Information About COVID-19
Building Hours
- The building is still closed as of February 9th, 2021.
- You can call the office Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- 1 on 1 meetings are allowed when appointments are made through staff. Masks are required. That staff member will meet you at the front doors. We have a maximum of 5 people other than staff allowed in the building for this.
- There is no provision for other events like cell, youth events, leaders meetings, or anything else at this time.
- You can continue to GIVE online or, if needed, stop by the church and call the office to have someone pick it up at the door from you. Visit mysouthland.com/give to give online.
- The staff will be still be working during this time and are available to contact.
- We have a COVID-19 prayer team for you or others in need — more information at mysouthland.com/prayer
- Stay connected on our Instagram and Facebook accounts for updates and encouraging videos from our staff.
- Visit mysouthland.com/resources for online content to help you keep growing in your faith during this time.
Weekend Services - Livestream only
- Livestream service only - Sunday 9 a.m.
- The new public health order allows us to have a maximum of 50 people in the building for a regular service. No cohorts or extra services are allowed. Due to the amount of staff and volunteers it takes to run our livestream services, it does not give us enough space to open up for our services at this point. Please pray for restrictions to lift soon so we can open up our services again.
- You join live at mysouthland.com/live and find past services and videos at YouTube.com/c/mysouthlandchurch
- Kids Church is on pause until further notice. Tune into Kids Church online. New Episode every Saturday at 8 a.m.
- In person weekend services are paused until further notice.
Events and Church Cell Groups
- Clothing Closet – Open Mondays from 12-8pm. No appointment needed. Use CHAPEL doors at back of building. Closed on holidays.
- Prayer Room – Closed until building can open again.
- Home based cell groups – online cell is required during this time.
- All at church events and cell groups that meet at church are cancelled as of Mon, Nov. 2.
Mask Usage
- Masks are mandatory for Indoor Public Places (See Mask Usage info below)
Please read all info on this page before emailing and calling for more info.
Updated Feb. 9, 2021
Use of Masks in Indoor Public Places is Mandatory
- A person who enters or remains in an indoor public place must wear a mask in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin without gapping.
- The operator of an indoor public place must ensure that every person who is not wearing a mask while in the indoor public place is given a reminder to do so as soon as practicable
- The use of masks does not apply in respect of the following:
- a child who is under five years of age.
- a person with a medical condition that is unrelated to COVID-19, including breathing or cognitive difficulties, or a disability, that prevents them from safely wearing a mask.
- a person who is unable to put on or remove a mask without the assistance of another person.
- an employee is in an area of the building that is not open to the public
- an employee is behind a non-permeable physical barrier
Do's
- ensure the mask is made of at least two layers of tightly woven fabric, is free from tears or holes, and is clean and dry
- wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before and after touching the mask
- ensure your nose and mouth are fully covered.
- Practice social distancing even while wearing mask
- Stay home if you are sick
Don'ts
- Don’t touch the mask while wearing it.
- Don’t remove the mask to talk to someone.
- Don’t hang the mask from your neck or ears.
For more info: https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/updates/masks.html
Gov’t of Canada Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvLA--hGU70&feature=youtu.be
Updated Feb. 9, 2021
Symptom and Exposure Screening Questions (check all that apply)
| Do you have a new onset, or worsening, of any ONE of the following symptoms? | YES | NO |
|---|---|---|
| Fever >38°C or think you have a fever or chills | ||
| Cough | ||
| Sore throat/hoarse voice | ||
| Shortness of breath/breathing difficulties | ||
| Loss of taste or smell | ||
| Vomiting or diarrhea for more than 24 hours | ||
| If "yes" to any of the above, DO NOT ENTER |
| Do you have a new onset, or worsening, of any TWO of the following symptoms? | YES | NO |
|---|---|---|
| Runny nose | ||
| Muscle Aches | ||
| Fatigue | ||
| Conjunctivitis (pink eye) | ||
| Headache | ||
| Skin rash of unknown cause | ||
| Nausea or loss of appetite | ||
| Poor feeding (if infant) | ||
| If "yes" to any two of the above, DO NOT ENTER |
| Exposure History | YES | NO |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Have you been in close contact (within two meters/six feet for more than 15 minutes) in the last 14 days with a confirmed COVID-19 case? | ||
| 2. Have you been exposed to COVID-19 in a work or public setting? | ||
| 3. Have you travelled outside of Manitoba in the last 14 days? | ||
| 4. In the last 14 days has anyone living in your household travelled outside of Manitoba? | ||
|
5. Is a member of your household sick with COVID-19 symptoms, and they are not known to be exposed to COVID-19? |
6. Has a member of your household been identified as a close-contact and instructed to self-isolate (quarantine) by public health officials, and they are not able to isolate from you? | |
| If "yes" to question 1-6, DO NOT ENTER |
If the checklist advises you Not to Enter: stay home, isolate and refer to the online COVID-19 Screening Tool at sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/ or call Health Links at 204-788-8200 or toll free at 1-888-315-9257 for further guidance.
Up to date information on COVID-19 can be found at: www.manitoba.ca/covid19
Updated Mar. 3, 2021
Building Hours
- The church building is closed to the public starting Sunday, May 9, 2021.
- You may come to the church to drop off or pick up items. Just call the main office when you arrive 204-326-9020
- Church staff are still working in the building and are available to connect with you via telephone, online, or outdoors in a public place (parking lot or park).
- The Prayer Room is currently closed.
- There is no provision for indoor events like cell, youth events, leaders meetings, or anything else at this time.
- You can continue to GIVE online or, if needed, stop by the church and call the office to have someone pick it up at the door from you. Visit mysouthland.com/give to give online.
- We have a COVID-19 prayer team for you or others in need — more information at mysouthland.com/prayer.
- Stay connected on our Instagram and Facebook accounts for updates and encouraging videos from our staff.
- Visit mysouthland.com/discipleship for online content to help you keep growing in your faith during this time.
Weekend Services — 9 a.m.
- Sunday morning services – In-person attendance is on pause until the restrictions lift
- The 9 a.m. service will be live streamed; the stream will continue to be available mysouthland.com/live.
- You can find past services and videos at YouTube.com/c/mysouthlandchurch
- Live Kids Church is on pause until further notice. Tune into Kids Church online. New Episode every Saturday at 8 a.m.
- Please continue to pray that the restrictions will lift so that we can increase the number of people who can attend our services.
Events and Church Cell Groups
- Clothing Closet – Open Mondays from 12-8 p.m. No appointment needed. Use CHAPEL doors at back of building. Closed on holidays.
- Home based cell groups – online cell is required during this time or you can meet in an outdoor public place in groups of 5 (park or parking lot).
Updated May 10, 2021
Use of Masks in Indoor Public Places is Mandatory
- A person who enters or remains in an indoor public place must wear a mask in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin without gapping.
- The operator of an indoor public place must ensure that every person who is not wearing a mask while in the indoor public place is given a reminder to do so as soon as practicable
- The use of masks does not apply in respect of the following:
- a child who is under five years of age.
- a person with a medical condition that is unrelated to COVID-19, including breathing or cognitive difficulties, or a disability, that prevents them from safely wearing a mask.
- a person who is unable to put on or remove a mask without the assistance of another person.
- an employee is in an area of the building that is not open to the public
- an employee is behind a non-permeable physical barrier
Do's
- ensure the mask is made of at least two layers of tightly woven fabric, is free from tears or holes, and is clean and dry
- wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before and after touching the mask
- ensure your nose and mouth are fully covered.
- Practice social distancing even while wearing mask
- Stay home if you are sick
Don'ts
- Don’t touch the mask while wearing it.
- Don’t remove the mask to talk to someone.
- Don’t hang the mask from your neck or ears.
For more info: https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/updates/masks.html
Gov’t of Canada Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvLA--hGU70&feature=youtu.be
Updated Feb. 9, 2021
Symptom and Exposure Screening Questions (check all that apply)
| Do you have a new onset, or worsening, of any ONE of the following symptoms? | YES | NO |
|---|---|---|
| Fever >38°C or think you have a fever or chills | ||
| Cough | ||
| Sore throat/hoarse voice | ||
| Shortness of breath/breathing difficulties | ||
| Loss of taste or smell | ||
| Vomiting or diarrhea for more than 24 hours | ||
| If "yes" to any of the above, DO NOT ENTER |
| Do you have a new onset, or worsening, of any TWO of the following symptoms? | YES | NO |
|---|---|---|
| Runny nose | ||
| Muscle Aches | ||
| Fatigue | ||
| Conjunctivitis (pink eye) | ||
| Headache | ||
| Skin rash of unknown cause | ||
| Nausea or loss of appetite | ||
| Poor feeding (if infant) | ||
| If "yes" to any two of the above, DO NOT ENTER |
| Exposure History | YES | NO |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Have you been in close contact (within two meters/six feet for more than 15 minutes) in the last 14 days with a confirmed COVID-19 case? | ||
| 2. Have you been exposed to COVID-19 in a work or public setting? | ||
| 3. Have you travelled outside of Manitoba in the last 14 days? | ||
| 4. In the last 14 days has anyone living in your household travelled outside of Manitoba? | ||
|
5. Is a member of your household sick with COVID-19 symptoms, and they are not known to be exposed to COVID-19? |
6. Has a member of your household been identified as a close-contact and instructed to self-isolate (quarantine) by public health officials, and they are not able to isolate from you? | |
| If "yes" to question 1-6, DO NOT ENTER |
If the checklist advises you Not to Enter: stay home, isolate and refer to the online COVID-19 Screening Tool at sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/ or call Health Links at 204-788-8200 or toll free at 1-888-315-9257 for further guidance.
Up to date information on COVID-19 can be found at: www.manitoba.ca/covid19
Updated Mar. 3, 2021
