Sunday Service
Instructions for June 7th Gathering at the Barn
We are anxious to return to in-person gatherings because...
We believe that gathering as a community is an essential part of an expression of the body of Christ as faith is not only a singular, individual expression.
We believe in creating a physical space where we can experience the Eucharist together.
We believe in welcoming those who may not have a place to belong.
We believe that caring for each other (which includes physical care towards health and refuge from fear and hate) is a privilege as we serve Christ.
Given the current global and national issues we all face, we hold all of this in tension as we step back into a physical gathering space. Our goal is to find strength and community together while not putting anyone's health at risk.
For the time being, some of our practices of gathering will need to adjust....
First, our expression of the Eucharist will need to be practiced slightly differently. We will still serve the bread and wine; however, we will do so in a way that limits serving each other to each family unit with a pre-divided portion of the Eucharist. If you would be more comfortable bringing bread and wine with you, this is also good.
Second, we would ask each family to try and maintain the recommended social distance from others by bringing your own chairs and/or blankets that can be appropriately spaced from other families.
Third, weather permitting, we will move our gathering outside of the barn to enjoy the sunshine and provide additional space. If we are meeting outside of the building, masks are optional.
However, if we meeting inside due to weather, we will follow the recommendations of the Arkansas Department of Health. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the recommendations via the Arkansas Department of Health Website.
If someone is not comfortable attending at this point, we will gladly live stream the gathering. We would just ask that you contact us ahead of time so that we can ensure we have the proper equipment set up to allow participation.
If you have any questions and/or special needs, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Your continued participation in this community is valued and needed, and we will strive to make every accommodation.
By Our Love
Brothers, let us come together
Walking in the spirit, there's much to be done
We will come reaching out from our comforts
And they will know us by our love
Sisters, we were made for kindness
We can pierce the darkness as He shines through us
We will come reaching with a song of healing
And they will know us by our love
The time is now, come church arise
Love with His hands, see with His eyes
Bind it around you, let it never leave you
And they will know us by our love
Children, you are hope for justice
Stand firm in the truth now, set your hearts above
You will be reaching long after we're gone
And they will know you by your love
The time is now, come church arise
Love with His hands, see with His eyes
Bind it around you, let it never leave you
And they will know us by our love
The time is now, come church arise
Love with His hands, see with His eyes
Bind it around you, let it never leave you
And they will know us by our love
Lord I Need You
Lord, I come, I confess
Bowing here I find my rest
Without You I fall apart
You're the One that guides my heart
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
Where sin runs deep Your grace is more
Where grace is found is where You are
Where You are, Lord, I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
So teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
When I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus, You're my hope and stay
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
You're my one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
Announcements
Next Sunday Service is June 21st at 9:30 a.m. at the Barn