Greetings on this weekend that we partially reopen ABC!
After considering federal, state, and county authorities, we will be worshiping together this Sunday! Things will definitely be different though as we gather together. The elders met last night and prayerfully made decisions regarding this Sunday. Much of it is common sense which you’ve heard before but here it is again:
Our plans for Sunday include:
This Sunday we will be rejoicing at being able to gather together as the body of Christ. During the service you will have opportunity to share with us what God has been teaching you, pray for one another, pray for our country, and hear from God’s Word.
We know that not everyone will agree with all the decisions we have made. According to the surveys that were turned in, we have people with opinions from all sides. Our duty is to love and respect the decisions of one another and not impose our convictions on others.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact me or one of the other elders.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Nate
After considering federal, state, and county authorities, we will be worshiping together this Sunday! Things will definitely be different though as we gather together. The elders met last night and prayerfully made decisions regarding this Sunday. Much of it is common sense which you’ve heard before but here it is again:
- If you are sick or have symptoms and/or are at risk, consider staying home and joining us online.
- Use good hand hygiene and cover coughs and sneezes.
- Practice social distancing.
Our plans for Sunday include:
- We will gather at 11 a.m. (no Sunday School)
- Pews have been moved six feet apart. Family groups can sit together. Otherwise, pews can accommodate a couple at one end and a single person at the other.
- If you wear a mask, please sit on the left hand (north) side of the sanctuary. If not wearing a mask, please sit on the right hand (south) side.
- Pew Bibles, hymnals, cards, and pencils have all been removed.
- As of now, we will not have congregational singing but will be worshiping through songs on the screen.
- No beverages or food will be provided. Bring your own if needed.
- The fellowship hall is available for families with children with activities for the kids and a livestream of the service.
- There will be no nursery or primary church. All classrooms, nursery, and kitchen are closed off.
- At the close of the service we will be exiting starting with the back rows.
- We encourage talking and fellowship to happen outside of the building.
- Bathrooms are available. Please practice good hygiene and leave it cleaner than when you entered.
- The building will be thoroughly cleaned each week between services.
- There will be an offering box available or you can continue to send your gifts through the mail or give online.
- Sermon transcripts will be available on the church website. They will not be available at the church.
This Sunday we will be rejoicing at being able to gather together as the body of Christ. During the service you will have opportunity to share with us what God has been teaching you, pray for one another, pray for our country, and hear from God’s Word.
We know that not everyone will agree with all the decisions we have made. According to the surveys that were turned in, we have people with opinions from all sides. Our duty is to love and respect the decisions of one another and not impose our convictions on others.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact me or one of the other elders.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Nate