January 9 Announcements
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COVID-19 Precautions
The Board of Trustees wanted to address the current COVID-19 surge in North Texas. Collective Church leadership continues to review federal and state guidance and recommendations for how we best protect our community. The health and safety of our church family is our top priority, and we will continue to adjust our plans accordingly.
For now, we are going to continue in-person services. Please do not come to the church if you are feeling ill or have a fever.We are strongly encouraging every individual over the age of 2 to wear a mask while inside our building. Masks are available at the registration desk and directly inside the sanctuary at the bulletin table. Hand sanitizer is available at the registration desk, the coffee table, and both bulletin tables.
We will continue to stream services live on Facebook and will continue to post the recording to the podcast and on the website by Sunday evening. We are actively trying to expand our ability to stream to include a livestream to YouTube and the website as well.
Current CDC guidelines state that people with COVID-19 should isolate for 5 days and if they are asymptomatic or their symptoms are resolving (without fever for 24 hours), follow that by 5 days of wearing a mask when around others to minimize the risk of infecting people they encounter.
When exposed to COVID-19, those who are unvaccinated or are more than six months out from their second mRNA dose (or more than 2 months after the J&J vaccine) and not yet boosted, should quarantine for 5 days followed by strict mask use for an additional 5 days. Those who are vaccinated and boosted do not need to quarantine following an exposure, but should wear a mask for 10 days after the exposure. For all those exposed, the CDC recommends a test at day 5 after exposure. If symptoms occur, individuals should immediately quarantine until a negative test confirms symptoms are not attributable to COVID-19.
Data demonstrates vaccination decreases the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. The CDC strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccination for everyone 5 and older and boosters for everyone 16 and older. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and reduce the impact of COVID-19 on our communities.
January 23 Business Meeting
Our next church-wide business meeting will be January 23 immediately following the 9:30 a.m. service.If you would like to be a part of the Leadership Team, you are highly encouraged to attend.
January 30 Brunch and Celebration of the Carmacks
We are still planning a brunch in lieu of service Sunday, January 30. The food will be pre-assembled to limit the risk of COVID-19 exposure. The brunch will be a time to celebrate our church family and honor the Carmacks for their years of service in founding Collective Church.
Christmas Boxes to Mexico
Thank you to everyone who donated to our Christmas Boxes fundraiser! We were able to donate $325 to the Swanzys to gift to an orphanage in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.
See You at 9:30 a.m. Tomorrow!
Remember, there will beoneservice at 9:30 a.m. moving forward. The service will have childcare and will be streamed on Facebook. Chris Gibson will be joining us to preach tomorrow!
Speaking of childcare, we're still looking for volunteers to serve in our kid's ministry! Please sign up for a time slot if you're available to work a Sunday in January or February.