COVID-19 Announcement:
Seeking the most important things
Thank you to everyone who has been so patient and supportive during our brief time underground. From conference calls, video conferences, on-line videos, and live streams, most of you have embraced the reality that the church is not the meeting place but rather the meeting of believers.
Emerging from the underground
Now, it is time to begin a careful return to corporate worship. The leaders of the church have worked hard to develop a plan that will gradually open our facility and services while offering necessary protection for our people. The objective of Phase 1 is a limited return to corporate worship beginning May 31.
Being wise and harmless
We are anxious for the time when we can all join together in public worship, praise, and fellowship. At the same time, we understand that many of our people face a wide range of risk factors and comfort levels. We know that no plan will please everybody, account for every variable, or guarantee safety. It is without a judgmental spirit that we ask every member and guest to carefully evaluate their own health, circumstances, and level of risk before choosing to attend public worship. If your personal safety measures have affected your physical delivery of food, we would encourage you to take similar precautions when it comes to the delivery of your Spiritual food.
Singing with grace in our hearts
In recent weeks, several studies have suggested public singing may significantly increase the spread of COVID-19 within a group. This issue has created a wide range of responses and governmental reactions. Berean Baptist Temple will take a balanced approach to corporate singing. As with our on-line services, we will have a time of singing at the end of the service. Prior to the closing prayer, we will announce that anyone uncomfortable with singing with us may exit.
Working together to restore normalcy
Our plan is outlined on the other side of this page. Each person must assess their own level of risk and comfort and then choose an appropriate level of participation. Christ has called His church to love one another with grace and unity. We pray that the members and friends of Berean Baptist Temple will display kindness, patience, and understanding as we carefully work to restore our full range of church ministry.
In attending our services you are acknowledging that you have read, understand, and agree to everything stated under both of the “General Precaution” headings.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED AT ALL SERVICES
Seeking the most important things
Thank you to everyone who has been so patient and supportive during our brief time underground. From conference calls, video conferences, on-line videos, and live streams, most of you have embraced the reality that the church is not the meeting place but rather the meeting of believers.
Emerging from the underground
Now, it is time to begin a careful return to corporate worship. The leaders of the church have worked hard to develop a plan that will gradually open our facility and services while offering necessary protection for our people. The objective of Phase 1 is a limited return to corporate worship beginning May 31.
Being wise and harmless
We are anxious for the time when we can all join together in public worship, praise, and fellowship. At the same time, we understand that many of our people face a wide range of risk factors and comfort levels. We know that no plan will please everybody, account for every variable, or guarantee safety. It is without a judgmental spirit that we ask every member and guest to carefully evaluate their own health, circumstances, and level of risk before choosing to attend public worship. If your personal safety measures have affected your physical delivery of food, we would encourage you to take similar precautions when it comes to the delivery of your Spiritual food.
- If you have not gone into a store to pick up your food and have had your food delivered by friends or through on-line delivery services, we would encourage you to consider the same thing for the delivery of your spiritual food. On-line services will be available Sunday afternoon and weekly care groups will continue.
- If you have cautiously gone into a store to pick up your food, we would encourage you to cautiously decide if you should attend our in-person meetings. Please understand that just as with the stores you have gone into, we cannot guarantee your safety or the levels of precautions that other individuals are taking.
- If you have exercised few precautions when it comes to the ways in which you have picked up your food, we would encourage you to put on grace and consider implementing some additional precautions out of love for the others in attendance to our services. You do not have to wear a mask or anything else that is uncomfortable to you, but you should still observe social distancing and be gracious to the individuals that are wearing masks or gloves.
Singing with grace in our hearts
In recent weeks, several studies have suggested public singing may significantly increase the spread of COVID-19 within a group. This issue has created a wide range of responses and governmental reactions. Berean Baptist Temple will take a balanced approach to corporate singing. As with our on-line services, we will have a time of singing at the end of the service. Prior to the closing prayer, we will announce that anyone uncomfortable with singing with us may exit.
Working together to restore normalcy
Our plan is outlined on the other side of this page. Each person must assess their own level of risk and comfort and then choose an appropriate level of participation. Christ has called His church to love one another with grace and unity. We pray that the members and friends of Berean Baptist Temple will display kindness, patience, and understanding as we carefully work to restore our full range of church ministry.
In attending our services you are acknowledging that you have read, understand, and agree to everything stated under both of the “General Precaution” headings.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
- Ensure that you are in good health. If you answer YES to any of the following questions, we ask that you stay at home and not risk exposure to others. In the past 14 days, have you:
- Come into close contact with a person infected with COVID-19 or had COVID-19 like symptoms?
- Had the following symptoms? Cough, temperature (100° or higher), shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
- Use bathrooms at home before arriving. Services will last one hour or less and church bathrooms are intended for emergency use only. Please be aware, it will not be possible to thoroughly clean each bathroom between services.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED AT ALL SERVICES
- In attending our services, you understand and accept all risks involved. In addition, you understand you have full opportunity to ask questions and/or to leave the services, should you deem necessary.
- In accordance with health guidelines, everyone is advised to observe general health warnings (no physical contact, observation of social distancing, coughing into elbow, sanitize hands, limit touching of face, etc.)
- In accordance with Governor DeWine's mask mandate, we ask that you wear a mask when you are in the facility unless health reasons should prevent you from doing so. Masks are available free of charge at the welcome center.
- Anyone who is identified at risk or with an underlying health concern should carefully consider not attending public worship.
- Doors to all necessary locations will be propped open.
- Building HVAC will be modified to limit air circulation.
- Hand Sanitizer is available at strategic locations (stock is very limited so you are encouraged to bring your own as well).
- Announcements, information, and songs will be distributed electronically or through signage.
- Tithes and offerings may be given through the offering box located outside the main office for the first service, the offering box in the lobby for the second service, or anytime through mail or bank payments.
- Seating will be arranged to allow social distancing. Families may sit closer together, if desired.
- No coffee or snacks will be provided at the church. Members and guests may bring personal beverages in appropriate travel cups with lids.
- Once dismissal is announced, you are encouraged to observe social distancing guidelines, while on church property, with regard to conversations and interactions with others.
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Connect with God & others; Focus on their purpose; and Grow in grace & truth. If you have some spare time, check out this sermon video describing our purpose. |
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To learn more about what you can expect at our church check out our Planning a Visit page! Stated briefly, you can expect a Christ-honoring worship service through traditional music, straight-forward preaching, and the fellowship of other believers in a friendly, family-oriented setting. We extend a warm welcome to you and would love to have the opportunity of personally meeting you at any of our services.
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2445 TREBEIN ROAD, FAIRBORN, OH, 45324
