This Pandemic has been everything but straight forward and easy. However, as we plan to reopen our doors and gather together in person once again, we trust the Lord has continued to work, and our zeal for coming together in the Gospel has been renewed like never before! Through prayer, consultation with medical professionals, and the shared feedback of other churches in our area, and your feedback in our church survey, we have developed a plan that allows us to meet together again as safely and as responsibly as possible. The detailed plan is below, and we cannot wait to see you again! Note that some of these steps are subject to change in response to new developments of COVID19, and we will continue to share updates as needed. Finally, if you aren't comfortable in returning to church, that's okay! We are doing our best to navigate a continued option for joining us online until you and/or your family is ready! We appreciate your prayers in this ongoing process!
Phase 1- Moderate to Low Risk
- We will begin meeting in person, starting June 28th, 2020. Service begins at 9:30am and our time will be reduced to about 45-60 minutes.
- The sermon will begin being live streamed anywhere between 9:40am & 10am, and a musical worship playlist created, for those who are not ready to gather. We are currently working out the logistics of livestreaming, and will update you as we finalize details.
- Social Distancing (6+ feet) will be required and applied in seating arrangement (50% max. capacity).
- Masks are strongly recommended for all participants. We encourage your cooperation in this as we keep those in our community who are unable to wear masks in mind (those with medical conditions and our children under 2). A limited number of individually wrapped masks will be available.
- We will not offer coffee during this phase, but you are welcome to bring your own.
- No fellowship portion of our service.
- We will wait to participate in communion.
- Olivet Kids will not be available yet on Sunday mornings, but children are welcome to participate with their family during service. We do not see children as a distraction, but a welcomed participant in the church, learning from parents and sharing in worship. Feel free to bring a pad of paper and crayons, books, or a quiet book to help young children engage during the sermon. An additional lesson will be available each week online for children 3-10 from our Olivet Kids Team. If you have questions or concerns about your participation with your children, contact Jenni at: olivetkidswi@gmail.com.
- Weather permitting, we will open windows and doors for maximized air flow.
- Announcements will run digitally before service to eliminate handouts.
- We recommend times of extended fellowship before and after service outside the building.
- Cleaning and disinfecting of pews, bathrooms, door knobs, stair railings, etc. before reopening and following each Sunday service.
- Finally, we must ask that if you have had any symptoms relating to COVID19, (fever, coughing, etc.,) please stay home and participate with us online.
Phase 2- Low Risk, numbers declining at a consistent rate
- We will maintain a shortened service, with potential of hospitality and fellowship time.
- Return to regular seating in worship service.
- Olivet Kids will reopen with conditions and new disinfecting procedures will be practiced.
- Masks and hand sanitizer will be available.
- Participate in a monthly communion with individual elements and lack of contamination.
- Continued cleaning and disinfecting of pews, bathrooms, door knobs, stair railings, etc.
Phase 3- Low/No Risk, a potential "new" normal
- Return to normal length, live, in-person services. Recorded sermons will continue to be available on our website.
- Communion continues weekly.
- Complete reestablishment of hospitality.
If you have any concerns or questions regarding our reopening plan, email us here!
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In this difficult season of social distancing, we've prepared a new, 14-day video devotional series! We pray this series speaks life into your heart and soul, and allows you to see Jesus in this hurting season and assists in keeping our community connected. A new video will be available each day, and reflection questions are listed below each video to consider.
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