JOIN US FOR WORSHIP ONLINE - INFO TO JOIN VIA ZOOM IS BELOW:
Sunday Worship
Weekly at 10:15 AM (link will go live at 10 am for a time of fellowship prior to worship)
Weekly: https://zoom.us/meeting/tJYrcu2grTMtF3ZuIChybwKlJxasBn-aRg/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCqqD4uEtedt139a7QqA97qbM_MllcdkLZ0vxf8ATd4binuN_FgPP9-It-B
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/926548387?pwd=N1VDODFtY1lGSTBaanZHdjduYndsZz09
Meeting ID: 926 548 387 Password: 536558
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Weekly at 10:15 AM (link will go live at 10 am for a time of fellowship prior to worship)
Weekly: https://zoom.us/meeting/tJYrcu2grTMtF3ZuIChybwKlJxasBn-aRg/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCqqD4uEtedt139a7QqA97qbM_MllcdkLZ0vxf8ATd4binuN_FgPP9-It-B
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
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TUNE IN ON FM RADIO FOR WORSHIP!Another great way to join us for worship is to tune in on FM radio 88.1 FM. Join us Sundays at 10:15am!
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT VESPERS GOES TO CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP THIS MONTH
September 2 will be the last opportunity for this outdoor time together on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. around the campfire for this year. We will wear masks and honor the physical distancing space of six feet. The campfire ring will is located off of 3rd Ave. S. near the church parking lot, in the grassy area behind the shed. There will not be any singing during this time together, but we will be finishing our study of the songs from the musical Hamilton and their connection to our faith journey. If there is inclement weather we will not meet in-person, but will utilize zoom for this time together. If you have any questions please contact Pastor Beth.
Starting on September 9 we will move to our Contemporary worship format. As long as weather permits, we will gather around the campfire (with the same guidelines from the summer). Once we are no longer able to be outside we will move into the building, either to the social hall or the fellowship hall (depending on numbers). We will continue to offer these services via Zoom as well.
Starting on September 9 we will move to our Contemporary worship format. As long as weather permits, we will gather around the campfire (with the same guidelines from the summer). Once we are no longer able to be outside we will move into the building, either to the social hall or the fellowship hall (depending on numbers). We will continue to offer these services via Zoom as well.
VESPER ZOOM INFO IF THERE IS INCLEMENT WEATHER:
Wednesday Evening Vespers
Weekly at 6:30 PM (link will go live at 10 am for a time of fellowship prior to worship)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/792348974?pwd=d0dyUS8zQjFndGpuMmxBaU9MVGE5Zz09
Meeting ID: 792 348 974 Password: 706853
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
Weekly at 6:30 PM (link will go live at 10 am for a time of fellowship prior to worship)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/792348974?pwd=d0dyUS8zQjFndGpuMmxBaU9MVGE5Zz09
Meeting ID: 792 348 974 Password: 706853
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
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UPDATED WORSHIP GUIDELINES FOR COVID-19 |
WORSHIP IN PERSON - SUNDAYS AT 9:00AM
- A 30-40 minute service for those who would like to pray and worship in the sanctuary space and be in the presence of community.
- If you are healthy and not at risk for Covid-19 this is an option.
- If you are comfortable wearing a mask and practicing social distancing this could work for you!
- If you are ok missing out on congregational singing and being a part of responsive liturgical readings or happy to catch the online service later to sing out some praises from home – this may be a good fit for you!
- If you are ok with NOT shaking hands, hugging, changes to sharing our tithes and offerings, and how we usually share Holy Communion – this service could work for you.
- A 30-40 minute service for those who would like to pray and worship in the sanctuary space and be in the presence of community.
- If you are healthy and not at risk for Covid-19 this is an option.
- If you are comfortable wearing a mask and practicing social distancing this could work for you!
- If you are ok missing out on congregational singing and being a part of responsive liturgical readings or happy to catch the online service later to sing out some praises from home – this may be a good fit for you!
- If you are ok with NOT shaking hands, hugging, changes to sharing our tithes and offerings, and how we usually share Holy Communion – this service could work for you.
WORSHIP VIA ZOOM - SUNDAYS AT 10:15AM
- Online at 10:15am Sundays. (link under worship tab of our website wrmoravian.org)
- If you enjoy singing hymns and liturgies this is a great option.
- If you are high risk for Covid-19 (individuals over 60 and those with underlying health conditions) this is a great option to consider.
- If you are sick (even if you think it is just allergies) this is the service for you!
- If you have any reservations or concerns about being in public gatherings for your health and those in your home/community – this is the service for you!
***All of these plans are very fluid, and will be monitored and adjusted as we learn more about what is working well, and what needs to be changed. Please bear with us, practice flexibility, and be willing to pivot as needed. As always, please contact Pastor Beth or a Joint Board member with any questions, concerns, or insight. There is no roadmap for this situation, so we are open to everyone’s opinions. ***
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!
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.
The masks are $12.95 each and shipping is free!
Please indicate which style and how many.
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WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!To watch all of our past worship services, please check out our YouTube Channel: Wisconsin Rapids Moravian Church
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PRAYER OF SERVANTHOOD
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O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come. We give you thanks for your constant presence.
Through seasons of constancy and change, you are with us, calling us out of ourselves into the world to serve others. Grant that we may be united in love for each other and for those we haven’t yet met. us wisdom, patience, and perseverance as we work through the details and challenges of the ministry you have placed before us. Continue, O Lord, to bless the work of our hands. Bless the work of our hands. Amen. |
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