All right. Well, good evening and welcome. For those of you that are joining us by way of live stream,

we are so glad that you're watching. I want to begin by mentioning, as we announced on Sunday,

that we are officially reopening the church this Sunday, which just so happens to be Pentecost Sunday, I want to say to those of you

here locally, who are thinking about maybe even praying about whether or not you should come

and attend. I know this is going to sound a little bit off, but I would actually highly

discourage you from coming to church on Sunday, and I'll explain why. If you are deemed high risk,

as they say, or you're uncomfortable because according to the order,

we have to maintain the distance of six feet, the social distancing.

And according to the verbiage, it's in as much as it's feasible or possible.

Now, there are some challenges with that.

We do have plenty of room, not only here in the sanctuary,

but also out in the overflow area in the kitchen,

and then over here on this side of the sanctuary.

Again, I'm talking to the local church.

And then even outside, you can't see it necessarily on a screen,

but you can't hear it if you were to stay outside.

So we would discourage you from coming if you're not comfortable. We absolutely understand,

especially concerning those who would, again, be deemed high risk. Now, we are not going to have any

food for those of you that do come. Do not bring food. If you do bring food,

I'll give you the keys to my car. You can just put it in my car. I'll take it home.

So at least for the foreseeable future, there will not be food. We do have beverages in the kitchen.

Question about children's ministry. Again, I we appreciate your patience with us.

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