“Fear not, for I am with you..."

We are open for worship in the main church at 10:30am!  The computer we use to project the slides on the wall is built and almost ready to be installed.  Hymnals are not being used at this time, but you are welcome to bring your own.  You will find bulletins on a table once you enter the church as well as a basket to place your offerings.
During the service there will be microphones picking up the sounds of the congregation for things like the singing of hymns.  So if you don't want to have people listening in on your comments, you may want to keep the volume of your voice down.  The camera is set up along the wall of the media room, or the wall to your right if you are facing the altar.  We ask that as much as possible, you refrain from repeatedly walking past the camera during the service.  Jade will be doing signing during the service, so if you're walking in front of the camera that will block the view of those watching her.

There will be no ushers serving at this time.  During communion, the pastor and the elders will call family groups up to receive the body and blood of Christ.  Until you are called up by the pastor and the elders you may stand in line if you wish.  This will speed things up if you don't have to get up out of your seat and walk to the aisle first.  You should be able to see when your time is close to arriving so get in line then.  Please try to keep a six foot distance between you and other family groups while waiting in line.  The plan is to have individual families commune together at the railings.  For now, we ask that you do not kneel or lean upon the rails, unless necessary, so they don't need to be cleaned as often.  The common cup will still be available for communing.  If you are uncomfortable with that you certainly do not have to take it.  The individual cups will be available.  Wafers will still be given to you by the elder who will be wearing gloves. 
For seating, you will be using every other row, going from front to back.  There will be some color of bright plastic tape marking the rows you are not to use.  In the rows you are seated in, we are asking that family groups remain at least 6 feet away from other family groups in their row.  We are also now designating a singing section and a non singing section to our sanctuary for those who do not feel safe being near people singing during the church service.  When you enter the sanctuary, those who wish to not sing during the service will sit in the farthest section from the entrance.  This is also the closest section to the baptismal font. We will move chairs around depending on how many wish to not participate in singing during the service. 

If you want to wear a mask, please do so but it is not required at this time.  You may feel comfortable being within six feet of others who don't live in your house, but maybe those other people are not comfortable with it.  So don't provoke them.  There is enough fear and anxiety already.  

We will not be "passing the peace" or greeting one another at the beginning of the service.  Pastor will be greeting people at the back of the church after the service is over, but will not be shaking hands.  Please try to keep a six foot distance between you and other family groups while entering or exiting the church. 

The doors from the narthex to the church have normally been closed during the service.  They will now be left open so people don't need to touch them while entering or exiting. 

A FYI.  Since we run a childcare program that uses the gym and the bathrooms in the narthex, the government is requiring us to list the names of everyone who is in our building during our Sunday morning Bible study and church services.  The elder on duty has been tasked with making a list of everyone that attends, by name.  They are using a checklist for that so you don't have to do anything.  I simply thought that you should be aware of this.  As a further note, you should be aware that if you are in the building during the hours of operation of the Childcare program (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday) you should be filling out a COVID 19 form, available in the church or school offices.  It's a simple form that asks you to answer several questions in addition to listing your name and temperature.  
If you will be attending the Sunday morning Bible study, we plan to have family groups sitting at their own tables.  This will allow the six foot distancing to occur with reasonable effort.  At this time there will be no coffee or treats available here.  If you can't stay awake during my Bible study without them, you'll have to bring you own!  
These changes and rules may be too rigid for some people and too lax for others.  However, ultimately, the Church is not based upon rules, laws, guidelines, executive orders or emergency declarations.  It is based upon the love and mercy of God, without which all of us would already be dead and suffering in hell.  He calls us to live lives of mercy and grace.  He does not call His children to live by the letter of the law.  The Triune God is the only Expert who knows the real truth, and He has already numbered each of our days.  There is nothing we can do to lengthen them once our day arrives. 
I'm sure I'm missing something.  As the weeks go by we will get better at this if we work together in humility and repentance.

Please note that the Portals of Prayer which begin in July are in your church mailboxes. 
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God be with you.
​-Pastor Poellet-

Please join us for service on Sunday at 10:30am through either of these links. We look forward to worshiping with you. 
https://www.facebook.com/SMLHolt/   or
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWurXn5K6bbgYbJ4Y1LkRFA?view_as=subscriber
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Worship is interpreted into American Sign Language almost every Sunday at 10:30 AM

MINISTRY OFFICE HOURS


Regular Sunday Worship Schedule

10:30-11:15 am -Live stream along with worship interpreted into American Sign Language 
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HERE: May the faithful find SALVATION, and the careless be AWAKENED
HERE: May the doubting find FAITH, and the anxious be ENCOURAGED
HERE:​ May the tempted find HELP, and the sorrowful COMFORT
​HERE: ​May the weary find REST, and the strong be RENEWED
Location
We are located at 2418 N. Aurelius Rd. Holt, Michigan 48842 just south of Willoughby Rd.
Phones
SML : (517)-694-0978
HLS : (517)-694-3182
MLHS : (517)-525-0116
SECC:  (517)-694-3182

Email
SML : smlchurchoffice@gmail.com
​HLS : principal@hlsmi.org
​MLHS : mmlha.office@gmail.com
​SECC:  sonshine.ecc@gmail.org
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OUR MISSION: To know Jesus and to let Him be known, by reflecting God's love, teaching our children and serving the community.