Dear Friends,

Let me begin by saying thank you to Randy Starr for all he does. I called him Saturday with my concerns of being exposed to someone who was diagnosed positive for Covid. I went and took both tests - the rapid and 2-4 day one - both came back negative. I am feeling fine and moving forward. So, thank you Randy for delivering a wonderful message and for being YOU!!!

Marilyn Conroy and Cheri Evans-Schmidt are the chairs for our Christmas Gala. Here is a note from them.
Dear Church, we are excited to be celebrating the 33rd annual Church By The Sea Christmas Gala on this upcoming Friday December 4th being held at the newly renovated Lauderdale Yacht Club. We are currently just a few guests shy of our targeted attendance. I hope you will consider attending this event which is the only fund-raiser for the Corporation. The event has been underwritten, therefore the cost of the ticket $125 per person is now completely tax deductible.

Some of you have expressed concern about the health protocols being adhered to by the Yacht Club. The LYC insists that all service staff wear masks and gloves, that each employee has their temperature checked daily. For those employees who did have positive Covid results, last month, they had to quarantine and were not allowed back to work until they received negative results. Every guest will have their temperature taken upon arrival for the evening.

The dining arrangements are tables for 6 guests unless a family specifically requested a table for 8. These are tables that would normally accommodate ten people, therefore the diners will be well spaced apart, as well as the tables themselves within the banquet area. The cocktails, weather permitting will be held outdoors with high-top tables for those who want to sit.

This party really kicks off the festivities of the season with great food, wine, fellowship and dancing – not to mention prizes galore. I do hope you will be able to join us for this wonderful annual event. Please contact the church if you would like to attend or support this event.

Have an amazing week and I look forward to seeing you all this Friday evening or in Sunday worship. .

In His Grip,
Chris

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