AND JUST LIKE THAT WE ARE BACK…KIND OF!

This Sunday, May 31 at 11:00, we will be having a “soft re-entry” worship service. That means we will be checking out all the new procedures we are putting into place. We have done as much research as we can, consulting and meeting with leaders in every area necessary: political leaders on a national, state and local level; medical personnel have helped shape our policies; professional preschool leaders and children’s leaders; etc. That means is we are doing our best to show love and concern for those who would like to return to our gathered worship times at the JIBC Campus. (Remember, we have always been gathering and worshiping…just differently) So, if you would like to be a part of this “trial balloon” give us a call, email, text to let us know. It will be so good to be back.

WHAT ABOUT JUNE 7TH? 

On Sunday, June 7th, we really have some options for you. We will be offering three, count them 1, 2, 3 worship service options. There will be a 9 am and 11 am service in the worship center/auditorium. Temporarily, the balcony will be closed and we ask that everyone sit on the ground floor. There will be preschool and children’s care available at both of those services. 

There will also be a 10 am service outside under the big tent. This service will feature music by Laureen Deibert and her band! These songs will have a little folk gospel and a few baptized classics! No preschool or child care at this 10 am outside service. The goal for this service is to provide a worship option for those who would feel more comfortable outside. Our best health practices of social distancing, no hugs and handshakes will still be encouraged. You will be able to register for the service you plan to attend.

WHAT DO THEY HAVE IN COMMON? 

We fully understand that we have members and friends all over the Covid-19 Spectrum. That means some who believe it is totally and completely a hoax and the opposite, those who believe it is deadly serious. Either way, we are taking steps to say we love you and want to do our best to provide worship while implementing the Best Practices for Re-entering Worship. So, everyone will have their temperature taken. If you have a temperature over 100.4, the best recommendation is to love your neighbor and stay home. The Welcome / Greeters / Health Stations will also ask you like 4 basic questions that help screen those who will attend. *Mask is optional. If you feel uncomfortable participating in this screening, it is perfectly ok for you to stay home and gather with us online as we have been doing for the last 10 weeks. 

THIS IS TEMPORARY 

We hope that sooner rather than later, we will be returning back to our usual gathering practices. Until then, remember we have always been worshiping…just differently. We have also continued doing mission, ministry, discipleship and fellowship. We don’t just go to church. We are the church. 

See you soon, good Lord willing

Pastor Tom