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Hello First Pres Family!
Remember this Sunday (Palm Sunday April 5th) we will be celebrating “virtual” Communion during our video worship time. Please have your elements (bread and cup) ready before you watch the video. I will preside virtually, with the invitation, words of institution, and prayer. If you watch with someone, serve each other. If you are alone, partake with your church family in spirit! Also, on Palm Sunday, Janet and I will be standing outside the church (on 7th street) to hand out palms and small bottles of hand sanitizer to anyone who drives by between 10:00 and 10:30 am. We have been and will be overly cautious. The palms have been disinfected with an anti-viral and we will be wearing masks and gloves. I ask that no one park and exit your car! We will not be congregating at all, only drive by. If you are in any way uncomfortable going out, STAY HOME! This is not an organized church function, simply something Janet and I want to do. If you get your Palm before you watch the video, you can parade around your home and wave your palm proclaiming, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” As always, stay safe and healthy. You are all in my prayers! In the name of the King riding into Jerusalem, Pastor Kemper PRECAUTIONS RE: CORONA VIRUS- CANCELLATIONS & RESCHEDULES
3/17/2020 @2:00pm: Tonight the Session will talk about how First Pres will take precautions regarding COVID-19. We will keep you up to date and informed of events and gatherings here at the church. Always remember to follow your own instinct regarding your health. If you or any of your loved ones are not feeling well, sick or experiencing any symptoms outlined by the CDC, please stay home unless you are seeking medical care. Session Meeting Results in Some Cancellations (3/17/2020 @ 9:15 pm)
Dear First Presbyterian Church Family, After considerable discussion, your Session has decided to cancel all worship services, fellowship activities, and church meetings until further notice. The Session is complying with the city proclamation as well as the state and national suggestions concerning gatherings. The well-being and safety of our members was the driving force behind this decision. The Session will keep you informed moving forward. I will be preparing and posting weekly messages with prayer and Scripture readings that you will be able to access so we can continue to be a community gathered around the Word. Look for more information as we move forward. Please check on one another and let me know if you hear of a need or concern one of our church family has. We are a community grounded in the love of our Gracious God and let each one of us, in this time of uncertainty, share this love with others. In His service, Pastor Kemper |
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Church Office & Building Closed (3/18/2020 @9:00 am)
Dear church family,
As a follow up to yesterday’s announcement concerning our worship services being canceled, I wanted to let you know that the church office (and building) will also be basically closed until further notice. Bobby and Terresa have agreed to come in “as needed” to make sure bills are paid and the facility is running properly and secure. I plan to be in the office most days and will make myself available to the congregation if needed. The best way to contact me is by
e-mail; pastorkemper@yahoo.com .
Once again, if you know a member that may need assistance, please let me know or reach out and offer to help if possible. Look for a link to Sunday’s message on Friday.
Stay safe and wash your hands!
Pastor Kemper
Dear church family,
As a follow up to yesterday’s announcement concerning our worship services being canceled, I wanted to let you know that the church office (and building) will also be basically closed until further notice. Bobby and Terresa have agreed to come in “as needed” to make sure bills are paid and the facility is running properly and secure. I plan to be in the office most days and will make myself available to the congregation if needed. The best way to contact me is by
e-mail; pastorkemper@yahoo.com .
Once again, if you know a member that may need assistance, please let me know or reach out and offer to help if possible. Look for a link to Sunday’s message on Friday.
Stay safe and wash your hands!
Pastor Kemper
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First Presbyterian Church
301 North Seventh Street Saint Joseph, MO 64501 Main: (816) 232-3358 Fax: (816) 232-3359 fpchurchoffice@att.net Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am |
