# Message from Rodney

- Link: https://striplinterrace.com/message-from-rodney/
- Published: 2020-08-16T08:42:42-04:00
- Author: Rodney Porter

**I\’m writing to ask you to help out as we begin to head back to church.  I know
that many, or should I say most of you, have made it clear that you aren\’t ready
to go back.  I understand that and to be honest there\’s a big part of me that is
right there with you.  But I think I have come up with a plan that will make us 
all feel safe.  The plan is to return to worship on September 6.  **

**We will still have sanitation stations and be socially distanced.  A few changes
this time is, we will have congregational singing with the understanding that people
will wear their masks and we will not be taking temperatures this time.  There will
be no greeters or ushers – we just ask that you come in and find your spot and feel
free to visit from your seats while masked and socially distanced.**

**The big change is we will have two services.  They will be identical services.
What we are requesting of you is that you will let us know which service you plan
to attend.  The first service will be at 9:30 and the second at 11 AM**

**Please email the church office or Sara so that we can put together lists and have
an idea as to who will go to which service.  **

**The Church email is STUMC.office@gmail.com**

**Sara\’s email is swvancleave@gmail.com**

**As always we will still have the service on Facebook and the church website.  
And anyone who still prefers to watch from home is encouraged to worship online.
This is just my opinion, but online is best for people who are at high risk as well
as members that don\’t like wearing masks or social distancing.  I look forward 
to seeing you all again.  Let\’s remember to care for each other as a way of practicing
Christian hospitality.**

**Blessings**
** Rodney Porter**