Dear Christian Friends,

The Pastors and Elders are concerned for the health of all citizens of our country and most particularly in the health of our congregation and visitors. We are attempting to follow any guidelines provided by our government or District.

During the shut down in Missouri we provided video taped services on Facebook and emailed copies of the sermons to all our members. On April 26 and May 3 we had drive in services in our parking lot, and transmitted the service on FM radio.

On May 10, 2020, we resumed services in the church, following the recommendations provided by the Governor of Missouri. The challenge for us as a Church is to be mindful of our concern for the health of the body and the soul of our members and guests. We continue our services and:

• Encourage all who are sick or feeling under the weather to refrain from attending services.
• One of the trademarks of members at Peace is the friendly greeting, handshakes and hugs as we enter and leave the church, greeting each other, visitors and guests. We strongly recommend during this time to forego handshakes, hugs and any physical greetings before, during and after church.
• We have hand sanitizer at the door as you enter.
• We recommend wearing a mask, but a mask is not required. About half our members wear masks. We also have masks available in the Narthex.
• As you enter, please pick up a service folder off the credenza, so we can eliminate as much handling as possible.
• Ushers will lead you to a seat in the Chapel. We will place people in a location that maintains appropriate “social distancing” in the Chapel.
• Offering plates will be located at the rear of the church, so they do not have to be handled during the service.
• We will not be using the common cup during communion.
• Pastors and Elders will sanitize their hands before the Service of the Sacrament.
• Please note, we will not be going to the rail to receive communion. The Body and Blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be distributed to you, in your seat, by Pastor and the Elders. Once delivered to you, hold these until the Pastor returns to the altar and offers the blessings.
• The Ushers will collect the cups after the completion of communion.
• The Ushers will dismiss the congregation by rows, beginning at the back of the Chapel after completion of the service.

God’s blessings,

Pastors and Elders