Starting Sunday, March 18, we will update the COVID guidelines to...
9AM Service - masks required
10:30AM Service - masks encouraged
Registration is still required for both Sunday services so we can best manage social distancing at our reduced seating capacity.
Go here to sign up you and your family https://rsvp.church/r/QSNsnf9B
Thanks so much for helping us respond well to this difficult time!
To make this happen as safely as possible, we’re asking you to help us with a few very important things:
MASKS & SOCIAL DISTANCING
Many who filled out the special questionnaire made it clear mask wearing was a critical factor in their decision to return to on-campus gatherings. Also, the state and national governing authorities recommend the wearing of masks in public gatherings for the time being. So here’s what we need from you:
- Masks will be required for all adults and children (for those children able to wear them), at all times whenever inside church facilities for the 9:00am service on Sunday mornings. Masks are encouraged for the 10:30am Sunday Service as well as the 6:30pm Wednesday Service
- Per CDC Guidelines, we request that adults to continue observing 6-feet distance from those not a part of your family group, and to properly wear masks covering the nose and mouth.
When it comes to mask wearing and social distancing, we’ll relax those requirements as soon as conditions allow.
RESERVATIONS FOR SUNDAY SERVICES
So that we can best manage the need to social distance and not have a situation where members or guests can’t be seated, reservations WILL BE REQUIRED for BOTH the 9:00am and 10:30am services. Don’t worry! We’ll make it as easy as possible for you and your families to register. Note: Reservations WILL NOT be required for KIDSVIEW. Go here to register. The link doesn't change so you can bookmark it for making reservations every week.
Just so you know, just before we went online, both Sunday services were near capacity! That’s a praise and an indication that we need to be able to monitor attendance carefully.
Here are some more things you need to know. Please look over this carefully.
WEDNESDAY SERVICES
The Wednesday Evening Service will resume at 6:30pm on February 3. Note: Reservations WILL NOT be required—masks encouraged and social distancing.
KIDSVIEW
- KidsView will return for Sunday Services at 9:00am and 10:30am on January 31. KidsView HD on Wednesdays will return on February 3. Reservations will not be required.
- KidsView Staff will use masks and requests those children able, to also use masks. Parents must also wear masks when dropping off and picking up, per our temporary campus-wide policy.
STUDENT MINISTRY
- The Student Ministry, will resume meeting on January 31. Students will meet on Sundays at 9:00am and 10:30am, and on Wednesdays at 6:30pm beginning February 3, in the Student Center located on the Lower Level. Masks encouraged.
LIFEVIEW
LifeView will not meet for now. We will update everyone as soon as we get ready to start our groups ministry again. We are committed to do that as soon as conditions allow.
GUEST SERVICES
For now, the availability of coffee, water bottles, etc. will be suspended. But look for them to return as soon as conditions allow. Please do not bring your own beverages into the sanctuary, which would require the removing of your mask. Thanks so much for your understanding.
65+/IMMUNOCOMPROMISED/CAREGIVERS
- We do want to stress that we do not expect those who are 65 and older, as well as those who are immunocompromised or more susceptible to serious illnesses, to attend in-person services. In fact, we encourage you to stay home and join us online until you have been able to receive your COVID vaccinations and feel comfortable returning.
- This also includes those of you who serve as caretaker for the elderly, and folks who are running fever or exhibiting other symptoms of COVID-19.
I know this is a lot of information to take in all at one time, but we’re doing this so we can come back in spite of the current dire COVID situation others are experiencing in our state and across the country. At worst these things are an inconvenience. At best our efforts to keep people safe could save a life.
Please understand, though, should governing authorities request or require churches to meet online only — or the staff and leadership feel conditions require going online-only to keep everyone safe — we will temporarily suspend on-campus gatherings as needed. We will make every effort to keep you informed and will post updates via our website, social media accounts, email. And, we’ll send email updates as needed.
The bottom line is we are encouraged. We see the light at the end of this tunnel. And as we come out the other side we all will proclaim together, “God is faithful!”
I love you and am so blessed to be your pastor. Thank you for your prayers and support.
On the journey,
Pastor Brad