Managing the Covid 19 Crisis at Howick Baptist  Church

Howick Baptist Church During the Covid-19 Crisis

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“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.  This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.”

1 Timothy 2:1-4

During the COVID-19 crisis Howick Baptist Church will continue to follow the directions of the Government in the interests of the health of our community. Under the present Level 2 controls we are able to meet on Sundays for worship, and our Church Office is open at the usual times.

Worship 9:30 am Sundays

Church Service Procedure under COVID-19 Alert Level 2 
 
In accordance with the requirements of COVID-19 Alert Level 2 (Phase 2), Howick Baptist Church (HBC) will be conducting church services for up to 100 people from Sunday 31st May 2020.  

We will endeavour to keep high hygiene standards, seat worshippers appropriately, and record attendees to ensure that contact tracing can be done if necessary.

Contact Tracing

When you enter the church please login with the Government Covid-19 ap or record your name and contact details, and the general area where you will be sitting,  to the Health & Safety Officer seated at the registration desk near the entrance.

Hygiene for Church Services
 

Please follow basic hygiene measures and remember to:

• cough or sneeze into your elbow or by covering your mouth and nose with tissues

• put used tissues in the bin or a bag immediately

• wash your hands with soap and water often (for at least 20 seconds)

• don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean

Hand sanitizers, tissues and lined disposal bins will be available in the church entrance, foyer and lounge.

Physical Distancing for Church Services
Seating
For the church services, please sit in your “bubbles” in alternate pews as marked, allowing one metre between groups “bubbles” or individuals. Overflow will be seated in the lower lounge.
 Social Distancing
Although tea and coffee will not be available at this time, we encourage fellowship with one another before and after the services.

Please do not attend the services if you have influenza or COVID-19 symptoms or if you need to be in isolation for any reason. 

COVID-19 Symptoms:
 

The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to common illnesses such as a cold or influenza. You may have one or more of the following:

• a cough

• a high temperature (at least 38˚C)

• shortness of breath

• a sore throat

• sneezing and runny nose

• temporary loss of smell

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Distancing:

Please remember to maintain a prudent distance.

No handshakes or hugs please!

Thank you for your cooperation

References: 
New Zealand Government official COVID-19 page
https://covid19.govt.nz/ https://covid19.govt.nz/communities/religious-communities/
Ministry of Health COVID-19 page 
https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus

 Current Sunday Morning Sermon Series:  Philippians~ Confident in Christ