Tag: COVID-19

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  • Join us online for our service at 10 on Sundays. You can watch on our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/therockseward/, or on our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQd1aldKGg-JO-sjPtgjebw.  Feel free to share your comments and prayer requests (if public) in the comments on either platform. You can also send your prayers to prayers@therockseward.org at any time.

  • While we are unable to gather in person for services, you can still send your offerings in via mail to:
    The Rock
    PO Box 199
    Seward, NE 68434

  • Order carry out from La Carreta on Monday, March 30th from 11 a.m-9:30 p.m. to support the Guatemala Mission Team.  20% of your total will be donated back to the team.  In addition to all day carry out orders, the mission team is willing to deliver meals locally to your porch from 5-7pm if you don’t want to venture out. Call La Carreta to place your order (and pay using a credit card if you want delivery) on Monday at 402-643-9544.  Thanks for supporting both the Guatemala Mission Team AND La Carreta during these uncertain times.

  • For the time being, YogaFaith is not meeting. But once they do meet again, everyone will be welcome to YogaFaith – flow and stretch with Erika or Sara at The Rock (237 South 3rd). YogaFaith has moved into its new room at The Rock!  Where: Room 120 (Located in the north east corner of the basement of The Rock:  Enter the south doors, walk past old Yoga room. Keep walking to the staircase at the end of the hall.  Walk down the ½ flight of stairs, turn right, walk down another ½ flight and the room is to your left.)

    Join us for an all-levels Christian yoga class to help you focus and connect with Him while you strengthen, stretch and balance.  Please bring a mat, if you are able, but we do have mats that you can borrow. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and Fridays at 9:00 a.m.  Also, on Sunday nights at 7:00 p.m., join us for a gentle and relaxing Candlelight YogaFaith class at The Rock. These classes focus on stretching and slow movements.  They are Christ-centered, restful and appropriate for all levels. First class is free; after that it is $5.00 per class. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes early in order to settle into your space. 

 

If you have any questions about The Rock, need information about our events, or anything else, please contact us at info@therockseward.org.  Also, if you have a prayer request to submit during the week (or anytime) send it to prayers@therockseward.org. Our prayer warriors will receive these, as well as Pastor Mike Meyer. 

 

Rock News: Join us online for worship tomorrow

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We hope that you will join us online each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. until we can resume worship together at The Rock. We have three options available for viewing:

Join us on our YouTube channel at 10:00.

Join us on our  Facebook page at 10:00.

Watch the video later on Sunday here at our website.

We hope that you’ll join us, comment with your prayer requests, and pray for each other this week.

Contact Us:  info@therockseward.org

Prayer Requests:  prayers@therockseward.org

Giving while at home | http://www.therockseward.org/giving-at-the-rock/

Face-to-Face Worship and Activities Suspended Until Further Notice

The Rock and COVID-19 Operations: March 18, 2020

Face-to-Face Worship and Activities Suspended Until Further Notice

 

In just a week, the COVID-19 situation in Nebraska has changed significantly and The Rock is adapting its ministry accordingly.

 

In accordance with the Governor’s announcement earlier this week, events that include more than 10 people, including in-person worship and Stepping Stones children’s ministry, are cancelled until the restrictions are lifted. 

 

Forever Family Questions & Answers

 

What alternatives will we have for Sunday Worship?

Routine and connection is important, so we will be piloting an online worship gathering, pre-recorded yet aired at 10 AM each Sunday. With Pastor Mike and the band leading us, it will have a feel similar to our Sunday worship.  Be patient as we experiment with this new way to worship our Lord, and check our website for details on how to view and interact from home.

 

What about small groups?

If you participate in a Bible study or small group with fewer than 10 people, your leader will be in touch with you about plans.  Any groups that assemble should be mindful of social distancing recommendations.

 

How can I stay connected, get support and offer encouragement to others at The Rock?

One of The Rock’s Ambassador team members will be inviting you to participate in a Facebook small group with others in the Forever Family.  Please share joys, challenges, needs and encouragement with those in your group in the days ahead. If you are not a Facebook user, that’s okay—your Ambassador can check in with you by phone.  If you are a Facebook whiz, maybe you can help your Ambassador with your group! 

 

The Rock’s Ambassadors are Nick Sloup, Rich Boring, Josh Alloway, Bill Schranz, Tim Moravec, Tom Briggs and Shane Sloup.

 

You can also ask for support or ask questions by emailing info@therockseward.org.

 

 

How can I best help our ministry right now?

Pray: please keep our Forever Family, Pastor Mike and our entire community and world in your prayers. Pray boldly that God will use this time of hardship to show us His power and love.

Engage: use the tools you have available to you to connect with people and offer the Christian care and concern they need.  People are anxious, and there is no better remedy than Jesus, our Rock. We are Jesus’ hands and feet, and we can make a difference by showing His love or sharing an encouraging Bible verse with others.

 

How do I continue financial support of our ministry?

We must continue to fund our ministry plan, but there is not currently an opportunity to drop an offering in the basket on Sundays.  For now, please mail your offerings to The Rock Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 199, Seward, NE 68434. 

 

If others need financial assistance, how can The Rock help?

The Rock will establish a fund to assist those in our community who are experiencing financial hardships brought on by loss of income during the pandemic.  Stand by for more details in the days ahead on how to support these efforts.

 

How do I stay updated on all the changes?

Given the rapid changes occurring, please keep an eye on The Rock’s website and social media for updates.

 

 

 

The Rock Lutheran Church: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Response Plan

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The Rock Lutheran Church: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Response Plan

 

Mindful of the implications for public health posed by the coronavirus, The Rock has prayerfully chosen an action-oriented plan informed by Christian calling and civic responsibility. And, fully acknowledging that this is a serious matter, we are choosing a faith-forward approach over a fearful approach.  We commit to the following:

In anxious times, The Rock will still worship our God and serve our neighbor

We fully intend to continue with ministry at The Rock: Sunday worship, Bible Studies, Stepping Stones—all of it—and we’ll adapt as necessary if our local situation changes. We’ll pray earnestly and often. As long as it is legal and safe to do so, Pastor Mike will visit the sick, counsel families, preach God’s powerful gospel and baptize children. You will find that we are confident in Christ during this storm of sickness in our world.

We won’t be afraid (and we hope the germs will be terrified)

You and your frequently-washed hands will also find a thoroughly cleaned building—and hand sanitizer aplenty—at The Rock. We aim to strike fear in the heart of every germ in the building by carefully and frequently sanitizing handrails, door knobs and hard surfaces throughout our facility.

We will be smart about it

In all activities, warm smiles will replace warm hugs and hand waves will replace handshakes.  Offering baskets will be stationed at the door rather than passed through the aisles. Clean hands will offer bread and wine for communion, and equally-clean hands will serve cookies and coffee at The Rock Café. And, taking a page from Nico the comfort dog’s rule book, there will be no licking allowed—ever.  J 

You will also be smart about it

Forever Family members and guests from higher risk populations are encouraged to engage from home.  Nobody will guilt you for not attending our church service. If you’ve chosen to keep your distance from crowds, let us know by emailing info@therockseward.org and we’ll assign an ambassador or Forever Family member to check in on you periodically until it’s safe to return. Keep sending your prayer requests to us through prayers@therockseward.org And, if you’re feeling ill, be ill at home. You can listen to the Sunday message archives on our website.  Pastor Mike sounds really good online.

Click for answers: Are you at higher risk? Are you feeling ill? 

God is good, all the time…

The Rock has an opportunity to be a light to our community, a place of stability in a time of uncertainty, and a community of believers that testifies to the joy of faith in Jesus, our rock and our redeemer.

Many Blessings,

The Rock Directors and Pastor Mike

Important COVID-19 Information

  •       The most current and accurate information related to The Rock Lutheran Church and COVID-19 response plans can always be found at www.therockseward.org
  •       Reliable local and national information and current updates on COVID-19 can be found directly from the following websites:

o   Centers for Disease Control

o   Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

o   Four Corners Health Department