yet when we will gather again in the sanctuary, but we are looking forward to seeing you all in person soon.
Finally, I would remind you this will not last forever. It may seem like it, but there will be an “after Covid-19” time. We prayerfully ask for your patience and support as we navigate these unchartered waters.
In His Love,
Diane Renner
PONDERINGS...
What can I say that makes any sense to what is happening to our lives with this Covid-19 stuff? This seems like a bad dream! Stop the merry go round! I want to get off! This can’t be happening around me. Not here in this area. Not in Central Wisconsin.
When we will be able to go back to the good old days? I keep saying our normal will never be normal. I don’t like saying that. I get overwhelmed but then I think I can do things to improve what is happening in our world.
How can we touch the lives in our church family? I don’t have the answer to it in any shape or form.
We have to try and find what we can do to touch the lives of people around us. I like to think that sending cards to our church family is one way. I still haven’t made it through the church directory. I keep trying to reach out on behalf of our church family. I will have work to do to finish this off.
I want to let you know of the different worship opportunities that are available. Right now we have the 9 a.m. worship with no singing or responsive readings. Thanks to Julie Rucks, there are preludes and a postlude which adds much to the worship service.
Our seconded service at 10:15 a.m. is a Zoom service where you can sing and respond by yourself as you connect on the internet. Then for those of you without internet, but want to listen to the Zoom service on your car radio in the area around the church, you can listen on 88.0 FM. You can sing in your car, respond in the liturgy or other readings and you can look around and see others. That is a good thing and this time can also be special. Take time to think what and how you can worship.
What can we do to best serve the leading from our Lord? If you wish to share your voice to read at the Zoom service, let Pastor Beth know or call the church office so you can read unmuted in that service. You can also be the responsive reader at the in-house worship at 9 a.m.
This is one way we can make our worship seem more like our “old way” of worship with different voices in the service.
If you’d like to share to a talent with others, let someone know in the church office or with an Elder so it can be discussed at our Board meeting.
We can share in the ministries of our church family. Pray about it and do what you feel comfortable with.
We just want people to be comfortable with safety as a guide.
Just remember we are still looking for help with sending texts to members of the prayer chain. If you are interested, let Becky Jacoby or the church office know.
Many tasks are still available to do what you feel comfortable with. Speak up, ask questions and with the Lord’s leading, we will try match you to the task. Just share who you are and what you would like to do. In the midst of change, there are still ministries to be shared.
In Christian Love, we share in Love of God
Bless us one and all,
Trudy Knipple
When we will be able to go back to the good old days? I keep saying our normal will never be normal. I don’t like saying that. I get overwhelmed but then I think I can do things to improve what is happening in our world.
How can we touch the lives in our church family? I don’t have the answer to it in any shape or form.
We have to try and find what we can do to touch the lives of people around us. I like to think that sending cards to our church family is one way. I still haven’t made it through the church directory. I keep trying to reach out on behalf of our church family. I will have work to do to finish this off.
I want to let you know of the different worship opportunities that are available. Right now we have the 9 a.m. worship with no singing or responsive readings. Thanks to Julie Rucks, there are preludes and a postlude which adds much to the worship service.
Our seconded service at 10:15 a.m. is a Zoom service where you can sing and respond by yourself as you connect on the internet. Then for those of you without internet, but want to listen to the Zoom service on your car radio in the area around the church, you can listen on 88.0 FM. You can sing in your car, respond in the liturgy or other readings and you can look around and see others. That is a good thing and this time can also be special. Take time to think what and how you can worship.
What can we do to best serve the leading from our Lord? If you wish to share your voice to read at the Zoom service, let Pastor Beth know or call the church office so you can read unmuted in that service. You can also be the responsive reader at the in-house worship at 9 a.m.
This is one way we can make our worship seem more like our “old way” of worship with different voices in the service.
If you’d like to share to a talent with others, let someone know in the church office or with an Elder so it can be discussed at our Board meeting.
We can share in the ministries of our church family. Pray about it and do what you feel comfortable with.
We just want people to be comfortable with safety as a guide.
Just remember we are still looking for help with sending texts to members of the prayer chain. If you are interested, let Becky Jacoby or the church office know.
Many tasks are still available to do what you feel comfortable with. Speak up, ask questions and with the Lord’s leading, we will try match you to the task. Just share who you are and what you would like to do. In the midst of change, there are still ministries to be shared.
In Christian Love, we share in Love of God
Bless us one and all,
Trudy Knipple