. . .reopening, communion and a party . . . OH MY!

Once again, in this time of social distancing, I have to send out another informative note! If you like my more devotional-type notes, I do write on here during the week, I just don't always push them through social media.

I'm so thankful for all the ways my congregation continues to participate in the ministries of Raytown Chapel Church. I think I preach about the church not being the physical building every other Sunday, and who knew we'd be forced into living that out?! Rest assured, the church building is an important place for us to gather and offer our worship together so it will be so wonderful to be able to worship in the same place again. However, the place I preach from in my home has truly become a space for sanctuary. It's nice to know I have this space for my own personal devotion times.

I don't think worshipping strictly online is in the one option we will have going forward, but it's good to know that it is an option when you are on vacation or feeling under the weather! It's a wonderful way to stay connected and attuned to the church community amid our busy lives.

We have a lot of things going on these next few weeks. Help us get the word out about these and let us know about your participation in the following:

Re-Opening Survey // Now Until June 1^st // WC Live
If you have not yet filled out the re-opening survey, please do so now. We want to get feedback on how online worship experience and what safety precautions would need to be in place as we are making deliberate and prayerful plans for reopening. Click to Take Survey

Parking Lot Communion // Sunday, June 7^th // 6:00 PM // Raytown Chapel Church
Bring your own bread and juice, park, and join in with the full communion liturgy. You must let us know you are attending by clicking a time slot on this link: Click to RSVP  Everyone in your family needs to be accounted for so if you are a family of 4 you need to click on 4 of the slots.  Please fill up the 6:00 PM time frame first and if needed we will do the 6:45 PM time.

Angie's Farewell Backyard Party // Sunday, June 14^th // My Backyard
I love throwing parties and I told Abby what I would prefer for a farewell! A picnic in my backyard that I don't have to make food for!
BYOP & B: Bring your own picnic food and beverages. Plan to picnic in the backyard of the McNeil’s to celebrate Angie’s ministry at Raytown Chapel and her next adventure at Country Club UMC. Help us with a headcount by letting us know how many in your family will be attending. Click to RSVP Backup date for weather is June 21^st.

This time of ministry has been such a blessing to me and when I think about ministry and my life of ministry, I know Raytown and Raytown Chapel will be the most memorable. I have loved every moment of this season.