Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers, they succeed. Proverbs 15:22 NIV. 

As the church plans to restart in-person services, the Reopening Committee led by Bro. Terry Murphy is seeking the advice of professional healthcare providers, guidance from the CDC, and researching federal and state mandates on group gatherings as it develops and recommends a reopening plan to the Church Board. The Committee will also be surveying the membership to determine their comfort level in returning to church, precautions they plan to take, and their expectation of church safety protocols for corporate worship. 

Now that we are in Phase 4 of the state’s reopening plan, many churches have begun limited corporate worship service. However, with social distancing, PPE requirements, and group restrictions, worship service during this phase will resemble that of a bygone era for Broadview Baptist. Instead of assembling inside the building (which will be closed until further notice), the Reopening Committee is recommending that we have drive-in worship services in the church parking lot. Those attending will have the option of remaining in their vehicles.  Social distancing and facemasks will be required for those who chose to sit outside of their vehicles. Drive-in services could possibly begin as early as August. 

During Phase 5, the final phase of the state’s reopening, Broadview Baptist plans to return to indoor services, with some restrictions and stringent safety precautions. Temperatures will be taken on everyone entering the building and a log maintained for contact tracing, masks, and social distancing will be required, and the church will strictly follow government sanitizing mandates.  Services will be available via hook-up for members who chose to worship from home and the online transmission of information and giving will be encouraged. This phase will unfortunately see a reduction and/or elimination of some services, meetings, and ministry activities. Phase 5 is not expected to begin until a vaccine or treatment becomes available. 

Bro. Murphy wants the congregation to know that in recommending a reopening strategy to the Board, the Reopening Committee wants to ensure the congregation is comfortable in returning to the building, a safe environment that complies with government protocols is established and maintained, and we, as a baptized body of believers, are doing everything decently and in order to the glory of God.