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A Word from Pastor Joey

19 March 2020

COVID 19 - UPDATE

A word from Pastor Joey

Here is an update from Pastor Joey regarding the life and operations of Mount Pleasant during this time. Please take a moment to watch it.

We will post new update videos as needed.

Also, we have a new communications portal with church-wide information that's available now. Just go to mpbclife.com/virus

Today's video is available at https://vimeo.com/398935336

Pleas email us at info@mpbclife.com if you have any questions.

This is a message from Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, VA

Church Update Message from Pastor Joe

Mount Pleasant family,

We know that you are wondering about life at Mount Pleasant in the wake of this virus. After meeting extensively this morning, our pastors would like to inform you that all activities, events and gatherings, including “at church” services are on hold for the next two weeks. That means this announcement impacts:

-> Friend Day (postponed)
-> Wednesday Night activities
-> Any activities and ministries from MPBC
-> Office hours will be reduced

By way of our worship services, we will live stream at 11:00 for the next two Sundays. We will be monitoring the situation very closely and make adjustments as needed.

We will make avenues for giving as easy as possible and want to help you stay connected as the church as best we can during these unprecedented times.

Stay tuned as a more comprehensive update will come later this week. We want to make sure that you are kept completely informed.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us. Please bear with us and pray for us, as we are praying for you during this time. May we constantly remember that our hope is found in Jesus.

Thank you!

Important Message from Pastor Joey Anthony

Hey Mt. Pleasant Family,

I know you have heard of the Coronavirus situation in the world and I’d like to take just a few minutes to share some thoughts with you from our pastoral staff.

I know there is a good bit of concern all around us about this virus, and we want to offer some suggestions and let you know what we are doing as we move forward.

I am sure you have heard the experts and their common-sense suggestions, but let me remind you again of some of those:

Wash your hands thoroughly and regularly with soap and warm water.
Use hand sanitizers between washing your hands.
Keep your hands away from your face as much as possible.
And If you have been sick, have a fever or are not feeling well, please stay at home and recuperate. Don’t risk getting worse or infecting others.

We also want you to know how we are being proactive and using every precaution at the church.

We do not have any plans to cancel any services at Mt. Pleasant at this point.

However, we will have our cleaning service folks do a deep clean of all of our facilities, where all of our pews, handles, and bathrooms will be wiped down and thoroughly sanitized.

All of our hand sanitizing stations surrounding our worship center are filled and ready.

For a little while, we encourage you to avoid direct contact such as hand shaking and hugs (that will be a tough one for me).

In our children’s ministry, when you check-in, only one person at the welcome desk will check-in your children so there aren’t a lot of fingers touching the iPads or screens.

We will be postponing our March communion until April

DNow is still on for this weekend, but there will be the precautionary step of checking everyone’s temperature as people register on Friday night. Anyone who has a temperature of 100.5 will be sent back home to get better.

Even with all of these precautions, there will be some of you who are still uneasy or unsure. I get that, especially if you are one of those folks whose health makes you vulnerable to this virus. Do not feel guilty because you cannot be at the church during this season. I want you to know that it is okay to stay home and watch us online through Facebook, the MPBCLife App or on the church website.

Let me also remind you to give your tithes for the budget (also known as the Ministry Action Plan) and offerings online through our website or app, so that the ministry of the church could continue to thrive all the more in the midst of difficult days. If you need assistance with giving online, please feel free to call the church office during business hours.

Finally, Church family, let me say this. As disciples of Jesus, we know the One who holds all things together. We believe that God is not shocked or amazed or has been taken by surprise with this virus. He is still on the Throne and we are His people. We know the hope and the assurance that is real in knowing Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

During these times,

may the world see us as People of peace and not of panic,

as Christians who are constant and courageous, not conceding to the chaos,

And as disciples who have hope in the midst of all of that is happening.

So, let us pray for the Lord to intervene in this situation.

Let us pray for those who have been infected and affected by the virus.

Let us pray for the medical personnel who are working diligently.

Let us pray for our leaders to make wise decisions

and Let us pray for each other to stay well, but also, let us pray that we would stay calm and exhibit hope in this world, and as the Lord gives us opportunities, that we would faithfully give the reason for the hope that is in us…and that reason has a name. His name is Jesus.

Hey guys, I love you all and look forward to seeing you soon.

--

Dr. Joey Anthony

Lead Pastor

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church

3110 Greenwood Ave

Colonial Heights, VA 23834

Coronavirus & Check-In

Preschool & Elementary Parents,

Because of coronavirus, we will be changing how we do check-in for awhile. Nobody should touch an iPad, keyboard, or computer screen. Only the person at the welcome desk will check-in your children.

Before Sunday, please tell your children of this new policy and make sure they know not to touch the iPads or computer screens. You still need to check-in, but someone will type in your information for you. Thank you for your understanding!

For His Glory,
Pastor Garrett

Adults 55+ Ministry

Tuesday - March 17 - Weekly Bible Studies

Bible Study | Petersburg Home for Ladies – 11:30 am

Bible Study | Colonial Heights Health Care and Rehab Center – 2:00 pm
Bible Study | Dunlop House Assisted Living Facility – 3:30 pm
Wednesday - March 18

9:30 am - Barnabas Ministry – Conf. Room

5:30 pm - Wednesday Night Dinner in CAC

6:30 pm - The Well (Prayer) Service for Adults

6:30 pm - GriefShare Class (Adult) in Conference Room (Ends May 13th)

6:30 pm - Men’s Study | Genesis - Room 1003

6:30 pm - Women's Study | God of Covenant - Room 1010

6:30 9 pm - Disciple Making - Choir Room

6:30 pm - Youth and Children Programs

.......Elevate Youth Service

.......TeamKid Children's Program (grades K-5)

.......AWANA Children's Program (Age 2 through 5)

March 13-15 - DNow Weekend

A Youth Discipleship Training event. DNOW is open to all middle and high school students.

Sunday - March 22 - Friend Day

Plan to bring your friend or friends to Friend Day at MPBC! And include a Friendly Meal in the church CAC beginning at 11:45 am for all senior adult classes (both 8:00 am and 11:00 am). This will require that 11 am classes dismiss by 11:45 am so plan on letting your teacher start early enough to finish on time. Please do not abbreviate your Bible Studies. Studying the Bible is still our most important function on Sunday mornings!

Thursday - March 26 - GUISEPPE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT (Change)/Amish Store/Richland Creamery
$3 per person+ money for lunch and dessert! First we’ll stop at the Country Store in Dinwiddie for some fresh deli meats, cheeses and fresh made bread and baked goods. Then we’re headed to Guiseppe's Italian Restaurant in Dinwiddie. Then it’s off to the Richland Creamery for dessert. . . ICE CREAM of course!

Sunday - March 29 - Balance Due on Lancaster Trip
(Be sure to include the name of your roommate!)

Monday - March 30 - "Springtime in VA" - Widow/Widowers Banquet

6:30 pm in the CAC/FREE
A time to honor our widows/widowers! Our theme this year: Springtime in Virginia.
Come enjoy the wonderful beauty of Spring in our great state. All 55+ adults are invited.
Our special guest vocalist: James Curry will combine some favorite popular radio hits with some of your favorite gospel classics. Look forward to a wonderful time of fellowship and “singspiration!”

April 5 - Psalm Sunday

April 10 - Good Friday
Begins at noon
Raising of the Crosses Service on the church parking lot.

April 12 - Easter Sunday
He is Risen!!! He reigns today and every day!

April 29 - It’s a surprise!

Bus leaves at 10 am - returns by 6 pm/ $65 per person (includes transportation & dinner/ due by April 5th.
The surprise is not only where we are going, but also when we are going! How about Fredricksburg to the Riverside Dinner Theatre for the musical, “Bright Star”. Inspired by real events and featuring the bluegrass-tinged Grammy-nominated Steven Martin and Edie Brickell score, Broadway’s Bright Star is a sweeping tale of love set against the backdrop of the 1920’s and 40’s American South. A young soldier just home from the war and aspiring to be a writer awakens literary editor Alice Murphy’s questions on the fate of an infant taken from her arms as a young woman. Haunted by a unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past- and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. A deeply emotional and moving presentation.

Thursday - May 14 - 55+ Luncheon

10:45 am in the CAC/$5 per person

Special Guest: Robert Kowalky, Enterprise Architect and church member. He’ll be sharing some information about coming technology that you won’t want to miss!

May 19-21 - Lancaster, PA

$408 per person double occupancy. ($498 single occupancy). Sorry this trip is now full! Please call Lauren in the church office and get your name on the waiting list if you are still interested in going!

Thursday - June 18 - Redhill, VA
$10 per person includes ticket and transportation.

Guided tour the home of Patrick Henry and family. We’ll eat lunch at a local restaurant and visit our pastor’s former church, Midway Baptist Church.

June 19 - Life Line Health Screening
9:00 am - 5:00 pm / CAC. You must make appointments with Life Line Screening.

TENTATIVE TRIPS

August 20 - Shreve River House

September 17 - Rudy Theatre in Selma, NC | Dinner at Ralph’s

October 22 - ATTENTION - REVISION -

Trip to Consignment shops and to the Outlets in Williamsburg

November 19 - Thanksgiving Dinner- Ruckersville, VA

December 15-17- Christmas in Myrtle Beach, SC

TENTATIVE DATES FOR 2020 LUNCHEONS

June 25 || Aug. 13 ||

*Sept. 24 – Operation Christmas Child

|| Oct. 15 ||

*Dec. 10 – Annual Christmas Gift Exchange