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You can access our livestream Sunday morning, 11 a.m., here: http://truevineok.org/live/.

As many of you know, we discussed contagion control procedures this past Sunday. Our plan was good at the time; however, things have changed very rapidly over the last few days. National, state, and local governments are now strongly suggesting that people avoid gathering in groups larger than 10. (Governor Stitt just issued  Executive Order (EO) 2020-08 to that effect.) Out of love for neighbor and submission to God-given government, we will honor these guidelines by not meeting for at least the next two weeks (3-22, and 3-29). We are working on a streaming solution so that we can gather as the body of Christ at the same time even if we aren’t in the same space, and we will update you when information is available. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if there’s anything we can do practically to help your family during this time.

– Pastor Dave

Good morning. As news has spread regarding COVID-19, I have been praying about what our response must be as a church. I was very surprised by the rapid escalation this week; however, as 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us, God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and self-control. We must not be motivated by fear; we must be motivated by LOVE. Such love includes wisdom, and this includes wisdom in things like our public gatherings as a church. If possible, I want to discuss these things as a congregation this Sunday. Out of love, if you have symptoms of the virus, please stay home. If you are not able or are not comfortable attending and would like to participate in the discussion, please let me know and I will find a way to connect you to the conversation via telephone, etc. We know that God is in control, and we know that He enables us to be and to do who and what He calls us to be and to do. There are practical steps that we can take as a congregation to that end.

In Christ,
Pastor Dave