Dear Servants Family,
Due to the recent increase in positive COVID cases in our area of the state, the Emergency Team has recommended to me that we return to Phase 2 protocols. Many of us are tired of wearing masks, but I believe their counsel is best and so starting this Sunday, August 1st, we will be in Phase 2 for at least the next two weeks.
You are probably asking how this will alter your Sunday worship experience. During Phase 2:
- We will all wear masks except for the lead singer and one accompanying singer, plus the preacher/celebrant (during portions of service they are leading).
- Children will continue to meet indoors but will be wearing masks throughout their time together (just like the adults).
- We will also return to wafer-only Communion, but can continue to kneel at the rail.
- Lastly, we will re-institute the designated seating areas which allows for spacing in our main area.
For those who desire extra precautions, fully vaccinated people may sit in the balcony and wear masks at all times.
If you have any questions about this decision, please feel free to contact me at (352) 870-4424. Please join me in praying that the case numbers return to the low level we were experiencing a month ago and that God would eradicate this virus!
Alex+