Heritage Presbyterian Church

Session Covid 19 Update 6.24.20

Re-opening Worship at Heritage -- Sunday 6/28/20
 
Dear friends,
 
“The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” Exodus 15:2. This was the first corporate gathering of God’s people after having been delivered from the threat of the Egyptian army. The focus of attention was worship -- lifting their voices in praise to God. Whatever threats or inconveniences they faced in this early stage of dessert wandering faded into the background and worship took center stage.
 
Our first act of re-gathering as a church is corporate worship. Life recently has been different, inconvenient, and in some ways uncomfortable. While those issues are real, they will fade into the background as we focus on God and rejoice in His redeeming grace.
 
As some prepare to join us for worship, following are a few details to keep in mind:

1. Worship service will be outdoors, starting at 9:45.
2. Upon arriving you will be directed as to parking.
3. Face masks are required.
4. Bring your own chairs.
5. For everyone’s safety -- follow usher’s directions for seating.
6. Family units sit together, children staying with their parents.
7. Canopies will be set-up. Under the canopies OR outside the canopies -- sit by the cones. ALL cones have been set to follow social distancing guidelines.
8. Offerings: on-line giving continues and sending check by mail; in person offering after the worship service can be placed in the mailbox slot. Thank you for your support of our church!
9. Building use: the building will be open ONLY for bathroom use, access through backdoor. Someone will be at the backdoor to provide instruction as needed.
   1. The bathroom will be cleaned/sanitized after each use.
   2. 1 person at a time permitted in the building.

 
Please “love your neighbor” by wearing masks and observing social distancing guidelines.
 
We know that some of you will be cautious about returning to corporate worship for health concerns. We understand and respect those concerns. In no way should those reluctant to attend corporate worship feel guilty for holding off. In fact, those in the high-risk category are encouraged to stay home in these early stages. The service will be carried live on Facebook. Please go the Heritage Presbyterian Church Facebook page for the service.
 
If we must cancel the outdoor service, for whatever reason, a recorded service will be available as in previous weeks. Notice of cancelation will be given Saturday evening through email and website/ Facebook postings.
 
May the “joy of the Lord” be your strength!
 
Pastor Evans (for the Session)