The letter is a request to allow them to re-open and meet as a Congregation

The Elders of Trinity Bible Chapel have sent an open letter to all levels of government and public health.

It is a request to allow them to meet in-person while working with the government and under their COVID-19 measures.

"In a way that would apply due diligence and mitigate the risk of this virus spreading," said Sr. Pastor Jacob Reaume of Trinity Bible Chapel.

In the meantime, while self-isolation measures are still in place, they have been following social distancing, by streaming their Sunday service online, which has drawn quite a large virtual audience.

"The number of people we are reaching has quadrupled since we have gone to this format ... but, it's not adequate for the long term, as far as the mandate we have from heaven to worship the Lord together," said Reaume.

Reaume said their line of thought for the letter is that if grocery stores can remain open with certain protocols, worship services can do the same.

"Jesus taught us in scripture that 'Man shall not live by bread alone' and there's much more in human life than completely avoiding the risk of spreading a virus, and eating in our homes, alone," said Reaume.

Reaume said if any government grants them access to re-open and pray together they would still follow social distancing and extensively sanitize surfaces.

If you want to read the letter yourself you can click on the link.