Dear Friends,

As we continue to wrestle with this pandemic, we are hopeful that the
COVID-19 immunization rollout will gather momentum and we look forward
to the day when we will be able to gather again for worship, fellowship,
and service.  Until then, we must continue to look for creative ways to
live out our baptismal life as a congregation.

Your Congregation Council was encouraged that 22 people participated in
the drive-by communion on Christmas Eve; so, Pastor Phil has agreed to
duplicate that effort on the first Sundays of February and March.  In
addition, our congregation's constitution requires us to distribute our
2020 Annual Reports during February.  Next month also brings Ash
Wednesday and the beginning of Lent on February 17.  Who would have
thought that we would have two consecutive Lenten seasons affected by
COVID-19?

Please save the following dates/times on your calendars and plan to
participate as you are able --

Sunday, February 7:  11 AM - 12 noon -- Drive-by Communion and 2020
Annual Reports distribution
Wednesday, February 17:  4 - 5 PM  -- Drive-by Imposition of Ashes for
Ash Wednesday
Sunday, March 7:  11 AM - 12 noon -- Drive-by Communion

Finally, with the number of interactions among members of our
congregation being greatly reduced, it has become difficult for Pastor
Phil to be aware of pastoral care issues.  If you need of pastoral care
or know others in our community of faith who may need pastoral care,
please do not hesitate to contact Pastor Phil.

Take care.  Be safe.