First Service (start date January 16, 2020 from 9:10 to 9:55am)
Reasons
Give every member the opportunity of assembling together as we see the day approaching Hebrews 10:25
Eliminate feelings and even reality of being sidelined due to health concerns
Provide opportunity of fellowship and worship within the sanctuary
Mandatory
Disinfection of high contact surfaces before first service starts
Prospective attendees may not attend if any of the following are true: cough, fever over 100.4, shortness of breath, unprotected contact with anyone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days, or still under CDC quarantine after positive COVID-19 test
Temperature check
Masks worn at all times; limited surgical masks available upon request. Those who need exceptions allowed by the CDC, state, or local health department are welcome to attend the second service.
Children's Sabbath School teachers may enter the building with a mask. Children's Sabbath School teachers may take off the mask once they are inside their classroom with the door shut. The Children's Sabbath School doors must remain shut with the teacher is inside..
Social distancing required (6 feet)
Respect social distancing when moving about church
Seating: every other pew, possibly staggered
Dismissed by rows to maintain social distancing during exit
No handshaking, hugs
No passing of the microphone or offering plate
Limitations
First service abbreviated (9:10 to 9:55 am)
First service participants will supply volunteers from participants for church service roles
Possibly pianist would need to come from first service attendee
Only second service is guaranteed to be streamed
Guest speakers may not be available for first service (possibly due to mask restrictions)
Special programs will take place during the second service
Schedule
8:45 (Sound system and streaming setup)
9:00 Church open to receive first service attendees (lock the front door with sign for duration of the first service)
