REDEEMER

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LOVE AND FAITH

"And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these."

Mark 12:30-31

WORSHIP SERVICES AT REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH RESUMING AUGUST 9 AT 10AM

We will be re-opening our doors in caution to make sure every possible effort has been taken to reduce the potential transmission of the virus. We recognize that for some of you, our new protocols may be uncomfortable and seem overly restrictive. However, these conditions are necessary to keep everyone as safe as possible and to reduce the risk of possibly having to close again.

When we open our doors again to worship, here are some key changes to keep in mind:

• Our sanctuary will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before worship services

• Our common areas and washroom will be cleaned after worship services

• Holy Communion will not be offered during service when we first open

• We are not permitted to sing hymns or responsives due to the increased risk of airborne droplets

• A Greeter will be stationed at the side door between 9:30 and 10:10 to admit parishioners

  • NOTE: Entry to the church will not be allowed once service begins so please arrive on time. 

• Greeters will register and pre-screen parishioners’ health conditions as they arrive

  • Facemasks will be mandatory (in accordance to our Municipal Bylaw)

  • Hand sanitizing stations will be available, and parishioners will be expected to sanitize as they arrive

• Ushers will wear gloves and masks as they hand out Service Bulletins

• Ushers will be escorting and seating parishioners to better control physical distancing 

  • Please sit in rows as directed by the ushers. This is to allow for proper six-foot social distancing

  • Ushers will seat you prior to the service from FRONT to BACK in the sanctuary

  • We will be dismissing at the close of the service from BACK to FRONT. This again, is to ensure proper social distancing protocols as designated by the CDC.

• Collection plates will not be passed – they are at the sanctuary doors for you to place your tithe in as you exit. Again, parishioners are reminded to please refrain from direct, personal contact with others, especially as they exit from service and leave the church

Finally, we remind everyone who does not feel comfortable attending church to continue to watch our services on our website at https://www.redeemerlutheran-sarnia.ca/sermons. You can also follow along using the service bulletin outline printed on the “Sermons” webpage.

DONATE NOW

Please remember that your continued financial support is important so that we may keep our Church going during this pandemic. We realize that some of you may be facing financial hardship in the coming months, but if you can afford to continue giving, there’s a number of ways you can do so:

• You can sign up for the automatic giving program - please contact the Church office for details

• You can donate using Interac e-transfers.

• You can drop off your offering envelopes at the church, through our secure mail slot.

• You can mail your offerings to the church.

During this time of uncertainty, our greatest comfort is found in God’s Word. Even though we can’t ‘stay connected’ through our onsite Sunday Worship Services at Redeemer, we are working to find new ways so that we can draw closer to Him during these times. Please continue to support us with your time, talents and treasures as you are able.