Covid Related Communication (by Date):
April 30, 2020
After a year of meeting in the gym, we are excited that THIS SUNDAY we will be meeting once again in the sanctuary! Please join us! It is communion Sunday, as well, so please be sure to pick up a communion packet at the doors as you enter the sanctuary. If you desire to worship in an all-mask environment, we have set up the gym as an alternative place to worship. Of course, you are welcome to wear a mask into the sanctuary, as well! Please check out this video from Pastor Jeff for more details!
CURRRENT COVID RESPONSE PLAN:
WORSHIP SERVICE:
Our Sunday morning worship service will continue to be held in the gym to foster social distancing. Masks are not required, but certainly encouraged. We will continue to livestream for those who are staying home, and we will continue to show the livestream in the sanctuary for those who desire an all mask environment.
OTHER MINISTRIES:
All other ministries (children, youth, & adult classes, studies, small groups & AWANA) will function based on input from the ministry team/point leaders and the Panhandle Public Health District's color-coded "Risk Dial" (If you are unfamiliar with this, you can view it at pphd.org).
Our Sunday morning worship service will continue to be held in the gym to foster social distancing. Masks are not required, but certainly encouraged. We will continue to livestream for those who are staying home, and we will continue to show the livestream in the sanctuary for those who desire an all mask environment.
OTHER MINISTRIES:
All other ministries (children, youth, & adult classes, studies, small groups & AWANA) will function based on input from the ministry team/point leaders and the Panhandle Public Health District's color-coded "Risk Dial" (If you are unfamiliar with this, you can view it at pphd.org).
- Green (Low risk): No restrictions
- Yellow (Moderate risk): All ministries practice social distancing and encourage masks.
- Orange (High risk): Children's ministry leaders/workers are required to wear masks (i.e. nursery, children's church, & AWANA) and strive to practice social distancing among the kids - children are are encouraged, but not required to wear masks. Adult ministries practice social distancing and encourage masks.
- Red (Severe risk): Children's ministries, all Sunday morning classes, & and large group bible studies will pause until the risk dial returns to Orange.
November 12, 2020
Due to the Panhandle Health Risk Dial moving into the Red/Severe Risk, we have paused all children's ministries/AWANA, Sunday morning bible fellowship classes, and large groups until the dial returns to orange.
Our Sunday morning worship service WILL CONTINUE each Sunday at 10:45 a.m. in the gym with social distancing measures applied. Masks are encouraged. The gym is set up to allow households to maintain a 6-foot separation from one another during this time. We ask for an extra measure of attention to social distancing in the weeks ahead. We will continue to stream the service into the sanctuary, as well, for those who desire to be in an "all mask" environment.
We ask that if you are sick to stay at home and join us via our live stream worship service each Sunday here on Facebook!
Our Sunday morning worship service WILL CONTINUE each Sunday at 10:45 a.m. in the gym with social distancing measures applied. Masks are encouraged. The gym is set up to allow households to maintain a 6-foot separation from one another during this time. We ask for an extra measure of attention to social distancing in the weeks ahead. We will continue to stream the service into the sanctuary, as well, for those who desire to be in an "all mask" environment.
We ask that if you are sick to stay at home and join us via our live stream worship service each Sunday here on Facebook!
November 8, 2020
Check out the video above from Pastor Jeff with some updates from the elders regarding the church's response to our current health crisis. As the cases continue to rise in our area, there has been a significant increase of stress on our hospital system, as well as many who are missing work and life events due to illness or quarantining. There have been many churches in the area, as well, that have been recently impacted.
Here is a recap of the updates that Pastor Jeff discusses in the video:
WORSHIP SERVICE: (There are no changes)
Our Sunday morning worship service will continue to be held in the gym to foster social distancing. Masks are not required, but certainly encouraged. We will continue to livestream for those who are staying home, and we will continue to show the livestream in the sanctuary for those who desire an all mask environment.
OTHER MINISTRIES:
All other ministries (children, youth, & adult classes, studies, small groups & AWANA) will function based on input from the ministry team/point leaders and the Panhandle Public Health District's color-coded "Risk Dial" (If you are unfamiliar with this, you can view it at pphd.org).
If you have any questions, concerns, or encouragement, please be sure to touch base with our Elder team. They will be glad to visit with you.
Let's continue on in prayer, as we navigate the days ahead.
Here is a recap of the updates that Pastor Jeff discusses in the video:
WORSHIP SERVICE: (There are no changes)
Our Sunday morning worship service will continue to be held in the gym to foster social distancing. Masks are not required, but certainly encouraged. We will continue to livestream for those who are staying home, and we will continue to show the livestream in the sanctuary for those who desire an all mask environment.
OTHER MINISTRIES:
All other ministries (children, youth, & adult classes, studies, small groups & AWANA) will function based on input from the ministry team/point leaders and the Panhandle Public Health District's color-coded "Risk Dial" (If you are unfamiliar with this, you can view it at pphd.org).
- Green (Low risk): No restrictions
- Yellow (Moderate risk): All ministries practice social distancing and encourage masks.
- Orange (High risk): Children's ministry leaders/workers are required to wear masks (i.e. nursery, children's church, & AWANA) and strive to practice social distancing among the kids - children are are encouraged, but not required to wear masks. Adult ministries practice social distancing and encourage masks.
- Red (Severe risk): Children's ministries, all Sunday morning classes, & and large group bible studies will pause until the risk dial returns to Orange.
If you have any questions, concerns, or encouragement, please be sure to touch base with our Elder team. They will be glad to visit with you.
Let's continue on in prayer, as we navigate the days ahead.
August 13, 2020
Check out the message above from Pastor Jeff! At this point we are continuing worship services in the gym (for more information, view posts below), but are tentatively looking to return to the sanctuary in the fall. Until then, we are making the sanctuary available for those who have not yet joined us due to health vulnerabilities or because they are caretakers for others with health issues. (If that is you, we hope you join us in the sanctuary this Sunday.) We are providing an opportunity for these church family members to worship and fellowship, as they gather together to watch the service being streamed into this space. Please wear a mask if you plan to go into the lobby or sanctuary these next few weeks.
We will continue to worship together in the gym as we have over the last several weeks. Masks are not required but people are certainly welcome to wear them.
We will continue to worship together in the gym as we have over the last several weeks. Masks are not required but people are certainly welcome to wear them.
July 25, 2020
We are starting up our BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CLASSES again!
Starting THIS SUNDAY at 9:30 a.m.
Adults and Teens, join us in the Sanctuary w/ Pastor Jake OR online in a virtual classroom for our Psalm 23 series. (find link at bottom of this post)
Psalm 23 Class Description: In this five-week journey through the 23rd Psalm, Pastor Louie Giglio and other Passion City Church leaders, guide us through the promises of the Good Shepherd, who commits to guide, restore, comfort and provide for us—for all of our days, in every season. The truths of Psalm 23 will restore your comfort in the presence of the Shepherd, and lead you to rest in the promise of His peace. Join as we learn what it means to be a sheep under the watch and care of the only Good Shepherd.
Kids, ages PreK-6th Grade, please meet in the lobby by the welcome center at 9:30 a.m. and your Bible Fellowship teacher will join you and take you to class. (We are taking a more simplified approach for the summer, and implementing the necessary precautions for a safe environment for your kids!) If you have any questions, please message Children's Ministry team leader, Desarae Hascall at 308-279-0011.
There is no nursery at this time.
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For those wanting to join the Psalm 23 class on Sunday morning ONLINE in a virtual classroom, please make sure:
1. You are signed up for a RightNow media account. If you aren't and need help, please email the church before Sunday.
2. On Sunday morning by 9:30 a.m., go to https://groups.rightnowmedia.org/watch/85fd2fa3-d433-4504-ae22-12e703f13895
Starting THIS SUNDAY at 9:30 a.m.
Adults and Teens, join us in the Sanctuary w/ Pastor Jake OR online in a virtual classroom for our Psalm 23 series. (find link at bottom of this post)
Psalm 23 Class Description: In this five-week journey through the 23rd Psalm, Pastor Louie Giglio and other Passion City Church leaders, guide us through the promises of the Good Shepherd, who commits to guide, restore, comfort and provide for us—for all of our days, in every season. The truths of Psalm 23 will restore your comfort in the presence of the Shepherd, and lead you to rest in the promise of His peace. Join as we learn what it means to be a sheep under the watch and care of the only Good Shepherd.
Kids, ages PreK-6th Grade, please meet in the lobby by the welcome center at 9:30 a.m. and your Bible Fellowship teacher will join you and take you to class. (We are taking a more simplified approach for the summer, and implementing the necessary precautions for a safe environment for your kids!) If you have any questions, please message Children's Ministry team leader, Desarae Hascall at 308-279-0011.
There is no nursery at this time.
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For those wanting to join the Psalm 23 class on Sunday morning ONLINE in a virtual classroom, please make sure:
1. You are signed up for a RightNow media account. If you aren't and need help, please email the church before Sunday.
2. On Sunday morning by 9:30 a.m., go to https://groups.rightnowmedia.org/watch/85fd2fa3-d433-4504-ae22-12e703f13895
May 14, 2020
Greetings church!
We will begin meeting together for worship at the church facility this Sunday, May 17th at 10:45 a.m. Check out the video above for a sneak peek about what to expect when you arrive on Sunday. We are excited to open our doors to worship again! However, in order to follow the governor's mandatory health measures for churches, we are adjusting how we worship together as a church family. We’ll have plenty of hand sanitizer on hand for use. While not mandatory, you are welcome to wear a mask to the service. If you are vulnerable due to existing health conditions or are experiencing any cold/flu-like symptoms, we ask that you remain at home and worship with us online. We will continue to live stream the services.
Here are some more details:
In Christ,
Pastor Jeff
We will begin meeting together for worship at the church facility this Sunday, May 17th at 10:45 a.m. Check out the video above for a sneak peek about what to expect when you arrive on Sunday. We are excited to open our doors to worship again! However, in order to follow the governor's mandatory health measures for churches, we are adjusting how we worship together as a church family. We’ll have plenty of hand sanitizer on hand for use. While not mandatory, you are welcome to wear a mask to the service. If you are vulnerable due to existing health conditions or are experiencing any cold/flu-like symptoms, we ask that you remain at home and worship with us online. We will continue to live stream the services.
Here are some more details:
- Worship in the Gym – The leadership has determined it will be most feasible to follow the guidelines if we worship together in the gym. You will find tables set up. We ask that families of 5 or more sit at the round tables, and smaller families, couples, and singles sit at the rectangular tables.
- Six Feet Separation between Households – The governor’s mandatory guidelines state that households must maintain six feet of separation from other households. We know this will be difficult for us all. We also know this will limit our normal expressions of love for one another. Hugs, handshakes, high-fives, etc. are not recommended at this time.
- Entrances & Exits – Please use the south doors or southeast gym entrance and strive to maintain six feet separation from other households as you enter and exit the facility. The northeast doors normally used to enter the sanctuary will be locked.
- No Nursery & Children’s Church– Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer childcare or children’s ministry during this time. Your children must sit with you during the worship service. If your children become restless or crying you may take them to room #106 where the service will be live streamed on the television.
- Giving– We are blessed that so many of you are continuing to give. Offering envelopes will be available at each table. Please place your offerings in the box or baskets located at each entrance when you enter or exit the building.
In Christ,
Pastor Jeff
May 7, 2020
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April 30, 2020
Click on the video above for the newest update from Pastor Jeff regarding Governor Rickett's most recent directed health measures regarding churches. Here are some key points:
- Pastor Jeff loves and and misses the church family!
- The elders met yesterday and have decided that we will continue with just our online services for at least May 3rd and May 10th. At the time of the meeting, the governor's specific requirements for churches had not yet been released.
- The elders and deacons will meet next week to review the specific guidelines and determine a strategy for putting these guidelines into place. We will also be determining the date to begin meeting publicly again.
- Please pray for our pastors, the elders, deacons and staff as they navigate the information and make decisions that will best serve our Monument family!
- Pastor Jeff plans on sharing more details with you, as decisions are made. Thank you for your patience, prayers and faithfulness through these days.
April 18, 2020
Click on the video above for an update from Pastor Jeff. Also, join us online Sundays at 10:45 a.m. on Facebook LIVE, as Pastor Jeff takes us through a new series "SOS: Help for the Hurts of Life." Our LIVE worship services can be found at http://www.facebook.com/monument.bible.church.
April 10, 2020
Please join us online this Friday and Sunday, as we remember Jesus’ death on the cross and celebrate His resurrection from the grave! Both online services can be found at http://www.facebook.com/monument.bible.church
Good Friday Reflections - Online
Friday, April 10th
7:31 p.m.
Easter Service - Online
Sunday, April 12th
10:45 a.m.
If you miss joining our online services at the designated times, the recordings are always available afterwards, at the link above, to watch at a time that works best for you.
For those who don’t have Facebook, you do not have to create an account. If it asks, simply click “Not Now" or if you are on a mobile phone, click the "X" in the right corner of the sign up box. You will need to scroll down to find the service. If you have had trouble over the last few weeks accessing our online services, please let us know today or tomorrow by replying to this email, and we will find a way to help you out!
Good Friday Reflections - Online
Friday, April 10th
7:31 p.m.
Easter Service - Online
Sunday, April 12th
10:45 a.m.
If you miss joining our online services at the designated times, the recordings are always available afterwards, at the link above, to watch at a time that works best for you.
For those who don’t have Facebook, you do not have to create an account. If it asks, simply click “Not Now" or if you are on a mobile phone, click the "X" in the right corner of the sign up box. You will need to scroll down to find the service. If you have had trouble over the last few weeks accessing our online services, please let us know today or tomorrow by replying to this email, and we will find a way to help you out!
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Until further notice, our Sunday worship service will be held online at 10:45 a.m. using on Facebook. For those that have a Facebook account, you can find us on our Monument Bible Church public page that, hopefully, you are already following! For those that don’t have Facebook, you can still view it! Click on this link: http://www.facebook.com/monument.bible.church and it will take you there. You do not have to create account. If it asks, simply click “Not Now" or click the "X" in the corner of the sign up box. Please be praying for our service this Sunday, that hearts will be impacted as God’s word is proclaimed in this new way. Also, that all the tech “stuff” will go smoothly. No matter what happens, we know God is in it all. He is good, all the time!
Friday, March 27, 2020
Join us starting Sunday, March 29th for 10 Days of Prayer. Monument Church family will receive a daily reminder in their email. There will also be daily reminders on our public Facebook page.
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Friday, March 20, 2020
This Sunday, March 22nd, as well as Sunday, March 29th, our online service will held at 10:45 a.m. using Facebook Live. For those that have a Facebook account, you can find us on our Monument Bible Church public page that, hopefully, you are already following! For those that don’t have Facebook, you can still view it! Click on this link: http://www.facebook.com/monument.bible.church and it will take you there. You do not have to create account. If it asks, simply click “Not Now" or click the "X" in the corner of the sign up box. Please be praying for our service this Sunday, that hearts will be impacted as God’s word is proclaimed in this new way. Also, that all the tech “stuff” will go smoothly. No matter what happens, we know God is in it all. He is good, all the time!
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Thank you for taking a few minutes to view the message above from Pastor Jeff regarding the church’s plans over the next couple weeks in response to the recent mandates for public meetings.
Some key points are as follows:
—We will be having our worship services ONLINE for at least the next two Sundays (March 22nd & 29th) with the possibility of that being extended into April. More details will come in the next couple days, so stay tuned!
—Small groups and bible studies that are less than 10 people may continue to meet at the discretion of their leaders and comfortability of the group. Some groups have already chosen to suspend meeting for the next couple weeks, and that is okay.
—All children’s ministries are suspended. AWANA had already been canceled because of the school closures.
—We are forming a CARE team, to help respond the needs in our body and the community. If you are willing to be part of this team, please call or email Mary in the office (632-4099 or [email protected]) and she will add you to the team. Details are still being worked out, but we are starting with discovering who is willing to help and what the needs are.
—Pastor Jeff and the Elder team will continue to monitor the situation and directives from our state and local leaders.
—Most importantly, as Pastor Jeff shares in the video, our hope is in Jesus! Hold fast to the Lord during this time, and make the most of every opportunity to minister to one another and those around you.
Some key points are as follows:
—We will be having our worship services ONLINE for at least the next two Sundays (March 22nd & 29th) with the possibility of that being extended into April. More details will come in the next couple days, so stay tuned!
—Small groups and bible studies that are less than 10 people may continue to meet at the discretion of their leaders and comfortability of the group. Some groups have already chosen to suspend meeting for the next couple weeks, and that is okay.
—All children’s ministries are suspended. AWANA had already been canceled because of the school closures.
—We are forming a CARE team, to help respond the needs in our body and the community. If you are willing to be part of this team, please call or email Mary in the office (632-4099 or [email protected]) and she will add you to the team. Details are still being worked out, but we are starting with discovering who is willing to help and what the needs are.
—Pastor Jeff and the Elder team will continue to monitor the situation and directives from our state and local leaders.
—Most importantly, as Pastor Jeff shares in the video, our hope is in Jesus! Hold fast to the Lord during this time, and make the most of every opportunity to minister to one another and those around you.
Friday, March 13, 2020
A Message from Pastor Jeff:
I want to take a few minutes to address the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 virus. I know there are differing opinions and emotions about the potential threat and spread of this virus worldwide and I want to encourage us as God’s people to respond in a way that exhibits a robust trust in the Lord, wisdom & discernment, and selfless care for others.
Here’s what we know is true. On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic. The virus has spread rapidly in China, Iran, Italy, and is beginning to spread in our country. We must not panic, but following the direction of WHO, as well our nation’s leaders, we should be responsible to take necessary precautions to curb the spread of the virus which is why we are seeing so many cancellations of sporting events, college classes, & school closings across the country. God is sovereign, our trust and hope is in Him, so we do not have to fear. We must also exhibit sacrificial love for our neighbor by taking precautions personally and as a church family. Here are the actions I encourage you to take personally and the precautions we’re going to take as church family until further notice.
Personal Actions
· If you or a family member is ill (runny nose, coughing, fever, headaches, chills, etc.), please do not attend public or church family gatherings (i.e. worship, bible studies, small groups, kids/youth ministry).
· Practice good hygiene (i.e. washing your hands & coughing into your elbow).
· Use “fist bumps” for greetings instead of handshakes and hugs.
· Please listen to one another’s concerns & opinions.
· Please refrain from politicizing & mockery on social media and conversations.
· Please love and minister to people who are struggling with fear, anxiety, or hopelessness.
Church Response
We will continue our weekly gatherings (Sunday worship, bible studies & small groups, and kids/youth ministries). The elders will be monitoring the situation closely and will make any decision to cancel our church gatherings based on the recommendation of our state and local health officials.
· Hand Sanitizer will be available in classrooms, the Welcome Center, on a table as you enter the sanctuary, and inside the sanctuary in front of sound booth.
· We will suspend our greeting time during the worship service until further notice – Please greet one another before and after the service with a “fist bump”
· We will suspend passing the offering bags until further notice – Instead, please place your offering in the box located on the back wall of the sanctuary or in the box located on the table as you exit the sanctuary. Another option is to give online by going to our website, www.monumentbiblechurch.com, and clicking “GIVE.”
· Dana and I will suspend greeting people at the door after the service until further notice, instead we will be available at the front of the sanctuary after the service.
· For those who are unable to attend the service, the sermon will be available online on Sundays by 6:00 p.m. You can listen by going to www.monumentbiblechurch.com and clicking “SERMONS.”
Thanks in advance for your understanding and cooperation as we join in with others to take simple precautionary measures. We’re going to have many opportunities to demonstrate sacrificial love for others and be ministers of the hope we have in Jesus in the days ahead. May all that we do be for His glory and for the good of His creation. Serve Him well!
Pastor Jeff
I want to take a few minutes to address the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 virus. I know there are differing opinions and emotions about the potential threat and spread of this virus worldwide and I want to encourage us as God’s people to respond in a way that exhibits a robust trust in the Lord, wisdom & discernment, and selfless care for others.
Here’s what we know is true. On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic. The virus has spread rapidly in China, Iran, Italy, and is beginning to spread in our country. We must not panic, but following the direction of WHO, as well our nation’s leaders, we should be responsible to take necessary precautions to curb the spread of the virus which is why we are seeing so many cancellations of sporting events, college classes, & school closings across the country. God is sovereign, our trust and hope is in Him, so we do not have to fear. We must also exhibit sacrificial love for our neighbor by taking precautions personally and as a church family. Here are the actions I encourage you to take personally and the precautions we’re going to take as church family until further notice.
Personal Actions
· If you or a family member is ill (runny nose, coughing, fever, headaches, chills, etc.), please do not attend public or church family gatherings (i.e. worship, bible studies, small groups, kids/youth ministry).
· Practice good hygiene (i.e. washing your hands & coughing into your elbow).
· Use “fist bumps” for greetings instead of handshakes and hugs.
· Please listen to one another’s concerns & opinions.
· Please refrain from politicizing & mockery on social media and conversations.
· Please love and minister to people who are struggling with fear, anxiety, or hopelessness.
Church Response
We will continue our weekly gatherings (Sunday worship, bible studies & small groups, and kids/youth ministries). The elders will be monitoring the situation closely and will make any decision to cancel our church gatherings based on the recommendation of our state and local health officials.
· Hand Sanitizer will be available in classrooms, the Welcome Center, on a table as you enter the sanctuary, and inside the sanctuary in front of sound booth.
· We will suspend our greeting time during the worship service until further notice – Please greet one another before and after the service with a “fist bump”
· We will suspend passing the offering bags until further notice – Instead, please place your offering in the box located on the back wall of the sanctuary or in the box located on the table as you exit the sanctuary. Another option is to give online by going to our website, www.monumentbiblechurch.com, and clicking “GIVE.”
· Dana and I will suspend greeting people at the door after the service until further notice, instead we will be available at the front of the sanctuary after the service.
· For those who are unable to attend the service, the sermon will be available online on Sundays by 6:00 p.m. You can listen by going to www.monumentbiblechurch.com and clicking “SERMONS.”
Thanks in advance for your understanding and cooperation as we join in with others to take simple precautionary measures. We’re going to have many opportunities to demonstrate sacrificial love for others and be ministers of the hope we have in Jesus in the days ahead. May all that we do be for His glory and for the good of His creation. Serve Him well!
Pastor Jeff