Covenant Update

Dear Covenant members:

Today we had 18 folks attend our church service.  Carl was out due to feeling weak right now, and is scheduled for a heart cath this coming week.  Ron and Tina led the service today in Carl’s absence.  Attached is the bulletin for the service.

Our ministries this month are Pine Grove and Family Promise.  Today we received a lot of paper and detergent contributions for Pine Grove, and we can still receive donations next Sunday as it is the last day of the month.  We will then arrange to deliver the contributions to Pine Grove.  Anyone who wishes to make a cash contribution to the Family Promise ministry can do so by noting it on the bottom of their check.

We also briefly mentioned COVID vaccine access for Covenant members and learned that a number of our members have not yet been scheduled to receive their COVID vaccinations.  Here is the info I have on local COVID vaccine availability.

1 – I just learned after church today that Alachua County now has received COVID vaccine, and is making appointments for people who call. So even if you originally registered online, you should call to move to the top of their list.  Their phone number is 334-8810 and is open 7 days a week from 8 AM till midnight.

2 – Another Gainesville source may be Palms Medical Group in Gainesville.  Their local phone number is 888-730-2374 and web address is: https://www.palmsmg.org/index.php/locations/20-office-locations/5-gainesville.  I don’t know if they currently are scheduling appointments but I do know some Gainesville residents who did get their COVID shots there.

3 – Gainesville residents have also been able to get their COVID shots in Gilchrist and Levy counties.  My understanding is they are currently not making new appointments until they receive more vaccine, but you can get on their text list to receive a text when they get more vaccine.  To get on their text lists, text to 888777 and then type “GILCHRISTVAX”.  Again text to 888777 and type “ALERTLEVY” and you will be added to both lists.  If you do later receive an alert that vaccine is available, you should call immediately to schedule an appointment.

4 – Finally, I know that Shands has vaccine and is scheduling appointments, but priority is given to their patients.  If you have ever been a patient at Shands, you should call the department where you had service to see if they can schedule you for your shots.

If any church members have any other potential sources for COVID shots, please let us all know.  We want to make sure we get everyone vaccinated as soon as possible.  Hope all this info is helpful.