We appreciate and support the President’s declaration that churches are an “essential service” and should not be prohibited from meeting. However, we are choosing to delay our reopening until we have a clearer understanding of how best to reassemble with the least amount of risk and the fewest number of cumbersome restrictions. Be assured, we are not delaying out of fear. We are delaying because we value the life of every worshiper, young and old alike. We believe God will make it clear when the time is right for us as a church. Until then, our church remains united and strong, and we are growing with anticipation for the time when we are able to meet again.