Covid Announcement - March 13, 2020 @ 10:30am

Friday March 13th, 2020 @ 10:30 am

Dear Mountainview Family:

At Mountainview, we want to care for our congregation, including the physical well-being of our community. To that end, we have set in place a few precautionary measures in some of the things we do, especially in light of recent developments with the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The uncertainty of this outbreak is creating anxiety in our workplaces, schools, and day-to-day activities. Yet, we remain certain of God’s steadfast presence and careful attention to all that is happening. Please join us in praying for those who are affected by this illness, as well as their caregivers and those who are working around the clock to minimize the impact of this virus.

In Psalm 46, we are reminded that "God is our refuge and strength, and our ever-present help in trouble." Therefore, let us not fear, but with confidence use this opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus through our prayers and our care for others.

Here at Mountainview, we will continue to take our cues from Public Health Canada and the Denominational office. For now, our weekend services and programs will continue to run as usual. However, here are some preventative measures we are taking:

•    If you feel at all ill, we ask that you please stay home and join us by watching online.
•    Greeters will be positioned at the entrance doors to open the door for people entering and exiting the building.
•     We will be greeting each other with smiles and waves, rather than the usual hugs and handshakes.
•     Anti-bacterial hand sanitizer is available by each entrance and at Kid's check-in area and the Welcome Desk.
•     Instead of passing around offering bags, ushers will receive your gifts as you leave the sanctuary, or you can choose to give online through The Bridge App.
•     For the time being, we have decided not to serve Lord’s Supper.
•     Individual condiments will be provided for coffee socials and when it’s your turn to serve and clean up we are asking you to wear gloves.
•     We have implemented an increased cleaning schedule with a daily sanitation regime for all common areas and high touch surfaces.
•     In-line with Public Health and medical advice we are reminding everyone that proper handwashing with soap and water, regularly and often, is one of the best options for reducing the spread of germs.

In Christ,
Mountainview CRC