What is contained in this plan is subject to change based on extensions of, or new stay-at-home orders and the direction of our bishop in Missouri. It is unlikely that the timeframe will be shortened. If changes are made it will be because we are needing to increase social distancing and/or stay-at-home orders
The video above is from our Facebook live session where we talked about this plan.
Timeline May 4: Current Stay-at-home order is lifted (Phase 1 of Governor’s plan starts) The church will remained closed at the start of this time. Online and mailed worship services will continue Online giving setup and “How To’s” developed May 11: By this date we will have surveys out for families to choose a service Have info about services and activities out to church through many formats May 24: First worship services to be held Online and mailed worship services will continue Worship services at 9am & 10:30am (outside as weather permits) No other groups will be meeting, and no in person Sunday School The church will remain closed to other activities June 7??: Return to normal worship services and groups that are meeting Online worship will continue through the Summer Mailed worship services will continue for those who request it Guiding Philosophy This is not a race where we want to be first out of the starting blocks. We want to make sure that we are providing a safe and healthy worshiping environment. We want to be an example of what it means to love our neighbor. This means that it will be a while before things return to “normal.” At this point we don’t yet know what our new normal will be like. This plan gives us more time to figure that out. The thought behind doing two services is to keep our numbers below 50 at each service, and to allow for more distance between individuals and families. Complete Reopening How will we know when it is okay to completely reopen? For this we will be watching 1) State, County, and City guidelines, 2) advice we receive from the Conference, and 3) our own needs and concerns. An announcement will be made when we are ready take a next step beyond this plan New Procedures When we begin the reopening process, there are a few things that we will need to change, and/or begin doing. What we can’t do
What needs to change
What will be different
We are still in the beginning stages of a time of transition which will require both patience and grace. Thankfully, God is bigger than the troubles we face. We know that we will come through this on the other side. We will be changed, but we will still be gathering as God has called us to be a part of this community of faith.
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Georgia
5/6/2020 06:30:44 am
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