While we are excited about our return to corporate (in-person) worship, we are dedicated to waiting until we are prepared to welcome congregants into a safe and healthy worship environment.
We continue to wait on the Lord for direction as we prepare our edifice for worship. Our prime directive is to keep our congregation informed. Included in the information below are guidelines from the CDC and the Michigan Health Department that we will adhere to until local and/or national requirements/guidelines change.
For the initial phases, only ministries directly involved with the Sunday Worship Service will be tasked with providing a ministry transition plan to the logistics team by September 30th. Deacons assigned to these ministries will contact the leaders to initiate development of their transition plans. The individual ministry transition plans will be merged to develop the comprehensive TMBC Transition to Reopening – TMBC Reentry Plan. Those ministries are Pastoral Team, Deacons, Trustees (includes Security and Custodial), Media, Nurses and Ushers.
The following information needs to be provided to the Transition Team to ensure the development of a comprehensive plan:
Ministry name,
Contact (primary and alternate(s) name, number and email),
Critical resources needed (i.e. training, time, space, funds, etc.) and
A draft of a reentry plan for their ministry to document resources needed as well as the anticipated service responsibilities.
As we approach subsequent reentry phases, ministry leaders not involved with the Sunday Worship Service will be contacted by the assigned Deacon.
Communications:
Reentry Notices/Information will be shared with the congregation in the following manner:
Church Newsletter, Announcements, Website, Mail, and Email
Pastoral Emphasis
Deacon’s group communication
Wellness Checks via phone calls/emails to group members
Members not assigned will need to be assigned for purposes of continued/consistent communication
Once the Doors Open:
We will follow CDC and State Guidelines as follows:
Worship will be limited to the sanctuary main floor
Use signage and stanchions to clearly identify closed off areas
Appropriate signage will be posted throughout the facility to encourage use of mask/sanitizer/gloves, etc.
Sanitizer will be provided throughout the facility
Temperatures will be taken at entry point(s)
We will use one main entrance to limit movement throughout the church
The CDC 6 feet rule will be used for entry and seating (families living together can sit together)
Common gathering areas will be closed, until further notice, to minimize social interaction
Stay in prayer, stand strong and let us work together towards regaining our full ministering services … stay faithful!
“Let all things be done decently and in order” (1 Corinthians 14:40).
Recommended Phases to Reopen
Phase Implementation timing is TBD
Sanitizing and preparing the church facilities for reopening according to CDC guidelines.
Participants: Pastor Johnson (or designated sermon preacher) and Media Ministry. In the event that conditions take an unexpected turn, plans return to “all virtual” will also be in place should the need present itself.
Participants: Pastor Johnson (or designated sermon preacher), Pulpit Ministers, Deacon Ministry Executive Team, Music Arts Ministry Representatives, Media Ministry and Security.
Participants: Pastor Johnson (or designated sermon preacher), Pulpit Ministers, Deacon Ministry Executive Team, On Duty Deacons, Music Arts Ministry, Media Ministry, Security, and Leadership Council Representatives.
Participants: Pastor Johnson (or designated sermon preacher), Pulpit Ministers, Deacon Ministry Executive Team, On Duty Deacons, Music Arts Ministry, Security, and an increase in the number of Member attendees.
Sunday Worship and Sunday Church School resumes on campus.
Transition to Reopening Planning Team Deacon’s Ministry Executive Team Trustee’s Ministry Executive Team Christian Education Ministry Health Ministry Logistics Team Media Ministry Nurses’ Ministry Sunday Church School Ministry Worship Arts Ministry
Sunday Service: 11:00 am
Sunday Church School: 9:30 am
The Family in Study & Prayer Wednesdays 5:30 pm
Holy Communion: Every 1st Sunday
Baptisms: Every 2nd Sunday
Baby Dedications: Every 3rd Sunday
FAQ
Phone: 313.898.3325
Fax: 313.898.7347
Twitter: @TMBCDetroit
Facebook: Tabernacle MBC Detroit
Email: contact@tmbcdetroit.org
Sunday Service: 11:00 am
Sunday Church School: 9:30 am
Church Family in Study & Prayer Wednesdays 5:30 pm
Holy Communion: Every 1st Sunday
Baptisms: Every 2nd Sunday
Baby Dedications: Every 3rd Sunday
Sis. Tamesha Rouse, Events Coordinator
Nathan Johnson, D.D., Senior Pastor
Rev. Johnnie Green, II, Assistant to the Pastor
Contact Us!
Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church
2080 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 898-3325
contact@tmbcdetroit.org