A Letter from Pastor Beryl Regarding the Reopening of our Church

Dear Friends:

Well, it has been quite a journey over the past six months or so.  And we are still trying to figure it all out.

To date, there has been no official announcement from Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council other than what we already know.

So, that being said, we are planning to re-open for worship on Sunday, September 13th (unless we receive directions to the contrary in the meantime).

Because each of us is responsible for the safety of the other person, and we must respect the congregation of Verdun-LaSalle Baptist Church who use our facilities after us, the following guidelines will be in effect for the time being:

1.      Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes before worship begins

2.      The only entry and exit point will be the front door.  Entry and exit by the side door will not be an option

3.      Please arrive with your mask 

4.      If you have a fever, cough or any other symptom or suspect you might have been in contact with a person with Covid 19, please do not come

5.      You will be asked to sanitize your hands upon entry

6.      You will be asked to sign a register for tracking purposes in the event of an outbreak

7.      Please respect the social distancing measure of six feet when in the pews.  However, members of the same family may sit together

8.      There will be no hymnbooks and a bulletin will be provided, which we ask that you dispose of after the service (you may take it home)

9.      For the time being, there will not be a choir but, if possible, a soloist or musician is permitted (along with Sarah of course)

10.  Access to the washrooms will be by the staircase at the back of the sanctuary only

11.  Please do not use the first row of seats as the Minister and readers are required to stay well back from the congregation

12.  If you are reading that week, please bring your own Bible

13.  The Minister, reader and soloist must all use different microphones

14.  There will be no coffee hour after worship and it is recommended that you leave the church in a timely fashion, via the front door only.

In being diligent and observing these suggestions, each of us is taking responsibility not only for ourselves, but for our family members at home, our friends and our neighbours.

I realize all of the above may seem overwhelming but we have come this far, we are strong in faith and we can get through this. 

Looking forward to seeing you for worship on Sunday, September 13!

In peace

Pastor Beryl