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<p class="has-text-align-center">PILGRIM REST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH In the wake of COVID - 19 (Corona Virus) outbreaks across the globe the church is taking the necessary precautions for the safety of the congregation and will cancel all group events and meetings, bible studies, Lenten services (evening), and Sunday services beginning March 15, 2020. We will stream service via Facebook Live until further notice. Any questions, please feel free to call the church office at 414-873-1045. 1. We will live by FAITH over FEAR Philippians 4:6, 7,  6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (NRSV) 2. We will PRAY • Pray for those infected by the coronavirus around the world. • Pray with gratitude for those who care for them. • Pray with gratitude for health specialists and authorities who are combatting the spread of infection. • Pray for government officials and leaders to have the wisdom necessary to make necessary and informed decisions out of care for the public good, particularly those most vulnerable. • Pray for all who at this time are feeling anxious. 3. We will be PATIENT Ephesians 4:2,  2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. (NIV) 4. We will FELLOWSHIP • Worship Service, Bible Study, Lenten Devotional • Website:  https://stage.pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org • Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/PRMBC.MilwaukeeWI • Phone tree 5. We will MINISTER We will establish a Communication, Education and Information Team  • Communicate, Educate and Inform • Plan for our church and community needs • Coordinate for the needs of our seniors • Coordinate for the needs of our children • Coordinate with governmental agencies 6. We will GIVE • Envelopes (mail in or drop off) • PayPal (on the website) HOW COVID-19 SPREADS Person-to-person spread The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 ft) • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or  possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Can someone spread the virus without being sick? • People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest). • Some spread might be possible before people show symptoms; there have been reports of this occurring with this new coronavirus, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads. Spread from contact with contaminated surfaces or objects It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads. SYMPTOMS The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.  • Fever • Cough • Shortness of breath If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early 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. WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE SICK Call ahead before visiting your doctor • Call ahead: If you have a medical appointment, call the healthcare provider and tell them that you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the healthcare provider’s office take steps to keep other people  from getting infected or exposed. Stay home if you’re sick  Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. 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 if you are sick • If you are sick:  You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room.  • If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask).  Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers. Avoid sharing personal household items • Do not share: You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedding with other people or pets in your home. • Wash thoroughly after use: After using these items, they should be washed thoroughly with soap and water. 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. • Disinfect areas with bodily fluids: Also, clean any surfaces that may have blood, stool, or body fluids on them. • If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water  prior to disinfection. To disinfect: Most common EPA-registered household disinfectants will work. Use disinfectants appropriate for the surface. Options include:  • Diluting your household bleach. To make a bleach solution, mix:  o 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water OR o 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation. Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser. Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted.  • Alcohol solutions Ensure solution has at least 70% alcohol. Monitor your symptoms • Seek medical attention: Seek prompt medical attention if your illness is worsening (e.g., difficulty breathing). • Call your doctor: Before seeking care, call your healthcare provider and tell them that you have, or are being evaluated for, COVID-19. • Wear a facemask when sick: Put on a facemask before you enter the facility. These steps will help the healthcare provider’s office to keep other people in the office or waiting room from getting infected or exposed. SUMMARY:  Symptoms: Fever / Cough / Shortness of Breath  Stay home if you are feeling sick  Wash your hands frequently, and for 20 seconds  Use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol  Maintain social distancing  Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth  Avoid touching high-touch surfaces in public places – elevator buttons, door handles, handrails, etc. Use a tissue or your sleeve to  cover your hand or finger if you must touch something.  Bleach, alcohol, Lysol and other basic disinfectants are good to use  to clean doorknobs, handles, faucets and counter tops  Have a good supply of fluids, healthy food, decongestants, anti- inflammatory drugs and acetaminophen for fevers  Older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions  like: Heart disease, Diabetes, Lung disease are at greater risks </p>
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