How do we be the church?
Times are tough right now. This social distancing is taking a toll on people because even the few people I interact with regularly, I can't.
For instance, Wendi was watching the dog for me this week. It's kinda joint custody time again because of the craziness. I think it's better for Bucky that he can go out when he needs to. He's not as young as he used to be so she's kind enough to take care of him for me when I can't be home. I love her kids and they love me. Their first inclination when they see me is to run to me and give me hugs. I am still working so I have to remind them to stay back from me. It's hard. Wendi explained to them it's because I love them that I do that, but the kids are the only hugs I get these days.
I know I'm not the only one. I can't imagine the thousand-fold fear and dread our healthcare professionals are going through right now. Adding insult to injury, some are facing pay cuts because the all mighty dollar still reigns supreme in the middle of the chaos. I pray for them. I pray that for their sakes, God brings a quick end to this scourge that's running rampant in our world.
Praying for people I think, is one way we can be the church. I know the peeps at mine are also helping out with the food pantry every other week, as they can. A lot of people in the neighborhood where our building is are counting on the church showing up. The church does.
I'm trying to be the church by sharing a Sunday message each week. This week's was short. It's posted on my Facebook page. Next week, I'll be sharing a Saturday message because if it were a normal week, I'd be bringing a message at the Rescue Mission. This week, we're gonna look at the night before Easter morning and compare it to our own time of darkness. Unless the Holy Spirit leads me to another message, which sometimes happens.
Another way to be the church right now is to cooperate with the health authorities. There's a distinct difference between not meeting because of a pandemic and not being able to meet because of religious persecution. This is not the latter. When it's all over, we can, and will, meet again! O' what a joyous time that will be!!!!!!!! But until then, let's show the love of Christ by not spreading this thing around. Believers are not immune from this. Don't be dumb.
How are you being the church? Whatever it is you're doing this Palm Sunday, keep on keeping on. Remember, the building may be empty, but so is the Tomb!
Much love!
For instance, Wendi was watching the dog for me this week. It's kinda joint custody time again because of the craziness. I think it's better for Bucky that he can go out when he needs to. He's not as young as he used to be so she's kind enough to take care of him for me when I can't be home. I love her kids and they love me. Their first inclination when they see me is to run to me and give me hugs. I am still working so I have to remind them to stay back from me. It's hard. Wendi explained to them it's because I love them that I do that, but the kids are the only hugs I get these days.
I know I'm not the only one. I can't imagine the thousand-fold fear and dread our healthcare professionals are going through right now. Adding insult to injury, some are facing pay cuts because the all mighty dollar still reigns supreme in the middle of the chaos. I pray for them. I pray that for their sakes, God brings a quick end to this scourge that's running rampant in our world.
Praying for people I think, is one way we can be the church. I know the peeps at mine are also helping out with the food pantry every other week, as they can. A lot of people in the neighborhood where our building is are counting on the church showing up. The church does.
I'm trying to be the church by sharing a Sunday message each week. This week's was short. It's posted on my Facebook page. Next week, I'll be sharing a Saturday message because if it were a normal week, I'd be bringing a message at the Rescue Mission. This week, we're gonna look at the night before Easter morning and compare it to our own time of darkness. Unless the Holy Spirit leads me to another message, which sometimes happens.
Another way to be the church right now is to cooperate with the health authorities. There's a distinct difference between not meeting because of a pandemic and not being able to meet because of religious persecution. This is not the latter. When it's all over, we can, and will, meet again! O' what a joyous time that will be!!!!!!!! But until then, let's show the love of Christ by not spreading this thing around. Believers are not immune from this. Don't be dumb.
How are you being the church? Whatever it is you're doing this Palm Sunday, keep on keeping on. Remember, the building may be empty, but so is the Tomb!
Much love!
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