Crosspointe Ministries Update September 22, 2020

 

 

 

September 22, 2020

 

We know that the COVID-19 time period has been difficult for many of you and has affected your family in different ways. Our prayer has been that you and your family have stayed healthy and secure.

 

We are continuing to monitor health conditions and State and local guidelines for social gatherings daily. Considering our current state guidelines and mandate, Crosspointe appreciates your cooperation.

With much prayer and careful consideration, we will reopen our doors beginning this Sunday, October 4th at 10:30 AM for congregational worship.

 

As we move forward, you will have three options for your worship time.

1. We will now meet inside the building on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

2. We will continue to have Drive-In Service at the same time in our church parking lot (audio only).

3. Services will be available on Facebook Live and our church website www.crosspointebc.com.

 

Our in-person worship services moving forward will look a little different and we are taking extra precautions to provide a clean and safe environment for you and your family.

 

We will continue to evaluate our actions for safe but meaningful worship. Remember, our focus of gathering is not just social interactions but for the honor and worship of our heavenly Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

Here are the policies and practices we will have in place to keep you safe:

1. Our building and Sanctuary doors will be open for safe non-touch entry and exit for your family.

   a. The doors will be opened at 10:00 AM. No one will be able to enter the building until then.

   b. When leaving the building, please exit the building immediately. Congregating in the lobby will not be permitted.

   c. Please remain at your seats except for restroom use only.

   d. Ushers will help you find a seat if necessary and after the service will dismiss you by rows.

2. All family members including adults and children will meet in the sanctuary.  Chairs are grouped in sets of four for families to sit together. If you are by yourself, please sit on an end of a group of chairs.  

3. There will not be any offering baskets passed during the service. If you have an offering envelope, you can deposit it in the tithe box in the lobby on your way in or out. Or continue to mail-in or use on-line giving which has worked wonderfully well during this COVID-19 time period.

4. All children’s areas, including nursery will be closed and no one is permitted to enter those areas.

5. All adult areas, including the kitchen area will be closed. There will not be any coffee provided.

6. We will do our best to clean and sanitize the restroom area periodically during the service. Everyone must wash their hands before they leave the restroom.

7. There may be a limit on the number of persons in each of the restrooms due to only having one sink.

8. Hand sanitizer will be available in the lobby area. It is up to you to maintain your personal hygiene.

9. There is limited seating, so we will use our Drive-in area for any overflow if necessary.

 

Please consider the following as we meet together going forward.

The principle of Philippians 2:1-4 leads us to think about the concern for others rather than ourselves.

 

As you enter the building remember that YOU are responsible for your own comfort level AND the comfort of others. Please be respectful of others as you interact. Many people are considered high risk due to age or health conditions that you may not be aware of. IT IS OUR JOB to be mindful of others and practice social distancing for the comfort and protection of all of us as we worship together.

 

We are excited to join together as we worship together. Please come with a heart of worship, ready to honor our Lord. This plan is not perfect and there will be some things we’ll learn as we move forward. Your patience and grace is expected as we worship together.

 

In His Service,

 

Pastor Scott and Leadership Team

 

 

513-528-1740

4596 Bells Ln

Cincinnati, Ohio 45244