Evansville Community Drive-In Church
April 12, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm | Eastland Mall
Every Easter is special but I think we all know, because of the current situation, this one is going to be special on a whole new level.
This Easter One Lifers will have options and opportunities to help make the day special.
One Life has a part in 3 different efforts going on in the Tri-State:
1) We will be offering our online services at 9AM, 11AM, 4PM and 6PM. We hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to join with others from around the Tr-State and around the country as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus — virtually. We would also encourage you to send out invitations to those you know who don’t have a church home.
2) A group of churches in Evansville have invited us to join a city-wide “drive-in” service that will be held at Eastland Mall. There will be a live worship team and live preaching but everyone participates by staying in their cars and listening through the radio. We wanted to show our support for this Easter expression because we believe strongly in the importance of city-wide church unity. It will be happening at 11AM. Here are the details.(link). This is an option some of you would enjoy taking advantage of. [NOTE: We would advise our Henderson people to NOT attend because we want to honor the Governor of Kentucky’s request to not travel outside the state].
3) Channel 14 has asked local churches to assemble an Easter service they plan to broadcast on Easter evening at 8:30PM. One Life was asked to participate. I will be doing a reading and a short devotional as a part of this service. Several other Pastors and musicians are contributing different pieces. I would love it if all One Lifers would support this because it is another great statement about the unity of our faith and the unity of our churches in the area.
While this Easter will be challenging and very different, I have watched our own One Life team and other church teams from around the community rally together to do some things that are unprecedented and I think will add up to a very encouraging and special day. My coaching would be to embrace it. Make the most of it. Use the entire day to celebrate the hope we have through the resurrection!
Grace, love and peace to you all,
Bret
WORSHIP TOGETHER ONLINE – 9:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 4:00 PM / 6:00 PM
onelifechurch.org/live
WORSHIP TOGETHER IN-PERSON – 11:00 AM
A City Wide “Drive-In” Church Service at Eastland Mall
(800 N. Green River Road, Evansville)
How will the City Wide “Drive-In’ Church Service at Eastland Mall work?
You can wave to others, honk your horn and look across the aisles into the other cars, and SEE that God is doing something special in our midst. We have something to celebrate – the HOPE of Jesus Christ! That is what Easter is all about.
Please Note: We have worked with area government and medical officials to make sure we remain in compliance with CDC recommendations for social distancing during this service. If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, please join us online.
These are the guidelines we will follow.
• Upon arriving at Eastland Mall, we must stay in vehicles at all times.
• Cars must be turned off (request by the City of Evansville).
• Cars must park 6 feet apart (every other parking spot).
• Car windows can not be opened (only cracked for fresh air).
What will the service be like?
• There will be a stage set up in the center of the Eastland Mall parking lot.
• There will be live worship and teaching from many of our local church leaders.
• The service will be broadcast on 104.1.
• You can use the YouVersion Bible App for note-taking.
Is there something for kids?
• Kids’ programming will be available. Plan to bring a device (phone, tablet) and headphones for children.
Plan ahead!
• Bring your own communion elements (bread and juice).
• Please use the Virginia Street and Vogel Avenue Entrances to Eastland Mall. Both Green River Entrances will be closed. Parking Attendants will be available to direct traffic.
• Eastland Mall will not be open. (Restrooms will not be available.)
• Medical Assistance will be available. Should a need occur, please honk or turn on hazard lights for assistance.
We would love to see One Lifers attend that service to show support for the many churches in the area. However, if that’s not practical for you or you’d rather not… simply join us online — both are available at 11AM and we have 3 other time slots for online. Some may even elect to do both. Why not? It’s Easter!
We can turn this difficult time into a huge win for One Life, your life and churches around the Tri-State.