We are excited and looking forward to worshiping the Lord together again! But, we really want to do this well. Would you help us prepare?
In an effort to abide by the social distancing practices and maximize our seating capacity we ask that you take a moment to plan your visit with us. In the link below, you’ll be able to select an available service with the appropriate space available, and help us serve our church family well.
We realize that some of you are not ready to attend in-person, and we appreciate your decision. We encourage you to continue to connect with us online. We love and miss you all, and can’t wait to see you.
Please reach out to the main office at (231) 535-2288 with any questions.
In an effort to abide by the social distancing practices and maximize our seating capacity we ask that you take a moment to plan your visit with us. In the link below, you’ll be able to select an available service with the appropriate space available, and help us serve our church family well.
We realize that some of you are not ready to attend in-person, and we appreciate your decision. We encourage you to continue to connect with us online. We love and miss you all, and can’t wait to see you.
Please reach out to the main office at (231) 535-2288 with any questions.
Latest update: 06/3/20 at 2:40 pm
frequently asked questions
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Why are you offering in-person worship at this time?
We want to serve people well. Many have expressed a need for the support of in-person ministry, or a conviction to gather for worship. NOT providing a live worship option prohibits these people from doing so. We believe, based on level of risk in our area, that it is prudent to serve those who are ready to meet in person, with appropriate modifications.
I don't feel comfortable attending...do you think I should?
No. We support your prayerful decision either way. If you're at risk, feeling unwell, or not yet comfortable venturing out, please stay home and worship with us online! We’re working even harder to keep providing a quality online option for those who choose to stay home at this time.
I plan to attend! How can I help?
First, please let us know which service you plan to attend here: https://reopen.church/r/Ohj7nzpV
Then, we encourage everyone to make a few sacrifices to care for others (see below). Some steps may seem unimportant to you, but will serve others in attendance to Love Like Jesus.
Finally, reach out to someone who isn’t here yet! Ask how you can serve them during this time.
What are you doing to make worship safer for everyone?
What else is starting now?
At this time, we’re providing worship services ONLY: online or in-person. ALL other church programming remains suspended until further notice. In-person worship services will NOT offer supervised nursery, children’s programs, youth ministries or on-site adult groups.
When will we start offering Children’s programs? Youth? Small Groups? Coffee?
We'll prayerfully consider each of these decisions in the coming weeks, and communicate decisions right here when we make them.
What are other churches doing?
We’ve been talking with many church leaders in our region for some time. Some began meeting weeks ago, some plan to wait weeks longer. Many intend to re-open the same time we do. We’re excited to see God’s people moving together toward meeting together!
What has been done to prepare the buildings?
A non-toxic food-service grade EPA-approved Covid-19 disinfectant, was professionally applied in May at all 3 campuses, followed by a thorough cleaning. Careful planning has also been applied to all aspects of crowd control, logistics and scheduling to minimize contact or crowding.
Is this legal?
Yes. Governor Whitmer’s Executive Orders include an exemption for churches engaging in worship, and she recently added specific protections for all participants (see below).
Executive Order 2020-92, Section 16: “Consistent with prior guidance, neither a place of religious worship nor its owner is subject to penalty under section 20 of this order for allowing religious worship at such place. No individual is subject to penalty under section 20 of this order for engaging in or traveling to engage in religious worship at a place of religious worship, or for violating section 15(a) of this order.”
- Why are you offering in-person worship at this time?
- I don't feel comfortable attending...do you think I should?
- I plan to attend! How can I help?
- What are you doing to make worship safer for everyone?
- What else is starting now?
- When will we start offering Children’s programs? Youth? Small Groups? Coffee?
- What are other churches doing?
- What has been done to prepare the buildings?
- Is this legal?
Why are you offering in-person worship at this time?
We want to serve people well. Many have expressed a need for the support of in-person ministry, or a conviction to gather for worship. NOT providing a live worship option prohibits these people from doing so. We believe, based on level of risk in our area, that it is prudent to serve those who are ready to meet in person, with appropriate modifications.
I don't feel comfortable attending...do you think I should?
No. We support your prayerful decision either way. If you're at risk, feeling unwell, or not yet comfortable venturing out, please stay home and worship with us online! We’re working even harder to keep providing a quality online option for those who choose to stay home at this time.
I plan to attend! How can I help?
First, please let us know which service you plan to attend here: https://reopen.church/r/Ohj7nzpV
Then, we encourage everyone to make a few sacrifices to care for others (see below). Some steps may seem unimportant to you, but will serve others in attendance to Love Like Jesus.
Finally, reach out to someone who isn’t here yet! Ask how you can serve them during this time.
What are you doing to make worship safer for everyone?
- To serve our attendees and our community well, we’ll protect public safety by temporarily:
- Providing distancing through separated seating arrangements
- Offering hand sanitizer at entrances and throughout building
- Minimizing contact (avoiding handshakes, propping doors, no handouts, etc)
- Encouraging use of masks, and other recommended hygiene practices
- Refraining from providing any food, drinks or communion
- Electing NOT to pass an offering plate
- Disinfecting solid surfaces between services
- Continuing to suspend ALL programs beside worship services (see below)
What else is starting now?
At this time, we’re providing worship services ONLY: online or in-person. ALL other church programming remains suspended until further notice. In-person worship services will NOT offer supervised nursery, children’s programs, youth ministries or on-site adult groups.
When will we start offering Children’s programs? Youth? Small Groups? Coffee?
We'll prayerfully consider each of these decisions in the coming weeks, and communicate decisions right here when we make them.
What are other churches doing?
We’ve been talking with many church leaders in our region for some time. Some began meeting weeks ago, some plan to wait weeks longer. Many intend to re-open the same time we do. We’re excited to see God’s people moving together toward meeting together!
What has been done to prepare the buildings?
A non-toxic food-service grade EPA-approved Covid-19 disinfectant, was professionally applied in May at all 3 campuses, followed by a thorough cleaning. Careful planning has also been applied to all aspects of crowd control, logistics and scheduling to minimize contact or crowding.
Is this legal?
Yes. Governor Whitmer’s Executive Orders include an exemption for churches engaging in worship, and she recently added specific protections for all participants (see below).
Executive Order 2020-92, Section 16: “Consistent with prior guidance, neither a place of religious worship nor its owner is subject to penalty under section 20 of this order for allowing religious worship at such place. No individual is subject to penalty under section 20 of this order for engaging in or traveling to engage in religious worship at a place of religious worship, or for violating section 15(a) of this order.”