TEMPERATURE AND MASK POLICY UPDATE
WJBC Membership and Attenders,
We are happy that we are able to be meeting again and wish more would come. As many of you know, the City of Jacksonville has made a mandatory rule of masks being worn in public. After much consideration and counsel, we must make some wise decisions and I am asking all that attend to support this decision. This is imperative that we act with care and grace. Why?
1. The Covid-19 virus is a real virus. Preachers, missionaries, and other friends have had this sickness and it has many extremes. We must not be flippant when it comes to the safety of our people.
2. As soon as I learned of this new mandate, from the airplane I contacted CLA. Their attorney advised me that it would be wise at this time to require face coverings according to recommendations.
3. I believe we are to have a good testimony to the community. A lot of reasons against the masks would not be understood by many outside of our church. We are to have a good name with those that are outside of our church.
4. We are to respect our government leaders. They have done many things with which we disagree, but true public safety is not a disagreement.
5. The number of people that have the virus has increased, or as they say, spiked. Thankfully, the death rate has decreased, but I do not want anyone contracting this virus.
6. The other policies of who should and should not attend remain intact.
7. I’ve had a lengthy teleconference with our deacons, and all are in agreement.
You’ve seen me over the last few months make the decision to close the services for your safety. This time, I don’t want to go back to a virtual service, so please support me in this decision.
The policy from the city clearly states that masks are required in “public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain or are not being followed.” Therefore, we must maintain social distancing.
Due to the mask mandate being put in place across the state of Florida, and now in Duval County, the following policy will be in place:
A mask will be required when entering, exiting, or moving throughout the church buildings. Also, please wear a mask whenever you can’t socially distance, or if you choose to be less than 6 feet from others. Once seated, as long as you are 6 feet from others that are not in your household, you may remove your mask for the service. Please continue to sit with those that live in your household. If you choose to sit with someone who does not live in your household, you will need to wear a mask during the service.
The choir will need to wear masks, as well as all on the platform until the choir goes down, once social distancing is possible. This may be awkward but will allow us to continue moving forward in spite of these obstacles.
A mask is not required for children 6 and under, whoever is leading the music, whoever is singing the special, or preaching. All of these must remain 6 feet or more away from others while ministering.
Please allow your temperature to be taken upon entering the building. This is a strong recommendation from the Christian Law Association, as well.
Instead of going back to virtual services, we will wear masks when necessary. If you do not have a mask, the church will provide one for you. Please continue fellowship with a kind word and a wave, and refrain from shaking hands or hugging at this time. Have a good spirit, support the decision, and spread unity. We must do what we can to get the church back together.
I love you all, I am praying for you, and want you to possess the best of Spiritual and physical health.
God bless you,
Pastor Kelley
We are happy that we are able to be meeting again and wish more would come. As many of you know, the City of Jacksonville has made a mandatory rule of masks being worn in public. After much consideration and counsel, we must make some wise decisions and I am asking all that attend to support this decision. This is imperative that we act with care and grace. Why?
1. The Covid-19 virus is a real virus. Preachers, missionaries, and other friends have had this sickness and it has many extremes. We must not be flippant when it comes to the safety of our people.
2. As soon as I learned of this new mandate, from the airplane I contacted CLA. Their attorney advised me that it would be wise at this time to require face coverings according to recommendations.
3. I believe we are to have a good testimony to the community. A lot of reasons against the masks would not be understood by many outside of our church. We are to have a good name with those that are outside of our church.
4. We are to respect our government leaders. They have done many things with which we disagree, but true public safety is not a disagreement.
5. The number of people that have the virus has increased, or as they say, spiked. Thankfully, the death rate has decreased, but I do not want anyone contracting this virus.
6. The other policies of who should and should not attend remain intact.
7. I’ve had a lengthy teleconference with our deacons, and all are in agreement.
You’ve seen me over the last few months make the decision to close the services for your safety. This time, I don’t want to go back to a virtual service, so please support me in this decision.
The policy from the city clearly states that masks are required in “public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain or are not being followed.” Therefore, we must maintain social distancing.
Due to the mask mandate being put in place across the state of Florida, and now in Duval County, the following policy will be in place:
A mask will be required when entering, exiting, or moving throughout the church buildings. Also, please wear a mask whenever you can’t socially distance, or if you choose to be less than 6 feet from others. Once seated, as long as you are 6 feet from others that are not in your household, you may remove your mask for the service. Please continue to sit with those that live in your household. If you choose to sit with someone who does not live in your household, you will need to wear a mask during the service.
The choir will need to wear masks, as well as all on the platform until the choir goes down, once social distancing is possible. This may be awkward but will allow us to continue moving forward in spite of these obstacles.
A mask is not required for children 6 and under, whoever is leading the music, whoever is singing the special, or preaching. All of these must remain 6 feet or more away from others while ministering.
Please allow your temperature to be taken upon entering the building. This is a strong recommendation from the Christian Law Association, as well.
Instead of going back to virtual services, we will wear masks when necessary. If you do not have a mask, the church will provide one for you. Please continue fellowship with a kind word and a wave, and refrain from shaking hands or hugging at this time. Have a good spirit, support the decision, and spread unity. We must do what we can to get the church back together.
I love you all, I am praying for you, and want you to possess the best of Spiritual and physical health.
God bless you,
Pastor Kelley
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