Important—please read carefully.
“Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.” – Ephesians 5:21
For genuine submission to exist it necessitates disagreement to exist. It is easy to “submit” when you agree. Genuine submission is tested when you do not agree.
That disagreement can be resolved not by removing individual opinions, but by agreeing to unite according to a greater truth.
For the Christian, that greater truth is our faith in Jesus Christ.
A deep divide exists in society concerning COVID-19. We have all seen a variety of news reports, statistics, predictive models, and editorials.
There are and there will continue to be debates and discussions as to whether this crisis is real, perceived, natural, manufactured, manipulated, or mismanaged.
We understand some will not agree with the guidelines of our church and services. We ask that you follow them out of respect and care for those who do.
Just as we have a responsibility to one another, we also want to consider our community and show them we care by exercising caution.
We can have faith and wisdom at the same time.
We gather to worship, encourage one another, and learn from God’s Word. As we fellowship let edification to godliness be our focus and motivate all we do.
Let us not allow the divisions in our society to manifest in our congregation. As we prepare to regather as a body of believers, may we focus on what unites us – our faith.
We can submit to one another and serve one another by observing some guidelines even if you do not personally feel they are necessary.
As our families and communities observe our re-gathering let them see our mutual love, respect, and goal to worship God and share His Word.
Here are three “R’s” as we reopen:
Re-opening services:
Wednesday, May 6th will be our first service to reopen. Things will be different for the coming months, so we need to get adjusted to some of the new changes. Make sure that your entire family is aware of the important information listed here.
Here are some things to know as you arrive on Wednesday:
All of these guidelines are subject to changes and additions. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate through these days.
Can’t wait to have “inside” church.
“Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.” – Ephesians 5:21
For genuine submission to exist it necessitates disagreement to exist. It is easy to “submit” when you agree. Genuine submission is tested when you do not agree.
That disagreement can be resolved not by removing individual opinions, but by agreeing to unite according to a greater truth.
For the Christian, that greater truth is our faith in Jesus Christ.
A deep divide exists in society concerning COVID-19. We have all seen a variety of news reports, statistics, predictive models, and editorials.
There are and there will continue to be debates and discussions as to whether this crisis is real, perceived, natural, manufactured, manipulated, or mismanaged.
We understand some will not agree with the guidelines of our church and services. We ask that you follow them out of respect and care for those who do.
Just as we have a responsibility to one another, we also want to consider our community and show them we care by exercising caution.
We can have faith and wisdom at the same time.
We gather to worship, encourage one another, and learn from God’s Word. As we fellowship let edification to godliness be our focus and motivate all we do.
Let us not allow the divisions in our society to manifest in our congregation. As we prepare to regather as a body of believers, may we focus on what unites us – our faith.
We can submit to one another and serve one another by observing some guidelines even if you do not personally feel they are necessary.
As our families and communities observe our re-gathering let them see our mutual love, respect, and goal to worship God and share His Word.
Here are three “R’s” as we reopen:
- Retain 6-foot distancing—no handshaking and hugs.
- Respect others’ views in our community and church family
- Realize that the pastor needs prayer in these times of critical decision.
Re-opening services:
Wednesday, May 6th will be our first service to reopen. Things will be different for the coming months, so we need to get adjusted to some of the new changes. Make sure that your entire family is aware of the important information listed here.
Here are some things to know as you arrive on Wednesday:
- Doors will open 15 minutes prior to service time. You are welcome to “distance” fellowship in the parking lot until the doors open.
- Please enter as a family and leave as a family.
- Enter the auditorium through the bookstore and exit out the auditorium lobby doors.
- Feel free to make use of the sanitation stations at any time.
- Masks and gloves will not be required but you are welcome to use them.
- For couples and single attendees, please try to utilize the seating in the side sections. Families and groups of three or more, please use the center sections. Open seating is available on Wednesday night, but for future Sunday services you may be seated by the ushers.
- Please go to your seat and remain seated until service time if possible.
- No handshaking or hugs. Maintain a 6-foot distance.
- Please try to limit bathroom trips and get in and out as quickly as possible.
- At the close of the service, we will be dismissing by sections. Feel free to fellowship outside on the porch or in the parking lot. Do not linger inside the church facilities at this time. Do not come back in while people are being dismissed.
All of these guidelines are subject to changes and additions. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate through these days.
Can’t wait to have “inside” church.
