TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
Dr. William McNabb points out a few similarities to the year 1918 and the challenging times we are experiencing today. Three major events happened in that year, including a very special moment for Piedmont Community Church.
WORSHIP SERVICES
ONLINE ONLY THROUGH APRIL 7

Doing our part to reduce coronavirus spread, we will close our Sanctuary to the public and broadcast our Sunday 9 am worship services through April 7. Watch on the HOME page of our website at PiedmontChurch.org and on our Facebook page .
TREASURES SALE EARNS $25,000

In spite of pouring rain and the one-day sale challenges posed by coronavirus, the annual Treasures Sale raked in $25,000. The amount came as a surprise to many and a relief to all. The Mexico trip, involving more than 300 youth and adults from Piedmont, will be rescheduled for June. Photo by Michael Barber
We are happy to provide online gathering opportunities as we remain 'sheltered in place.'

ONLINE GATHERING

Join Dr. Don Ashburn for an informal Online Gathering Wednesday evening, March 25 at 7 pm. We’ll discuss how our faith connects to what’s going on in our lives right now. We'll reflect on scripture and pray together too. This meeting is by ZOOM, and is open to anyone. Here’s a link:  https://zoom.us/j/871913733 . Meeting ID: 871 913 733. 
To join by phone, call: 1-669-900-6833

MORNING PRAYER

Dr. Don Ashburn will lead a brief service of prayer at 10 am on Friday, March 27. There will be scripture readings, a time of meditation and prayer. This meeting is by ZOOM, and is open to anyone. Here’s the link:   https://zoom.us/j/891674290 . Meeting ID: 891 674 290. 
To join by phone, call: 1-669-900-6833
Dear Sunday School Families,

I plan to send out lessons each Sunday, and I will send out some supplemental coloring pages/activities during the week. - Leslie Quantz

VIRTUAL ROCK AND LIVEWIRE

Parents and Students, we are meeting tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday at 2 pm for our first Virtual Livewire meeting. Invitations have been sent via Zoom to all the parents and students have been texted. Please encourage your student and their friends to join us. We will meet each Wednesday going forward and will start doing the same with Rock on Thursday evenings at 5 pm starting on April 2. - Rev. Scott Kail
THE LORD'S WORK CONTINUES ONLINE

The church may be closed, but the good work of Piedmont Church continues in a variety of ways:

  • Sunday worship services are posted weekly on our website
  • Church staff now meets online each Tuesday at 11 am
  • Jean Leahy is available to answer your calls weekdays from 10 am - 12 Noon (otherwise, voicemail
  • Lay leaders continue to meet online and by phone
  • Livewire and Rock meet online
  • Many small groups have arranged for video meetings
  • Sunday school lessons are posted to our website and emails are sent inviting parents to participate with their children
Please consider making an online offering by clicking below, or give while watching Sunday services on our website.
MEXICO MISSION TRIP POSTPONED
Considering the health and well-being of the youth and adult volunteers of the house building mission to Tijuana, Mexico, Rev. Scott Kail has chosen to postpone the trip originally scheduled to begin April 12.

"Due to coronavirus, we have decided to postpone the trip until June of 2020," Rev. Kail said. "It is important to not cancel the trip, but reschedule for a time that ensures the safety of our students and and adult volunteers, and to keep our commitment to the families that are eagerly expecting a new home."

More information will be made available soon. Check your weekly email for updates.
WALKING TOGETHER

Walking Together sessions will be meeting online using ZOOM until after Easter. Contact Dr. Don Ashburn at [email protected] for details and information on how to join the conversation.
NEW MEMBER GATHERINGS

The 'Come and See' New Member Gatherings, hosted by Dr. Don Ashburn, have been postponed. Watch this weekly email for updates.
SPRING CLEANING WORK DAY

The work day, originally planned for April 4, has been postponed until further notice. Contact Scott Fitzgerrell at [email protected] for details.
Phone: (510) 547-5700