Worship Services @ 10:30am
If you plan to attend a worship service, please sign-up ahead of time if you have not already
Updated - March 2021
In light of the decrease in the spread of COVID-19, as reported by the IDPH, we are adjusting our guidelines for in-person attendance to reflect what we implemented when starting up our services last summer. We have an average attendance of 30 people or less, which is under *25% of our occupancy for the sanctuary (*34 people). We have chairs spread out for social distancing, we encourage & support the optional wearing of face masks, we have hand sanitizer available on every floor, we provide live streaming for those who prefer not to attend in-person (and as an outreach ministry of our church), we provide fellowship & ministry opportunities during the week through Zoom, and we tell people not to attend in-person functions if they are not feeling well or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
These guidelines are based on the the following: 1) the biblical mandate to meet together and be subject to our authorities; 2) the priority of being safe & healthy amidst the importance of *in-person interaction (*including in light of the destructive consequences which arise from a lack thereof); 3) the insights gleaned from multiple sources, including the IDPH link referenced above, our governor's COVID-19 Guidance for Worship, his 5 Phase Plan for Illinois, and the CDC Considerations for Wearing Masks (which includes the benefits of wearing a face mask and a list of those who should not wear face masks); 4) our small church which has an average attendance that is less than 25% occupancy; and 5) the response we received from the 31 people who submitted their COVID-19 surveys. Thank you.
Services, Attendance & Protective Measures: Our worship services which are live streamed start at 10:30am each Sunday, and the live stream recordings are available afterwards as well (see below). We have about 50 chairs set-up for social distancing, which is less than *50% of our occupancy (*68 people), with about 30 people or less attending on a regular basis, which is under 25% occupancy. All those who plan on attending an in-person service should fill out the Sign-up form provided above if you have not already (either one-time for regular attendance or for the Sunday you plan on attending). Please do not attend if you have a fever, are feeling sick or having COVID-19 symptoms. Hand sanitizer, face masks and Clorox wipes are provided. Chairs are set-up together in rows with space in between each group of chairs. Household units are encouraged to sit together to maximize seating and social distancing. If you or someone in your family tests positive for COVID-19 and had recently participated in an in-person event on our church property or sponsored by our church, please promptly notify one of our elders. Call the church office if you do not have our contact information at (847) 886-9550. Thank you.
Children's Ministries & Inviting Others: We are offering child care during the sermon, and we are in direct communication with families who have small children to work out the details necessary to accommodate your needs and those of other families. We encourage you to invite visitors to attend our services and/or watch the live streams. Because we are limited with our indoor attendance, visitors should also fill out the Sign-up form (see above). Thank you.
Live Streaming: Our live streams are provide on Facebook, and gospel videos for kids and sermon notes are available on our Messages 2021 webpage. You do not need a Facebook account to watch these videos. When you go to our Facebook page, if you are asked to sign in, select "Not now" if you don't have a Facebook account, and then look for the live feed. Please contact our church office at (847) 886-9550 or lrbcefca@gmail.com if you would like more information, or if you or someone you know has a need or would like to be contacted by our church. Thanks be to God for the opportunity we have to meet together and live stream our worship services!
In light of the decrease in the spread of COVID-19, as reported by the IDPH, we are adjusting our guidelines for in-person attendance to reflect what we implemented when starting up our services last summer. We have an average attendance of 30 people or less, which is under *25% of our occupancy for the sanctuary (*34 people). We have chairs spread out for social distancing, we encourage & support the optional wearing of face masks, we have hand sanitizer available on every floor, we provide live streaming for those who prefer not to attend in-person (and as an outreach ministry of our church), we provide fellowship & ministry opportunities during the week through Zoom, and we tell people not to attend in-person functions if they are not feeling well or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
These guidelines are based on the the following: 1) the biblical mandate to meet together and be subject to our authorities; 2) the priority of being safe & healthy amidst the importance of *in-person interaction (*including in light of the destructive consequences which arise from a lack thereof); 3) the insights gleaned from multiple sources, including the IDPH link referenced above, our governor's COVID-19 Guidance for Worship, his 5 Phase Plan for Illinois, and the CDC Considerations for Wearing Masks (which includes the benefits of wearing a face mask and a list of those who should not wear face masks); 4) our small church which has an average attendance that is less than 25% occupancy; and 5) the response we received from the 31 people who submitted their COVID-19 surveys. Thank you.
Services, Attendance & Protective Measures: Our worship services which are live streamed start at 10:30am each Sunday, and the live stream recordings are available afterwards as well (see below). We have about 50 chairs set-up for social distancing, which is less than *50% of our occupancy (*68 people), with about 30 people or less attending on a regular basis, which is under 25% occupancy. All those who plan on attending an in-person service should fill out the Sign-up form provided above if you have not already (either one-time for regular attendance or for the Sunday you plan on attending). Please do not attend if you have a fever, are feeling sick or having COVID-19 symptoms. Hand sanitizer, face masks and Clorox wipes are provided. Chairs are set-up together in rows with space in between each group of chairs. Household units are encouraged to sit together to maximize seating and social distancing. If you or someone in your family tests positive for COVID-19 and had recently participated in an in-person event on our church property or sponsored by our church, please promptly notify one of our elders. Call the church office if you do not have our contact information at (847) 886-9550. Thank you.
Children's Ministries & Inviting Others: We are offering child care during the sermon, and we are in direct communication with families who have small children to work out the details necessary to accommodate your needs and those of other families. We encourage you to invite visitors to attend our services and/or watch the live streams. Because we are limited with our indoor attendance, visitors should also fill out the Sign-up form (see above). Thank you.
Live Streaming: Our live streams are provide on Facebook, and gospel videos for kids and sermon notes are available on our Messages 2021 webpage. You do not need a Facebook account to watch these videos. When you go to our Facebook page, if you are asked to sign in, select "Not now" if you don't have a Facebook account, and then look for the live feed. Please contact our church office at (847) 886-9550 or lrbcefca@gmail.com if you would like more information, or if you or someone you know has a need or would like to be contacted by our church. Thanks be to God for the opportunity we have to meet together and live stream our worship services!
