MARCH 19, 2020 UPDATE:

Dear Roots Family, 

As the unfolding outbreak of the COVID-19 Coronavirus introduces new challenges to society, we are forced to wrestle through questions regarding how best to love each other and our neighbors during this time. We desire to be both prudent and proactive as we plan for the days ahead. In every situation, we resist the urge to live by fear, choosing rather to live by faith. And so after much research, prayer, and dialogue, we have decided to move our Sunday Gatherings from our regular meeting place at Ravenna-Eckstein, to an at-home online sermon series for the next few weeks.  

We will have a pre-recorded sermon available on our website with a message, discussion questions, and a time for worship and prayer. We encourage you to begin watching the sermon at home at 10:30am on Sundays and wrap up around 11:30am.

We invite you to join us in praying over our church and our city during this unique season, that many would come to know Christ and that God would be glorified!

Blessings, 

The Roots Community Pastors and Staff,

Dave, Kevin, Dan, & Corinn

TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF

CLEAN YOUR HANDS OFTEN

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

AVOID CLOSE CONTACT

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick

• Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.

TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT OTHERS

STAY HOME

• Stay home, except to for essential activities. Learn what to do if you are sick.

COVER COUGHS AND SNEEZES

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.

• Throw used tissues in the trash.

• Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

WEAR A FACEMASK

• Washington State is regulating everyone to wear a facemask while in public. Learn what to do if you are sick.

CLEAN AND DISINFECT

• Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.

• If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.