Having a ‘small-town summer’ despite COVID

It continues to surprise me how oddly time passes during the summer. Some days seem to be hours longer than others, but then you look at the calendar and it’s only a month until school starts. Even with the disruption that COVID has caused, we’re having a pretty good small-town summer; bike rides, campfires, smores, swimming, and lots of ice cream. I’m really missing ball games, though!

Phillips United Methodist Church has resumed worship services at a new time -- 9 a.m. Anyone attending is asked to wear a mask into and out of the building. Family groups and attendees are asked to sit at least six feet apart while in the sanctuary. Once seated, masks may be removed. Currently, there is no fellowship time. Pastors Greg and Michelle Reed will continue to post worship and learning videos to social media for those that are unable to attend. If you have questions, prayer requests or need to contact the church, please email phillipsumc2018@gmail.com.

The Phillips Memorial Hall will be available again for functions as health measures are lightened. The small party room accommodates up to 50 guests and the large room will hold up to 600. For information on reserving the building, please call 402-886-2324.

The Phillips Church library is lending books; please email mgnkny@gmail.com, and include “Library” in the subject line. While the library is not open for browsing, thanks to Marcia Spiehs, we have a good selection of books and a thorough list of what’s available. We are limiting checkouts to five books at a time and returned books will be isolated for a period of time before being returned to the shelves. Full details for borrowing and returning books can be shared via email.

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