Pastor Mark, the elders, and our church leaders have created the following response and plan to prevent the spread of colds and viruses at church gatherings.
- We ask you to pray for the families who have experienced the death of a loved one due to the Covid 19 virus. Pray for the healing of those who have contracted the virsus. Pray also for the first responders who are caring for the people who come down with the virus. Pray for an end to the virus. Remember that as followers of Jesus Christ we are to walk by faith and not by fear.
- We ask that anyone who has cold or flu like symptoms stay home until you have recovered. Pastor Mark’s sermons are recorded each Sunday and posted on the church’s website on Monday mornings so you can listen to the messages online. Giving to the church can also be done online through our website or through your bank’s online bill paying procedure.
- For the next few months we are asking people at church to greet one another with smiles and waves rather than hugs and handshakes.
- For the next few months we are planning to do our after service fellowship and treats a little differently. Anne Schukar will be purchasing individually sealed snacks which will be prepared and cleaned up by those regularly scheduled to provide the coffee fellowship each Sunday. The snacks will be on the counter in the church kitchen for those scheduled each week to arrange on trays and put out.
- For the next few months we are planning to do our communion service on the first Sunday of the month a little differently. More details about this will be shared on the first Sunday in April.
- Please let us know if you become sick with a virus or the flu and need help with groceries or meals. We will be happy to help you secure the items you need.
- As a general rule we encourage you to use common sense and follow the CDC’s guidelines to prevent contracting or passing on viruses.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.