Horizons COVID-19 Safety Plan
In-Person
In-person services with social distancing guidelines, including wearing face masks as follows:
9 am –
• Masks throughout ages 3yrs +
10:45 am
• Masks required throughout (Option available for removal in the south section of worship center when seated)
• Masks ages 5yrs and up recommended for 3 & 4yr olds
More details in the list below.
Sundays at 9:00 & 10:45 am
• Check-In & Check-Out: At our normal DZ Check-In Desk. Please only have 1 parent drop off and pick up.
• Capacity: 8 Kids & 2 Volunteers Per Classroom.
• Programming Plan:
Kids will be free to move about their room.
Toys will be sanitized before service.
Any toys that go in a child’s mouth will be removed to be sanitized.
At this time we will serve children ages 6 weeks to 2 years.
No snacks will be served.
• 9 am – Masks required for all volunteers, parents, and children ages 3 and over.
• 10:45 am – Masks required for all volunteers, parents, and children ages 5 and over, recommended for 3 & 4yr olds.
Sundays at 9 & 10:45 am
• Check-In & Check-Out: We will be in a new location at the East exterior doors of the Horizons building. Please only have 1 parent drop off and pick up.
• Capacity: 12 Kids & 2 Volunteers Per Classroom
• Programming Plan:
Kids will be free to move about their room and may share some toys.
No snacks will be served.
• 9 am – Masks required for all volunteers, parents, and children ages 3 and over.
• 10:45 am – Masks required for all volunteers, parents, and children ages 5 and over, recommended for 3 & 4yr olds.
Sundays at 9 & 10:45 am
• Check-In & Check-Out: In the BOB. Parents do not need to check students out.
• Capacity: 44 Kids & 10 Volunteers in the BOB
• Programming Plan:
5th-8th grade students will be spaced out for large group teachings and games and will move chairs for distanced small group times in the BOB.
At this time groups will stay in the BOB for the entire service.
No food will be served.
• Masks required for all volunteers, parents, and children ages 3 and over.
Sunday Nights at 7-8:30 pm
• Gatherings will be outside weather permitting
• We will practice “Safe Six” and require masks
We are closely monitoring guidelines from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC. You can access the Nebraska DHHS guidelines here.
JOIN US ONLINE
Our online campus is here to stay! We believe this is an important ministry at our church. Our online campus has proved to be such a powerful tool for our mission to Lead all to Jesus to become Life-Changed, Life-Changers.
FAQ
1. Self-Screening
a. Please only attend in-person if you can meet our self-screening guidelines. Online materials are available for those participating from home!
2. Face Coverings
9 am
• Masks throughout ages 3yrs +
10:45 am
• Masks required throughout (Option available for removal in the south section of worship center when seated)
• Masks ages 5yrs and up recommended for 3 & 4yr olds
3. Hand Hygiene
a. Sanitizer will be provided for everyone in rooms and should be applied at entry & exit.
4. Physical Distancing
a. Please follow our new drop off locations listed above.
b. Please only have one parent drop off and pick up. Parents will not be allowed to enter rooms, including the BOB.
c. Rooms will open 10 minutes before service and close 10 minutes after service.
Attending church means something different now:
• You can attend church in person during Green Yellow & Orange
• You can attend church by hosting a watch party at your house – huddle up at your house with friends, family, or your LifeGroup.
• You can attend church online
We want to ensure each church experience is going to be the best it can be, whether you are going to join us online or in person. There is no right way to attend a church service right now. We want you to feel as comfortable as possible with the decision you make!
When you arrive, you can park and walk to the entrance with your household keeping a 6-foot distance from other households. There will be hosts to assist you in the building and Worship Center.
At all times we will ask you to maintain a 6-foot safe distance and wear a mask as you move through and sit in building. Hosts will help you find your reserved seating in the Worship Center. We are asking you to not congregate in the atrium before or after services to maintain social distancing. We know the time in the atrium is a big part of the experience for many of you and we encourage you to find other ways to connect with people at Horizons. Some ways to connect with others are by joining our Facebook group, Growth Track, a LifeGroup, or by inviting a few people to your home as you’re comfortable.
Yes, we are meeting in person, but we are looking to keep you safe. We are no longer passing out physical programs. You can follow along with the message under Horizons Events on the YouVersion Bible App. Individual communion packages will be available to pick up on your way into the worship center. We will not be passing the offering. Giving boxes are mounted on the back walls in the worship center for you to drop your offering in, or you can give online.
We are taking every precaution as prescribed by the CDC to ensure that Horizons is safe, secure, and spacious for your family.
1. The building will be thoroughly cleaned between each worship experience in accordance with CDC guidelines.
2. We are encouraging social distancing and the wearing of masks while in the building. Doors will be propped open for you to limit contact as much as possible. We will also space out seating to ensure social distancing in the Worship Center.
3. We are temporarily not providing food and coffee to limit contact as much as possible.
4. We will not be passing offering and will have a system in place to limit contact during communion.
5. Please follow the Nebraska Guidelines for Faith-Based Services as you make the decision to attend church in person.
