Dear Immanuel Family,
It is amazing how quickly matters can change. This past Sunday (March 15) we were prepared to roll out updated information on our staff search, our projected missionary expansion, our present missionary projects, and our facility completion budget and needs. As the church didn’t gather, that information wasn’t shared. Now we are working on plans to simply continue our ministry to one another in the midst of extraordinary upheaval. (See the end of the email for a way to serve each other.)
Our immediate plans moving forward are:
Please go here for a change to the plans below.
We are planning on three separate services this coming Sunday, March 22—8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:00 AM. The 9:30 service will be Livestreamed.
The services are assigned by our established Community Gathering ministry. These Sunday services are for those who are healthy and in compliance with CDC guidelines and recommendations. Please be thoughtful to our church family and stay home if you are not well.
Sunday Service Assignments
8:00 AM service—Community Gatherings 1, 2 and 3 (Zip Codes: 48602; 48638; 48415; 48601; 48722; 48757; 48768; 48604; 48706; 48708; 48724; 48732).
9:30 AM service—Community Gatherings 4, 5 and 6 (Zip Codes: 48609; 48614; 48616; 48626; 48623; 48640; 48611; 48634; 48642).
11:00 AM service—Community Gathering 7 (Zip Code: 48603)
If you are attending, please attend at your assigned time as we are working on limiting the size of the services to remain in compliance with restrictions given to us.
The 9:30 gathering will be Livestreamed for those who choose to remain home or are unable to attend.
If we are unable to hold services, we will Livestream at 9:30 AM on Sunday(s).
Sunday Childcare & Children’s Ministries
There will be no childcare or children’s ministries provided during these services.
Sunday Evening Ministries
The evening ministries will be canceled until further notice.
IBC Events and Ministries
All scheduled calendar events and ministries that anticipate a gathering of 50 attendees or more have been canceled until further notice.
Giving
Please be reminded that our regular giving to the Lord and the work of the ministry supports the church, numerous local ministries, and global missionaries and missionary works. Your giving can be accomplished online, given at your Sunday attendance, or sent through the mail: 5433 North Center Rd, Saginaw, MI 48604.
Conclusion
We will endeavor to keep you informed. We realize that communications are changing rapidly, dramatically, and with little notice. We appreciate your patience as we work through this together.
We conclude this update with the benediction given at the close of 2 Thessalonians:
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.
Mark R. Hazen
Pastor, Immanuel Bible Church
IBC Volunteers are Ready to Serve You!
Due to COVID-19, some doctors are recommending that people ages 60+ not leave their houses, especially if they have compromised immune systems, unless it’s an emergency. If you feel uncomfortable leaving your house, we have volunteers on standby who would love to serve you by running errands, picking up groceries/medications, etc. If we can serve you, please reply to this email or call the office (989.793.2405 – leave a message if no answer!). Spread the word!