A letter from Pastor George as of 5/1/20 at 2:00pm:

Hello Church Family,
We are moving forward with a few changes. Our Core Team and I have put together a plan so that we can come back together as a family and celebrate our love for Jesus and one another through worship, fellowship, love and grace. Please notice and prepare to follow a few changes. 

During this time we continue to lay down our rights as given by God, and outlined in our United States Constitution, so that we can exhibit love for others. For this reason, you will notice the strategy will follow steps that unfold in two-week intervals. This has been done according to the guidelines given by our governmental authorities. 

While the Attorney General of Arizona has written that churches are constitutionally protected and that our worship is an essential activity, we will forego our Worship Gatherings for the two-week time period as recommended by our governor. You will note from the below information that this time period means we will gather for worship on May 17, 2020.

Now for a personal note. I HAVE MISSED YOU! (shouting it out). I have missed seeing your beautiful faces. I have missed being with you. I have missed worshiping Jesus together. I have missed singing praises to our Lord. I have missed sharing our joys and sorrows, and successes and struggles. I have missed learning about God and one another. And, I am looking forward to when we meet again.
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So, get ready! That Sunday is coming.


Grace and Peace,
Pastor George

The Plan

Opening notes 

1. Additional precautions and restrictions may be added at the discretion of the pastors and CORE Team
2. We will understand if individuals in vulnerable groups want to step away from ministries for their safety 
3. Vulnerable individuals are defined by the government as individuals over the age of 70 or those with serious underlying conditions including high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma, and those whose immune system is compromised 

​Building precautions 

1. All door handles and major touchpoints will be disinfected before every service, these responsibilities will be delegated .
2. We have installed sanitizer stations in each building.

Phase 1: Return
May 17th, 2020

What takes place at this step 

1. In-person, Sunday services will resume
2. Anyone in a vulnerable population will be strongly encouraged to stay home and continue to join online, as we will continue to produce our online premiere to Facebook.
3. The front door will be the only open door, we will have signs to indicate this.
4. Social distancing will be recommended, this includes:
   • No handshaking or other physical contact
   • Seating will be expanded 
   • Individuals are recommended stay six feet apart
   • We will ask that individuals take their temp before coming to church whether or not they feel sick. If individuals have a fever OR feel sick, we ask that they stay home and join online 
   • Meet and greet after the announcements will be suspended 
5. Wednesday and Sunday Small Groups will continue to be online only

 
Restrictions 

1. Everything other than Sunday worship will remain suspended (this includes, Sunday school, Wednesday nights, ect.)
2. Extended care will be available during worship services for Kindergarten and down
3. Offering plates will not be passed, offering collected in back during exit or online
4. Lord's supper will continue to be suspended 
5. Hymnals will not be used, screen only​
   
6. Digital Registration and welcome cards will be at booth or online
7. Bulletins to be passed out by greeters with gloves

Phase 2: Transition
May 31st, 2020

What takes place at this step 

1. Journey Groups and children’s Sunday school will resume in person
2. Lord’s Supper would resume with modifications
3. Online service will move from production to live feed, due to internet restrictions

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Restrictions 

1. Wednesday Night activities will remain suspended
2. All other restrictions from step one will continue

Phase 3: Moving Forward
June 14th, 2020

What takes place at this step 

1. All individuals are encouraged to return 
2. All services, Bible studies, classes ext. shall resume 
3. Online services would cease, due to internet restrictions
4. Wednesday night dinners and discipleship groups will return in the Fall.

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Restrictions 

1. Respect those that would like to continue to social distance during this time
2. All restrictions lifted

*Click here to find resources for your family to use during this time.