A NEW RESURRECTION ON EASTER!

Okay, that may be an overly dramatic way to announce that Fletcher’s Chapel will reopen its doors for in-person worship on Easter Sunday, April 4.  We have not held in-person worship for over a year prioritizing keeping our people safe from the covid-19 virus.  However, with the rate of infection falling and with many of our congregation desiring to come back to live in-person worship, we are going to resume live gathered worship on Easter.  Again, in an effort to keep us all safe, we must all follow certain protocols.

1.  Masks must be worn covering the mouth and nose.
2. Seating is marked by blue tape.  Sit by households or sit with those with whom you have been spending much time.  There is also room for singles.
3. Enter through the front door.  Exit through the side doors as marked by exit signs.
4. We will not be permitted to sing.  HOWEVER, I JUST LEARNED THAT AS LIZ PLAYS OUR HYMNS, WE MAY ALL HUM THE MUSIC.  (HALELUJAH!)
5. The Apostles’ Creed and the Lord’s Prayer may be recited, but very quietly.
6. People are encouraged to bring and wear their own face masks, but face masks and hand sanitizer will be available in the narthex if desired.
7. In the event we have more congregants than our sanctuary can accommodate safely, we have reconnected the loudspeaker in the fellowship hall to provide seating there.

We will continue to record our worship service for those who are reticent about returning to in-person worship now.  The service can be watched by typing www.fletcherschapel-kinggeorge-va.org into your computer browser.

We hope to see you on Easter.

Good morning! Well, here in Passapatanzy the day is starting off with rain. But that’s okay as it gives us time to take a break from our running about and to take time for reflecting on ourselves and our relationship with God! In our busy lives, we sometimes push God to the back even though we don’t mean too and may not even realize it. So stop, breathe and make time! Sunday is supposed to be our day of rest! If God could rest on the Sabbath then we should have no problem doing it either! Now to start this Sunday off, let’s start with a new sermon from Pastor Barry. And stay tuned as we will have more news on opening of Worship at the Church on Easter Sunday (next Sunday!) later this week.

Good morning! Welcome to spring! Well it has finally arrived – spring is in the air and plants are beginning to bloom! I always look forward to the spring and the awaking of the flowers and trees. It is like a coloring book colored by God with all of his wonderful colors! A celebration of life with the birds chirping and flowers blooming. Just when we are so tired of the cold winter months and the dreary days, God brings us the warmer and brighter days of spring to lead us into summer. So enjoy the day and don’t forget to thank God for another wonderful day! Now we can start the day with a new sermon from Pastor Barry!

Don’t forget that today, March 14th, is the day for our monthly Food Drive and Loose Change Collection to be held.

This month is another opportunity for us to safely get involved in a Food Drive and at this time we will also collect for our Loose Change Offering for the Heifer Project (paper money is accepted as well). Today, Sunday, March 14th, we will be collecting the food and loose change in the church parking lot.

You can drive by any time between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and drop off non-perishable food items as well as any loose change/money you want to contribute.

If you would like to contribute, but that time isn’t convenient, please contact Pastor Barry at (540) 625-2539. I’ll arrange to pick up the food at your convenience.

Canned Food Offering: This food will be sent to the King George Social Services Food Bank.  King George County residents who need assistance may receive a two- or three-day emergency supply of food once a month with proof of residency.

The Loose Change Offering: These gifts will go to Heifer International whose mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth.  By giving families a hand-up, not just a hand-out, the Heifer Project empowers them to turn lives of hunger and poverty into self-reliance and hope. With gifts of livestock and training, Heifer Projects help families improve their nutrition and generate income in sustainable ways.

Please prayerfully consider what you can do; the need is great, and the resources are not. Be blessed.

Pastor Barry

Good morning! I hope everyone had a wonderful week last week and that you are ready to start a new and beautiful week! Also I hope you all remembered to set you clocks one hour ahead last night as Daylight Savings Time started at 2:00am this morning. Spring will be here shortly and although this week’s temps will be back down to average or so, we can thank the Lord that we are here for the start of another season! Now let’s start the week with a new sermon from Pastor Barry …

Don’t forget to turn your clocks 1 hour ahead (Spring Forward) on this Sunday, March 14th. The time change starts at 2:00 am Sunday morning, March 14th, so most of us change the clocks before going to bed on Saturday night. Have a great weekend!

Good morning! Although it is still cold outside today, Spring is just around the corner! Enjoy your Sunday and praise God that we are here to see another sunrise! Please be careful and take care of yourselves and others this week! Don’t forget to pray for all those who are sick and/or confined and for those who have lost loved ones! Now to start off our week, here is the sermon from Pastor Barry.

Don’t forget next Sunday, March 14th, is the day for our monthly Food Drive and Loose Change Collection to be held.

This month is another opportunity for us to safely get involved in a Food Drive and at this time we will also collect for our Loose Change Offering for the Heifer Project (paper money is accepted as well). Next Sunday, Feb 14th, we will be collecting the food and loose change in the church parking lot.

You can drive by any time between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and drop off non-perishable food items as well as any loose change/money you want to contribute.

If you would like to contribute, but that time isn’t convenient, please contact Pastor Barry at (540) 625-2539. I’ll arrange to pick up the food at your convenience.

Canned Food Offering: This food will be sent to the King George Social Services Food Bank.  King George County residents who need assistance may receive a two- or three-day emergency supply of food once a month with proof of residency.

The Loose Change Offering: These gifts will go to Heifer International whose mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth.  By giving families a hand-up, not just a hand-out, the Heifer Project empowers them to turn lives of hunger and poverty into self-reliance and hope. With gifts of livestock and training, Heifer Projects help families improve their nutrition and generate income in sustainable ways.

Please prayerfully consider what you can do; the need is great, and the resources are not. Be blessed.

Pastor Barry