Brothers & Sisters,

In just over a week, we will be gathering together to observe the Feast of Tabernacles and Eighth day. As you finalize your preparations to join us in Branson, I wanted to do my best to prepare you for what to expect.

There is not currently a mask mandate in Branson. That being said, local businesses are allowed to specify their own regulations. If you would like to learn more about this, I would recommend visiting the Branson Visitors Bureau website.

While there are no regulations in place regarding the health and safety protocols that we enact for our worship, fellowship, or other activities, it is imperative that we utilize wisdom, discernment, and love in how we conduct ourselves. To that end, the following protocols will be in place during our services at the Mansion:
          - We will be seated in alternate rows to allow for a bit more space between groups.
          - There will be designated seating in the Mansion Theatre for those who desire to socially distance and wear a mask.
          - There will be designated seating in the Mansion Theatre for those who desire to socially distance, but cannot to wear a mask.

The fluidity that is inherent to having over 700 people together means that there is a possibility that some of these protocols may need to be revised. Regardless of what may need to be done, I am committed to providing a place where we can safely come together to hear God’s precious truths. It is likely that I may not meet your expectations; however, I do ask for your patience with me and most importantly your care, concern, and compassion for one another.

The current pandemic has gripped the minds and lives of so many of us for more than eighteen months now; however, what we are coming together to celebrate is something that transcends any differences of opinion that we may have. In all aspects of our Christian walk, our Father gives us freedom of choice. It is imperative that we take on the mantle of responsibility for our own choices and also allow others to do the same.

I ask that you join me in praying that we each make the choice to edify one another such that we can all grow into the measure of the stature of the fullness of our Elder Brother.

Your fellow worker,
Nathan Ekama