May 28, 2020

Perdido Bay United Methodist Church Family,

Our lives have been forever changed by COVID-19, and we recognize this as a time for us to continue to adapt and develop new ways of being the church. Now is the time for our witness to shine. We can witness to the love of Jesus Christ by following his example in acts of service and sacrificial love. 

Therefore, our return to in-person worship is not, and should not, be based on our own comfort or desires alone. We, as the church, must use precautions in order to care for all people – those who come into our buildings and those who worship from home. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), those who are most vulnerable to contracting COVID-19 are those over the age of 65 and/or those with preexisting health conditions. People who fall into these categories are encouraged by the CDC to avoid crowds and stay at home whenever possible. For these and others, online worship continues to be a vital and necessary part of our ministry even as we reopen our buildings. 

We recommend using extreme caution when deciding when to return to in-person worship. We recognize that while PBUMC may effectively follow all of the necessary guidelines put out by health officials, following those guidelines only reduces the risk of infection, it does not mean that an environment is considered “safe.”  To read our Operating Procedure to Foster a Safer Environment please click HERE We know that we cannot completely eliminate the risks in coming together for worship and acknowledge that on some level, there have always been risks. 

It is with a heart full of excitement that we announce the following:
Sunday, June 7, 2020, PBUMC will host two “Beta Test” In-Person Worship services to prepare for our transition back to regularly offered In-Person Worship Services. These two opportunities will be offered at 9:00 a.m. in our Activities Center and at 6:00 p.m. on our Front Lawn . These “Beta Test” services on June 7 will be offered to those who have made reservations to attend worship in-person.   To reserve a spot in this “Beta Test” worship service please use sign-up genius by clicking HERE . Remember to select the appropriate number of family members attending by adjusting the "quantity" tab in the sign-up process. If you have trouble signing up, email holly@perdidobay.church for assistance. We will offer the 9:00 a.m. indoor, in-person opportunity to the first 100 persons who make a reservation, and the 6:00 p.m. outdoor, in-person opportunity to the first 150 persons who make a reservation. Please only sign up for the 9:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. service to allow more persons the opportunity to attend. We ask all family units to stay together the entire time they are on our church campus. 
 
The church will email you further details about your attendance. We will not have nursery/childcare ministries offered.  

Based on the experience of June 7 th ’s Beta Test Services we will announce plans for future in-person worship opportunities. 

We hope to see you on June 7 th  either in the Activities Center or on the Front Lawn!

God's Peace,

David