~ GUIDELINES FOR NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN-HAVERHILL REOPENING ~
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Dear New Life Family,
Greetings in the name of Jesus! In accordance to the guidelines outlined by Massachusetts Gov. Baker and the Covid-19 Order No. 31, we will begin abbreviated services this Sunday, May 24th.
LIVE- STREAM SERVICES TO CONTINUE:
Sunday 10:45AM and 6PM
Tuesday & Thursday Talks Noon – 12:30PM
Wednesday Night In The Word 7PM.
Kids Ministries: 7PM Bedtime Story each night and Sundays 1PM.
For many, the live-stream services may be the best option for worship, prayer, fellowship and hearing of the Word.
No one should feel pressured or obligated to attend in person simply because they can. We hear good counsel in
1 Corinthians 10:23-24 where Paul writes, ”All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful but not all things edify. Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well being.” Applied to our situation, this would imply that those that are currently sick (coughing, fever, etc) or are “at risk” regarding health issues; those that have young children; those that are elderly and are prone to sickness and disease should stay at home for the time being.
We are certain that with the Lord’s help and intervention we and all churches will resume regular church activities in the not distant future. Again, all of our regular Live-stream services and Zoom meetings will continue as is.
SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES GUIDELINES:
1. Service Times: Two Sunday Morning Services are available: 9AM, 10:45AM
2. Attendance: Churches are allowed 40% of their seating capacity. This includes staff, workers and attendees. For us, this means a maximum total of 60 people at a time. Registration is necessary.
3. On-line Registration: Please see link below. Registration includes the total number of people included in your family or group (ie., spouse, children, friends). Only those who have registered will be able to attend. Those unable to register on-line must call the office or a leader to register.
4. Masks: Must be worn by each person per state guidelines. No one will be allowed in the building without a mask. Children under 2 do not need a mask; children between ages 2-5 can wear masks at the discretion of their parents.
5. Social Distancing: Seating will be spaced at least 6 feet apart. Families will sit together. There will be no congregating inside the sanctuary due to the 6’ apart social distancing requirement.
6. Kid’s Ministries & Nursery: Not available at this time per state guidelines and the rooms will be closed off. Children must sit with their parents/guardians during the entire service. Parents/Guardians must accompany their children at all times (i.e.bathroom; exiting the church).
7. Entering the Church: Enter via the side door near the parking lot.
8. Exiting the Church: Exiting the church will only be via the front door. After each service a swift exit from the building and parking lot will be expected.
9. Ushers: There will be Ushers to welcome and guide you to your seats. Pastor Bill Spirdione will be facilitating entry, distancing, seating, and exiting the church.
10. Cleaners: Cleaners will sanitize the church between services.
11. Security: Our Security Team will be on the premises to ensure our safety and security.
12. No Food or Drink: Absolutely no coffee or refreshments of any kind allowed in the church.
13. Length of Services: Each service will be purposely shortened; approximately 1 hour 15 mins.
Registration procedure will be posted on the New Life Haverhill Facebook page each week. Follow the link and register there.
New Life Christian In Building Services!
May 24 Th - Sunday Worship & the Word
Note: If you have registered to attend but find you cannot, please notify us as soon as possible so that we may open your spot for someone else. Thank you for your understanding and patience with us during this time of change.
Please feel free to call or write or text should you have any questions or concerns.
We love you, miss you, and you are in our prayers!
Please pray for a powerful move of God in each other’s lives and for a wonderful Sunday.
To God be all the Glory!
All for Jesus,
Pastor Rick & Pamela
New Life Christian
966 Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
Office: 978-373-1379