2020 HEALTH GUIDELINES
First Baptist Church continues to adapt our regular programs on a case by case basis. Please use our ministry and midweek schedules to learn how you can join us, or contact our church office with any questions about ongoing ministry schedules. More generally, all of our worship and gatherings continue to use the guidelines below.
January 2021
Tuesday Noon Bible Study resumes
First Singers resumes
High Risk Categories
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Both those who are at risk (elderly or those having underlying health conditions) and those who pose a risk to others (showing symptoms or having been exposed to others showing symptoms within the last 14 days) are encouraged to remain in their homes and participate in the worship services on television or online.
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In consideration of others, please do not attend if you have uncontrolled allergies, a common cold, or any other infirmity that would display the same symptoms as the coronavirus.
Worship and Bible Study Schedule
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Morning service times are 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and Sunday Evening Worship is at 6:00 p.m.
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Bible Study/Sunday School for all ages is each Sunday at 9:45 a.m.
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Childcare is available for the morning worship services by reservation.. Worship attenders are welcome to bring their children into the sanctuary as well. (babies included).
GATHERING PRECAUTIONS AND SAFE PRACTICES
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Safe distancing will be practiced, as family units will maintain six feet of space between themselves and the next worshiper. Every other pew, or row of balcony chairs, will remain vacant.
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Safe distancing will be practiced in the hallways.
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Elevators are to be used by only one household at a time.
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We will have a “no hugs, no handshakes” policy.
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All in attendance are encouraged to bring their own face masks for both their protection and the protection of others. Masks should be worn in hallways and classrooms.
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The chapel and Fellowship Hall are available for overflow seating during both services.
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Children will stay seated with their families during Pastor’s Pals.
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Valet parking and First Ride are available Sunday Mornings.
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No offering plate will be passed; offering will be taken at the doors.
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Worshipers will be dismissed in an orderly fashion.
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The entire housekeeping staff of FBC will be onsite for all services, serving as our sanitizing team, disinfecting all “high touch” surfaces between services.