Dear Members,
As you know, on Monday, April 27th Governor Abbott announced the first phase of the State of Texas’ ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19.
Under Phase One certain services and activities can open with limited occupancy. Governor Abbott’s announcement included a detailed report with the protocols, guidance and recommendations. The report also includes a series of Open Texas Checklists that outline the Department of State Health Services minimum standard health protocols for all Texans. To view the report, please access the link below. https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/opentexas/OpenTexas-Report.pdf
Governor Abbot announced that churches and houses of worship may continue to hold services. His office, however, encourages churches to provide virtual services if possible. As a church, our focus remains on the safety of our members. At this time, services will continue to be live streamed. We will continue to monitor the situation and notify the church body of any changes or updates.
If the State determines there has been an increase in infections or God forbid casualties from COVID-19, the stay-in shelter order may be reinstated. I ask that you continue to stay safe. There is evidence to date that suggests that two groups of people are at a higher risk of getting severe COVID-19 disease. These are older people (persons over the age of 65) and persons of any age with underlying medical conditions (such as cardiovascular disease – including high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease – including COPD and asthma, any auto-immune disease and cancer). For additional information, please visit the CDC website via the link below.
With love and continued prayers for each of you,
Pastor M.C. Walker, Sr.
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