To all the members and friends of Mohn’s Hill EC Church

On behalf of the staff and the members of the Ministry Council, we wish to extend our thanks to you for your patience as we slowly reopened the church for in person worship during the month of June. Your adherence to the requested guidelines was appreciated and revealed your continued love for God and others.

The Ministry Council wishes to welcome everyone to in-person Sunday School and Worship; however,  if you continue to feel that our online service is the safest option for you, please continue to join us online. There is no pressure for you to come. We love and respect you and honor your decision.

1. If you chose to come, please read the following (will begin 7/5/2020):
   1. Entrance into the building:
      1. All entrances prior to Covid-19 will now be available for use
      2. Entrances will be locked after the service begins in accordance with previous safety and security protocols
      3. Masking is required when entering, exiting, and moving about the building
   2. Sunday School:
      1. In person Sunday School for all ages will resume. Some classes will offer Zoom options. Please check with the instructor
         1. There will only be one adult Sunday School class through the summer 
      2. Teachers have received interim protocols for Sunday School classes. A copy is available upon request. Please make request to pastor@mohnshill.org
      3. Masking of children is dependant on parental discretion 
      4. There will be no nursery care available during Sunday School
   3. The Worship Service
      1. There will be one worship service for all ages (10:30am)
      2. Masking is required for entering, exiting and moving about the building; however, masks may be removed during the service, though their use is encouraged. 
      3. While spatial distancing in the pews will remain to ensure safety, congregants may seat themselves
         1. You are encouraged to reserve your place in the worship service by emailing Connie or calling the office
         2. Ushers will be available to assist you
      4. Gathering together in the church in groups is discouraged
      5. Hugs and handshakes are discouraged. Instead, choose waves and smiles
      6. Nursery care during the service will resume
         1. Interim nursery protocols are available for parent’s review by emailing pastor@mohnshill.org and requesting a copy
         2. Following the service, parents of nursery aged children will be requested to remain in the lobby, practicing spatial distancing, and their children will be brought to them
      7. Children’s Church will resume; however, the children’s sermon will continue to be a pre-recorded video presentation until August 31, 2020. Children will be dismissed from the pews
      8. Offerings will be collected in the back of the sanctuary
      9. Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the sanctuary and lobby
      10. The Cafe will remain closed to all events 
      11. Please bring your own Bibles and a notepad. Bulletins will not be available
   4. Dismissal from the Service
      1. When church is dismissed, congregants may leave without formal dismissal
         1. Spatial distancing is encouraged 
      2. Congregants are requested to avoid gathering in the church or lobby, but instead, exit the building and fellowship outside using appropriate safety precautions 
   5. Small Groups and Meetings

1. Small groups and committee meetings will now have limited access to the building with a proper reservation through Connie
2. In person prayer meetings may resume with proper masking on entrance and exiting and with correct spatial distancing 

Thank you again for all of your efforts in trying to keep everyone safe from Covid-19. The church staff and Ministry Council members look forward to welcoming you back.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office or email the staff.

 

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