05/30/2020
Pope Baptist Family:
Tomorrow our waiting comes to an end and I am looking forward to it!
Here are a few items we can be mindful of as we move forward toward a full schedule. Hopefully, this will also answer some of our questions.
1. We will meet for worship only this Sunday at 10:00. ( No Sunday school, choirs, Children’s Chapel). Not other activities are scheduled for the rest of the week.
2. The Nursery will be available for babies and “crawlers” this Sunday. Parents will be requested to drop off their child at the nursery door where nursery workers will receive them. The Nursery has been wiped down(sanitized) on all surfaces. If you do not feel comfortable putting your child in the nursery because of the Covid-19 matter, that is understandable.
3. Please remember the 6’ guidelines; keeping at least 6’ between yourself and others (except your immediate family of course)
4. We are encouraged to wear a face mask. This is done primarily in consideration of others as opposed to whether we “think” it does any good in preventing the spread of “bugs”.
5. Try to do most of our fellowship outside in the open areas rather than gathering in groups in the sanctuary.
6. The offering plates will be located at the front and rear exits of the sanctuary. Please place your tithes and offerings in them.
7. The above are offered as recommendations rather than rules. Please be encouraged to follow them for the peace of mind and safety of fellow members.
Note:
Some will consider the above recommendations as being extreme and unnecessary. Others will consider them to be too lax and unserious to protect the worship attendee. Some see the Covid-19 as a complete hoax perpetrated upon us by the government. Some see the Covid-19 virus as a highly contagious, deadly virus that escaped from a Chinese lab. There will be folks in our gathering tomorrow who believe strongly in one of these positions.
We are making a reasonable attempt to do what is right for either person. I've seen all the theories of this disease and I know what I believe personally. My responsibility before God for this flock of His people is to protect the weakest and to encourage all to come with a focus on worshiping Him without unnecessary distractions. My prayer is that this would accomplish that.
If you are sick or have preexisting conditions, please feel free to delay your attendance. You know your situation better than anyone and we all want to get back to normal asap.
The message will begin LIVE on Facebook at about 10:15 am.
Excited!
Bro. G
