Helping people find faith in Christ
and developing Christ-like people
**COVID Update (11/10/20)**
Dear Church Family,
Due to the significant rise of cases in our community, out of respect for other people’s health and wellbeing, we are suspending until further notice all church activities other than the Sunday morning worship service and Kids Connection. We do not make these decisions lightly, nor do we operate out of fear. We want to do our part as a congregation to serve the community by not contributing to the spread of the virus.
We encourage only those to come on Sunday mornings who are feeling completely healthy and are not in an at-risk group. Please join us on-line and let us know that you are watching. This Sunday is Youth Sunday with Grant and the youth bringing the message and music, so please show your support and be blessed by what God lays on their hearts. We are in this together. If you have any need, please make the office or a member of the pastoral team aware.
Please use this time to strengthen others in the family with texts, phone calls, cards, food, or whatever God leads you to do. Everyone could use a little encouragement these days.
God bless,
Pastor Jeremy and HMBC Leadership
Welcome to HMBC
Hillsboro MB Church is a friendly place with a deep love for God and all people! We are not a perfect family but we are one that has found life and purpose in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are a family in which you will feel both loved and challenged. We hope you will join us and quickly find a home here where you can live out God’s calling on your life. Join us here at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings for our live worship service.
Dear Church Family and Guests,
Needless to say, these are difficult times, and making decisions does not come easy. Church Council met to discuss the newly released State and County public health guidelines as they relate to public gathering. Council, in consultation with staff, reached a consensus opinion to guide our protocols to continue meeting for corporate worship.
Marion County guidelines will be followed as they are specific to our geographical area and take into consideration the State Executive Order as well as COVID-19 health risks within the county. We believe that we have been practicing safe protocols by wearing masks into and out of the service and social distancing while seated for the service. We will continue to do that.
Following county recommendation, we now also request, but will not require, all attendees 5 years old and above to wear masks while you are in the building.
We will continue to provide the Hearth Room as a venue to watch the service in a mask-required environment as well as streaming the service to your homes on our website as well as Facebook Live.
This decision will allow us to continue to provide worship through music at the end of the service and for the pastor to preach without a mask. Just as we wrestled with varying perspectives on the correct approach, we expect there will be a variety of opinions within the congregation. We will also make needed adjustments as the County makes adjustments in the future.
We look forward to continue worshipping together Sunday mornings at 9:30 whether in-person or at home.
