In this post, we address the Governor’s Order, the In-Person Plan, and Keeping Unity during this time of reopening Eagle LifeChurch.
Indoor meetings will continue July 05 and into the future.
This Sunday we have a special treat.
SEAT(S) RESERVATION ~ I am coming this Sunday50-YEAR CELEBRATION
Pastor Doyle from the Southern Idaho Ministry Network will be with us to honor God and celebrate John Wilkie for 50 years of ordained ministry with the Assemblies of God.
Pastor John was born in Guatemala to Missionary parents and served as a Latin American missionary for nearly all of his adult life. Please join us to celebrate with John and MaryAnn Wilkie!
Following the conferral of the 50-year pin, Pastor Doyle will be preaching on the Ministry of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. Naomi Murphy will be leading worship (more on this below).
I pray you come to service expecting God to overshadow you, fill you, and empower you for a life of Holy Spirit lead ministry wherever you serve.
NAOMI MURPHY WORSHIP LEADER
Naomi Murphy is my daughter. She is a gifted worship leader who has a passionate heart for serving God.
And she loves our church.
She currently lives and studies at Northwest University in Kirkland, WA. She is a worship leader and communications intern at Eastridge Church in Issaquah, WA.
Naomi really wants to see all of you, bless you, give you hugs, and shake your hands. However, because she is visiting from out-of-state, she will not be interacting personally with you at church. She is going to stay seated with my family at the front of the Worship Center. If you would like to say, “Hi,” you are free to approach her on your own initiative. She will not be mingling.
Naomi’s boyfriend, John Wilson, will also be with her from Olympia, WA. He loves Jesus, drums, audio, graphic design, and his family (probably not in that order). He will be playing with the Worship Team and saying “Hi” to those who come to see them. He will not be mingling or coming up to you to introduce himself.
Reserve Your Seat(s)
Please reserve your seat(s) below so that we ensure we do not violate the total number of those who can be inside with social distancing (see details below). If you want the form to autocomplete text “ATTEND” to (208) 352-6002.
Only one person per household should make a reservation so there aren’t duplicate reservations.
If you are unable to attend because of personal or professional reasons, we will offer an online worship experience here. You do not need to reserve a seat.
Please reserve your seat(s) if you are coming in-person.
SEAT(S) RESERVATION ~ I am coming this SundayLifeGroups
Some LifeGroups will begin meeting in-person this month if the leader, hosts, and group participants can adhere to social distancing and sanitation. Some groups will begin meeting in-person in July when the Governors restirctions are lifted.
ELC Kids & ELC Youth Ministry
ELC LifeKids/elementary and LifeTots/preschool groups will begin meeting in-person when we leave stage 4. Mrs. Williams, your ELC Kids director, will be communicating with parents and seeking feedback from you. Plans are in-place for social distancing and strict handwashing/sanitation.
ELC Youth is meeting in-person. The group will meet outside as weather permits, with social distancing and handwashing/sanitation. Please sign up for the Youth group and newsletter to make sure you get updates.
Governor’s Order
Idaho Governor, Brad Little, has released a 4-stage plan for returning from the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order. He calls his plan Rebound Idaho.
We will be following these guidelines as we reopen worship service, LifeGroups, ELC Youth, and ELC Kids.
On June 26, Ada County is returning to stage 3 which will began June 13 and end June 26, the governor tells individuals,
Gatherings, both public and private, of 10-50 people, where appropriate physical distancing and precautionary measures are observed can occur. Find gatherings guidance here.
http://rebound.idaho.gov
Additionally, in the Stage 1 plan which was May 1-May 15, he says of churches,
Places of worship can open if they adhere to strict physical distancing, sanitation protocol, and any CDC guidance.
http://rebound.idaho.gov
Details about Places of Worship Protocol can be found here.
Indoor Worship Plan
Based on your survey responses and the unity of the Spirit among the staff and board, the plan for the next few weeks is below. If COVID-19 cases remain unelevated, and there are no known cases in our church family we will meet as follows.
- June 28 = Indoor service with strict precautions still in place & Online Church at Home
- July 5 = Indoor service with strict precautions still in place & Online Church at Home
- July 12 = Indoor service with strict precautions still in place & Online Church at Home
- July 19 = Indoor service with strict precautions still in place & Online Church at Home
- Beyond = We will continue meeting inside and online as conditions allow. If there is a re-emergence of COVID-19 and the Governor takes us back to stage 1, we may return to Church on the Lawn or Online Only Worship Services.
For all social distancing indoor meetings, we will provide various sized chair rows for households to sit in 6’ from other households. Please register that you want to attend this Sunday. You will also be able to hear the service in your car (103.9FM) for those who want to “drive-in” to church, and we will continue online video streaming for those who decide to stay home. ALL worship services from now on will be streamed online for those who do not come in-person.
For those of you who do attend in-person,
- Social distancing is required. Please do not enter another person’s 6-foot safety bubble.
- Greet each other with smiles and waves, not handshakes and hugs.
- You are welcome to have conversations at a safe distance. Outside voices may be required.
- If you are in a high-risk category we encourage you to stay in your car.
- If you have a fever, cough, or shortness of breath you should not come for 10 days and 72 hours after symptoms subside.
- Those who have traveled should follow the guidelines of rebound.idaho.gov and self-quarantine.
- Children will remain with their parents during the service. We will not have LifeTots or LifeKids groups until at least June 28.
- You will be able to give online, by text, or by mail: https://eaglelifechurch.org/give
- You are encouraged to use the bathroom before you come. If needed, the bathrooms will be available for one household at a time.
- Face masks and/or gloves are encouraged as appropriate for you.
- The church will provide masks for those who would like one.
- Song lyrics, sermon notes, and announcements will be available in the YouVersion Bible App “Events” only. We will not have handouts.
SEATING OPTIONS:
You have two options for participating in-person.
1. INDOOR SEATING: Instructions for those sitting in the Worship Center
- Text the word “ATTEND” to (208) 352-6002 or complete the reservation form here.
- We ask that the front hallway only be used in a one-way fashion, in order to maintain social distancing.
- Before service, the front entrance and hallway will only be used for entering the building. If you need to exit the building before service please use the side door of the Worship Center or another exit.
- After service, the front hallway will only be used for exiting the building. Once you leave the building please do not re-enter.
- The Chairs in the Worship Center have been arranged to help you stay spaced out from other households.
- Chairs have been set out in groups of two, three, four, and five.
- Please choose a row of seats that most closely matches the size of your household.
- Chairs can be moved as appropriate to accomodate those in attendance.
- We trust you to be responsible and wise in maintaining your own personal health and well-being. Wash your hands, cover your cough, sit with those who are in your household.
- Please maintain social distancing.
2. DRIVE-IN CHURCH: Instructions for those STAYING IN YOUR CAR
- DRIVE-IN PARKING: Please drive into the church parking lot and park in the row closest to the building.
- You can listen to the worship service on your car radio, 103.9FM. It will only work on the church property.
- Please be mindful of the exhaust and danger of running the engine of your car. Only do so if absolutely necessary.
- You are welcome to roll down your window as appropriate to stay comfortable and greet others.
Keeping Unity
In conversations with members and in the results of our survey, there are a variety of different opinions on how best to proceed and we honor you for speaking up about it. No matter your personal convictions, you are still part of our family and we want you to participate with us however you feel comfortable.
If you feel strongly either way, it is important to understand that other individuals may be at higher or lesser risk. They may have a medical condition, family situation, employment rationale, or personality type that makes them less (or more) likely to attend, wear a mask, sing, talk to others, etc… Please do not judge others who decide differently than you. Be kind.
If you have questions you can email Pastor Brad (bradm {a} eaglelifechurch.org).
