Renovation Celebration & Dedication October 21, 2023
On this Sabbath, the English and Spanish churches came together to celebrate the newly renovated sanctuary and all of the workers, supporters, and volunteers that made it happen. A special dedication was made on behalf of Deputy Adam Gibson, who lost his life in the line of duty in January 2021. Following worship, everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch.
In Service Worship Will Resume April 3, 2021
Starting April 3, 2021 we will be resuming in-person worship with modifications. Please see the safety requirements listed below from October 24, 2020.
Sabbath School will be 1 hour starting at 9:30 am. Worship services will follow and be limited to 1 hour starting at 10:45 am.
In Service Worship Postponed Until Further Notice
On November 10th, it was announced that Sacramento County had entered the purple tier which means indoor worship service is no longer allowed until the county once again moves back into the red tier. Unfortunately, that will require us to go back to our Zoom worship service effective November 14th. We will be following the same format as before which provides an opportunity for our church family to find fellowship while we await the approval to meet back at church again.
In Service Worship Will Resume October 24, 2020
Starting October 24, 2020 we will be following the COVID-19 Industry Guidance for Places of Worship and Providers of Religious Services and Cultural Ceremonies as required by the Sacramento County Health Department. The Northern California Conference requires that we have a Coronavirus Safety Officer in place before we can open and Louis Pullen has agreed to fill that position. Along with Louis, we had many volunteers who gave the church a thorough deep cleaning.
Masks are required for all in attendance, with the exception of children 2 years of age and younger, and it is imperative that your mask covers both your nose and mouth at all times.
When you arrive please remain in your car and someone will come to check your temperature and ask you a few health questions. You will then be ushered in and asked to sit in a specific pew. Attendees will be dispersed throughout the sanctuary to give at least 6' distance between families. Please remind your children that they cannot go and sit with a friend or run around in the sanctuary.
Worship service will be limited to 1 hour starting at 9:45 am. Following the service you will be dismissed in an orderly fashion and asked to go to your car without mingling.
Spanish members are not able to social distance appropriately in their room, so we will be coordinating the use of our Sanctuary on Sabbath morning with a cleaning between the Spanish and English services. Spanish services will begin at 11:30 am and last one hour.
We are doing our very best to follow guidelines and our utmost concern is for the safety and health of you and your family. In the words of the Apostle Paul, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
Care Packets for the Homeless
Please complete and return by October 12, 2019. This will be Arletta's last time organizing this community outreach. We are looking for someone to volunteer to take this over.
Communion to Members of the Church
The elders of our church would like to take communion to members of our Galt Church who still live near us, but are unable to participate in our communion service during church. We are contacting them to see if they would appreciate this. If you know of anyone interested in this, please call Dave Gifford (209) 712-8673.
8th Graders Fundraiser
The 8th graders are selling frozen apple juice from Sebastopol, as they have been for many years. Please contact Pat Rosich or an 8th grader for your order to be delivered November 6, 2019.
Lodi Academy's Senior Class Fundraiser
Come support the Class of 2020 at Smack Pie Pizza located at 121 South School Street, Suite B in downtown Lodi, on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 4:00 pm-8:30 pm. The Senior Class with receive 25% of the purchase.
