COVID-19 Updates
Latest Update
June 3, 2020
Grace Family,
This is our final COVID-19 Update. We are so glad that this season of extreme quarantine is coming to an end and that our church is able to start the process of reopening for services and other ministries.
Below is the most updated list of what Grace ministries are currently open. You can continue to check our reopening center on our website for the most current updates and details.
Reopened:
- Worship services (9 & 11; RSVP required)
- Church office, by appointment only, call 937-766-2391
- Ablaze (middle school) & Radiate (high school) evening meetings
- Small groups (offsite only)
- Men’s Prayer Breakfast (offsite)
Not Yet Reopened:
- Sunday morning student ministries
- Sunday morning children’s ministries
- Adult Bible Fellowships
- Weekday ministries other than Ablaze
- Adult ministries other than small groups & Men’s Prayer Breakfast
- GraceKids Ministries
- Regular activities using church facilities
Ongoing Communication
Sunday Emails: During this season where our church meeting both in person and online, we will continue to email you the bulletin and other important links before services on Sundays.
Grace News is relaunching next week! Our weekly email newsletter was on hold during the COVID-19 Updates. Grace News includes pastoral encouragement from elders and pastoral staff at Grace, important updates, information, and details about upcoming church events and activities. If you are a part of the Grace family and haven’t already signed up for Grace News, we would encourage you to sign up today! Grace News will be in your inbox every Thursday starting June 25.
COVID Testing
COVID testing will be available at Greene County Public Health (360 Wilson Dr., Xenia, OH 45385) this Wednesday, June 24, 9 am–4 pm. This testing is free and open to everyone. For more information or to preregister, visit fiverivershealthcenters.org.
Other Resources
Final Remarks
This has been a trying time that seems to persist and increase in heaviness. Many of you are tired and may not even feel like you can go on much longer. Please know: we see you, we love you, and, to be honest, many of us are with you in your weariness.
Regardless of where you are at, look to Christ. He is our only hope, our very present help, and the One in whom we find everlasting joy and peace. Though this truth does not negate the myriad of emotions we have felt throughout quarantine and are feeling now, it does provide a lens and filter by which we can use the Gospel, the promise of Christ, to speak to our hearts and say “Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God” (Psalm 42:5, 11; 43:5).
If you have questions related to Pastor Craig’s resignation, you can visit our website to connect with any of our elders. If you have any other questions please don’t hesitate to email us!
Blessings,
Grace Leadership