Church Family,
As you know King County has become a ground-zero of sorts for the COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus. As a leadership team we’ve been learning and discussing how to respond and so we wanted to update you on our current measures being taken, as it relates to our gatherings, as well as direct you to some helpful information to keep you informed.
This Sunday
As is always the case during cold and flu season, if you are sick please stay home. There is no reason to ‘power thru’ any illness you are experiencing as it will just expose others. We are still planning to meet this Sunday but we’ll be making a few small changes and taking some extra precautions.
· We are doing a deep clean of all surfaces in advance of our gathering this Sunday
· We won’t be serving any food but warm drinks will still be available.
· Offering plates won’t be passed but will still be available for giving and connection cards
· Hand sanitizer and extra disinfectant wipes will be available
· We are working to setup a Livestream for those who aren’t able to gather
For Your Personal Information
The following comes from the King County Covid-19 Response.
Do not go to the emergency room unless essential. Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs. If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, contact your regular doctor first.
Stay home when sick.
Practice excellent personal hygiene habits, including hand washing, coughing into tissue or elbow, avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth.
Stay away from people who are ill, especially if you are 60 and older or have underlying health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, or a weakened immune system.
Stay informed. Information is changing frequently. Check and subscribe to Public Health’s website (www.kingcounty.gov/COVID) or blog (www.publichealthinsider.com).
Lastly, be wise but don’t be afraid!
Times like these expose character and beliefs. I wrote briefly on this earlier this week (click here) but want to remind us all to filter our actions with much prayer. James 1:5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” We should pray and act with wisdom but let’s also be aware of opportunities we may have to display the ways of Jesus in a time of fear and uncertainty.
For those of you that are able to come, I’ll look forward to worshipping with you this Sunday! For those that aren’t, we are planning to have a livestream available on Facebook and our website.
Peace and Grace,
Pastor Andrew