May 15, 2020
Dear friends,
I know that many of you are hearing about businesses and churches starting to re-open. We hope and pray that the coronavirus is slowing down, and that things can begin to get back to normal. However, normal is not going to look the same for quite some time to come.
Here at The Presbyterian Church of Floyd, we are going to be cautious and take it slow. A date for re-opening has not been determined yet, and our session is prayerfully discerning when that will be. We are being advised by the Presbytery of the Peaks, and we are following the guidelines that are established by the health professionals, all in the hopes of keeping our congregation safe. We do not want to rush into a situation that might endanger the health of anyone.
As you can imagine, the guidelines are very strict. They involve social distancing, the wearing of masks, deep cleaning of the sanctuary before and after each service, and restricted singing. Did you know that singing can spread more germs than coughing? It's true, and health professionals advise that churches should not engage in congregational singing until the virus is conquered. So you see, there is much to consider when contemplating re-opening the church. It's not just a matter of unlocking the doors and turning on the lights!
In the meantime, we will continue to have weekly scripture, a message, and music on our webpage. Just log on to pcfloyd.org to find the message right there. Please know that we all are eager to join together for worship in our sanctuary once again! But we also realize that we can glorify God by honoring one another, and we will want to feel safe before opening the doors. Praising God and keeping everyone healthy are the two top priorities! We will keep you informed.
In the love and humility of Christ,
Pastor Bob
Dear friends,
I know that many of you are hearing about businesses and churches starting to re-open. We hope and pray that the coronavirus is slowing down, and that things can begin to get back to normal. However, normal is not going to look the same for quite some time to come.
Here at The Presbyterian Church of Floyd, we are going to be cautious and take it slow. A date for re-opening has not been determined yet, and our session is prayerfully discerning when that will be. We are being advised by the Presbytery of the Peaks, and we are following the guidelines that are established by the health professionals, all in the hopes of keeping our congregation safe. We do not want to rush into a situation that might endanger the health of anyone.
As you can imagine, the guidelines are very strict. They involve social distancing, the wearing of masks, deep cleaning of the sanctuary before and after each service, and restricted singing. Did you know that singing can spread more germs than coughing? It's true, and health professionals advise that churches should not engage in congregational singing until the virus is conquered. So you see, there is much to consider when contemplating re-opening the church. It's not just a matter of unlocking the doors and turning on the lights!
In the meantime, we will continue to have weekly scripture, a message, and music on our webpage. Just log on to pcfloyd.org to find the message right there. Please know that we all are eager to join together for worship in our sanctuary once again! But we also realize that we can glorify God by honoring one another, and we will want to feel safe before opening the doors. Praising God and keeping everyone healthy are the two top priorities! We will keep you informed.
In the love and humility of Christ,
Pastor Bob
