Dear Morgans Chapel,

As you know, last week I learned that I had been exposed to a Covid patient. On Monday I was tested and my results were positive. The blessing in all of this is that the only symptoms I have experienced have been no worse than normal allergies. Even so, I have quarantined myself for the next week. That being said, even with the extra precautions in masking and distancing that were taken during last weeks service, the Unified Committee has decided that we not have any other gatherings in the sanctuary until it has been thoroughly cleaned. This does not mean that we will not have an on line service, only that it will not originate from the church. That means no FM broadcast to the parking lot. Ron and I have been working on other options to be able to offer a service in spite of this setback. Tammy and I will stream a worship from the house. It will be different (we're really having to get used to different, aren't we?) but it will be a service none the less.

I think the biggest take away we get from these events is that you cannot be too careful. When you cannot see the threat, it is so easy to fall back into the old ways. I urge all of you to take all the precautions you can. Wear a mask, keep your distance, remember you are safer at home, stay away from groups of people, especially those who do not wear a mask. These are some strange and stressful times, but I remember, God is with us. And God is for us. The church has weathered worse storms than this and we will do so again. Keep checking on each other, find ways to connect in spite of the situation. Keep the faith.

God Bless,

Robert