We are having church this Sunday, May 31.  It’s actually Pentecost Sunday, which is a big deal for us.  There are so many factors that weigh in on this decision, but let me just say that it’s time for us to meet, and we will be following all the safety precautions.  Please don’t come if you are sick, if you have a fever, or if you at all are feeling that this environment would not be safe for you or your family.  Also, if you are in the vulnerable category, we understand that you need to be taking every precaution.

 For those who will be joining us, we highly recommend that you wear a mask, not for your protection primarily but for the safety and protection of others.  When you enter the campus, please be sure you receive one of our packets in a box that will contain a mask, some gloves, this week’s bulletin and an offering envelope, along with a thorough list of safety protocol instructions.  When you enter the Sanctuary, please sit in the designated areas distinguished by purple tape.  Families will be sitting together, and for now we will not have any childcare services; i.e., nursery or Kid’s church.  If coming with your baby or toddler, please sit near the back for a quick exit to the Lobby should your little one start trying to out preach me!

PLEASE DON’T:

• Shake hands (elbow bump if you must make contact)
• Hug others (believe me, I long to hug everyone’s neck but for now we must refrain)
• Come to church if you are sick
• Touch your face, nose or mouth 

PLEASE DO:

• Wash your hands before and after service
• Stay 6 feet from others
• Cover your coughs or sneezes
• Visit hand sanitizer stations frequently

Please be kind enough to follow these guidelines, we are not going to become a petri dish nor the reason anyone could point to as to why churches should be able to meet or not.  Everything has been cleaned and sanitized, but we all still need to proceed with caution.  I think our greatest challenge is going to be keeping our distance, so please, until further notice, stay 6 feet apart in the Lobby and try not to stand around talking for very long. 

This will be a deliberately slow re-entry process.  Thank you for your patience.  I will continue to provide the message for you online if you’re unable to come back right away.  Please do contact us by calling the church or via our website at trinity-life.org to let us know how we can pray for you. 

Pam and I, along with our entire Pastoral Team and Church Board, pray God’s richest blessings in your life and look forward to worshipping together again as a church family!

Blessings, 

Pastor Randy & Pam