COVID-19 Preparations and Precautions

Dear First Baptist Family,

With the spread of Coronavirus in America, I wanted you to know what we are doing to ensure our church family is safe and protected. We are committed to doing whatever we can to provide you, your family, and your friends with a safe environment to worship and fellowship. With that in mind, here are a few notes on how we are proactively working to protect the FBC family:

*No church fellowship dinners will be held until further notice. This includes our Birthday and Anniversary Fellowship Dinner that was planned for March 15.

*Offering plates will not be passed by the ushers until further notice, but offering plates will be located at the back of the auditorium. You may deposit your tithes and offerings in the plate as you leave the service. You may also choose to give by mail at PO Box 815, Gypsum, CO 81637.

* If you are experiencing any symptoms at all, we are encouraging you to stay home! We will attempt to livestream the Sunday Service on Facebook. www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistChurchOfGypsum

*We are asking our senior members and guests (60+) to consider the risks that COVID-19 poses to their age demographic and plan accordingly.  While I do not desire for you to live in fear, I do desire to maintain your health.  Please give serious consideration to staying home.

*We are asking our members and guests to refrain from handshaking during this time. (Feel free to substitute a smile and verbal greeting) Please frequently use the hand sanitizer that is available throughout the building.

*Nursery toys and all hard surfaces in the nursery will be sanitized before services. Please be sure that your child’s items, especially drinking cups, are clearly labeled with their name.

As of right now, the threat in our area of Colorado is moderate, however, we will monitor the threat and respond accordingly. At this time, Eagle County officials are recommending limiting group sizes to no more than 50.

The service schedule for Sunday, March 15, will be as follows:  Sunday School at 9:30am, Sunday Worship at 10:30am, and no evening service.  Please follow Facebook for updates on any future service changes.  www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistChurchOfGypsum

Lastly, we as believers must seek to remain calm and put our trust in God. The Psalmist said, “What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee.” C. S. Lewis said, “In such a fearful world, we need a fearless church.” 

In Christ,

Pastor Steve Monroe

First Baptist Church of Gypsum

Updated March 13, 2020 at 4:32 pm