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SAFETY GUIDELINES We are committed to doing our best to ensure the health and safety of all those worshipping at Living Faith. In compliance with the New York State Guidelines for Religious Services, we have created procedures and new standards for operating. Please review the following guidelines before attending our in-person services. FACE MASKS: Proper face coverings are always required on church property including worship services. Appropriate face coverings are those that fit snugly and cover the mouth and nose simultaneously. Children under the age of 3 are not required to wear a mask. Our Elder Board created this policy in order to meet and exceed the standards set before us to ensure the safest possible worship environment. Entrances and Exits: We ask that all those entering the building use the front doors (North facing entry) as indicated by signage and personnel. Attendees will be checked in upon entry through a touchless process. Please exit the building as promptly as possible, to allow our cleaning crew to disinfect frequently touched surfaces. HAND SANITATION: You will find hand sanitizing stations throughout the building. We recommend using them frequently. CHILDREN: Children will have programming available at the second service for grades 1-5. For children attending the service, they must be seated with their parents at all times and we recommend those families to attend the second service as well. GREETING: We will not have greeting in our services at this time. We do encourage hand waves, shouts of praise, and air hugs! GIVING: We have set up giving stations throughout the sanctuary, balcony, and atrium. Tithes and offerings may be safely and securely deposited in these stations as you exit the Sanctuary on the floor or in the balcony. You can always give online, make a one-time gift, or setup reoccurring tithes by clicking here. Or simply mail your tithes and offerings to the church office at: 4747 Hempstead Tpke, Farmingdale, NY 11735. SINGING: We ask that you wear a mask at all times. The worship team will lead us in worship, but the congregation will not be asked to sing to keep everyone as safe as possible. BIBLES: We encourage you to bring your own Bible to church as we recommend not using shared materials. Text will also be provided on screen during the message. If you need a Bible, please text "Bible" to (833) 683-2226 to have one mailed to you! COMMUNION: Pre-packaged communion cups will be provided on Communion Sundays. CLEANING: Following each service, the cleaning team will sanitize frequently touched surfaces throughout the building. RESTROOM & ELEVATOR USE: Only one household will be permitted in the elevator at a time. Our bathrooms allow for the required distancing to occur. We ask that you remain aware of other people's personal space at all times, while waiting for a restroom stall and/or sink. If you have any questions, please call the church office during operating hours, at (516) 752-1979 |