This week a big announcement was made for the easing of lockdown. Many businessses will be allowed to open from the 4th July - hairdressers, restaurants, cinemas. Some still remain closed including indoor gyms and swimming pools. Most importantly it was confirmed that churches can reopen from next weekend for services. There are however, many restrictions in place and some details still need to be clarified.
Churches have to be social distanced. Sanitiser must be used on the way in and out. Cleaning must take place to reduce cross-infection. A few us went to the church yesterday and put up notices for a one-way system, cleaning, hand-washing and social distancing. We also have blocked off every other pew and measured out distancing taping on the floor. The church is now set up for zoom broadcasting of the preaching. Singing won't be allowed in the services to begin with due to government restrictions.
More mixing will be allowed to so two households can meet up indoors, whilst maintaining distancing.
There have been some very hot days this week with temperatures over 30 degrees. A lot of people went to the beach causing gridlock and massive overcrowding, particularly in Bournemouth.
I attended another online conference. This one had 20 000 people registered to attend. People have responded really positively to these online learning opportunities.
Hopefully today is the last Sunday of Zoom services at home. It's been nice to go and have lunch in my sisters garden the last couple of Sundays. Next week I might be able to venture indoors!
The Lord remains in complete control. We pray that many who have taken Bibles or been spiritually awakened during this period of lockdown will be moved to attend church as we start to gather face to face next week.
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