7-18-2020

Greetings to each one, in the name of our precious Savior.

We continue to thank God for the blessing of gathering together for worship and fellowship.

We again are thankful for another visiting minister tomorrow. Brother Jason Dotterer and family

from Forrest, Illinois plan to be with us. Let’s not only be prayerful for Brother Jason, but may

each one prepare him or herself to hear the Word on Sunday morning.

Updating the current state of the covid-19 virus in our area – the number of positive cases in our

area is rising. While this is partly due to increased testing, we are also seeing an increase in the

positive test percentages in our area. Bay and Midland counties previously had a positive test

rate of 2% or less. They are now nearing 3% over the past week. Saginaw county is currently at

5%. Therefore, we are continuing to encourage wearing a mask in church, especially during

singing, to avoid spreading the virus unknowingly to those most susceptible, and to honor our

State’s requirement. Also, just a friendly reminder when we go outside for fellowship after the

service, to continue maintaining the recommended 6 feet of separation. If this separation cannot

be maintained, it is recommended to continue wearing a mask.

The following precautionary recommendations are still in place:

1. If you have any of the following symptoms, please refrain from attending: loss of taste or

smell, fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, headaches or sore throat.

2. If you have any of the following health conditions, please refrain from attending: chronic

lung disease, diabetes, asthma, obesity and compromised immune systems.

Note: Individuals over 65 are at increased risk of serious complications, per the CDC.

3. All are encouraged to wear a mask when inside the church building, mainly during singing,

to prevent the spread of the virus from individuals who may be positive but not know it. (It

is fine to remove your face mask when seated and not singing)

4. Please use the north parking lot and carport entrance. The other entrances will remain

locked.

5. Our intent is to keep the basement closed off, and only use the upstairs bathrooms, so

please plan to utilize bathrooms at home prior to arriving at church.

6. Once inside the church building, please do not spend a lot of time in the foyer. Instead,

proceed into the assembly and take a seat.

7. Please sit every other bench in the benches marked with blue tape.

8. Families that live in the same house my sit together. Otherwise, we ask that you sit at

least 6 feet away from others.

9. Once the service is over, please proceed outside the building for fellowship.

We are still only planning to gather for services on Sundays at this time. Wednesday services will

continue to only be online and over the phone.

Regarding our service schedule, Brother Jason Dotterer plans to have the service tomorrow

morning. Brother Neil plans to have the Wednesday evening service. We will continue livestreaming all services at the normal times.

Thank you for your continued understanding during these trying times. And, we know our God is

able to supply all our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.