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Saint James Lutheran Church

March 15, 2020

Dear friends in Christ,

   After prayerful deliberation, the decision has been made to suspend all Sunday activities, including worship, Adult Forum and Sunday School, effective immediately.

   Given that worship and the celebration of the sacraments is the central piece of our life together as God’s people, this has been a difficult decision. Yet, at the recommendations of our Bishop and the Governor of Michigan, and with a desire to keep our members, their families, our friends and our community as safe and healthy as possible in this time of health pandemic, we (President Bill Korte and I), in consultation with the Church Council, believe it is the right and proper decision.

   As we are able, online worship will be provided via the Saint James Facebook page.

Keep in mind that all of this is temporary; when this health crisis has passed, we will be back in full swing again.

   Finally, with our awareness of the need to keep a physical distance from one another, it’s easy to fall into isolation. Instead, let’s make this a time to build community with one another and to ‘be the church.’ Take an extra moment to call, text or email someone to say hello and let them know you’re thinking of them.

Both the Church Office and pastoral office hours are uncertain at this time, but please feel free to reach out to Pastor at any time by phone, text, or email (gro.p1591300391gsema1591300391jts@r1591300391otsap1591300391) for prayer, pastoral conversation, or to say hello.

   Feel free to reach out to either of us if you have any questions.