In these weeks leading up to and following the election, we may find ourselves thinking about the words of the Declaration of Independence:  “That all men are created equal and that they are endowed by their Creator with inalienable rights:  life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

            During the months of October and November, our messages at Midlands Christian Church will focus on this phrase, “the pursuit of happiness.”  What does it mean to pursue “happiness”?  Our text will not be the Declaration of Independence, but the words of Jesus in Matthew 5.  Each of these phrases begins with the word “blessed” or as some translate it, “happy.”

1. Hand sanitation stations are posted at entrances
2. Pre-worship and post-worship fellowship will be enjoyed outdoors
3. Social distancing is encouraged indoors and outdoors
4. Masks are encouraged and are available
5. Currently no bulletins, coffee, candy, pastries, etc. are available
6. Alternating rows are taped off
7. No communion or offering trays will be passed (pre-packed communion kits are at each chair; an offering box is on the back wall).

1. Fever over 100
2. Cough and sore throat with shortness of breath
3. Contact with anyone confirmed to have COVID-19 (in the past 14 days)