聖路易華人基督教會重新開放主日崇拜 (更新于 5-23-20)
若蒙神允許，我們將於2020年5月31日開始在聖路易華人基督教會地址恢復我們的主日集體崇拜。
我們希望為您提供一個安全的環境，在此環境中，我們可以實踐聖經集體敬拜我們的主的原則。目前，我們唯一恢復的是主日上午9:30的崇拜，過程將與當前的在線崇拜相同。為了遵守2020年5月18日生效的聖路易斯郡新公共衛生標準，下列步驟將被採用。
一.我可以期待什麼？這將是一個正常的主日嗎？
如果從我們三月十五日之前集體敬拜的方式上來說，這不是往常的主日方式。以下是您可以期待的…
座位
大堂的座位會隔排入座。如果不属于一個家庭的會眾坐在一排, 之間需要保持6英尺的距離。我們需要每一個家庭的成員坐在一起。根據聖路易斯郡新公共衛生標準規定，在保持適當距離的要求中，家人可以坐在一起。此外，只要出席人數限於法定使用人數（例如“消防法規使用”人數）的10％至25％，就可以在建築物內舉行教會聚會。我們教會的會址登記中允許1258名成員，大堂中應有450名（一層350人，二層100人）。因此，我們將能夠總共容納大約100-125人。
感謝神的供應，我們應該有足夠的空間容納參加SLCCC聚會的會眾（還有一些椅子將安排在大堂外的大廳，如果我們的大堂不夠用，也可以使用大堂外的大廳）。請注意，我們的網上直播將繼續同時進行，那些無法來到SLCCC教堂所在地崇拜的會眾可以繼續在網上通過直播參加。
崇拜
我們目前將僅僅恢復上午9:30的崇拜。其他的聚會將繼續推遲到以後。
有關耳機的用法說明：
對於那些需要使用耳機翻譯的會眾，每個耳機都將放在塑料袋中，空白的名稱標籤會貼在塑料袋的外面。首次使用耳機後，請在標籤上寫下您的名字，將耳機放回塑料袋中。也請在使用之後和/或之前用提供的酒精棉清潔耳機。崇拜結束後，請把寫著您名字的塑料袋放回門廳桌上。在下一個主日時（按字母順序排列）請使用同一個耳機。如果您選擇把耳機帶回家，請記得下週崇拜時帶到教會繼續使用。
網路鏈接
崇拜將繼續以相同的方式通過網路鏈接傳送。對於選擇留在家中崇拜的會眾，應該和目前不會有什麼改變。
嬰兒看顧和兒童主日學
根據衛生官員的建議，將沒有嬰兒看顧和兒童主日學。所有家庭成員將在大堂一起崇拜。父母可以選擇帶一些紙張（如使用幫助兒童參加崇拜的儿童講道筆記等）和安靜的玩具，以根據孩子的需要培養孩子和父母一起崇拜。作為一個教會，我們應該對那些有年幼孩子的家庭擁有耐心和愛心，並喜樂地歡迎他們和我們一起崇拜。
週報
電子週報將繼續張貼在教會網站上 (https://www.slccc.org/site/wp-content/uploads/bbs/slccc_bbs.pdf), 也会通过电邮发给教会会友，如果您不是教会会友，但希望收到周报，请和江艳峰弟兄联系 (Felixannika@gmail.com ) 以便把您的电邮加到群发名单里. 會有數量有限的打印的周報放在大堂外桌子上供弟兄姐妹们自行領取。
奉獻
我們將不會傳送奉獻袋。大堂的後面將有一個落地奉獻箱，大堂外的桌子上也有一個小的奉獻箱，會眾可以將奉獻放到其中。此外，您也可以把奉獻直接寄到教會或從銀行轉賬。
二.那麼健康與安全呢？
口罩
您可以選擇要不要戴口罩，但不是強制要求的。如果您選擇戴口罩，絕對歡迎。
洗手間
洗手間可供使用。如果您選擇清潔座墊，您可以用教會提供的清潔紙擦一下。
保持距離
在整個過程中，我們將實踐保持距離的要求。我們要求我們的會眾不要擁抱和握手。
灭菌擦手液
在教會入口和大堂桌子上會提供灭菌擦手液。
教會入口和大堂的門
在開始和結束時間，所有教會入口都將保持開放；在崇拜時，大堂的門會保持開放。
食物和飲料
教會將不提供任何食物或咖啡/茶水。我們會準備數量有限的瓶裝水在大堂外的小桌子上。教堂的飲水機將被關閉。
大堂外大廳的聚集
抵達後，我們要求會眾直接到他們的座位上和其他弟兄姐妹團契。請不要在大廳聚集。
執事們希望為您提供一個安全的環境，在此環境中，我們可以實踐聖經的集體敬拜原則來敬拜我們的主。如果您身體不適或對返回公共場所感到不自在，請祗管留在家中並請繼續在網上與我們一起崇拜。
聖路易華人基督教會執事们
SLCCC re-opening for Sunday Worship Update (as of 5/23/2020)
Lord willing, we will resume our Sunday morning worship service at St Louis Chinese Christian Church on May 31, 2020.
We desire to offer you a safe environment, in which we can practice the Biblical principle of gathering together to worship our Lord. At this time, our in person services will be on Sundays at 9:30 am only, the worship process will remain the same as those of current online worship.
The following protocols have been adopted to honor the spirit of the new Public Health standards in St. Louis County effective May 18, 2020.
I. What can I expect? Will this be an old regular Sunday?
This will not be an old regular Sunday in the sense that how we last met together. Here is what you can expect …
Seating
Every other pew will be partitioned off and those non-family members who share a pew will sit 6 feet apart (marked with tape). Family needs to sit together as a unit.
The new St. Louis County standards specify, among other things, that physical distancing is expected but families may sit together. In addition, church gatherings are permitted in buildings provided the attendance is limited to 10-25% of the legal occupancy (eg “fire code” occupancy). Our church has an occupant number limit of 1258 on our church property and approximately 450 of the sanctuary (350 lower level and 100 upper level). Consequently, we will be able to seat approximately 100-125 persons.
By God’s providence, we should be able to seat our usual SLCCC attendance in this way (some chairs will be arranged in the foyer and if we cannot accommodate all attendees in the sanctuary, the foyer can be used as well). Please bear in mind that live streaming will be continued for those unable to join us at the SLCCC church location.
Worship Services
We will resume our 9:30am Worship Service only. Other meetings will continue to be deferred to a later date.
Headphone usage
For those who need headphones for simultaneous translation, each headphone will be put in a plastic bag with a blank name tag on the outside. After you use the headphone the first time, please write your name on the tag, clean the headphone with alcohol wipes after and/or before you use it, put it back in the plastic bag and leave it on the foyer table or bring home if you can remember to bring it back next week. If you leave it on the foyer table, please find it (in alphabetical order) on next Sunday service.
Streaming
The sermon will continue to be streamed in the same manner. For our members who choose to stay home, they should notice minimal differences.
Childcare and Children’s Sunday School/Worship
Following the recommendation of our health officials, we will not be offering any childcare nor children’s Sunday School/Worship. All families will sit in the sanctuary in units. Parents should feel free to bring activities and quiet toys to help entertain children as needed. As a church, we will be patient and gracious to those with young children and welcome them into the worship time with joy.
Bulletin
E-bulletins will continue to be posted on church website (https://www.slccc.org/site/wp-content/uploads/bbs/slccc_bbs.pdf), and will send to church members via email. If you are not church member and willing to receive the bulletin, please contact brother Yanfeng Jiang (Felixannika@gmail.com) and your email address can be added to the group list.
There will be a limited number of paper bulletins available for those who need them.
Offering
The offering bag will not be passed. There will be a large offering chest at the back of sanctuary and a small offering box on the table of the foyer into which attendees may drop their gift. Additionally, you may mail offerings or use electronic deposit.
II. What about health and safety?
Face masks
You can choose to wear a face mask or not , however, it is not mandatory. You are absolutely welcome to wear a face mask。
Bathrooms
The bathrooms will be available for use. The seats will be wiped down by the user if you choose to with approved cleaner.
Physical Distancing
We will practice social distancing at all times. We ask that our members refrain from hugging and shaking hands.
Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance and Foyer table.
Entrances
All entrance doors will be propped open during arrival and exit times.
Food and Drinks
The church will not be providing any type of food or coffee. We will have a limited number of bottled water in the foyer table. The church’s water fountains will be unavailable for use.
Gathering in the Lobby
Upon arrival, we ask that attendees proceed directly to their seats and fellowship from their seats. Please do not gather in groups and remain in the lobby.
The deacons desire to offer you a safe environment in which we can practice the Biblical principle of gathering together to worship our Lord. If you are not feeling well or remain uncomfortable with returning to a public venue, please by all means stay home, do not need to feel you have the obligation to come, nevertheless, do continue to worship with us online.
The Deacons of St. Louis Chinese Christian Church