COVID-19 UPDATES
This page is information, updates and COVID-relief resources.
JULY 14
In last night’s LIVE COVID-19 update, Pastor Jerry went "LIVE" with an update in response to the most recent COVID-19 State of California Governor issuance––banning church services of any size in many counties––including Orange County.
To watch the video update from Tuesday night, July 14, 2020, click the video below:
APRIL 23
APRIL 17
In last night’s COVID-19 Government Benefit Livestream event, Pastor Carl McAulay shared about the benefits within the CARES Act Stimulus package that apply to you as an individual. Click here for the document covered in last night’s update, which also includes resources.
To watch the video update from Friday night, April 17 at 6:00 PM. Click the video below:
APRIL 9
Pastor Jerry & Kimberly's LIVE CV-19 Update Briefing was full of important and timely information.
Pastors Jerry and Kimberly talked about our Easter and Good Friday Services, Testimonies, Last-minute instructions and Prayer.
Pastor Jerry's notes are available here. Click here so you can follow along.
To watch the video update from Thursday night, April 9 at 6:00 PM. Click the video below.
APRIL 2
Last night's LIVE CV-19 Update Briefing was full of important and timely information.
Pastors Jerry and Kimberly covered the following areas:
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•A Response to President Trump’s 30-day Extension
•A Prophetic Call to Prayer
•A Countdown to Good Friday and Easter
Pastor Jerry's notes are available here. Click here so you can follow along.
To watch the video update from Wednesday night, April 1 at 6:00 PM. Click the video below
APRIL 1
Join our Pastors Jerry & Kimberly TONIGHT, as they give a "LIVE" CV-19 Update Briefing at 6:00 PM (PDT) on both Facebook LIVE and Livestream.
They will address:
*A Response to President Trump’s 30-day Extension
*A Prophetic Call to Prayer; and
*A Countdown to Good Friday and Easter
Please join us for this important time and help us spread the word about tonight’s update by sharing with friends and family about tonight's LIVE briefing and update at 6:00 PM (PDT) on both Facebook LIVE and Livestream on the links below.
FB LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/gototherock/
Livestream: http://therockanaheim.churchonline.org/
MARCH 31
MARCH 26
Dear Family and Friends,
The Rock is preparing to help people who have suffered a loss of income and are in need due to the coronavirus. Below are TWO WAYS TO HELP PEOPLEwho lack food or essential supplies because of loss of work or hours. You can donate either food or money. Below is how you can help:
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DONATE FOOD: If you live in Southern California, you can donate “non-perishable” foods.
What: Peanut butter and jelly, canned goods (soups, vegetables, soups, chili, beans, roast beef, chicken, tuna, spam, etc.), pasta, spaghetti sauce, pinto beans, etc. (PLEASE NO PRODUCE)
When: This Friday (tomorrow) from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Bring to The Rock Worship Center (East Side) 295 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801. We will have clearly marked crate boxes to drop off your donation.
Over 60? Let us pick up your donation. Simply email your physical address (pick-up location) to ThriveSeniors65@gmail.com OR text 714-312-9668. Please place your donated items in a grocery bag with handles outside your front door and your bag will be picked up by one of our young adults.
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DONATE MONEY: You can donate money to the “Coronavirus Relief Fund.” This money will be used to help families in need obtain food and essential supplies.
Click here to give to the Coronavirus Relief Fund.
Text-To-Give: Send the keyword CVRELIEF to the number 77977. Click the link on the reply and follow the instructions.
Mail or Drop-Off: Send contributions to the church office, 99 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801, via mail or by dropping off in the mail slot. Make checks payable to The Rock and write “Coronavirus Relief” in the memo line.
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THE “BLESS” APP: (For The Rock Anaheim) Download the FREE“Bless” Mobile App designed to bring communities together to help one another.
Our private Rock Anaheim group provides an online opportunity to post both needs and resources. For example, someone in our congregation may be needing a refrigerator; someone in our group may have a refrigerator in their garage that they’ve been wanting to give away. Match!
Join The Rock Anaheim Group here.
Questions? Contact Tara: tarose7@gmail.com.
Thank you for your help!
MARCH 19
Dear Friends & Family,
1. WHAT “SHELTER IN” MEANS FOR CALIFORNIANS (see explanation below)
2. **Weekend Services ONLINE ONLY** (no services on campus) And YES, Kimberly and I have a message of encouragement and promise!
3. SEVEN Anaheim Service Times Gather your household and choose from SEVEN services:
SAT – 4PM & 6PM | SUN – 9AM, 11:15AM, 2PM, 4PM & 6PM
4. JOIN SERVICE HERE: (click one) “Livestream” (preferred) … OR “YouTube” LIVE
5. “DAILY PRAYER” & “DAILY WORD”: Join Kimberly and me every morning for Daily Prayer & Reading the New Testament chapter together. And if you miss the LIVE times, you can still tune in “On Demand” when you’re available. Here are the LIVE times:
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“Daily Prayer” – 7:00 AM (PDT) | 10-15 mins
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(click one - “Livestream” (preferred) … OR “YouTube” LIVE)
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“Daily Word” – 7:30 AM (PDT) | 15-20 mins
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(click one - “Livestream” (preferred) … OR “YouTube” LIVE)
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“Pastors’ Daily Prayer” – 8:00 AM (PDT) | 10-15 mins
(click one - “Livestream” (preferred) … OR “YouTube” LIVE)
WHAT “SHELTER IN” MEANS FOR CALIFORNIANS
CA Gov. Newsom ordered state residents to remain in place at their homes EXCEPT for essential activities and essential government functions.
The exceptions include:
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Tasks essential to maintain health and safety, such as obtaining medicine or seeing a doctor.
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Getting necessary services or supplies for themselves or their family or household members, such as getting food and supplies, pet food and supplies necessary for staying at home.
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Engaging in outdoor activity, such as walking, hiking or running provided that they maintain at least six feet of social distancing.
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Caring for a family member in another household.
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Caring for the elderly, minors, dependents, people with disabilities or other vulnerable persons.
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The shelter-in-place order also DOES NOT apply to those going to work in an essential business or essential government function.
The exclusions include:
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Health care operations/health workers.
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Essential Infrastructure, construction, public transportation, and utilities.
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Grocery stores, farmers' markets, food banks, convenience stores.
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Businesses that provide necessities of life for economically disadvantaged individuals and shelter facilities.
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Pharmacies, health care supply stores, and health care facilities.
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Gas stations, auto repair facilities.
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Banks.
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Garbage collection.
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Hardware stores, plumbers, electricians and other service providers necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation and essential operation of residences and other essential businesses.
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Educational institutions, for the purposes of facilitating distance learning.
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Laundromats, dry cleaners and laundry service providers.
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Businesses that ship or deliver groceries, food and goods directly to residences.
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Child care facilities providing services that enable essential employees to go to work.
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Roles required for any essential business to "maintain basic operations," which include security, payroll and similar activities.
- Jerry Dirmann
MARCH 18
During this time of global uncertainty, we thank God that we belong to a Kingdom that is certain and unchanging!
In days like these, finding an opportunity to strengthen one another in faith is critical. So, we are committing to partner with you every day to encourage you as you represent the Kingdom, being salt and light right where God has planted you, AND to update you with so that you
We are excited to invite you to join us for any or all of these LIVE opportunities each day:
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7:00 AM (PDT) – “Daily Prayer” | 10-15 mins
7:30 AM (PDT) – “Daily Word” | 15-20 mins
8:00 AM (PDT) – “Pastors’ Daily Prayer” | 10-15 mins