Congratulations to our now former Assistant Pastor - Jeff Lamphear on being accepted as the new pastor of the Granville Baptist Church! We wish you the best of luck!!!
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Due to a recent State Supreme Court Decision - we no longer have restrictions on how many people may attend. That being said - we are still set up for 50% capacity which should be adequate and still allow for safe social distancing if desired.
If you are sick, have a fever, cough etc - please stay home An Online service will still be posted, however it will not be posted until either later on Sunday or Monday depending on circumstances. We look forward to seeing you soon! Pastor Rick |
03/20/2020 2:50PM
As of today the Governor of the State of New York has mandated that there be NO public gatherings and all non-essential businesses closed. We will continue with our plan to post a service on this website, Facebook and YouTube - all music will be from previously recorded 11AM services as we cannot get together to record music under this order. The watch parties that were planned will have to be cancelled. Stay tuned for more info!
As of today the Governor of the State of New York has mandated that there be NO public gatherings and all non-essential businesses closed. We will continue with our plan to post a service on this website, Facebook and YouTube - all music will be from previously recorded 11AM services as we cannot get together to record music under this order. The watch parties that were planned will have to be cancelled. Stay tuned for more info!
03/18/2020 7:55PM
Tonight I have made the decision to suspend our live services for at least the next two weeks to try to help keep the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus at a minimum. I think that the health and lives of those who not only attend - but those who are especially vulnerable that we may come in contact with must be protected. I will continue to monitor the situation and we will restart our live services when it's safe to do so.
In the meantime we will pre-record a modified service and post it Sunday Morning. The link will be on our website and Facebook. One suggestion was that there could be watch parties on Sunday morning at whatever time is best for the host. We currently have two volunteers to host those watch parties starting March 29th - Lindsay & Christina Schieffelin and Schuyler & Lindsay Schieffelin Jr. They can have up to 8 other people at each of their homes (it's a duplex) so 16 total and that would be on Sunday at 11AM. It would also allow us to collect tithes and offerings after the service as the church will still have bills to pay. You will have to RSVP to make sure we don't go over the recommended number of 10. Again - that would NOT be this coming Sunday March 22 - but starting March 29th.
If anyone else has a large screen TV and computer with good internet and is willing to host a watch party - please private message us. We could use one or two more sites.
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me.
Pastor Rick
Tonight I have made the decision to suspend our live services for at least the next two weeks to try to help keep the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus at a minimum. I think that the health and lives of those who not only attend - but those who are especially vulnerable that we may come in contact with must be protected. I will continue to monitor the situation and we will restart our live services when it's safe to do so.
In the meantime we will pre-record a modified service and post it Sunday Morning. The link will be on our website and Facebook. One suggestion was that there could be watch parties on Sunday morning at whatever time is best for the host. We currently have two volunteers to host those watch parties starting March 29th - Lindsay & Christina Schieffelin and Schuyler & Lindsay Schieffelin Jr. They can have up to 8 other people at each of their homes (it's a duplex) so 16 total and that would be on Sunday at 11AM. It would also allow us to collect tithes and offerings after the service as the church will still have bills to pay. You will have to RSVP to make sure we don't go over the recommended number of 10. Again - that would NOT be this coming Sunday March 22 - but starting March 29th.
If anyone else has a large screen TV and computer with good internet and is willing to host a watch party - please private message us. We could use one or two more sites.
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me.
Pastor Rick
SGCC Family and Loved Ones, until further notice our Thursday Bible Study is cancelled, April ABC Community Potluck dinner is cancelled and our Maundy Thursday Communion Service is cancelled. The Metowee Valley Ecumenical Council has also cancelled all Lenten Luncheons, the Good Friday Service and the Community Easter Sunrise Service.
In regards to our Sunday services - I will make a decision by tonight so look for another update later this evening.
In the meantime - don't worry, don't give in to fear - but be concerned and vigilant and practice good common sense safety and health measures.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Rick
In regards to our Sunday services - I will make a decision by tonight so look for another update later this evening.
In the meantime - don't worry, don't give in to fear - but be concerned and vigilant and practice good common sense safety and health measures.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Rick
Ambassador's for Christ ~ 2 Corinthians 5:20
Loving God * Loving Each Other * Loving our Neighbors
NextGen - Are you a member of one of the up and coming generations and looking for a place to connect, belong, and engage your community? This is an opportunity for you to do everything from name this group to meet in a smaller group of your peers and to ask questions, get answers, and most importantly - make a difference in our local community. Contact Pastor Rick by email here or you can text or call me at (518)222-7506.
NextGen - Are you a member of one of the up and coming generations and looking for a place to connect, belong, and engage your community? This is an opportunity for you to do everything from name this group to meet in a smaller group of your peers and to ask questions, get answers, and most importantly - make a difference in our local community. Contact Pastor Rick by email here or you can text or call me at (518)222-7506.
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