Bay City AC Church Announcements

8/16/2020

dweerts@onwardmedia.org (Dan Weerts) — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 23:00:47 GMT

1. Lord willing, Brother Brian Wenninger from Leo, Indiana plans to be with us Wednesday

evening, August 19th , to speak on the topic: "Being the salt and light of the world". Start

time is 7:30 PM.

2. Then, the following Wednesday, August 26th, Brother Chet Manz from Toledo, Ohio

plans to be with us to speak on the topic: "Give us oil in our lamps".

3. Take 10 minutes at end of service to go over notes from conference.

8/9/2020

dweerts@onwardmedia.org (Dan Weerts) — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 14:51:56 GMT

1. We plan to begin in-person Wednesday evening services August 12th when Brother

Chet Manz, from Toledo, Ohio plans to be with us and speak on the topic: "Give us oil in

our lamps". Then, on Wednesday, August 19th , Brother Brian Wenninger from Leo,

Indiana, plans to be with us to speak on the topic: "Being the salt and light of the world".

8/2/2020

dweerts@onwardmedia.org (Dan Weerts) — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 21:34:18 GMT

1. A note to share: Dear Church family, we thank you for the gifts of love, flowers, and

prayers you bestowed on us during Cheryl's time of surgery. There is such joy in the

body of Christ knowing we gain strength in walking side by side with others, lifting each

other up. May God continue to bless each of you! In Love, Mike and Sister Cheryl.

2. Letting everyone know, Sister Lorraine has taken the position to replace Sister Bonnie

at Woodhaven of Bay City.

3. We are continuing to cancel both the monthly Woodhaven at Bay City singing and

Rescue Mission service for the month of August.

4. Bean bagging is planned for Thursday evening, 6-8 PM at the Distribution Center. All

are welcome. And, due to the close working conditions, a face mask is required.

5. Regarding the Elder Meeting and General Conference scheduled for this week, the only

elders planning to meet in-person are the Elder Committee, Secretary, General

Conference presenters, specific committee presenters, and any of the active Illinois

elders who may choose to attend. The rest of the elders, including Brother John, will

participate virtually from their homes.

6. As announced two weeks ago, there is a Virtual General Conference planned for

Thursday, August 6th at 6 PM CDT. Registration is required. Please pray for the Elder

Meeting and General Conference that God’s leading and provision would continue

despite the circumstances.

7. Next Sunday, August 9th , ministering Brother Philip Schultz, from Burlington, Iowa, plans

to be with us and have the Sunday morning service.

8. We plan to begin in-person Wednesday evening services August 12th when Brother

Chet Manz, from Toledo, Ohio plans to be with us and speak on the topic: "Give us oil in

our lamps". Then, on Wednesday, August 19th , Brother Brian Wenninger from Leo,

Indiana, plans to be with us to speak on the topic: "Being the salt and light of the world".

7-26-2020

dweerts@onwardmedia.org (Dan Weerts) — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 18:51:29 GMT

1. Our new Bay City church website is now live. The address remains the same. We just migrated to use the national Apostolic Christian Church template.

2. We are now using AC Central for live streaming our sermons. Also, our past sermons are in the process of being transferred over to AC Central. You can still go to our church website to listen live; it will just link you to AC Central.

3. Gateway Woods will be hosting their online benefit auction and virtual program this week. Thanks for your patience, prayers and support through this unique time. Registration for this year’s auction is now open and a link is available on our website (www.gatewaywoods.org/auction). Items are available now to preview and the Auction will open for bidding this Thursday at 8:00 AM EST. The Auction will remain open until Saturday afternoon, August 1st. There will also be a Live Virtual program broadcasted through Youtube and Facebook on Friday, July 31st at 8:00 PM EST that will include the Gateway Choir, testimonies, and a unique opportunity to engage with staff virtually. Thank you for investing in this mission of providing hope and healing to hurting children and families! We couldn’t do what we do without your prayers and support.

4. The Sunday School picnic has been officially cancelled for this summer.

7-18-2020

dweerts@onwardmedia.org (Dan Weerts) — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 23:40:42 GMT

Greetings to each one, in the name of our precious Savior.

We continue to thank God for the blessing of gathering together for worship and fellowship.

We again are thankful for another visiting minister tomorrow. Brother Jason Dotterer and family

from Forrest, Illinois plan to be with us. Let’s not only be prayerful for Brother Jason, but may

each one prepare him or herself to hear the Word on Sunday morning.

Updating the current state of the covid-19 virus in our area – the number of positive cases in our

area is rising. While this is partly due to increased testing, we are also seeing an increase in the

positive test percentages in our area. Bay and Midland counties previously had a positive test

rate of 2% or less. They are now nearing 3% over the past week. Saginaw county is currently at

5%. Therefore, we are continuing to encourage wearing a mask in church, especially during

singing, to avoid spreading the virus unknowingly to those most susceptible, and to honor our

State’s requirement. Also, just a friendly reminder when we go outside for fellowship after the

service, to continue maintaining the recommended 6 feet of separation. If this separation cannot

be maintained, it is recommended to continue wearing a mask.

The following precautionary recommendations are still in place:

1. If you have any of the following symptoms, please refrain from attending: loss of taste or

smell, fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, headaches or sore throat.

2. If you have any of the following health conditions, please refrain from attending: chronic

lung disease, diabetes, asthma, obesity and compromised immune systems.

Note: Individuals over 65 are at increased risk of serious complications, per the CDC.

3. All are encouraged to wear a mask when inside the church building, mainly during singing,

to prevent the spread of the virus from individuals who may be positive but not know it. (It

is fine to remove your face mask when seated and not singing)

4. Please use the north parking lot and carport entrance. The other entrances will remain

locked.

5. Our intent is to keep the basement closed off, and only use the upstairs bathrooms, so

please plan to utilize bathrooms at home prior to arriving at church.

6. Once inside the church building, please do not spend a lot of time in the foyer. Instead,

proceed into the assembly and take a seat.

7. Please sit every other bench in the benches marked with blue tape.

8. Families that live in the same house my sit together. Otherwise, we ask that you sit at

least 6 feet away from others.

9. Once the service is over, please proceed outside the building for fellowship.

We are still only planning to gather for services on Sundays at this time. Wednesday services will

continue to only be online and over the phone.

Regarding our service schedule, Brother Jason Dotterer plans to have the service tomorrow

morning. Brother Neil plans to have the Wednesday evening service. We will continue livestreaming all services at the normal times.

Thank you for your continued understanding during these trying times. And, we know our God is

able to supply all our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

7-11-2020

dweerts@onwardmedia.org (Dan Weerts) — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 23:37:38 GMT

Greetings to each one,

We continue to thank God for the privilege of fellowship and that we can worship Him together. It

is a blessing that not all the world enjoys.

I have no announcements for Sunday.

Just a few notes regarding Sunday’s worship together. We plan to have a visiting minister.

Brother David Maibach and family from Smithville, Ohio plan to be with us.

Regarding the current state of the covid-19 virus in our area – while the number of positive cases

in our area have risen, this is primarily due to increased testing. For the past several weeks, Bay

and Midland counties continue to see a positive test rate of 2% or less. Saginaw county is

considerably higher at 3-5% positive test rate over the past several weeks.

We are continuing to encourage wearing a mask in church, especially during singing, to avoid

spreading the virus unknowingly to those most susceptible, and to honor our State’s requirement.