Advisory on COVID-19

Advisory on COVID-19

UPDATE: 10 Feb 2022

Please take note of the updated Health Protocols from the Ministry of Health (MOH). The information is accurate as of 8 Feb 2022.

Protocol 1: You are unwell

  • See a doctor.
  • If you test positive for COVID-19: Your doctor will determine if you can safely recover at home, or if you need to go to a care facility.
  • If you are suitable to recover at home, self-isolate for first 72 hours from your positive test result and take an Antigen Rapid Test (ART). If negative, please submit your ART results here and stop self-isolation. If positive, continue to do ART daily until negative or discharged automatically at 12 noon on Day 7 (fully vaccinated or <12 years old) or Day 14 (unvaccinated/partially vaccinated), whichever is earlier.
  • A recovery memo will be issued to you on Day 7/14 depending on your vaccination status and age.

Protocol 2: You are well but tested positive for COVID-19

  • Self-isolate at home for the next 72 hours and take an Antigen Rapid Test (ART). If negative, you may stop self-isolation. If positive, continue to do ART daily until negative or discharged automatically at 12 noon on Day 7 (fully vaccinated or <12 years old) or Day 14 (unvaccinated/partially vaccinated), whichever is earlier.
  • If you become unwell at any time, such as high fever or breathlessness, see a doctor.

Protocol 3: You are identified as a close contact of an infected person

  • You will be placed on Health Risk Warning (HRW).
  • Immediately self-isolate, and test yourself with an Antigen Rapid Test (ART) self-test on the day you receive the HRW SMS.
  • Upload the Day 1 ART result here.
  • If you test negative: Continue with normal activities for the day.
  • For subsequent days, i.e. Day 2 to 7, you should test ART negative on same day before going out.
  • If you test positive on any of these ART tests, follow Protocol 2 above.
  • On Day 7, you must test yourself with an ART self-test:
  • If the test is negative, you may resume normal activities. There is no need for further tests.

For more information, please visit: https://ask.gov.sg/agency/moh

If you have recently tested positive for COVID-19 and have attended our onsite worship service, please contact the Church Office at tel: 67056170 (weekdays 9am to 5pm).

Should you, or you know of anybody amongst our church community, who have been affected by COVID-19, e.g. on Home Recovery Programme and/or on Isolation Order, please let the Church Office know. We would like to keep the church member in prayer, as well as extend our care and well-wishes to them.  Please fill up this contact form: https://www.amkmc.org.sg/contact/

Update: 4 Oct 2021

COVID-19 Case in AMKMC Kindergarten

We would like to update you on a COVID-19 related matter that has come to our attention.

On the night of 3 Oct 2021, we were alerted that two students attending Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church Kindergarten have tested positive for COVID-19. Based on our understanding, contact tracing is ongoing and the Ministry of Health (MOH) will be in touch with those who have been identified as close contacts.

Please note:
(1) The two affected children come from the same household and did not catch it from their peers.
(2) The teachers exposed to these children did not interact with Church staff.

The areas used by the Kindergarten will be closed for 3 days from Mon 4 Oct to Wed 6 Oct 2021 for deep cleaning and disinfection in accordance to the NEA guidelines. Our kindergarten will resume full operation from Thu 7 Oct 2021 onwards.

We are only informing you of the situation, and there is no need to be alarmed. Do pray for the affected students and their household, as well as for the Lord’s grace and protection on the staff and children of the Kindergarten. May the peace and love of Christ be upon you.

For prompt updates, please subscribe to our Whatsapp broadcast at www.amkmc.org.sg/whatsapp.

Update: 14 Sep 2021

COVID-19 Case in AMKMC Kindergarten

We would like to update you on a COVID-19 related matter that has come to our attention.

On 14 September 2021, we were alerted that a student from Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church Kindergarten has been tested positive for COVID-19. Based on our understanding, contact tracing is ongoing and the Ministry of Health (MOH) will be in touch with those who have been identified as close contacts.

In the meantime, Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church (TRAC, CAC and ETAC) and Kindergarten will be closed for 2 days from Wednesday 15 September 2021 to 16 September 2021 Thursday for deep cleaning and disinfection in accordance to the NEA guidelines. Our kindergarten and all our on-site programmes will resume from Friday 17 September 2021 onwards.

We are only informing you of the situation, and there is no need to be alarmed. Do pray for the student and family, and also to pray for the Lord’s grace and protection. May the peace and love of Christ be upon you.

For prompt updates, please subscribe to our Whatsapp broadcast at https://www.amkmc.org.sg/whatsapp/ .

UPDATE: 13 AUG 2021

Resumption of On-site Worship Services from 22 August 2021

On-site worship services will resume on 22 August 2021 per the following:

Registration will open on 16 August. For Frequently Asked Questions and to register your attendance for the on-site worship service, please visit: www.amkmc.org.sg/onsite-worship

We strongly encourage those who are fully vaccinated* to attend the morning worship services to make room for those who are not vaccinated to attend the evening worship service.

Online service:

  • In the meantime, our online worship service broadcast remains at 9am on Sundays: https://www.amkmc.org.sg/online-worship/
  • If coming physically to the onsite worship service remains a challenge or a concern, in order to fulfill the biblical concept of gathering as the people of God, you are encouraged to open up your homes, host up to 5 guests and worship together. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to remain in groups of no more than 2 persons to ensure your own well-being.

For additional information, please read the Pastoral Letter from Rev Anthony. 

Earlier pastoral letters may also be found on our church website: www.amkmc.org.sg/pastoral-letters

*According to MOH guidelines – from 10 August 2021, individuals who are fully vaccinated with the WHO EUL vaccines such as Sinovac-CoronaVac, Sinopharm, and AstraZeneca will be eligible for the vaccination-differentiated safe management measures. Thus, an individual will be considered “fully-vaccinated” two weeks after he or she has received the full regimen of Pfizer-BioNTech/ Comirnaty, Moderna, or any WHO EUL vaccines.

Update: 17 july 2021

Warmest greetings! Thank you for your faith, patience, and fortitude as COVID-19 brought another necessary postponement of our onsite worship services. Being unable to worship in-person together as the body of Christ is disappointing, but remember that God is with us and nothing can separate us from His love. We hope to provide a positive update in the coming weeks, so do stay tuned!

Update: 11 Jun 2021

Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) in the Fight Against COVID-19

The Government has announced that the current tightening measures be eased progressively from 14 June. To know the arrangement for our church, please read the Pastoral Letter from Ps Anthony.

For your info, the earlier pastoral letters can be found on our church website www.amkmc.org.sg/pastoral-letters


Update : 14 May 2021

Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) in the Fight Against COVID-19

The Government has announced additional measures where up to a maximum of 50 pax is allowed for congregational services if there is no pre-event testing. In keeping with the spirit of the restrictions and to do our part to curb the spread, as an additional precautionary measure, we have decided to take the following steps:

– On-site worship services will be moved online unless otherwise announced. Please join our 9am Online Worship Service.

– All other activities and events will be moved online, including AMKids which will be conducted via Zoom from 11am to 12pm on Sundays. Further information on this will be provided.

In moments like these, we do not let fear overcome us, but choose to commit the situation into God’s hands. Let us continuously lean on God for His wisdom, protection, and guidance – and take the necessary steps to keep ourselves safe and healthy.

Isaiah 43: 1-2 reminds us,
“But now, this is what the LORD says—
he who created you, Jacob,
he who formed you, Israel:
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.”

For more information, please visit our website. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

The Lord of Peace be with us all.

[last edited on 19 May 2021]


Update : 5 May 2021 

Heightened Alert Measures
In light of the recent tightening of COVID-19 measures, please note that with immediate effect, we have reduced attendance for all on-site worship services to a maximum of 100 pax per service. Do ensure that your group is capped at 5 pax.

Our AMKids at 8am and 10.20am will continue running, however, the children will be placed in groups of 5 instead of 8.

Please do not register to attend our on-site services if you are unwell or have been issued or are currently serving a quarantine order.

Let us all do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19! Thank you for your compliance and cooperation.

[last edited on 7 May 2021]


Update : 4 May 2021

Heightened Alert Measures
In view of the latest Covid-19 safe management measures* as announced by the Ministry of Health, attendance for each of our Worship Service will be capped at 100 persons. We seek your understanding and support as we make adjustments.

Our Sunday Worship Services timing remain unchanged at 8am, 10.20am and 5pm. Register to attend.

* https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/updates-on-local-situation-border-measures-and-shift-to-heightened-alert-to-minimise-transmission_4May2021 


Update : 25 APr 2021

8am, 10.20am & 5pm Worship Services from 2 May 2021

We will be having a 3rd on-site service at 10.20am starting 2 May 2021. The capacity each of our on-site services remain as 250 persons. Registration is required.

Our children’s programme has restarted onsite since 11 Apr at the 8am time slot. We will be adding a 10.20am AMKids programme from 9 May 2021. Registration for our kids is required.

To be in line with prevailing government advisories, Safe Management Measures will be observed at all of our on-site service. We seek your support by following all instructions and directions of our staff and volunteers on duty.


UPDATE : 24 JAN 2021

Starting Feb 2021, the capacity of our 8am and 5pm weekly Onsite Worship Services would increase from 100 to 250 persons.

There will also be no cap to the number of worship service one can attend in a given month.

Please note that registration is required and worshippers would need to have the TraceTogether app or the token from Feb 2021. One would need to use their TraceTogether-only SafeEntry (ToS) to gain entry. Please click here for more info regarding ToS.

To be in line with prevailing government advisories*, Safe Management Measures will be observed at all of our onsite service. We seek your support by following all instructions and directions of our staff and volunteers on duty. More info and to Register

* https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/roadmap-to-phase-three

Finally, our Online Worship Service will continue to be at 9am every Sunday. For more information about our online service, please click here.


Update : 27 Dec 2020

The Government has announced information and measures for Phase 3.

Under Phase 3, up to 250 people will be allowed at worship services from Monday, 28 Dec 2020. Together with our sister churches (CAC and ETAC), we are currently making arrangement for Phase 3. We will provide more information in due course.

Meanwhile, our weekly onsite 8am & 5pm Sunday Worship Services of up to 100 persons will continue as usual. Please note that registration is required. We will also carry on with pre-recorded online 9am Sunday Worship Service.

Finally, please download the TraceTogether (TT) App or get yourself a TT Token when it is made available for you. You would need the TT app or token to gain access to the Church premises in due course.

Ministry of Health’s press release on Phase 3


UPdate : 7 NOV 2020

Starting from 15 November, we will be conducting weekly Onsite Worship Service (with full sermon and Holy Communion) at 8am and 5pm on Sundays.

In compliance with the safe management measures (SMM) under Covid-19, a maximum of 100 worshippers are allowed per service. At all of our onsite services, SMM will be observed in line with government advisories*. We seek your support by following all instructions and directions of our staff on duty. More info.

* https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/roadmap-to-phase-three

Our Online Worship Service will continue to be at 9am every Sunday. For more information about our online service, please click here.


Update: 26 Oct 2020

We have been arranging for in-person Holy Communion Worship Services. If you would like to join us, please visit the Holy Communion Worship Services webpage for more info and to register.

Meanwhile, we will update this page if there is any further update on our activities in light of Covid-19.


Update: 21 Jun 2020

The Government has announced information and measures for Phase 2.

Under phase 2, religious activities continue to have restrictions, as such, we will continue to suspend our physical worship services and carry on with pre-recorded online services.

Please note that there will be no meetings at our church premises and church office will also remain closed as our staff continue to work from home as much as possible. The pastors and staff remain contactable through our mobile phones and emails.

As for cell groups, to continue the fight against covid-19, we strongly encourage all to continue using online means, such as zoom. If there are valid reasons to meet physically, please keep to a maximum 5 persons but such meetings should be an exception to the norm.

We will update again when more information is available and coordination with sister churches are determined. Meanwhile, stay safe, stay healthy and stay at home as much as possible!

God bless


UPDATE: 21 MAY 2020

The Government has announced that the Circuit Breaker measures will ease from 2nd June in 3 phases.

Phase 1 would take about 4 weeks. During which, we will continue to suspend our physical worship services and carry on with pre-recorded online service. No meetings at our church premises and church office will also remain closed.

We encourage all cell groups to keep up their online meeting via teleconference.

More updates will be provided when we reach the end of Phase 1 or when we get more information regarding resumption of physical worship services.

Meanwhile, stay safe, stay healthy and stay at home as much as possible!

God bless


Update: 16 Apr 2020

▶ Online Sunday Worship Service continues at 9am
In response to the heightened measures announced by our Government to slow the spread of Covid-19, we will continue to only have ONE ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE AT 9AM. The worship service are pre-recorded. Different segments of the worship service are recorded in the homes of worship leaders, PTM and Pastors before they are “stitch” together.

Join us on Sundays at 9am here!

Meanwhile, please stay at home and observe all the measures during this “Circuit Breaker” period.


Update: 04 Apr 2020

▶ Online Sunday Worship Service Changes
Dear AMK family & friends, in response to the heightened measures announced by our Government to slow the spread of Covid-19, we will only have ONE ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE TOMORROW AT 9AM. Pastor-in-Charge will brief us tomorrow with more details for the subsequent weeks.


Update: 27 Mar 2020

▶ Suspension of Services
– All our worship services will continue to be suspended.
– Please do not come to church or our AMK Hub location on Sundays, only authorised personnel would be allowed to enter the church premises.

▶ Join us online to worship
– Please join us online this Sun at 8am or 1030am
– Simply search “AMKMC” on YouTube to access.
– Alternatively, click this link to have direct access: bit.ly/amkmcyoutube
– Do subscribe to our YouTube channel too!
– For those who usually worship at 5pm, for your info, our 8am recording would be available throughout the day.

▶ Pastoral Letter
– Please read Ps Anthony’s Pastoral Letter of 27 Mar as he provides important updates, guidance and more info including what we as a church is doing in light of this Covid-19 pandemic and how we can support for our church members in this difficult time.
– Pastoral Letter : bit.ly/amkmcpastoral
– Annex : bit.ly/amkmcannex

▶ AMKMC WhatsApp Broadcast
Please help us to inform your cell members & friends you know from church to subscribe to our Whatsapp broadcast so that they can receive latest updates from us. www.amkmc.org.sg/whatsapp

▶ Safe Distancing Measures
– MOH has announced stricter safe distancing measures so that collectively we can have a better chance of suppressing the virus and slowing it’s spread.
– Let’s all do our part to protect ourselves, our families and friends.
More : go.gov.sg/measures24mar


Update : 20 Mar 2020

▶ Suspension of Worship Services – Join us online
In view of our national containment efforts to curb the rise of the Covid-19 numbers in Singapore, and to protect the seniors and vulnerable, AMKMC (TRAC) has decided to temporarily suspend all our Sunday worship services (as well as our youth and children’s ministries) for two weeks starting from Sun, 22 Mar 2020.

Bishop’s official letter here.

Please do not come to church or our AMK Hub location on these 2 Sundays, only authorised personnel would be allowed to enter the church premises.

Join us to worship online at 8am and 1030am on our website. Our 8am recording would be available on-demand for 24hrs. We encourage, wherever possible, that you would join us online together as a cell group and then immediately move into sharing, discussion and prayer.

Those who are more vulnerable like seniors and those with pre-existing medical conditions should take extra precautions and connect digitally as far as possible.

Meanwhile, we would appreciate it if you could help share with your family and friends regarding our temporary suspension of services.

▶ Devotion (Navigate Covid-19)
Check out the latest devotion by Ps Anthony.

▶ 2nd Pastoral Letter by Ps Anthony
Please take some time to read the 2nd Pastoral Letter of 18 Mar.

For more info, please check back on our website or subscribe to our WhatsApp broadcast.


UPDATE : 14 MAR 2020
Come, let us Worship! Join us tomorrow (15 Mar 2020) at these times.

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICES
8am & 5pm, Sanctuary 2
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE
10.30am, Sanctuary 2 & AMK Hub Cinema Hall 5
 
LIVE STREAMING OF WORSHIP SERVICES
If you are unwell, even with mild flu-like symptoms, see a doctor and stay at home to prevent spreading the illness to others. You’re welcome to join us via live stream instead!
 
To catch us online, please visit our Live Streaming Page or our Facebook page at 8am, 10.30am or 5pm tomorrow.
 
Come, we are glad to have you worshipping with us.

 

YOUTH & CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Our Youth & Children’s Ministry will continue. Youth & children will go direct to their respective cells. There will be no mass gathering.

Meanwhile, we continue to urge members and friends to stay vigilant.:
1- Wash your hands frequently with soap
2- Avoid shaking hands & avoid touching your face with your hands
3- Take your temperature regularly. All who are sick should see a doctor and stay at home.

Update : 11 Mar 2020

Social Responsibility is Critical

Many locally transmitted cases were caused by individuals attending social activities though sick. 35 of 160 confirmed cases did not minimise social contact even with symptoms while 22% went to work.

We urge members and friends to stay vigilant.:
1- Wash your hands frequently with soap
2- Avoid shaking hands & avoid touching your face with your hands
3- Take your temperature regularly. All who are sick should see a doctor and stay at home.

For the latest, please visit https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19

Update : 15 Feb 2020
Our Worship Services (including AMK Hub) will continue as per normal
 
In light of the Covid-19 outbreak, cleaning efforts are being ramped up in our church premises. We have increased cleaning and disinfecting, esp for touchpoints like lift buttons, railings, table tops and pews.⁣⁣
 
Health screening and filling out of contact tracing form continue this Sunday. We have also prepared an online contact tracing form too. You can access the online form by scanning the QR code that would be prominently displayed at our premises.⁣⁣
 
Given that those of us who are unwell have been advised to stay at home or some may have been issued Home Quarantine Orders, we will be providing a live-stream of our services online. If you or your loved ones are unwell, do stay home and rest but make it a point to join our services online.⁣⁣
 
For live streaming and related information, please visit our live-stream webpage or our facebook page this Sunday (16 Feb 2020) at these times.⁣⁣
  • ⁣⁣Traditional Worship Services – 8am & 5pm⁣⁣
  • Contemporary Worship Service – 10.30am⁣⁣
⁣⁣
What you can do meanwhile:⁣⁣
1- Wash your hands frequently with soap ⁣⁣
2- Avoid shaking hands & avoid touching your face with your hands⁣⁣
3- Take your temperature regularly & see a doctor immediately if you have a fever⁣⁣
⁣⁣
See you tomorrow! God bless!⁣⁣

Message by Pastor Anthony (8 Feb 2020)

Hi Everyone, AMKMC will be conducting temperature screenings and collecting contact details for contact tracing in view of the status of the DORSCON ORANGE status in Singapore. Please help us by being aware of the following points below. Please also help pass the word around to fellow CG mates and those you know from church.

1. If feeling unwell (fever, respiratory illness symptoms) or if your body temperature is 37.5 degrees Celsius or higher, please avoid church. Instead, see a doctor soonest possible as you likely have a fever.

2. If you have travelled to China in the last 14 days or suspect that you may have been in contact with someone infected but you have not exhibited symptoms, please exercise caution and quarantine yourself at home.

3. Come a little EARLIER to church to get your temperature checked and help us fill up the contact tracing form. Do be patient with each other as we expect some congestion.

4. Wash your hands regularly. Minimise contact with each other for this season but do greet (without shaking hands) and encourage each other in the Lord always.

5. Please FOLLOW the instructions of those taking temperature even if you don’t agree with it. Encourage them as they are serving at the front line in this screening exercise.

6. Stay informed of the news from legitimate news sources and keep this situation and each other in prayer.

7. Let us remain hopeful in the Lord and refrain from spreading rumours or unverified information regarding the 2019nCoV.

Thank you once again for your support and cooperation. Let’s work & serve together to keep our congregation members safe and healthy. See you all this weekend!


Update : 7 Feb 2020

MOH has stepped the risk assessment of 2019-nCoV from DORSCON Yellow to DORSCON Orange. In light of this, AMKMC will introduce additional measures.

We seek your co-operation and understanding that there will be some inconveniences but they are necessary and important to keep all of us safe.

  1. Sunday Services
    Temperature checks, declaration of travel history and recording of contact details for contact tracing purposes will be conducted at B1 Carpark, Level 1 Drop off point and Canopy area. Please come earlier on Sunday. 
  2. Youth Ministry
    Youth Service will be cancelled but youth cell groups will continue. 
  3. Children Ministry
    Our children ministry will continue in small groups/classes. Combined worship for our children will be cancelled. 
  4. After-Service Fellowship
    All after-service fellowship will be cancelled. 
  5. Cell Meetings
    Cell meetings will continue. Attendance will be taken. 
  6. Ministry programmes
    All outreach events (eg: LON, COSC programmes) will be suspended. For other programmes, please check on our website or with relevant ministry heads if the respective ministry programmes are going ahead as planned. 
  7. Good Personal Hygiene
    We continue to encourage good personal hygiene.
    • Wash your hands frequently with soap
    • Avoid shaking hands (use other forms of greeting) and avoid touching your face with your hands
    • Take your temperature regularly and see a doctor immediately if you have a fever


The ‘Disease Outbreak Response System Condition’ (DORSCON) is a colour-coded framework that shows you the current disease situation.


Updated as of 1 Feb 2020.

In view of the coronavirus outbreak that has been causing cases of severe pneumonia in China, we urge all members and friends to remain vigilant and to adopt good personal hygiene practices. Do seek medical attention promptly if you are feeling unwell.

Advisory specific to attending Church
  • If you have visited Mainland China within the last two weeks, please refrain from joining any church activities for a period of 14 days.
  • If you have developed a fever or are experiencing other respiratory symptoms such as breathlessness or coughing, you should seek immediate medical attention and rest at home.
  • If you don’t have a fever but are feeling unwell, you may still attend church activities, but please wear a surgical mask and keep your hands clean at all times.
  • During this period, minimise physical contact, and practice heightened personal hygiene and social etiquette.
  • Hand sanitisers are available at the info counter outside Sanctuary 2.
Updates and more

For local updates regarding this coronavirus outbreak, please visit Ministry of Health website. You may also subscribe to Gov.sg whatsapp broadcast to receive the latest information. Meanwhile, Bishop Dr Chong Chin Chung also wrote a letter addressing this coronavirus situation.

Bishop’s letter  |   Health Ministry Website  |  Gov.sg Whatsapp sign up form

additional advisory


For more information about when a mask is a must, please visit Health Promotion Board website here : https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1204/when-a-mask-is-a-must 

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