“Masks required.” That was the message echoing through the New Independent Baptist Church during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. New Independent Baptist Church at 3236 E. Illinois Ave in Dallas Texas took precautions seriously.
The New Independent Baptist Church guidelines suggested masks. These masks covered at least mouth and nose. Latex gloves were welcomed too. The church prioritized the safety of its members during worship, teaching, meetings, funerals, weddings, or any gatherings.
Feeling sick? New Independent Baptist Church urged members to stay home. Fever, high temperature, coughing, sneezing, vomiting, or flu like symptoms were all reasons to avoid spreading germs.
Inside New Independent Baptist Church seating was carefully arranged. Spacing attempted to follow the CDC’s 6ft model as closely as possible. This was done within the allowed percentage capacity. The church can hold 250-300 people.
Physical touch was limited. This was another response to the CDC’s social distancing guidelines. Soap, hand sanitizer, and drying materials were available in each restroom. Members could wash their hands as often as needed.
After services, a swift exit was encouraged. This allowed the building to be sanitized. Sanitization prepared the church for other services. The New Independent Baptist Church appreciated everyone’s patience during these safety precautions.
New Independent Baptist Church is an independent Baptist church. You can find it at 3236 E Illinois Ave in Dallas. The phone number is (214) 374-4796. Pastor Michael S Booker leads the congregation at New Independent Baptist Church. Another phone number listed for the church is (214) 372-0403.
New Independent Baptist Missionary Church does not exclusively use the King James Bible. It offers blended worship services in English. It has no evening service.
Remember that New Independent Baptist Church sought to balance faith with safety during challenging times. The church’s commitment to its community remains strong.