COVID-19 Response

We do not fear - we pray! We do have the antidote for fear - faith! We know the healer and we can begin to reach out to others who may be fearful and share the peace Jesus gives to us! Let's be ready to offer prayer to those we meet who do not have the same reassurance we do, and be bold to offer a prayer of peace over them!

Alert Level System (2021)

Church Services and Meetings

  • "Church" may look a little different during this time. It is important we don't stop connecting and meeting, although this may not always be in person, throughout the levels we will continue to find ways to still meet and check in with you throughout the week.

  • Level 1
    - Welcoming and services run as normal.
    - Hand sanitiser is available and hand washing etiquette is being encouraged.
    - Covid-19 tracking app QR-code is available for those attending.
  • Level 2 (update as of September 2021)
    - We are able to resume services in person up to 50 people.
    -     Covid-19 tracking app QR-code or sign-in is mandatory for those attending.
    - Masks are required at indoor venues when not eating.
    - We will be taking a register of all people who attend, including contact details.
    - Physical distancing to be enforced.     Non-contact greeting methods (no hugs).
    - Group size to be followed by what is set for that time by the government. Eg. Restrictions of 10 - people sitting in groups of 10, 2 meters apart from each other. Groups of 10 may not mix and mingle with other groups of 10. Currently - in public venues we must maintain 2 meter distancing.
    - Hand sanitiser is available and hand washing etiquette is being encouraged.
    - No laying on of hands when praying for people outside of your bubble.
  • Level 3
    - Services to be live streamed from church, with small live worship set.
    - On site numbers limited to 10 people within the same bubble - preference given to those helping with live streaming and running of the days service.
  • Level 4
    - Interactive and varied services to be live streamed from peoples homes, incorporating video links with others for worship, testimonies, communion and the message.
    - Worship from home and/or some of pre-recorded videos.

  • Through all levels we will continue live streaming both LLC and DLC's Sunday services on our Facebook pages and then uploading it into the sermons section of our website for your viewing pleasure.
  • We are taking extra cleaning precautions, with door handles and light switches being cleaned/disinfected more regularly.

Cafe and Communion

  • Level 1
    - Cafe as normal.
    - Food pre-served on serviettes or plates.
    - Cafe volunteers to wear gloves and serve the drinks.
    - Safety precautions still followed with communion preparation, gloves to be worn while prepping and bread served wearing gloves or distributed with tongs.
  • Level 2
    - People are to sit at tables 2 meters apart, in groups of no more than 10.
    - Food is served to tables individually on serviettes by one server per table.
    - Cafe volunteers to wear gloves at all times.
    - 3 people rostered on each week to cover the extra requirements.
    - Gloves to be worn in preparation of communion and bread to be served with tongs by the stewards.
  • Levels 3 and 4
    - No cafe running.
    - Communion can be done through online recordings and live streaming, with people participating at their own homes with advance notice for people to prepare their own emblems. 

Kids Church

  • Level 1
    - Extra cleaning precautions are being taken, with door handles and light switches cleaned more regularly as well as surfaces being wiped before and after food use.
    - Proper hand washing is being encouraged with extra teaching around coughing and sneezing protocol when required.
  • Level 2
    - A register of all people who attend kids church will be taken.
    - Children to stay within grouping requirements. Eg. classes of no more than 10 when that is the restriction.
    - Extra cleaning precautions are being taken, with door handles and light switches cleaned more regularly as well as surfaces being wiped before and after food use.
    - Food and drink to be served and/or packaged individually, with those prepping and serving wearing gloves.
    - Proper hand washing is being encouraged with extra teaching around coughing and sneezing protocol when required.
    - Parents to collect children directly from Kids Church after church.
  • Levels 3 and 4
    - Private Facebook groups have been created for our families to connect during this time.
    - Where possible, lessons are prepared for children and families to do at home, via video lessons or written out to support parents teaching.
    - Feel free to request to join LLC Kids Church or DLC Kids Church​

Youth Groups
  • Level 1
    - Youth groups to continue as normal.
    ​- Extra cleaning precautions are being taken, with door handles and light switches cleaned more regularly as well as surfaces being wiped before and after food use.
  • Level 2
    - Groups meeting together limited to the required number.
    - Each group will take a register of all people as they arrive at the building including contact details. A leader will be manned at the door.
    - Hand sanitiser is available.
    - Bathrooms and kitchen will be cleaned between groups.
    - Supper to be served wearing gloves and with individual portions to youth.
  • Levels 3 and 4
    Ben and Nicky have set up the following Online channels for communication with youth:
    - A YouTube channel 
    - An Instagram account @foundation.91.leeston.youth
    - Foundation 91 (Years 9-13) Facebook page

Mainly Music

  • Level 1
    - Groups continue as normal.
    - Children to be served pre-packaged bags of chips or popcorn, or individual plates of food.
  • Level 2
    - Physical distance of 1 meter between individuals is encouraged, however children can play together within dictated group size limits.
    - Limit the toys and props used for a session. Toys must either be left for over 48 hours or cleaned if usage is expected sooner than that.
    - All food to be prepped using gloves, and served on individual plates. Pre-packaged food to be used as much as possible.
  • Levels 3 and 4
    - ​No Mainly Music in person.
    - Sessions to be shared on Facebook.
    - Contact with parents to be encouraged by team members.
    ​- Care packages to be thought of and distributed as needed.

Connect Groups

  • Keep in touch with your connect group leaders for any updates and changes to how your group is being run.
  • During Levels 3 and 4 when we are unable to meet in person we will meet on either Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

We are the Church!

Although a lot of things are changing around us we need to remember wherever we are that WE are the church. 
Stay Connected
  • Check in on others, especially the elderly and vulnerable
  • Where possible connect with your local community, neighbours etc
  • Stay connected and involved in Connect Groups, in whatever form that looks like
  • Ensure you are connected to our online church community (office365 - see below) 
Other Ways to Help
  • Our Nourish team have made a number of frozen meals, if you or someone you know of is in need these are available, so get in contact with Ps. Nicky. 
  • If you are willing to assist in any way do not be shy in coming forward, or letting others know you are available to help where needed.

Office365

We use Office365 as our Online Church Community. It is really important to stay connected in this time, if you are not already connected in with us on Office365 and Yammer please fill in the form below and we will connect you in as soon as possible.