Coronavirus Considerations

I wanted to write you a brief note to shed some light on our considerations as a church in regard to the COVID-19 virus and our gatherings. First, our pastors and elders are monitoring the situation closely while communicating with local leaders concerning risks and dangers associated with gathering as a church. As of right now, we plan to have our regular Sunday services this coming Sunday, March 15. However, as the news and developments concerning COVID-19 continue to change rather rapidly, we will keep the church notified of any cancellations or adjustments to our regularly scheduled events and services. 

Second, if you plan on gathering with us this weekend, we wanted to notify you of some precautions. If you are a parent, please observe and honor our children’s wellness policy. If you have any symptoms yourself, please refrain from gathering with us at this time, and please let us know so that we can be praying for you. Our elders are making adjustments to our communion service, so as to minimize contact with our communion elements. Additionally, we ask that you would be mindful of your fellow church members and keep physical contact to a minimum as well.

Finally, as your pastor I’d like to remind you that “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control” (1 Timothy 1:7). Rather than become panic stricken, let us pray for healing and protection for our neighbors. Join us in praying for all of those entrusted with providing leadership to our city, county, state, and country in dealing with this issue of public health. Pray for wisdom and direction for doctors, nurses, scientists, and health administrators who are working tirelessly to address sickness. And please remember the most vulnerable in your prayers, those who may be impacted severely by this virus.
 

In Christ,

Gib