COVID Update
St. Matthew’s Family,
No doubt, this has been a year that has stretched our abilities to be flexible and frequently change plans, but, with Jesus Christ as our anchor of hope, we take these alterations as they come and faithfully put our trust in God. Now I must share with you another change of plans that will directly affect our worship schedule for Christmas.
Unfortunately, a parishioner at the 8 am Holy Eucharist yesterday (12/20) has tested positive for the COVID virus. Therefore, the ten people present must now go into quarantine for two weeks or until receiving a negative test result. This does not pertain to those attending the 9:30 am service or those who came to decorate for Christmas. The church and adjacent areas must also be professionally deep cleaned, which is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Tuesday (12/22).
As a result of my having to quarantine, in addition to several members involved in the recording and music aspects of our worship, the services will be held via Zoom. Here is the updated schedule through the weekend:
December 24th – 3 pm – Family Service with Pageant (Zoom link)
December 24th – 7 pm – Traditional Service with Blended Music (Zoom link)
December 25th – 10 am – Rite I Holy Eucharist (Zoom link)
December 27th – 9 am – Rite II Holy Eucharist (Zoom link)
Lord willing, we will be able to recommence our streamed services from the church on Sunday, January 3rd. Please keep in your prayers the parishioner who tested positive and the other nine individuals who are now in quarantine, including my family.
I am thankful that we had the opportunity yesterday to finally worship together, even if virtually, and begin our ministry together. May we, united in faith and mission, glorify God in all places and in all circumstances, giving special thanks this week for the gift of the newborn King.
With Love in Christ,
Rodney+
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