Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Reopening Guidelines
June 2020

We have given this much research, thought, and consideration and feel that these steps are sufficient for us to return to worship together at this point. If you have any questions or concerns please speak to one of the elders or Pastor Semro.

Kevin Slaback (734-231-6350) / Kevin Dunn (832-696-8922) / Harold Schulke (979-229-6499) / Pastor Jon Semro (281-743-4929)

Use of Face Masks: We strongly encourage that masks be worn in areas where social distancing cannot be maintained. Feel free to wear a mask as much as you need to for your personal comfort and the safety of others.
Weekly Disinfecting of Church Building: Done by J&W Janitorial before each weekly worship service according to their disinfection procedures.
Only Online Meetings & Bible Class: Online format will continue until further notice. We will also continue the online services as well if you choose not to join us live.
COVID-19 Symptoms
1. Unexplained shortness of breath
2. Fever
3. Cough
4. Unexplained muscle aches
5. Recent loss of sense of taste of smell
Please consider watching worship online from home, if you are:
1. Over 65 years of age
2. Are of any age and have underlying health conditions (heart, lung, respiratory, diabetes, etc.)
Please watch worship online from home, if you are:
1. Are of any age and not feeling well
2. Still do not feel comfortable being out in public for any reason.
3. Have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
What you can expect when you arrive at church
1. Mandatory use of hand sanitizer upon entering
2. Sit in one of the designated seating areas.
3. We will be singing during the service.
4. All liturgy and hymns will be on screen or on bulletins that you will find at the end of the designated seating aisles.
5. Pastor will dismiss each family. No shaking hands. You may exit down the window aisle toward the main church doors or use the parking lot side door, whichever helps you maintain social distancing most effectively.
6. Please do not socialize inside the entryway.
7. Please socialize outside and maintain social distancing protocols.
Communion Distribution
1. Ushered up by family using the window aisle You may kneel when directed or remain standing according to your preference.
2. Pastor and Elders will wear gloves. Wafers, which will be placed on a napkin in front of each place as you come up, and individual cups will also be placed on the railing.
3. One elder will remove the napkins and cups for disposal and a second elder will wipe the railing with a disinfecting wipe between families.
Use of restrooms, nursery, and coffee station
1. The restrooms will be open. Please wash hands using proper hand washing protocol according to the posted signs in the restrooms.
2. The nursery will remain closed until further notice.
3. The coffee station will remain closed until further notice.