There is something very historical about meeting “Under the Oak Tree” for worship. We join with so many saints that have gone before us, as we worship in the wonderful creation of God. These last few Sunday’s outdoors for worship have been refreshing, and have added some sense of normal to our weeks as we have been able to gather, though not yet indoors.
We will continue to worship outside in the coming weeks as weather permits, but we are going move a little further away from the Oak Tree.
Over the past several weeks, we have had very heavy dew, which has made the grass on the lawn very wet, and hard to manage for some. Many have chosen to set up in the parking lot, which while keeps great social distancing between us, makes it hard for some to hear with the restraints of our sound system as well as the road noise.
This Sunday, as you arrive, we ask that you follow a few new directions:
1. Please pull in and park on the East side of the church (the side closest to the memorial garden).
2. We will be setting up our ‘chancel’ area in the parking lot across from the office door.
3. We invite you to continue to bring you lawn chairs, blankets, quilts, or whatever as we will attempt to keep everyone in the shade, but in a roped off area of the west parking lot.
Service will still begin at 10 a.m., and for those who still feel uncomfortable gathering, the online service will be posted at 9 a.m. on the website and on Facebook.
I look forward to seeing you Under the Oak Tree for worship.
Sam
