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Dear Church Family,
We are writing to inform you, the pastors along with our deacons have decided to temporarily suspend all regularly scheduled services, activities, and ministries. We do not live in fear, but we do seek to live wisely! In our mission to love one another and the community in which we are a part of, we are taking steps to be proactive about the current circumstance.
At this time, we are temporarily suspending all regularly scheduled services & activities.
However, we have moved our services ONLINE and encourage you to worship with us through the following ways:
1. Access our Sunday Morning Worship Service via "Sunday Morning Worship Guides" located on our website beginning Sundays at 9:00am. *"Sunday Morning Worship Guides" include everything for the morning service*
2. Engage with our pastors "AT THE TABLE" on Facebook Live each Wednesday at 7:00pm. The Virtual Bible Study is entitled: "The Church in Crisis: a study in the Book of James"
3. Join Pastor Aaron for "FIRESIDE CHATS" on Facebook Live each Sunday at 7:00pm.
4. Student Lessons will be uploaded by Thursdays to social media accounts.
5. Finally, we would encourage you to remain faithful in your giving through online or text-to-give options in order to continue supporting the ongoing ministry of CVBC and our Missions Staff serving around the globe. See giving options HERE.
The pastors and ministry staff plan to continue our normal schedules. If there are ways that we can care for you during this time, please contact one the pastors or call the church office at (540) 380-8448. For those who are elderly, immune-compromised or in a high risk category, we would greatly encourage you to reach out to a pastor or your deacon to let us know of any needs or ways we may be of assistance.
2 Timothy 1:7-8 reminds us: "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God."
In these days of uncertainty, we as the body of Christ ought to demonstrate the compassion, love, and peace that comes from knowing God. In the midst of a world that is broken and fearful, we have the tremendous responsibility to make the most of every opportunity to share God's message of love and hope with a world that desperately needs Jesus! So as we take positive steps to be proactive about the current circumstances, we do so resting in God's sovereignty.
We trust in the Lord, and ask that you join us in praying for the people who have been impacted by the virus and the medical professionals who are providing care. Any changes to the above will be provided to you via our website, our social media accounts, and our church phone tree.
With His love,
The Pastoral Team
Catawba Valley Baptist Church
We are writing to inform you, the pastors along with our deacons have decided to temporarily suspend all regularly scheduled services, activities, and ministries. We do not live in fear, but we do seek to live wisely! In our mission to love one another and the community in which we are a part of, we are taking steps to be proactive about the current circumstance.
At this time, we are temporarily suspending all regularly scheduled services & activities.
However, we have moved our services ONLINE and encourage you to worship with us through the following ways:
1. Access our Sunday Morning Worship Service via "Sunday Morning Worship Guides" located on our website beginning Sundays at 9:00am. *"Sunday Morning Worship Guides" include everything for the morning service*
2. Engage with our pastors "AT THE TABLE" on Facebook Live each Wednesday at 7:00pm. The Virtual Bible Study is entitled: "The Church in Crisis: a study in the Book of James"
3. Join Pastor Aaron for "FIRESIDE CHATS" on Facebook Live each Sunday at 7:00pm.
4. Student Lessons will be uploaded by Thursdays to social media accounts.
5. Finally, we would encourage you to remain faithful in your giving through online or text-to-give options in order to continue supporting the ongoing ministry of CVBC and our Missions Staff serving around the globe. See giving options HERE.
The pastors and ministry staff plan to continue our normal schedules. If there are ways that we can care for you during this time, please contact one the pastors or call the church office at (540) 380-8448. For those who are elderly, immune-compromised or in a high risk category, we would greatly encourage you to reach out to a pastor or your deacon to let us know of any needs or ways we may be of assistance.
2 Timothy 1:7-8 reminds us: "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God."
In these days of uncertainty, we as the body of Christ ought to demonstrate the compassion, love, and peace that comes from knowing God. In the midst of a world that is broken and fearful, we have the tremendous responsibility to make the most of every opportunity to share God's message of love and hope with a world that desperately needs Jesus! So as we take positive steps to be proactive about the current circumstances, we do so resting in God's sovereignty.
We trust in the Lord, and ask that you join us in praying for the people who have been impacted by the virus and the medical professionals who are providing care. Any changes to the above will be provided to you via our website, our social media accounts, and our church phone tree.
With His love,
The Pastoral Team
Catawba Valley Baptist Church
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:4-9
Frequently Asked Questions
What Do We Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
The situation with COVID-19 is rapidly changing. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has the most up-to-date information. Additional information can be found through the World Health Organization.
IS CVBC GATHERING FOR SERVICES & ACTIVITIES?
We do not live in fear, but we do seek to live wisely! At this time, we are temporarily suspending all regularly scheduled services, activities, and ministries. However, we have moved our services ONLINE and encourage you to worship with us through the following ways:
1. Access our Sunday Morning Worship Service via "Sunday Morning Worship Guides" located on our website beginning Sundays at 9:00am.*These "Sunday Morning Worship Guides" will include everything for the morning service*
2. Engage with our pastors "AT THE TABLE" on Facebook Live each Wednesday at 7:00pm.
The Virtual Bible Study is entitled: "The Church in Crisis: a study in the Book of James"
3. Join Pastor Aaron for "FIRESIDE CHATS" on Facebook Live each Sunday at 7:00pm.
4. Student Lessons will be uploaded by Thursdays to social media accounts.
5. Finally, we would encourage you to remain faithful in your giving through online or text-to-give options in order to continue supporting the ongoing ministry of CVBC and our Missions Staff serving around the globe. See giving options HERE.
1. Access our Sunday Morning Worship Service via "Sunday Morning Worship Guides" located on our website beginning Sundays at 9:00am.*These "Sunday Morning Worship Guides" will include everything for the morning service*
2. Engage with our pastors "AT THE TABLE" on Facebook Live each Wednesday at 7:00pm.
The Virtual Bible Study is entitled: "The Church in Crisis: a study in the Book of James"
3. Join Pastor Aaron for "FIRESIDE CHATS" on Facebook Live each Sunday at 7:00pm.
4. Student Lessons will be uploaded by Thursdays to social media accounts.
5. Finally, we would encourage you to remain faithful in your giving through online or text-to-give options in order to continue supporting the ongoing ministry of CVBC and our Missions Staff serving around the globe. See giving options HERE.
STAY CONNECTED
Sunday morning services are available on our website and throughout the week we livestream on our Facebook Page.
Make sure to “like” the page to get updates.
Online and text-to-give options are up and running. Continue to faithfully give unto the Lord by supporting the ongoing ministry of CVBC and our Missions Staff serving around the globe. See giving options HERE.
Our Phone Tree provides you with the most up-to-date information and any possible changes to our schedule VERY quickly. Please contact our church office (540) 380-8448 to be added to our Phone Tree.
Need assistance: For those who are elderly, immune-compromised, or in a high risk category, we would greatly encourage you to reach out to a pastor or your deacon to let us know of any needs or ways we may be of assistance.
Make sure to “like” the page to get updates.
Online and text-to-give options are up and running. Continue to faithfully give unto the Lord by supporting the ongoing ministry of CVBC and our Missions Staff serving around the globe. See giving options HERE.
Our Phone Tree provides you with the most up-to-date information and any possible changes to our schedule VERY quickly. Please contact our church office (540) 380-8448 to be added to our Phone Tree.
Need assistance: For those who are elderly, immune-compromised, or in a high risk category, we would greatly encourage you to reach out to a pastor or your deacon to let us know of any needs or ways we may be of assistance.
HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS
We encourage everyone to take certain steps to be proactive in protecting themselves and others from the coronavirus, flu, and other illnesses, including:
- Washing hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds;
- Using hand sanitizer when soap and water is not available;
- Not touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands;
- Avoiding close contact with people who are sick;
- Staying home if you are sick;
- Covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue or sleeve, not hands;
- Disinfecting objects and surfaces regularly.
WHAT ABOUT OUR SUMMER MISSION TRIP TO UGANDA?
Due to the impacts on travel, countries shutting their borders, and the amount of people being detained or quarantined, and increased travel complications, we have decided to postpone the team portion (June 13-26) of Uganda mission trip in June. The Pastoral Team and Dr. Rick Sadler, from Mission Link International our trip sponsor, have come to the prayerful decision to postpone the team portion of June 2020 trip. The team portion of the trip tickets were able to be nullified before the lock-in date without loss. We hope to reschedule this trip in the near future once things settle down.
The pastor’s conference portion of the team (June 4-19) has already purchased their tickets, so the Pastoral Team and Dr. Rick Sadler will re-evaluate the continuation of this portion of the trip May 1st.
The pastor’s conference portion of the team (June 4-19) has already purchased their tickets, so the Pastoral Team and Dr. Rick Sadler will re-evaluate the continuation of this portion of the trip May 1st.
TRUTH TO REMEMBER
God is in Sovereign – Psalm 115:3
God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and self-control – 2 Timothy 1:7
God is our Healer and Protector – Psalm 34:19-20
Be a peacemaker – 1 Peter 3:10-12
Utilize this time to effectively proclaim the eternal HOPE found in Jesus Christ – Philippians 1:12-14
Be an example of joy, peace, and reasonableness (balance) to everyone – Philippians 4:4-9
God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and self-control – 2 Timothy 1:7
God is our Healer and Protector – Psalm 34:19-20
Be a peacemaker – 1 Peter 3:10-12
Utilize this time to effectively proclaim the eternal HOPE found in Jesus Christ – Philippians 1:12-14
Be an example of joy, peace, and reasonableness (balance) to everyone – Philippians 4:4-9
