Our Covid-19 Response

COVID-19 UPDATE

December 23, 2020

Dear Church Family,
Our governor has recently issued executive orders as it relates to the rising COVID-19 cases in Middle Tennessee. We thank God for our governor and certainly want to do our part as Christians to help in the well-being of our community. Please note that in his executive order churches are exempt from the limit of gatherings to no more than 10 people. We believe that our efforts have been effective as we have gathered over the last several months as a church. 
We will continue to physically meet and provide online and live-streaming. We will also continue to follow health and safety measures as listed on our website at fbcmj.org. We strongly encourage everyone to wear a mask as we walk about the campus. 
Here are a few specifics for how we plan to help in this 30-day request by our governor:
  1. We will have only one worship service over the next two Sundays at 11:00 A.M. We will resume two worship services on Sunday, January 10, 2021.
  2. We will not have small groups meeting on our campus over the next three weeks. We plan to resume small groups on campus on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Your small group leader can give you more information if they want to hold an online meeting on January 10, 2021.
  3. We will suspend all Wednesday activities until January 13, 2021.
While most of these plans were already in place before the governor’s executive order, these adjustments will only help us as we pull together during this time. We must recognize that there is a risk associated with all activities in which we choose to participate. If you are sick or have any symptoms of COVID-19, it is important that you stay home. The fact is that most of our community is still going to grocery stores, shopping, and gathering and participating in other social events. We can also both be faithful to our New Testament call to gather as believers and also be sensitive to these latest guidelines.
 
Let us pray for the very real consequences of the COVID-19 impact on our families and loved ones. Let us pray for a speedy vaccine distribution. Let us pray that the hearts of believers across our nation will be revived towards the things of God. The Church of the living God needs to shine brightly in the darkness of our world, not shrink back from it. 
Thank you for always graciously adapting as we try to serve the Lord alongside you. This has been a challenging season for all of us, but our mission is worth our every effort to keep moving forward in the unity of the Spirit.
In Christian love,
Pastor Phillip

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT PRECAUTIONS CAN I EXPECT FOR IN PERSON GATHERINGS?

Please know we are committed to protecting your health and safety, and we remain vigilant in taking every precaution possible. Thank you for remaining prayerful, faithful, and flexible in these times.

Precautions include:

  • Spaced Seating: To ensure adequate social distancing, we have removed chairs in order to create wider rows and aisles.
  • Increased Cleaning: Our Worship Center, lobbies, bathrooms and high-traffic areas are thoroughly sanitized before, between, and after services.
  • Mask Provided: Masks are not required, but are strongly encouraged. Please feel free to wear your own or pick up a mask provided for you at any entrance. 
  • Mask Only Section: The North section of the worship center is reserved for those who feel most comfortable wearing a mask and sitting with others who are also wearing a mask.
  • Hand Sanitizer Stations: Hand sanitizer is provided for your use throughout our facilities.
  • Social Distancing (six-foot requirement): Social distancing is strongly encouraged while on campus.
  • Touch-less Environment: Bulletins will be located on the tables outside the entrances to the worship center. Please feel free to download our digital bulletin provided for you on our church website. Any additional handouts will be placed on tables or under chairs instead of being passed out. Don’t forget to bring your pen to take notes. Offering plates will not be passed. Doors will be held or propped open.
  • Entry/Exit: As part of our social distancing and touch-less efforts, there will be designated doors for entry and exit. Please adhere to the blue entry signs and orange exits signs at both the north and south entry ways.
  • Re-entry: We strongly encourage you NOT to exit the Worship Center during service to limit distractions. If you need to leave the Worship Center, we ask that you exit from the back of the Worship Center.
  • Mommy-Baby Room: The Mommy-Baby Room will be available in the North Lobby for nursing mothers during all services.
  • Health Screening: Before entering Small Group spaces, all small group members will be health screened with COVID-19 questions and temperature checks. Anyone experiencing symptoms or having had direct contact exposure to someone with COVID-19 should stay home. 
  • Medical Team: Our Medical Team will be available for any medical needs. If you need to see someone from the medical team, please alert a staff member or volunteer.

HOW CAN I PROVIDE MY OFFERING?

In order to provide a touch-less environment, offering plates will not be passed during worship services. However, other giving methods are available:

  • drop your offering in the offering boxes at the worship center doors
  • text the amount you would like to give to 615-205-9610
  • give online at fbcmj.org under the GIVE tab
  • mail your tithe to 735 N. Mt. Juliet Rd. Mt. Juliet, TN 37122.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FOR MY CHILD?

Our excellent Kids Ministry always has Pre-K and Kids Worship available for children during worship service times. See the Kids Ministry page for more information. We hope you can make it!

WHEN WILL SMALL GROUPS MEET?

All Small Groups meet on campus at either 8:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M., or 11:00 A.M. For specific information regarding Small Groups, or to get connected to a Small Group, contact us: email us at , call the church office 615-754-2525, or visit the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings. 

Keep in mind that our regathering is unique in that we are also in the midst of rebuilding from the tornado damage. With that in mind, many areas on our campus are closed for your safety. Please do not enter the library hallway, gym, administrative hallway or student area.

If you have any questions, please contact .