COVID SAFETY GUIDELINE

April 23, 2022 Greetings, As you may know, in Monroe County, the number of positive COVID tests has increased over the last few weeks. At Mt. Olivet, we have also experienced an increase in the number of members reporting positive COVID Test results. We are recommending that anyone who participates in a ministry at Mt. Olivet that involves contact with the public, especially Greeters, Ushers, Diaconate and Choir should consider taking a COVID test before   Sunday . If you test positive using a Home Test, please follow   the   steps   on   the   Monroe   County   Health Department website and plan to remain home this Sunday. https://www.monroecounty.gov/health-COVID-19 We will remain open at this time and will   resume   our   COVID   procedures including masking, temperature checks, sanitizing, attendance recording and social distancing. If you are unable to attend Church Services In-person, you can enjoy the service online streamed on Facebook and YouTube by visiting the Mt. Olivet website http://www.mt- olivetbaptistchurch.org . I f you have Technical Problems using the link or questions about the Online Giving process, you may text or call Deacon Hugo Divers for assistance, 585-472- 9309. Blessings, Deacon Ben Bruce Deaconess Robin Scott Deaconess Venessa Mitchell Deacon Robert Mitchell Deacon Larry Pough If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Church Office during normal business hours at 585-232-6742. MOBC COVID Safety Guidelines General Safety 1 . Please remain at home if you have any COVID symptoms or do not feel well. 2 . Please read the Notice Signs at the entrance to Mt. Olivet before entering. 3 . Please note that all attendees and visitors to the church must wear masks while inside the building. 4 . Please have your temperature taken , provide your contact information to our Greeters and use hand sanitizer prior to entering the sanctuary. 5 . Please remain Socially Distant while inside the building (avoid gathering in the fellowship hall, hugging, hand-shaking, lingering or loitering) and proceed directly to the sanctuary. 6 . Please place your Tithes and Offerings in the Collection Box as you enter or exit the sanctuary. Packs of Tithe and Offering Envelopes are available from the Ushers. 7 . On First Sundays , please receive your Communion Elements as you enter the Sanctuary. Remember to take your empty Communion Cup with when you leave. 8 . Please be seated in the Socially Distant Areas marked   on   the   pews and in the Choir Loft as directed by the Ushers. 9 . Please sit with others from your household or those whom you arrived with. 1 0 . Please note that hymnals, envelopes, or fans are not permitted in pews. Announcements, Music Lyrics and Notices will be projected in the sanctuary. 1 1 . Please note that water   fountains are turned off , but Ushers have 4 oz. Bottles of Water available upon request. 1 2 . Please follow directions given from the Pulpit and Ushers when exiting the sanctuary. 1 3 . Please note that Bulletins and other items may be distributed at the exit. Choir Members Remain at least 6 feet apart when singing Only Vaccinated Members may sing in the choir Masks are to be worn while singing (exception Soloist who is Socially Distanced from others) No Robes for the Choir No Sheet Music or Hymnals Sanitize Microphones between use by each Individual Singer Musicians should clean Shields after each use Thank You in advance for your cooperation and support in this Matter. Blessings, Be Safe and Continue to Walk in Love, Rev. Rickey Harvey Deacon Ben Bruce Deacon Rob Mitchell Trustee George Opira Trustee Wayne Rainey