August 4, 2020

Dear Road Church Friends,

After holding our first in person Sunday service in over four months I thought it would be appropriate to share my thoughts with all of you on how it went. My overall impression is that the service went very well. In addition to myself and Dave Fales who operated the video camera, we had ten members in the pews, socially distanced and wearing masks. It was a “feel good” experiences. Everyone present was happy that we were able to meet. It was good to see each other, even under these unusual circumstances. We all felt comfortable and safe under the guidelines that we are following.

It was a warm summer morning so the windows were open to let in some air, but it also let in a constant stream of road noise. It wasn’t so noticeable during the service, but when I watched the video Sunday afternoon the road noise was very distracting. The microphone on the video camera picked it up along with my voice and made it more pronounced on the recording than it was in person. Next Sunday we will close the windows when the service begins and move the camera closer to the front of the sanctuary. That should take care of the ambient noise problem.

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

I invite all of you to send your prayer requests (joys or concerns) to me by email, or by phone, if you wish for me to include them in my congregational prayer during the Sunday service, or I will add your concern to my personal prayer list.

Those of you who plan to attend in person are asked to call in a new reservation each time you wish to come to the service.  860-759-6720

 The Scripture readings for our August 9, 2020 service and message are:

Psalm 107:23-32

Psalm  77:16-20

Matthew 14:22-33

 The theme running through these texts has to do with God as our guide and rescuer through the storms of life.

Blessings to all,

 Pastor Norm 860-759-6720 normerlendson@gmail.com

“Peter, Stay in the Boat” Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aZMjfArpyu4