TEXAS, USA — In light of growing health concerns of the spread of coronavirus, some churches in West Texas have modified service schedules and activities temporarily.
It is important to note that there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in West Texas, however these steps are being taken as precautionary measures.
ABILENE
Beltway Park
Communion will be available in individual packets. Collection baskets will not be passed, however drop boxes will be available.
At the church's north campus, only 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. services are available.
Services can be viewed from home at beltway.org.
Grace Point Church
No services have been canceled, however, the 10:45 a.m. service is available online at thegracepoint.com for those who are under the weather.
SAN ANGELO
Catholic Diocese of San Angelo
Temporary changes have been made to Mass practices, including limiting physical contact during services and emptying Holy Water fonts.
PaulAnn Church
Service will be offered LiveStream at 10 a.m. Sunday. Congregants will not gather at the church campus for services Sunday or through the week.
Church officials will continues to monitor the situation and inform church members as decisions are made.
This is a developing story. More information will be posted as it becomes available.