30 November 2020
STATEMENT TO BE RAED AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SACRAMENT MEETING
Brothers and Sisters, we welcome you to the (Ward / Branch) sacrament meeting. We extend a special welcome to those viewing these proceedings at home through webcast.
Bishop (President) (name) presides at this meeting. He has asked that I, (name), (title), conduct.
Before we begin, please know that your safety is our first priority. For those attending in person, thank you for following a few safety precautions:
Always wear a face covering while indoors.
Refrain from shaking hands or hugging.
Use only the restrooms located at (location of restrooms)
We encourage those at home to join us for all congregational singing. Those of us in the chapel are asked to sing quietly with our mask on. Or, for those who prefer, simply read the lyrics while the hymn is played. The music conductor will be allowed to remove (her/his) mask to lead the singing, especially for those watching online.
The sacrament will be administered to those in attendance immediately after the benediction. The sacrament is also authorized to be administered in homes.
Once the meeting ends, please exit the building promptly and socialize safely outside.
TESTIMONY MEETING INSTRUCTIONS:
Today is Fast Sunday. We will invite you to share your testimonies, both in-person and virtually. It is no longer necessary to wipe down the pulpit and microphone after each use, but we do ask that you remove your face covering before coming to the pulpit and that you not set your mask on the pulpit. Also, please apply hand sanitizer, available on each side of the pulpit, immediately before and after speaking at the pulpit.
Thank you so much for helping all of us to be safe. We will begin this meeting by singing hymn (number), (hymn name), with (conductor’s name) conducting and (organist’s name) on the organ (piano).
After which (name) will give the invocation.