Our pastor is planning a Bible study on the book of Exodus, which will begin in October, or perhaps earlier. It will be online, in video format. Details to follow.
Coming Soon: An Online Bible Study
Sonshine Class Meets Soon
On Sept. 20, the Sonshine Sunday School Class will meet outside, after the drive-in church service, weather permitting. We can do this thanks to the slow but steady improvement in the Polk County health situation. We will be practicing the 6-foot distancing, of course. Bring a chair and your book and wear a mask. The other requirement is that no more than 10 can attend. If you do not have a copy of our study book yet, you can pick it up on Sunday. The cost is $11.
This book is about the friendship and discipleship that binds a Christian and a Jew as each seeks to honor God in their everyday lives.
How We Can Help Globally re COVID-19
Here’s a recent report about what our church is doing re the pandemic around the world. Thank God that there are so many ways in which we can help.
COVID-19: The church’s far-reaching impact in mission from Global Ministries on Vimeo.
New Page for our COVID-19 Updates
We now have a web page on which we will post items related to the coronavirus, our church, and our neighborhoods. Here’s where to find the new page: Covid-19 Updates.
Many groups and individuals are working hard to prepare our church building for when we can again worship in our sanctuary. Please continue to support them with your prayers and encouragement.
Where to Find Our Online Worship
We still do not know when we will be permitted to return to our sanctuary for Sunday worship, due to the coronavirus restrictions. Meanwhile, we will continue to offer online worship experiences. You can find them on this site on our Worship Highlights page or link to them via Facebook or https://www.buzzsprout.com/197301
You can also call in to hear the service from any phone at any time. Use either of these 2 numbers: 1-631-359-8241 or 423-226-6437.
Guide for Low-Income Seniors
From time to time we mention special resources that seem particularly pertinent to our Copper Basin communities or to the mission of our congregation. Today’s suggestion is Senior Housing for Low-Income Residents. We are grateful to Joan King for bringing it to our attention. 
New Resources for Caregivers, Seniors
Caring.com has a website for caregivers that has information on many topics with which you may be grappling, including assisted living, memory care, and home care. Check it out: https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/tennessee
You will find other helpful information on the assistedlivingtoday.com website, including this Assisted Living Options for Low-Income Elders piece.
We hope to have an entire webpage devoted to community resources soon. If you have suggestions of what to include, please call the church office or send us an email.
Our GriefShare team will inform you as soon as possible when we are able to begin the next session Learn more about this support group on our GriefShare page. Or call Lonney at 706-455-8249 for more information. 
