Dear Little Bethel Family,

I am writing to you concerning the steps Little Bethel Community Church’s leadership took on Sunday, March 15, 2020, concerning the sudden changes in the development of the COVID-19 virus.

We are a small congregation, but we have a significant number of members who are considered “vulnerable” due to either age or health or both. These are members who are vital to our community of faith and whom we want to love and protect in the following ways:

• Little Bethel will be suspending church services and all activities at the church until further notice

• Little Bethel will be having shortened streaming services on Sundays (details will follow)

• I will be in contact with everyone via the phone each week to see how you are all doing

• If you need support i.e. with getting groceries we have people available to help

We are not taking these measures because we are fearful of COVID-19 but rather as steps to care for those in our midst. Since many things remain uncertain at the moment, it is best to be wise.

Here are some helpful tips to protect yourself:

If you have any questions, concerns or just want to talk or pray with someone don’t hesitate to contact me (289-698-0596) or one of the deacons (Curtis 905-537-8117 and Grace 905-317-7239).

Here are some resources to keep up-dated on COVID-19:

City of Hamilton Coronavirus Information Page
Health Canada Coronavirus Information Page
Canadian Government’s Risk-Informed Gathering Assessment

Since we are encouraged to be inside more than outside here are some helpful videos for movement recommended by McMaster University:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev6yE55kYGw&mc_cid=a66f3627a1&mc_eid=0c703f2f25

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_GPWLlQVMw&mc_cid=a66f3627a1&mc_eid=0c703f2f25

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFhG-ZzLNN4&mc_cid=a66f3627a1&mc_eid=0c703f2f25

Keep safe and infused with His peace,

Debbie Iversen                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Pastor ll Little Bethel Community Church