Andrews Presbyterian Church

COVID19 Pandemic

Phased Procedures

Phase 1

1. No one gather at church, i.e. everyone stay home.
2. All available worship and gatherings will be Livestreamed.

Phase 2

Expectations

1. Open the church for morning worship (11:00 am) for whoever feels safe to gather.
2. All other church meetings and activities remain suspended for two more weeks.
3. If one has been exposed to another person who has COVID-19, or that person also been exposed from someone else, we encourage you to continue watching livestream and not attend in person.
4. Individuals in at-risk health groups (including the elderly and sick) are encouraged to continue watching the livestream and not attend in person.
5. Parents are encouraged to use good judgment in bringing young children.
6. The nursery will remain closed at this time.
7. Sunday School and Wednesday Prayer Meeting will continue to meet via livestream only.
8. Sunday Evening Worship will remain suspended until the first Sunday in September (September 6^th), which will also be Promotion Sunday.
9. Feel free to wear a mask.

Entering & Exiting

1. Please arrive early to allow time for seating
2. Enter with cognizance of others around you either Rosemary entrance (front) or Elmwood entrance (side).
3. Exit via the Rosemary vestibule doors.
4. If necessary, use the wheelchair ramp entrance/exit.

While in the Sanctuary

1. Select an available seat for your immediate family while maintaining social distancing.
2. You may be asked to move seats by an Elder to ensure proper social distancing.
3. Elders are available to assist you in finding a seat.
4. Tithes and offerings may be placed at the collection points placed at the entrance and exits.

Other Details

1. Hymnals and Bibles have been removed from the Sanctuary.
2. Bulletins with Scripture and Hymns will be provided.
3. Hand sanitizer has been placed throughout the building (bathrooms, hall, & entrances).
4. The sexton will clean and disinfect between services.
5. Communion remains suspended for the time being.

Phase 3

1. The church will open for all services and Bible studies.
2. Hymnals and Bibles are placed back in pews and available for use.
   • Please leave on the pew for after-worship disinfecting.
3. Deacons will bring collection plates / Elders will bring communion plates to the pews, but will not pass them.
   • Note: All communion items are prepared with utmost safety considered. Our elders are masked and wears latex gloves.
4. Individuals in at-risk health groups (including the elderly and sick) are encouraged to continue watching the livestream and not attend in person.
5. Anyone exposed, or been around someone else exposed to the COVID-19 are encouraged to continue watching the livestream and not attend in person.
6. Parents are encouraged to use good judgment in bringing young children.
7. The plan is for nursery to open on this day unless there is reason not to open.
8. Men of the Covenant and Women In the Church groups are free to meet.
9. The Pathfinder Bible study free to meet.
10. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
11. All other items listed above (Phase 2) remain in effect.

Phase 4

1. Resume normal worship practices with the partaking of Holy Communion, collection of tithes by “passing the plates,” use of hymnals and pew Bibles, and a celebratory fellowship lunch.
2. Continue to provide hand sanitizer throughout the church.
3. Everyone continue to be cognizant of social-distancing practices (hugs, handshaking, etc.)