The Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia, has helped in the distribution of food bags for families and individuals for the Thanksgiving season.

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Nov. 24, the members of the Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church assist the church's mission partner Suthers Center Food Pantry to distribute the food bags.

According to the post, the church's members have distributed at least 333 food bags on Saturday, Nov. 27. It said that it was a new record.

The Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church said they were able to help at least 118 families and 60 individuals.

Those who wish to see more information written on this article may visit the Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church's Facebook post.

Oglethorpe Presbyterian's Service Worship

On the church's website, the Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church believes that individuals who attend will meet deep hospitality, chances for growth, a call to service, and a sense of belonging. The public is welcome to attend all of its worship services.

Meanwhile, the Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church announced that its Sunday worship service would be aired live on Facebook  at 11 a.m.

Other worship services schedules can be found on the said website

COVID-19 Protocols

The Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church said it would continue to provide policy and procedures as the COVID-19 task group analyzes the metrics of safe meetings inside and outside the building. The church stated that the following guidelines would be required at this time.

If a person has a temperature over 98.6 or any other COVID-19 symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, fever, loss of smell or taste, diarrhea), the church recommends that you stay at home.

All area usage must be logged for contact tracking and scheduling purposes, according to the church. It is necessary to notify the church office (office@opcbrookhaven.org) ahead of time.

The church said if the attendees are beyond the age of three and have not been fully vaccinated, they must wear a mask.

They advised keeping a social space of at least six feet between people and avoiding physical contact.

They were also told to sanitize any surfaces that had been touched, such as indoor bathrooms. It is said that outdoor worship sessions are permitted as long as these conditions are met.

According to the church's statement, those who want to stay at home can watch the service live online.

Individuals are expected to follow these rules to maintain their safety and well-being strictly.

The church said that it would be for the community's benefit. It is the responsibility of the people to enforce these values among themselves respectfully.

Interested participants may visit the church's website for more details and information.

Church's Movie Screening

The Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church hosted a free movie showing on Friday, Nov. 12.

The church announced on Facebook on Tuesday, Nov. 9, that it held a movie screening of the newly released "Clifford the Big Red Dog" in the church's front yard.

Snacks and hot cocoa were given to anyone who attended the movie viewing, according to the church.

The movie was shown at 6 p.m. on Friday, according to the post.

The church said everyone was welcome to attend the free film screening.

Those interested in learning more can visit the Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church's Facebook page.

 

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