Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Psalm 122 begins, “I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” It is my great joy to invite you to “Go up to the house of the Lord” as University Hills Lutheran Church resumes our noon worship services beginning this Sunday, June 21.
We are working hard to ensure that our gathering will be safe for everyone and that our procedures are in line with state and county health dept. guidelines for large groups.
This transition to in-person services will not include fellowship time or in-person Bible study or Sunday School. We will continue to offer a virtual Bible study each Sunday, at 10:00am, via Zoom. Christ Lutheran will be sanitizing the pews, doorknobs, etc. after their 9:00am service to ensure a clean facility for our service.
We encourage anyone who is especially vulnerable to the coronavirus, and anyone who is uncomfortable gathering in groups just yet, to continue to make use of the services that we will continue to post online. Please do whatever you feel necessary to ensure your good health.
This Sunday, please observe the following:
· Please wear a mask into the sanctuary and until you are seated.
· Keep proper distance between you and others.
· Seating in the sanctuary will be limited. An usher will help guide you to your seat.
· Once seated, you may remove your mask.
· As you come forward to receive communion, please wear your mask and keep a good distance (at least 6-8 feet) from the family group ahead of you.
· Wait to approach the table with the elements until the family group ahead of you has moved on.
· Remove your mask once you have reached the table to receive the elements.
· Replace your mask when returning to your seat.
· When you have returned to your seat, you may remove your mask.
· An offering plate will be located at the back of the sanctuary.
I look forward to seeing those of you who are able this Sunday. If you have any questions regarding our worship on Sunday, or if you feel you are not comfortable attending but would like me to give you private communion at home, please call me.
It will be a joy to see you all and to worship together again. God be with you and give you His peace.
In the name of Jesus,
Pastor Vanderhyde