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CAN LITURGICAL MINISTERS WEAR MASKS IN THE NAVE? When the lectors and extraordinary ministers are in the nave, outside the time they are carrying out their liturgical roles, they may wear a mask. Likewise, sacristans, ushers and greeters should wear masks in the nave. WHAT IF A LITURGICAL MINISTER IS FEARFUL NOT TO WEAR A MASK?
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- The Pastor Must Be The Moral Authority and Visionary For Wearing Masks.
- Wearing A Mask Is An Act of Love.
- Go with Rules Not Guidelines.
- Value People Over Process.
- Pastor Leads from Out Front.
- Approach Is Everything. Sing with A Mask. Listen to Preaching Without A Mask.
- Say “Thank You” Early and often.
- Exit by Rows Not sections.
So goes the leader, so goes the people. Starting several weeks prior to the reopening service, Crawford provided weekly videos discussing several things on his heart. These ranged from standard church news to racial reconciliation items to the wearing of masks when they began meeting again. I will discuss his content more below but Crawford clearly...
Crawford acknowledged there would be a variety of opinions by those in Fellowship on wearing masks. However, to provide a safe and secure environment for ALL who wish to attend live services, everyone would be wearing masks, starting with him. In short, Crawford said The Law of Love is demonstrated by putting aside your personal preferences and opi...
Language is a big deal. Phrases like “we prefer” or “we are making masks available if you choose to wear one” or “we’re asking” or “the CDC is recommending” give people the openings to decline. Guidelines are suggestions. Rules provide clarity. People need and appreciate clarity. In this instance, if you did points 1 and 2 properly, clarity on this...
Rules without relationship lead to rebellion. If you love your people they will gladly follow the process. The goal is not to get people into your building. The goal is not to get people wearing a mask or social distancing. The goal is to be a host. When you host someone in your home, you want them to feel welcomed. After all, you have not seen the...
Crawford was in the lobby, wearing a mask, and welcoming the people. If the people see the pastor leading in an appropriate fashion, they will gladly follow suit. Pastors cannot be in the green room as churches reopen.
For people struggling with wearing a mask, give them permission to take it off during the preaching. This provides a welcome relief. This approach demonstrates all opinions and viewpoints are appreciated.
Kindness is such an attractive quality. As the beginning of his message, Crawford graciously thanked everyone for social distancing and adhering to the church’s stance on wearing masks. He was also genuinely so excited to see everyone. He humorously said, “Don’t leave me!” When leaders express appreciation, most people will follow them anywhere.
At the close of the service, the congregation was thanked again (remember, early and often) for loving their neighbors by wearing masks. They were then instructed to exit the services by putting their masks back on and dismissing from the last row to the front. When you exit by sections, social distancing does not take place and the spirit of safet...
Jul 9, 2020 · If the people see the pastor leading in an appropriate fashion, they will gladly follow suit. Pastors cannot be in the green room as churches reopen. Approach Is Everything. Sing With A Mask. Listen To Preaching Without A Mask. For people struggling with wearing a mask, give them permission to take it off during the preaching.
Aug 26, 2021 · Pastors weary of arguing over masks may be able to look to state or county health officials to take the debate and drama out of their hands as mask mandates appear likely to return in many...
Forcing Christians to wear masks conceals the image of God, causing us to lose our identity as the Children of God. We cannot allow that. Our faces are unique and are an important reminder of our humanity.
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Oct 23, 2020 · While most experts agree wearing a mask is more effective than not wearing one in curbing the spread of COVID-19, there is some disagreement about exactly how effective they are. And nations around the world have given different guidelines.
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Sep 8, 2020 · This view is echoed by some individual faith leaders, with churches flouting requirements that congregants wear masks. Meanwhile, media-savvy pastors have put anti-mask posts on...
