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UPCOMING In the final days of September, COVID-19 deaths surpassed 200,000 in the United States and neared 1,000,000 globally. As we round the bend to the 2020 presidential election, partisan noise will reach fever pitch in the news and around our Sunday dinner tables. We can understand why we might feel tired and weary, anxious and afraid, or like life is fragile right now. In our Troubled Hearts sermon series, beginning September 27, we will study and reflect on God’s presence and provision in times of fatigue, fear, and fragility. We will ask ourselves prayerfully what it means to rest in God’s presence, to grow faithfully, and to practice compassion with others in these days when our hearts are troubled.
Our Senior Pastor, Doyle, and all of his family continue to be overwhelmed by your kindness, generosity, and prayers on their behalf as Doyle receives cancer treatments. Though this is a challenging and heartbreaking experience for Doyle and his family, they are encouraged by your love and prayers and assured they do not walk this road alone. We continue to ensure Doyle receives the cards and notes you send to the church office. You may find the most recent updates from Doyle and his family at Doyle’s CaringBridge site: caringbridge.org/visit/doylesager Grace,
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Phase 3: Regathering for In-Person Worship continues Sundays @ 8:15 am and 10:45 am. Please register ahead at fbcjc.org/ register beginning the Tuesday before each Sunday. Our online service will continue Sundays at 8:15 am. More information at fbcjc.org/virus.