November 18, 2020
Greetings Greater Fellowship Family!
I pray all is well. As we inch closer to Thanksgiving day, I would ask that you please consider life after Thanksgiving when you make your plans to celebrate. If you are like me, you are tired of seeing family from a distance and being cooped up in the house. I get it. At the same time, we must understand the deadliness of the COVID-19 virus. As we read all the articles that show more people are recovering than are dying, we must remember that catching Covid does not come without consequences. Let us not risk getting COVID-19 and surviving, while passing it along to someone else who may not survive. As we near the holiday season, I've gotten calls asking my opinion on gathering for Thanksgiving. As I take a deep sigh my reply remains the same: "Have Thanksgiving with the people inside your home or with whom you have been in contact with on a regular basis." Yes, this Thanksgiving may be different, but God is still infusing joy, hope and peace even in the most unexpected places.
For those wondering if we are close to coming back to in-person worship, in due time we will. However, that time is not now. For now, we must operate in faith, while staying abreast of the Covid data. Current data shows that Covid numbers are rising, which means it remains unsafe for us to gather. Until we do gather, let's stay connected through virtual services, check-ins and upcoming events, which will happen on Zoom and Facebook Live.
My family and I miss you greatly, but you remain so close in our thoughts and prayers. We love you and in due time, we will gather again.
Because Jesus traded a throne for a tree,
George Shears III
Senior Pastor/Teacher
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p.s. You are encouraged to tune into our LIVE virtual experiences that occur via The Ship each week:
Each Sunday Live virtual experience is purposed to provide encouragement, hope and inspiration! You are encouraged to tune in and invite others to this virtual experience.
Also, you are encouraged to stay connected to The Ship through the following:
Text Updates: Subscribe to our text message updates: Text @TheShipCLT to the number 81010.
Email Updates: Visit our website and scroll to the bottom and click the “Subscribe to Newletter” button.
Social Media: Find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Soundcloud using our handle @TheShipCLT.
Tithes & Offering: Click “Give Tithes & Offering" button below to give. You can text-to-give, use online giving, send via Cashapp or mail in your giving in to 2422 Ashley Rd. Charlotte, NC 28208.
Family, if you have a need in this time you are encouraged to email the church at church@tgfmbc.org.
I pray all is well. As we inch closer to Thanksgiving day, I would ask that you please consider life after Thanksgiving when you make your plans to celebrate. If you are like me, you are tired of seeing family from a distance and being cooped up in the house. I get it. At the same time, we must understand the deadliness of the COVID-19 virus. As we read all the articles that show more people are recovering than are dying, we must remember that catching Covid does not come without consequences. Let us not risk getting COVID-19 and surviving, while passing it along to someone else who may not survive. As we near the holiday season, I've gotten calls asking my opinion on gathering for Thanksgiving. As I take a deep sigh my reply remains the same: "Have Thanksgiving with the people inside your home or with whom you have been in contact with on a regular basis." Yes, this Thanksgiving may be different, but God is still infusing joy, hope and peace even in the most unexpected places.
For those wondering if we are close to coming back to in-person worship, in due time we will. However, that time is not now. For now, we must operate in faith, while staying abreast of the Covid data. Current data shows that Covid numbers are rising, which means it remains unsafe for us to gather. Until we do gather, let's stay connected through virtual services, check-ins and upcoming events, which will happen on Zoom and Facebook Live.
My family and I miss you greatly, but you remain so close in our thoughts and prayers. We love you and in due time, we will gather again.
Because Jesus traded a throne for a tree,
George Shears III
Senior Pastor/Teacher
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p.s. You are encouraged to tune into our LIVE virtual experiences that occur via The Ship each week:
- Sunday Worship at 10am Sundays on Facebook Live, YouTube and our website.
- Women’s Prayer Call w/Lady K at 7am on Thursdays (701-801-9552)
Each Sunday Live virtual experience is purposed to provide encouragement, hope and inspiration! You are encouraged to tune in and invite others to this virtual experience.
Also, you are encouraged to stay connected to The Ship through the following:
Text Updates: Subscribe to our text message updates: Text @TheShipCLT to the number 81010.
Email Updates: Visit our website and scroll to the bottom and click the “Subscribe to Newletter” button.
Social Media: Find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Soundcloud using our handle @TheShipCLT.
Tithes & Offering: Click “Give Tithes & Offering" button below to give. You can text-to-give, use online giving, send via Cashapp or mail in your giving in to 2422 Ashley Rd. Charlotte, NC 28208.
Family, if you have a need in this time you are encouraged to email the church at church@tgfmbc.org.