In light of the rapidly changing response to the Coronavirus outbreak, we wanted to provide you with an update regarding SVUMC Worship, Sunday School, and Preschool. We will not be holding Worship or Sunday School this Sunday, March 15. We are taking this step in the interest of everyone's health, in a spirit of collaboration with the public health efforts of Dallas County, and in cooperation with a request from the Bishop's office. Additionally, we will be postponing meetings until the risk subsides. The Preschool will be following the lead of RISD regarding school closures. If RISD does not reopen on March 23rd (following our Spring Break), we will not reopen on the 23rd.

Even as we take this step we want to support everyone spiritually in these difficult days. In that effort:

1. The Worship Service Bulletin, Sermon notes, and Lenton Devotionals will be available online on our website Monday. Also, printed copies will be available at the office and Welcome Desk.

2. Besides the message, we will also have service music from Bert and John online on our website.

3. The office will be open and follow our regular hours.

4. The Sanctuary will be open for prayer on Sunday morning and during our business hours.

5. We will be working at getting a quality live stream worship experience in place as quickly as possible.

We will be monitoring our response in an ongoing way. Also, please stay tuned through the Behold Newsletter as well as here on Facebook for updates.

As we move through these difficult days we do so together as a church family and as a people of faith. We do so trusting in God as our Refuge and our Strength. Psalm 46 is a great word for these times. In that truth of God's Word and the grace of Christ's love, we advance ahead at Spring Valley.

In Christ - Paul