Covid-19

TO:      DeMotte UMC members and friends

FM:      Rev. Ed van Wijk

RE:      CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 UPDATE

DT:      01/07/2021

Dear DeMotte UMC Family and friends,

Grace and Peace, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Summary of Sunday Worship Guidelines

1. In-person worship services at the DUMC building once again starting January 17^th 2021 at 9:00 am. We will also continue to livestream worship on Facebook.
2. Everyone is welcome, however, persons 65 years of age and older, and persons with compromised health, might want to delay returning to in person worship.
3. Those having a fever, coughing, or sneezing are asked not to attend worship.
4. Safe distancing must be practiced in all seating. A six-foot distance must always be maintained between persons of different family units. Pews will be marked as to available seating.
5. The wearing of a mask is required to attend worship. Masks will be provided for those who do not have one.
6. All hymnals, Bibles, and papers have been removed from the pews.
7. Congregational singing for those who like to sing is allowed while wearing your mask.
8.  Sealed cups containing bread and juice will be available for pickup at the beginning of a communion service at the entryway.
9. A place for members to drop their offering into a container will be available.
10. There will be Children’s Time and Sunday School.
11. Restroom capacities are posted.
12. There will be no coffee hour or fellowship times before or after worship until further notice.