Latest Update | May 29, 2020
We’re excited to begin phasing into in-person gatherings as we do so biblically, strategically, and safely for the entire congregation. In-person services resumed Sunday, May 24th. Below you will find important information for each person who plans to attend services with us.
As we gather together we want to provide some information regarding the news out of Richmond this week regarding the wearing of masks. While masks are encouraged for all who are able, each individual has to determine what is best for them while participating in a religious worship service in light of the current Executive Order. (See Executive Order 63 (2020) issued by the office of the Governor, Section A; paragraph #6.) We will continue to maintain all of our current social distancing measures.
Please review the FAQ's below before arriving on campus.
As we gather together we want to provide some information regarding the news out of Richmond this week regarding the wearing of masks. While masks are encouraged for all who are able, each individual has to determine what is best for them while participating in a religious worship service in light of the current Executive Order. (See Executive Order 63 (2020) issued by the office of the Governor, Section A; paragraph #6.) We will continue to maintain all of our current social distancing measures.
Please review the FAQ's below before arriving on campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What service times are you offering?
Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30am
Connection Gatherings - Sundays at 4:30pm or Wednesdays at 6:30pm
(Both connection gatherings are identical services. Our pastors will alternate leading and teaching both groups for the given week)
Connection Gatherings - Sundays at 4:30pm or Wednesdays at 6:30pm
(Both connection gatherings are identical services. Our pastors will alternate leading and teaching both groups for the given week)
WILL CHILDCARE BE AVAILABLE?
Childcare is not available at this time. Children and students must remain with their parents the entire time if they attend.
what options are available for the Sunday morning service?
For the 10:30am Sunday morning service, we will be social-distancing by family units utilizing both the Worship Center & Chapel. One of our greeters will direct you to the appropriate space for your family.
Special parking will be available for those wishing to listen to the service by speaker from their vehicle. A parking attendant will direct you to the spaces available.
The service will also be streamed on our church Facebook Page. Make sure to “like” the page to get updates.
Recordings of the morning sermon will be available the following day on our website.
Special parking will be available for those wishing to listen to the service by speaker from their vehicle. A parking attendant will direct you to the spaces available.
The service will also be streamed on our church Facebook Page. Make sure to “like” the page to get updates.
Recordings of the morning sermon will be available the following day on our website.
WILL RESTROOMS BE AVAILABLE?
Yes, designated restrooms will be available (no other rooms of the church will be open; including the kitchen and coffee station).
What steps are being taken to maintain a clean environment?
- Each room will be thoroughly cleaned before and after each service.
- All frequently contacted surfaces will be disinfected.
- With social distancing guidelines now in place, we will be seating family units every-other pew. Please sit in the pews marked with bulletins.
- Family units will be asked to sit together. Attendees are asked to sit six feet from others not in their family.
- Signs will be posted at each entrance with instructions for helping maintain a healthy environment.
- Hand sanitizer stations will be available.
What about Dismissal?
Those desiring to limit their contact will have an opportunity to dismiss themselves early before the general dismissal of the congregation.
How will the offering be collected?
Donation boxes will be available at each exit.
Additionally, one of our attendants will have an offering bucket available for a no-contact option for in-person giving for those in the speaker parking area. The attendant will maintain a safe distance from your vehicle as you drop your giving in a sealed envelope into the receptacle.
Online giving is still an available option to complete your giving.
Additionally, one of our attendants will have an offering bucket available for a no-contact option for in-person giving for those in the speaker parking area. The attendant will maintain a safe distance from your vehicle as you drop your giving in a sealed envelope into the receptacle.
Online giving is still an available option to complete your giving.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
While we are phasing back into in-person gatherings at our campus, no member or attendee should feel compelled to come if they are not yet ready to do so. For all those who choose to attend, please be mindful of others and express love toward them by being aware of each others' needs to feel safe as they resume interaction with others during this time.
Who should not attend?
Those who have a known exposure to COVID-19 in the past 14 days or those currently experiencing COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms (including a persistent cough or fever) should not attend.
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Dear Church Family,
These certainly have been unusual days for our ministry. The Scripture tells us to count it all joy when we face trails of various kinds, because we know that God is at work in the midst of our circumstance! I’m grateful to the Lord for all this recent circumstance has revealed to us about our lives personally and corporately. I trust this time has helped refine what your calling and responsibility as a follower of Christ is – and what it is not. The outreach in these days has been far beyond what any of us could have imagined! Through virtual services and media outreach, it’s been tremendous to see the response and folks who have been able to connect with our church family and grow in their walk with Christ.
It’s been wonderful to witness the outpouring of love, care, and concern to one-another. I’m so grateful to serve the Lord alongside so many faithful servants of Christ here in Catawba Valley! Thank you so much for your patience and flexibility as we have charted this time together.
As many of you are aware, the Governor of Virginia recently released guidelines for re-opening our state. With that being the case, please familiarize yourself with the adjustments to our summer ministry schedule. We’re excited to begin phasing into in-person gatherings as we do so biblically, strategically, and safely for the entire congregation. We are currently in PHASE 1 of the chart listed below. When we move to Phase 2, we will notify the congregation via our phone tree, website, and social media outlets. Over the next number of weeks in-person gatherings will looks somewhat different, thank you in advance for your cooperation as we phase back into in-person gatherings.
Our Phone Tree provides you with the most up-to-date information and any possible changes to our schedule VERY quickly. Please contact our church office (540) 380-8448 to be added to our Phone Tree.
As always, if there are ways that we can care for you during this time, please contact your deacon, one the pastors or call the church office at (540) 380-8448. We’re excited to begin coming together in-person again! We hope to see you on the CVBC campus as soon as God leads you and circumstances allow.
Praying God’s grace, peace, and blessing to you!
The Pastoral Team
Catawba Valley Baptist Church
These certainly have been unusual days for our ministry. The Scripture tells us to count it all joy when we face trails of various kinds, because we know that God is at work in the midst of our circumstance! I’m grateful to the Lord for all this recent circumstance has revealed to us about our lives personally and corporately. I trust this time has helped refine what your calling and responsibility as a follower of Christ is – and what it is not. The outreach in these days has been far beyond what any of us could have imagined! Through virtual services and media outreach, it’s been tremendous to see the response and folks who have been able to connect with our church family and grow in their walk with Christ.
It’s been wonderful to witness the outpouring of love, care, and concern to one-another. I’m so grateful to serve the Lord alongside so many faithful servants of Christ here in Catawba Valley! Thank you so much for your patience and flexibility as we have charted this time together.
As many of you are aware, the Governor of Virginia recently released guidelines for re-opening our state. With that being the case, please familiarize yourself with the adjustments to our summer ministry schedule. We’re excited to begin phasing into in-person gatherings as we do so biblically, strategically, and safely for the entire congregation. We are currently in PHASE 1 of the chart listed below. When we move to Phase 2, we will notify the congregation via our phone tree, website, and social media outlets. Over the next number of weeks in-person gatherings will looks somewhat different, thank you in advance for your cooperation as we phase back into in-person gatherings.
Our Phone Tree provides you with the most up-to-date information and any possible changes to our schedule VERY quickly. Please contact our church office (540) 380-8448 to be added to our Phone Tree.
As always, if there are ways that we can care for you during this time, please contact your deacon, one the pastors or call the church office at (540) 380-8448. We’re excited to begin coming together in-person again! We hope to see you on the CVBC campus as soon as God leads you and circumstances allow.
Praying God’s grace, peace, and blessing to you!
The Pastoral Team
Catawba Valley Baptist Church
3 STEP REOPENING CAMPUS PLAN
PHASE 1 |
PHASE 2 |
PHASE 3 |
|
PROPOSED TIMELINE |
Currently |
*Tentatively June 21st ? |
*Tentatively August 1st ? |
Social Distancing |
Required / Strict |
Recommended / Moderate |
Limited / Normal |
Max Group Size |
Reduced Seating (up to 50% occupancy) Required Social Distancing |
No Size Limit Recommended Social Distancing |
Regular Schedule |
Sunday Morning Worship Services |
In-person services utilizing both the Worship Center & Chapel, special parking to listen to the service by speaker from vehicle, and Facebook Live |
In-person services utilizing both the Worship Center & Chapel, special parking to listen to the service by speaker from vehicle, and Facebook Live |
Regular Schedule and Facebook Live |
Midweek Ministries |
*Notice the modified midweek summer ministry below |
*Notice the modified midweek summer ministry below |
Regular Schedule |
Nursery / Preschool / Children’s Ministries |
Cancelled |
Cancelled |
Regular Schedule |
CVBC Students |
Online only |
Some activities may return to normal schedule |
Regular Schedule |
Sunday School |
Cancelled |
Cancelled |
As Scheduled |
Young Adult Gatherings |
Cancelled |
Some activities may return to normal schedule |
Regular Schedule |
Ministry Events & Activities |
Cancelled |
Some activities may return to normal schedule |
As Scheduled |
North Roanoke Assisted Living |
Suspended until further notice |
Suspended until further notice |
Suspended until further notice |
Life Groups |
As planned, will break over the summer to resume in the Fall |
As planned, will break over the summer to resume in the Fall |
As planned, will break over the summer to resume in the Fall |
Family Mission Nights |
Cancelled May – July will resume in August |
Cancelled May – July will resume in August |
Cancelled May – July will resume in August |
* Vulnerable Populations
For those who are elderly, immune-compromised, in a high risk category, or have serious underlying health conditions please re-enter phases with us in the manner and timeline of what is most comfortable for you. If you are concerned about coming into a group setting, please feel free to continue worshipping with us online. Please reach out to a pastor or your deacon to let us know of any needs or ways we can continue to be of assistance.
For those who are elderly, immune-compromised, in a high risk category, or have serious underlying health conditions please re-enter phases with us in the manner and timeline of what is most comfortable for you. If you are concerned about coming into a group setting, please feel free to continue worshipping with us online. Please reach out to a pastor or your deacon to let us know of any needs or ways we can continue to be of assistance.
MODIFIED MIDWEEK SUMMER MINISTRY:
AT THE TABLE: At the Table on Facebook Live will conclude Wednesday, May 20th. We will have completed our virtual study through the Book of James: “A Church in Crisis.” The response for At the Table has been outstanding over the last number of weeks, and we’re excited to continue a virtual ministry even after the current circumstance. Beginning in June, Pastor Aaron Mansfield, Pastor Stephen Vaughan, and Morgan McClure are beginning a new podcast called “Where We Land: Christ, Culture and the Church.” The audio will drop weekly on Apple Podcasts, and the live video recording will premiere weekly on Facebook Live. Stay tuned for more exciting details!
CONNECTION GATHERINGS: We are offering weekly in-person “Connection Gatherings” at the church in the Chapel. No other rooms of the church will be open except designated restrooms. Childcare is not available at this time. Children and students must remain with their parents the entire time if they attend. These meetings will go six weeks. Our goal is to be equipped to study the Bible by going through the book of Jonah. The pastors will alternate leading and teaching the groups. In order to guarantee that state regulations of social distancing and occupancy are met, you must sign-up for ONE of the two options provided. With social distancing guidelines now in place, we will be seating family units every-other pew. Ways to sign-up are listed below. Sign-up is on a first-come-first-serve basis, and will be communicated once a group is filled. Both options will be the same format. A link to sign-up will be available soon on the homepage of our church website: catawbavalleybc.org or by calling the church office at 540.380.8448. By signing up, you’re committing yourself to that timeslot the entire six weeks. If you miss a week, recordings of the session will be provided on our website.
Timeslots: Sundays at 4:30pm or Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
AT THE TABLE: At the Table on Facebook Live will conclude Wednesday, May 20th. We will have completed our virtual study through the Book of James: “A Church in Crisis.” The response for At the Table has been outstanding over the last number of weeks, and we’re excited to continue a virtual ministry even after the current circumstance. Beginning in June, Pastor Aaron Mansfield, Pastor Stephen Vaughan, and Morgan McClure are beginning a new podcast called “Where We Land: Christ, Culture and the Church.” The audio will drop weekly on Apple Podcasts, and the live video recording will premiere weekly on Facebook Live. Stay tuned for more exciting details!
CONNECTION GATHERINGS: We are offering weekly in-person “Connection Gatherings” at the church in the Chapel. No other rooms of the church will be open except designated restrooms. Childcare is not available at this time. Children and students must remain with their parents the entire time if they attend. These meetings will go six weeks. Our goal is to be equipped to study the Bible by going through the book of Jonah. The pastors will alternate leading and teaching the groups. In order to guarantee that state regulations of social distancing and occupancy are met, you must sign-up for ONE of the two options provided. With social distancing guidelines now in place, we will be seating family units every-other pew. Ways to sign-up are listed below. Sign-up is on a first-come-first-serve basis, and will be communicated once a group is filled. Both options will be the same format. A link to sign-up will be available soon on the homepage of our church website: catawbavalleybc.org or by calling the church office at 540.380.8448. By signing up, you’re committing yourself to that timeslot the entire six weeks. If you miss a week, recordings of the session will be provided on our website.
Timeslots: Sundays at 4:30pm or Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
JUNIOR & TEEN CAMPS: Junior Camp at Camp Eagle originally scheduled for the first part of June, has been rescheduled to August 3-7. Also, we are still tentatively planning on CVBC Students Teen Adventure Week scheduled July 27th – August 1st. The registration deadline with a $50 deposit for both weeks of camp is now June 14th. Please contact Pastor Stephen for any questions or information regarding summer camps.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Due to circumstances, we’re moving our VBS online. Pastor Stephen and our children’s teachers are working to launch a virtual VBS for kids July 12th – 15th. More details about this exciting opportunity will be forthcoming, please reach out to Pastor Stephen if you’re interested in assisting with this ministry!
Any changes to this schedule will be provided via our phone tree, website, and social media outlets.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Due to circumstances, we’re moving our VBS online. Pastor Stephen and our children’s teachers are working to launch a virtual VBS for kids July 12th – 15th. More details about this exciting opportunity will be forthcoming, please reach out to Pastor Stephen if you’re interested in assisting with this ministry!
Any changes to this schedule will be provided via our phone tree, website, and social media outlets.
What Do We Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
The situation with COVID-19 is rapidly changing. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has the most up-to-date information. Additional information can be found through the World Health Organization.
HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS
We encourage everyone to take certain steps to be proactive in protecting themselves and others from the coronavirus, flu, and other illnesses, including:
- Washing hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds;
- Using hand sanitizer when soap and water is not available;
- Not touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands;
- Avoiding close contact with people who are sick;
- Staying home if you are sick;
- Covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue or sleeve, not hands;
- Disinfecting objects and surfaces regularly.
STAY CONNECTED
Audio recordings of our Sunday morning message can be found on our website.
Stay connected throughout the week on our church Facebook Page. Make sure to “like” the page to get updates.
Online and text-to-give options are up and running. Continue to faithfully give unto the Lord by supporting the ongoing ministry of CVBC and our Missions Staff serving around the globe. See giving options HERE.
Our Phone Tree provides you with the most up-to-date information and any possible changes to our schedule VERY quickly. Please contact our church office (540) 380-8448 to be added to our Phone Tree.
Need assistance: For those who are elderly, immune-compromised, or in a high risk category, we would greatly encourage you to reach out to a pastor or your deacon to let us know of any needs or ways we may be of assistance.
Stay connected throughout the week on our church Facebook Page. Make sure to “like” the page to get updates.
Online and text-to-give options are up and running. Continue to faithfully give unto the Lord by supporting the ongoing ministry of CVBC and our Missions Staff serving around the globe. See giving options HERE.
Our Phone Tree provides you with the most up-to-date information and any possible changes to our schedule VERY quickly. Please contact our church office (540) 380-8448 to be added to our Phone Tree.
Need assistance: For those who are elderly, immune-compromised, or in a high risk category, we would greatly encourage you to reach out to a pastor or your deacon to let us know of any needs or ways we may be of assistance.
WHAT ABOUT OUR SUMMER MISSION TRIP TO UGANDA?
Due to the impacts on travel, countries shutting their borders, and the amount of people being detained or quarantined, and increased travel complications, we have decided to postpone the summer Uganda mission trips in June. The Pastoral Team and Dr. Rick Sadler, from Mission Link International our trip sponsor, have come to the prayerful decision to postpone the trips. We hope to reschedule this trip in the near future once things settle down.
