June 1, 2020
COMMUNION SERVICES AT HOPE
Earlier today we held several of our ten-person Communion services here at Hope. It was a joy for Pastor Lew and me to welcome congregation members to the Lord’s table, and to gather in the sanctuary with our sisters and brothers in Christ to confess our sins and receive the Sacrament. We look forward to resuming in-person weekend worship services as soon as possible. In the meantime, we invite you to participate in Hope’s ten-person Communion services.

Advance sign-up is required for all individuals and family members attending (including those who will not be receiving Communion). Available time slots will be updated on a weekly basis. Guests and visitors are asked to call the church office (919-554-8109) to speak with one of the pastors before communing.
Time slots are still available for this week, Tuesday morning and Wednesday evening. We are now also taking sign-ups for next week, Monday/Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evening. To sign up, click on the link below. 
For those who sign up for a Communion Service, here’s what to expect.
  • Please enter through the main narthex doors, off the circle drive.
  • Kindly use the hand sanitizer stations as you enter.
  • We ask you to wait in the designated area of the narthex, with six feet between individuals or families, as marked, until the staff person invites you into the sanctuary.
  • We encourage all who are attending (except those under two years old) to wear a face mask, to help reduce the risk of an asymptomatic person unknowingly spreading the virus.
  • The group will be invited to stand in front of the altar rail, with six feet between individuals or families, as marked, for a brief service of Scripture, prayer, the confession of sins, and the Sacrament.
  • All will be asked to remain standing, as Communion is served and children receive a blessing.
  • Only individual cups will be used, and not the common cup (chalice).
  • Those preparing and serving the Communion elements will be wearing masks and gloves, as a precaution.
  • As the service concludes with a blessing, the group will leave the sanctuary to allow time to prepare for the next group to enter.
God be with you until we meet again!