The Shepherd's Desk
October, 19th, 2020
Greetings CGMF Family,
I want to encourage everyone who is participating in their Shepherd Neighborhood Groups to keep in touch with your neighborhood shepherd leaders. We have had some confusion with those who are doing virtual groups, or who are meeting in small groups to facilitate social distancing. This has led to confusion for many CGMF members. If you cannot reach your shepherd leader please call the office and leave a message for myself or Jan Welch. We will either have the information you need on hand, or get it for you as soon as possible.
This week we will announce how we will operate our Gathering services forthcoming. We have been doing virtual meetings for the most part via Google Meet. This has been fairly effective and has led to some wonderful experiences, but it has been suggested we try to meet in rented facilities in various locations where we can spread out and meet physically moreso. We are trying to work that out, but we have no perfect answer at this time. Especially concerning the recent spike here in Nebraska of Covid positives. Please be in prayer, keep the faith. Keep loving everyone and encouraging one another in the Lord.
I have been in quarantine the past two weeks. Thank God, I tested negative and will be returning on Saturday to my full duties. Thanks for everyone pitching in and assisting with things I usually would do for the ministry. It has been a blessing seeing so many help out in the manner they have.
I had a great time fellowshipping virtually with those in the Nebraska Diocese of the Episcopal Church this past weekend. Bishop Barker did a wonderful job along with so many others organizing the event through Zoom. I hope to get the message he shared and post it for the Body here at CGMF. I believe it would encourage your soul.
Those who we have been praying for who have struggled with the Covid virus are doing much better for the most part. Debbie still struggles a bit, but is getting better. Thanks for your prayers on her behalf. Jeff Mason still can't hear that well, which appeared only after having Covid 19, but otherwise is good. Ms. Crissy Harris is still struggling and is bedridden at this moment. We hope she will be back to herself in the days to come. We are praying for health and strength for all our CGMF members and friends.
In Gratitude for Jesus and Everyone's Love,
Patrick Vossen
Founding Pastor
Greetings CGMF Family,
I want to encourage everyone who is participating in their Shepherd Neighborhood Groups to keep in touch with your neighborhood shepherd leaders. We have had some confusion with those who are doing virtual groups, or who are meeting in small groups to facilitate social distancing. This has led to confusion for many CGMF members. If you cannot reach your shepherd leader please call the office and leave a message for myself or Jan Welch. We will either have the information you need on hand, or get it for you as soon as possible.
This week we will announce how we will operate our Gathering services forthcoming. We have been doing virtual meetings for the most part via Google Meet. This has been fairly effective and has led to some wonderful experiences, but it has been suggested we try to meet in rented facilities in various locations where we can spread out and meet physically moreso. We are trying to work that out, but we have no perfect answer at this time. Especially concerning the recent spike here in Nebraska of Covid positives. Please be in prayer, keep the faith. Keep loving everyone and encouraging one another in the Lord.
I have been in quarantine the past two weeks. Thank God, I tested negative and will be returning on Saturday to my full duties. Thanks for everyone pitching in and assisting with things I usually would do for the ministry. It has been a blessing seeing so many help out in the manner they have.
I had a great time fellowshipping virtually with those in the Nebraska Diocese of the Episcopal Church this past weekend. Bishop Barker did a wonderful job along with so many others organizing the event through Zoom. I hope to get the message he shared and post it for the Body here at CGMF. I believe it would encourage your soul.
Those who we have been praying for who have struggled with the Covid virus are doing much better for the most part. Debbie still struggles a bit, but is getting better. Thanks for your prayers on her behalf. Jeff Mason still can't hear that well, which appeared only after having Covid 19, but otherwise is good. Ms. Crissy Harris is still struggling and is bedridden at this moment. We hope she will be back to herself in the days to come. We are praying for health and strength for all our CGMF members and friends.
In Gratitude for Jesus and Everyone's Love,
Patrick Vossen
Founding Pastor
