Sunday Morning Service Plan - March 29th
Due to Norman’s safer-at-home/shelter-in-place ordinance, the elders have decided we will not meet this Sunday morning, March 29th. Instead we will offer an opportunity for us to come together virtually – via Zoom Meetings and Live Audio, just as we did Wednesday night. This will take place at our regular time – 10:00 AM.
We will email and text the Zoom Meeting ID Saturday, or if you prefer the live audio feed on Sunday morning you may link to it directly from our homepage at normanchurch.com.
In addition to praying, singing and teaching, we will observe the Lord’s supper together during this time Sunday. Please make plans to have unleavened bread and fruit of the vine ready, or if you need one of the pre-packaged communion packets we used last week, let one of the elders or deacons know and we will make arrangements to get this to you. Additionally, you may contact one of the elders or deacons about how to send your planned weekly contribution.
Thank you all for your continued prayers and for your patience. We love you all and miss you.
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. -Colossians 3:15
We will email and text the Zoom Meeting ID Saturday, or if you prefer the live audio feed on Sunday morning you may link to it directly from our homepage at normanchurch.com.
In addition to praying, singing and teaching, we will observe the Lord’s supper together during this time Sunday. Please make plans to have unleavened bread and fruit of the vine ready, or if you need one of the pre-packaged communion packets we used last week, let one of the elders or deacons know and we will make arrangements to get this to you. Additionally, you may contact one of the elders or deacons about how to send your planned weekly contribution.
Thank you all for your continued prayers and for your patience. We love you all and miss you.
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. -Colossians 3:15
Using Zoom Meetings for Wednesday Night
We are planning a virtual sermon/study presentation this Wednesday at 7:00 PM. To access it, you will need Zoom video conferencing.
Having Zoom on your computer or mobile device/tablet before Wednesday night will make it faster and easier for you to join the “meeting.”
Also, attached you will find instructions on how to Join a Meeting once you have the Zoom Client or Zoom app. Before Wednesday night we will send you a Meeting ID that you will type in to “Join a Meeting” and then that will take you directly to the virtual meeting.
We understand this isn’t for everyone – you might not prefer to try this, and if so, that’s OK. But we wanted to offer a virtual way, at least, for us to get together since we won’t have a service at the building Wednesday. It is our plan also to live stream the audio only, like we did Sunday morning, for those who prefer that option.
If you have questions about Zoom, feel free to call or text Craig at 405.570.6870, or email him at rchayes@ou.edu.
Thank you and God bless!
-SCV Elders
- To download Zoom for free on your desktop or laptop computer, go to https://zoom.us/download and download Zoom Client for Meetings.
- Or you can download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app on your mobile device or tablet.
Having Zoom on your computer or mobile device/tablet before Wednesday night will make it faster and easier for you to join the “meeting.”
Also, attached you will find instructions on how to Join a Meeting once you have the Zoom Client or Zoom app. Before Wednesday night we will send you a Meeting ID that you will type in to “Join a Meeting” and then that will take you directly to the virtual meeting.
We understand this isn’t for everyone – you might not prefer to try this, and if so, that’s OK. But we wanted to offer a virtual way, at least, for us to get together since we won’t have a service at the building Wednesday. It is our plan also to live stream the audio only, like we did Sunday morning, for those who prefer that option.
If you have questions about Zoom, feel free to call or text Craig at 405.570.6870, or email him at rchayes@ou.edu.
Thank you and God bless!
-SCV Elders
Elder Update as of Saturday, March 21
Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
As you are no doubt aware, the COVID-19 virus is spreading rapidly. As God’s children, we are not called to “a spirit of fear” (2 Tim 1:7) but are wanting to walk in God’s wisdom (James 1:5) during this time of “…present distress” (1 Cor 7:26). We want to come together as a body to worship the Lord, edify and encourage one another (1 Cor 14) and to “spur one another on to love and good works” (Heb 10:24).
Norman mayor Clark has issued an emergency order that there be no gatherings of 50 or more people. Because of this decree, your elders have decided the following:
Some things to know:
We ask for your prayers for all of those who are not able to be with us on Sunday, for those who are vulnerable to this virus and for all those working to help in a myriad of ways. This may all seem scary at times, but our faith is in a loving God who will never leave us or forsake us (Psa 27:9).
In His Service,
The Elders
As you are no doubt aware, the COVID-19 virus is spreading rapidly. As God’s children, we are not called to “a spirit of fear” (2 Tim 1:7) but are wanting to walk in God’s wisdom (James 1:5) during this time of “…present distress” (1 Cor 7:26). We want to come together as a body to worship the Lord, edify and encourage one another (1 Cor 14) and to “spur one another on to love and good works” (Heb 10:24).
Norman mayor Clark has issued an emergency order that there be no gatherings of 50 or more people. Because of this decree, your elders have decided the following:
- We have cancelled all activities at the building including but not limited to Wednesday night services, fellowship meals, studies and food pantry EXCEPT Sunday morning services
- We will hold 2 services on Sunday morning at 9:00am and 11:00am. We are intending these to be as similar as possible with the same speaker, etc.
- We are encouraging those 70 and over, those with suppressed immune systems (heart disease, lung/breathing issues, diabetes, etc.), those that exhibit any symptoms of cough, fever, etc., to STAY HOME. If you feel unsafe for yourself or others, please know that we will be here praying for you. You are not forsaking the assembly by keeping yourself and others safe. Lives and livelihoods are at stake!
Some things to know:
- We are being extra vigilant to clean and disinfect all surfaces and will do so between the two services on Sunday.
- We ask that you wash your hands upon entering the building. Hand sanitizer will be available as well.
- In order to help limit the spreading of the virus, we will be using individually wrapped communion bread/cups. Please pick one up as you enter the building before services.
- We ask that you refrain from handshakes, hugging and other personal contact temporarily.
- We ask that you spread out through the auditorium for worship and you always maintain a distance of 6 feet from one another.
- Please return to your homes immediately following the service
We ask for your prayers for all of those who are not able to be with us on Sunday, for those who are vulnerable to this virus and for all those working to help in a myriad of ways. This may all seem scary at times, but our faith is in a loving God who will never leave us or forsake us (Psa 27:9).
In His Service,
The Elders
