Today's Devotion with Annette Potts
A new devotion will be shared daily Monday through Friday.
Report of Phase #1 Return to Gather
On Friday, May 15, 2020, Maryland's stay-at-home order was lifted at 5 p.m. This allows Churches and houses of worship to safely hold religious services. Outdoor services are strongly encouraged. Indoor services are permitted at 50% capacity with appropriate physical distancing, masking and safety protocols strongly advised.
What does this mean for Kent Island United Methodist Church?
Thursday, May 14, 2020, we virtually met with the Bishop and leaders of the Peninsula Delaware Conference to discuss our return to gather. The Bishop and leaders shared the faith-based work group recommendations for Maryland Strong Roadmap to Recovery. The phase #1 recommendations allow for effective physical distancing and low contact worship and activities. These recommendations are extensive.
Kent Island UMC leadership met this week to discuss and vote on the recommendations in phase #1. After much prayer and discussion, we voted for the Church building to remain shut down until phase #2. We appreciate the recommendations and recognize they are in place for our safety. However, it would be exhaustive to effectively operate as a Church in phase #1. When the next phase is announced, we will meet with the Bishop and Conference leaders to review the phase #2 faith-based work group recommendations for Maryland Strong Roadmap to Recovery.
If you would like to see the phase #1 list from the faith-based work group, email me mark@kiumc.org and I will send it to you.
Although the physical building is closed, we are not. Ministry continues. The clergy, staff and Church Office are here to help you. We are still the Church and Kent Island strong, led by the Holy Spirit.
We miss you all very much.
May God be with you all until we meet again.
Pastor Mark
P.S. Please share this info with folks who may not have internet access.
What does this mean for Kent Island United Methodist Church?
Thursday, May 14, 2020, we virtually met with the Bishop and leaders of the Peninsula Delaware Conference to discuss our return to gather. The Bishop and leaders shared the faith-based work group recommendations for Maryland Strong Roadmap to Recovery. The phase #1 recommendations allow for effective physical distancing and low contact worship and activities. These recommendations are extensive.
Kent Island UMC leadership met this week to discuss and vote on the recommendations in phase #1. After much prayer and discussion, we voted for the Church building to remain shut down until phase #2. We appreciate the recommendations and recognize they are in place for our safety. However, it would be exhaustive to effectively operate as a Church in phase #1. When the next phase is announced, we will meet with the Bishop and Conference leaders to review the phase #2 faith-based work group recommendations for Maryland Strong Roadmap to Recovery.
If you would like to see the phase #1 list from the faith-based work group, email me mark@kiumc.org and I will send it to you.
Although the physical building is closed, we are not. Ministry continues. The clergy, staff and Church Office are here to help you. We are still the Church and Kent Island strong, led by the Holy Spirit.
We miss you all very much.
May God be with you all until we meet again.
Pastor Mark
P.S. Please share this info with folks who may not have internet access.
Ways to Reach Out and Help
There are many ways to continue Growing Out as the body of Jesus Christ!
KIUMC's Melanie Murphy Emergency Love Fund continues assisting folks in the midst of this time. We are helping those in need with rent, food and Food Lion cards. If you would like to donate, or are in need of assistance, please contact Diana at Diana@kiumc.org.
Haven Ministries will offer emergency food service during this time.
Please contact Krista at 410-739-4363 if you would like to donate monetarily or non-perishable items.
Caring Lay Ministry is available to help members of the church with food as needed. Please contact Jeanie at jeanie@atlanticbb.net.
QA County School Food Program has several schools open from 12-2 for pick-up of meals for kids that attend any QA county school. Visit QACPS.org for more information. If you would like to drop off non-perishable items for this program, they can be dropped off at Rita's on Kent Island.
Special Announcements & Virtual Events!
Celebrate Recovery Devotions
Join Pastor Bob and Cathy Timms on the KIUMC Celebrate Recovery Facebook page every Wednesday night at 6:45PM as they share special recovery messages! Email celebraterecovery@kiumc.org for more information.
Brittney, ROOTS Youth Ministry Director, will be holding a weekly virtual youth group! If your youth (grades 6-12) is interested in joining, please have them (1) download the “ZOOM Cloud Meetings” app and (2) have them text Brittney at 410-924-3169 so she can text them the invitation links. This will be held weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM.
If you have a pastoral emergency, please email mark@kiumc.org.
If you would like to add a prayer request to our prayer chain, please email pray@kiumc.org.
Should you have a need arise for the Love Fund, please email diana@kiumc.org.
Let us continue lifting up all those who are on the front lines, our church family, and our community.
God is still in charge! Amen!
Gather with Us Online:
Our Sunday Services will now be virtual for the time being!
We will publish one service each week at 8:30AM on Facebook. To watch the current week's sermon, choose "Online Sunday Sermon" under the Worship Online tab at the top of the page.
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