AUGUST 26, 2021 Dear Ashburn Family: On August 26th, Governor Pritzker issued a statewide indoor mask mandate regardless of vaccination status, which will go into effect on Monday, August 30th. Similar measures are already in place in Cook County and Chicago. Starting Monday, the order from the Cook County Department of Public Health…
Dear Ashburn Family: As you know, two weeks ago we temporarily modified our Phase 2 reopening guidelines with specific mitigation which began on Sunday, Nov 22. We hoped to see COVID numbers come back down under the 12% threshold. Although the numbers have come down, they are still above the 12% threshold. From day…
Dear Ashburn Family: This past week has revealed the sharpest increase of new cases since March. Governor JB Pritzker announced new Tier 3 mitigation COVID-19 restrictions to take effect Friday at 12:01 a.m., as the state reported more than 12,000 new cases Tuesday. The new Tier 3 restrictions aim to limit gatherings and encourage…
Dear Ashburn Family: As you are probably aware, this week has brought reports of a major COVID spike, especially in the state of Illinois. I want to ensure you that our top priority continues to focus on the health and safety of our church family. Our state is currently experiencing its sharpest increase in…
Dear Ashburn Family, First, we can’t wait to worship with you this Sunday. Don’t forget to pre-register if you attend our Orland Park campus. Simply click the link below to pre-register. PRE-REGISTER NOW Phase 2 Guidelines Secondly, I want you to be aware of upcoming changes as we prepare to move into Phase 2 of…
Statement from Pastor Thompson on Tytel’s private meeting with church members on 052020 May 20, 2020 Dear Ashburn Family, On May 19, 2020, emails were sent to selected members of Ashburn Baptist Church, without my knowledge, with a personal invitation to attend a private, unofficial, online meeting: “We wanted to invite you to an…
Dear Ashburn Family, I pray you are safe, healthy, and encouraged in the Lord. We are about to enter our eighth week of quarantine since Governor Pritzker issued the stay-at-home order for the state of Illinois. All of us have been impacted by this pandemic in one way or the other. Some have lost…
Statement from the Deacons concerning the new budget and adjustments to the role of Pastor Vernon Lyons March 4, 2020 Dear Ashburn family, The Deacons of Ashburn Baptist Church have worked diligently to prayerfully present for your approval a budget for the upcoming 2020-2021 church fiscal year. This budget includes many exciting ministry opportunities that…
Dear Ashburn Family, This week has brought a whirlwind of change for our nation, our lives, and our church. We have been following the updates each day, and information continues to change. It has presented a very fluid situation that has made it challenging to adapt and plan for the near future. Please pray…
Dear Ashburn Family, Today, the Center for Disease Control, the White House, and Governor Pritzker of Illinois released new guidelines regarding public gatherings. The next two weeks are going to be difficult. There’s no way around it. Everyone is being affected by COVID-19. It’s our new reality, and we must respond prayerfully and thoughtfully. …
Dear Ashburn Family, With the heightened awareness and concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to assure you that public health and safety are our highest priority. Here are THREE THINGS we are focusing on during this season: We are diligent to do OUR part. We will be very intentional about providing…
