Announcement of COVID-19 冠状病毒疫情报告 22 March 2020
Shalom brothers and sisters in Christ,
In the light of the severity of this outbreak, the church has a responsibility to our members and society. On Friday 20th of March 2020, the government have offered clearer directives on how organizations including churches should conduct our services during this period and we have the following announcement on further measures our church will be taking in the midterm.
The key is to reduce physical face-to-face meetings and practice social distancing at an organizational level in order to not facilitate the possible spreading of the virus.
As such Sunday services will continue to be streamed online at 930am every Sunday. We will also suspend all fellowship activities until further notice.
We still encourage our members to keep in touch in smaller groups at your own comfort and discretion. Even in small groups, please take note of the following:
Try to meet through virtual means (Skype, Zoom, Whatsapp) if possible.
Be socially responsible and not meet if you’re feeling unwell.
Temperature and attendance taking is a must
Practice social distancing, ensuring at least 1m distance between each other
No sharing of food
Avoid meeting in crowded places
While we’re socially distant, it is important that we remain spiritually united in the face of this virus. As we meet less, I also believe we can do more. Continue to keep in touch, show care and concern for one another through alternative means. Take this time to build your prayer life and dive deep into the word of God. Be a good neighbour and support your local community in this time of need.
Our pastors and leaders will be in touch and please follow their lead. Let them know if you have any worries or questions. We are reviewing the situation constantly and we will update you on our plans as we go along.
Let’s continue to set our eyes on Jesus and prepare for the day we can come together again in worship!
In Christ,
Daniel Xu
Chair, Deacons
Council ECF Holy Word Ltd
弟兄姐妹们平安，
在这疫情越来越严重的状况下，教会需要负起社会责任。 我国政府在3 月20 日发布了更严峻 的防疫措施。我们为了响应这些新措施做出了以下的回应和调整。
防疫的关键在于减少接触，以免疫情扩散。以此，我们的崇拜会继续在主日早上9.30am, 采用 线上直播进行. 我们也会暂停所有教会的团契活动。
我们依然鼓励弟兄姐妹透过小组的方式继续的保持联络。即使是小组，我们也需要注意以下事 项：
建议先考虑采用线上的方式进行
如果身体感到不适，请不要出席，在家休养
必须量体温和点名
人与人之间，保持至少1 米的距离
注意饮食卫生，使用公筷
避免到人多的地方
虽然我们相聚的机会少了，但我们更要在灵里合一。少聚并不代表我们少做。鼓励弟兄姐妹透 过不同的方式，彼此保持联络与关心。让我们借此机会在祷告和读经生活上更花心思，并在我 们的社区邻里为主作见证。
领袖们都非常关注疫情的发展，诺有新的进展会立即通知你们。牧者和领袖们也会陆续与你们 联络。诺有任何问题或意见，请让他们知道。
让我们定睛在耶稣身上，继续为这疫情祷告。也期待我们可以一起回到教会来敬拜！
许燕俊
执事会主席
中国布道会圣道堂