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Rev Dr Lee Wigert
Date: Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 9:19 AM
Pastoral letter from Pastor Lee and
Update on Easter
March 18, 2020
Members and Friends of First United Methodist Church, Plattsmouth:
During this time of heightened concern over the Covid-19 Coronavirus, we remain steadfast as we trust God’s sovereignty and goodness, trusting that by God’s mercy and grace God will see us through this difficult time. 2nd Timothy 1:7 tells us that; “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
In keeping with the mandates of Governor Ricketts and the recommendations of the CDC, we have taken the following precautions to assure that we care for our members, staff, and guests and that they remain safe.
The First United Methodist church office and the Missouri Rivers District office have shut down walk-in and face-to-face traffic. Rae Jean will be in the office during her normal hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I will be working from my home and church office. I will have full access to my emails at
lwigert@greatplainsumc.org. Please don't hesitate to call me at (402) 984-7186 if you need something.
First United Methodist Church is taking “Sabbath weeks,” cancelling all meetings and gatherings until April first. We will have no in-person worship for at least the next two weeks, and likely for a longer period of time. I will be recording my sermons on Facebook for you to access. In addition, I will circulate the printed sermons via email.
I will be making check-in phone calls to members during this time of uncertainty. Again, If, you need to contact me for any reason, please send me an email with your phone number and I will call you back. Or simply call me at my number above. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything.
Rae Jean will be in the office Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am-4:30pm, and on Thursday from 8am to noon taking phone calls, answering emails, working on email contact lists, and taking care of office needs.
As you know, Coronavirus (Covid-19) instructions and closures are happening minute by minute. Nebraska Governor Pete Rickets has put in effect no gatherings over ten. His actions overshadow any other recommendation, even the CDC.
As a local church leader, based on Gov. Ricketts press conference Monday afternoon, I will not be holding in-person funeral services of more than 10 people in attendance, from now and for at least the next few weeks. I will be suggesting to folks that we do a small graveside gathering, and hold the funeral or memorial service at a later date.
I look forward to providing updated information on a regular basis via email. Please keep the prayers and conversation flowing and growing through God’s grace. Let me close this letter with a posting from the Great Plains Daily Devotional for 3/17/2020.
Prayer for Reflection
Faithful and loving God, thank you for the season of Spring--a time that reminds us that You are working to make all things new, even when we can’t see past our own winter season. Help us, O God, fan the flame of our love and faith in your son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Stay safe and May God Bless you.
Pastor Lee R. Wigert
P.S. We are cancelling our order for Easter Lilies today. Today is the deadline for HyVee to order the Easter Lilies; therefore, not knowing if we will have Easter services, we feel it necessary to cancel the order. Your check will be returned to you if you ordered one. Thank you for your understanding. God’s Peace
Date: Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 9:19 AM
Pastoral letter from Pastor Lee and
Update on Easter
March 18, 2020
Members and Friends of First United Methodist Church, Plattsmouth:
During this time of heightened concern over the Covid-19 Coronavirus, we remain steadfast as we trust God’s sovereignty and goodness, trusting that by God’s mercy and grace God will see us through this difficult time. 2nd Timothy 1:7 tells us that; “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
In keeping with the mandates of Governor Ricketts and the recommendations of the CDC, we have taken the following precautions to assure that we care for our members, staff, and guests and that they remain safe.
The First United Methodist church office and the Missouri Rivers District office have shut down walk-in and face-to-face traffic. Rae Jean will be in the office during her normal hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I will be working from my home and church office. I will have full access to my emails at
lwigert@greatplainsumc.org. Please don't hesitate to call me at (402) 984-7186 if you need something.
First United Methodist Church is taking “Sabbath weeks,” cancelling all meetings and gatherings until April first. We will have no in-person worship for at least the next two weeks, and likely for a longer period of time. I will be recording my sermons on Facebook for you to access. In addition, I will circulate the printed sermons via email.
I will be making check-in phone calls to members during this time of uncertainty. Again, If, you need to contact me for any reason, please send me an email with your phone number and I will call you back. Or simply call me at my number above. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything.
Rae Jean will be in the office Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am-4:30pm, and on Thursday from 8am to noon taking phone calls, answering emails, working on email contact lists, and taking care of office needs.
As you know, Coronavirus (Covid-19) instructions and closures are happening minute by minute. Nebraska Governor Pete Rickets has put in effect no gatherings over ten. His actions overshadow any other recommendation, even the CDC.
As a local church leader, based on Gov. Ricketts press conference Monday afternoon, I will not be holding in-person funeral services of more than 10 people in attendance, from now and for at least the next few weeks. I will be suggesting to folks that we do a small graveside gathering, and hold the funeral or memorial service at a later date.
I look forward to providing updated information on a regular basis via email. Please keep the prayers and conversation flowing and growing through God’s grace. Let me close this letter with a posting from the Great Plains Daily Devotional for 3/17/2020.
Prayer for Reflection
Faithful and loving God, thank you for the season of Spring--a time that reminds us that You are working to make all things new, even when we can’t see past our own winter season. Help us, O God, fan the flame of our love and faith in your son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Stay safe and May God Bless you.
Pastor Lee R. Wigert
P.S. We are cancelling our order for Easter Lilies today. Today is the deadline for HyVee to order the Easter Lilies; therefore, not knowing if we will have Easter services, we feel it necessary to cancel the order. Your check will be returned to you if you ordered one. Thank you for your understanding. God’s Peace
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