Corona-Virus Update – Sunday Service Plans for March 15, 2020
On March 9th the Marin Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidelines for large indoor events in an effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. At this time they are recommending, “the cancellation or postponement of nonessential indoor gatherings of more than 100 people.”
In order to follow the guidance of Marin County health officials, and to do our part to love and protect our community – especially the most vulnerable among us – we are adjusting our Sunday service plans.
Here’s what Sunday will look like for us. We will move to a house to house model for this weekend, Livestream the 11 AM service (with limited seating), and invite everyone to gather for the service at home.
This is a great time to:
- Gather with your Life Group.
- Watch with your family.
- Invite friends & neighbors to “church at your house”.
When gathering in homes, or attending the limited-seating Sunday service, please be 100% sure to take all recommended precautions:
- Hand Washing. Wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds, and use hand sanitizer.
- Social Distancing. Keep a distance of 6 ft from one another during group times, and avoid handshakes and any other physical contact.
- Watch from the comfort of your home if you have any cold/cough/flu symptoms.
- Watch from the comfort of your home if you are in any of the at-risk groups (pre-existing health condition or 60+ years of age).
Ways to Watch the 11 AM Life Stream This Sunday, March 15
- On Your TV. For Xfinity customers, hold the voice remote button while saying “New Life Novato Youtube”. This should bring up the New Life Channel on your television.
- On our Website. Go to the Livestreaming webpage at 11 AM, and press play to watch the service live on the NLC website.
- On your Device. Download the YouTube app, and watch the service live on your smartphone or tablet on the New Life Novato Youtube Channel. Remember to subscribe to the New Life Novato channel as well!
* Please note: There will not be a 9 AM service this Sunday. We will have an 11 AM service with limited seating and NO childcare Sunday attendance will be by registration only, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Register for Sunday Service here.
We don’t know what Sunday will look like on the following weekend, March 22, but will be communicating with you as we know more.
Please be sure to check back for updates here on our website, the New Life Novato Facebook group, and Social media.
If you have any questions or concerns or would like to reach out for prayer, please contact us at [email protected], or call 415.892.0714.