Special Message from the Shepherds
April 30, 2020
Dear church family,
The elders have evaluated the Governor’s order relaxing shelter in place requirements that have been in place for the past 4 weeks. With certain restrictions we have determined that we will begin worshipping together on Sunday, May 03 starting at the normal time of 10:30am.
 
We are asking that we follow the restrictions as listed below:
 
  1. Family units will be able to sit together. We must practice social distancing with other family units and maintain the 6ft. spacing.
  2. Each member will need to determine if any physical contact with other members is appropriate.
  3. As you come in the building there will be communion supplies (grape juice and wafer) in disposable container. Each member will partake of the supper using this disposable container. Sacks will be provided as you get the communion supplies and to be used to put used containers in the sack. No communion trays will be passed out.
  4. There will be an offering boxes in the back of the auditorium to put your contribution in before or at the end of the service. No offering trays will be passed out.
  5. Doors from the outside to the foyer will be propped open to prevent anyone from having to contact the doors coming or going.
  6. All foyer, foyer restrooms, and auditorium hard surfaces will be sanitized prior to each service.
  7. There will be no Bible classes for any age for the first few weeks. This will also include Children’s Bible Hour.
  8. There will be no Sunday evening services for the first few weeks.
  9. We will have Wednesday evening services starting May 06 at the regular time of 7pm.
It seems we have been apart way too long. However, it needs to be very clear that attending services at the building is an individual decision based on what is comfortable for each person. If you feel you’re at risk and have any concerns about meeting at the building, then please stay home. Our services will still be on Facebook and the church web site and can be viewed from home if that is what you feel the most comfortable doing.
 
We have been looking forward to this time when we can begin meeting again as a family. We are looking forward to that being this coming Sunday. Our on-line services/Bible studies have been very beneficial but as Hebrews 10:24 says we need to come together to encourage and edify one another. We want to thank all of you for your prayers, encouragement, and support during these past weeks. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of the shepherds.
 
 
In His love – the Shepherds
Scott Carpenter, Lee Coleman, & Bill Rogers