In this episode we discuss...
- COVID-19 and our response as the LORD's Church.
- As much as we want to gather, right now, we shouldn’t gather together! (At least for now)
- This is not an issue where the church is being specifically targeted. Everybody needs to do their best to “flatten the curve.” There is a sense of civic duty, obedience to government officials and good Christian witness.
- The Corona Virus is very contagious! Droplets, surfaces, 3-hour aerosol...
- We serve people who are in high risk of not just catching it but becoming very, very sick if not dying!
- Federal guidelines of not meeting in groups of 10 or more…
- Folks over 65 shouldn’t be out and about…
- So, what should the church do?!? We are called to love one another, gather together, sing songs with enthusiasm, great one another with a holy kiss and worship Jesus…TOGETHER!
- Solutions:
- Focus on the VISION! Stick to the MISSION! Accomplish the GOAL:
- A pandemic doesn’t stop the church. It actually provides incredible opportunity for ministry, service, evangelism (softened hearts) and displays of love and ways to glorify Christ!
- Communicate with leadership (staff) and saints:
- Make decisions with your elders, or leadership!
- There is wisdom in many Counselors!
- Proverbs 11:14 “14 … in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”
- THE SAINTS - They need you to lead them, care for them and equip them for the work of the ministry!
- How can we minister to those who need ministered to? Who needs ministered to? How are we going to know when that changes?
- Phone, text, email, website, FB, Facebook Live, smoke signal, other social media, phone chain, Breeze…
- Figure out the best way for you to do services, or decide whether you are going to do services or not?
- How are you going to handle giving?
- Online Giving
- Text Giving
- Mailing in checks
- How are you going to minister to the vulnerable and sick?
- Groceries
- Dr. Visits
- Prayer Time
- Ministry of “being there”
- Remember, this is short term stuff.
- What are we going to do in the future?
- How will you celebrate the reunion of the body?
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