Dear Life Church Family,
Wow, it’s hard to believe that we haven’t been able to meet in person for over two months. During this time, we have missed you all and prayed for you often. Even though we’ve been physically apart, we have seen God do new things through Church At Home and the Virtual Weekly Gatherings at all of our locations. People have still Said Yes to Jesus; faith has been strengthened; Jesus has been lifted up; the presence of the Holy Spirit has been real, and God has used us collectively to meet countless needs in our congregations and communities. The church has never been about a building, and it has been so encouraging to see God continue to work in the midst of this situation.
Though we are not sure of the exact timing, our Campus Pastors, Executive Team, and other Church Leaders have begun to plan for when we are able to gather in person again. As we anticipate being able to Welcome YOU Back Home at one of our locations, we wanted to clearly communicate that your safety and the safety of your family are our primary concern.
When we reopen, we will hold to prescribed CDC procedures for disinfection, social distancing, and other practical aspects of mitigating the spread of covid-19. Some of our protective procedures will include–
- We will utilize face coverings and appropriate social distancing in all of our facilities, including reconfiguring our auditorium seating to maintain safety.
- Doors will be propped open so that door knobs don’t need to be touched
- Hand sanitizer stations will be available at all of our entrances
- Offering buckets and communion elements will not be passed between people; there will be no paper ‘hand outs’ in service
- We will not offer Kids Life or Varsity Life immediately when we reopen; instead, we will phase the reopening of these ministries in a manner deemed appropriate
- All ministry areas will be disinfected immediately after and prior to each service
- Hospitality will be limited and consist of ‘pre-packaged’ foods
In addition to these measures, we will continue to offer Church At Home and Virtual Weekly Gatherings, so that those who are in the ‘high risk’ population can still experience church and discipleship. As we progress through this ‘new normal,’ please look for additional communication from your Campus Pastors and other Ministry Leaders that are specific to your location.
You Are Loved,
Pastors Randy & Maribel
Senior Pastors
Life Church Ministries
