Dear family in Christ,
Here we are as another month comes to an end. I always wonder how you are going and pray for you as I write this note. This morning I was thinking about the toll that Covid has had on our state and our nation. It is on my heart to be able to do some-thing practical for those who have really done it tough over these past months. People who have lost jobs or have had hours reduced, businesses that have had to close doors, cafes and restaurants that have had to change their business hours and reduce their service to take away. Also, the toll on people’s mental and emotional health over this time. I am open to suggestions of practical ways we could reach out to our immediate community. Could we do a grocery drive, or a special offering to be donated to a church or group who are already doing community care? Are there people you know who would benefit from a regular phone call or zoom chat? I think we have been pretty good at helping one another through this time, and I commend those who have been making phone calls and texting people with encouraging messages. There are those who have been making small groups on Facebook and sharing scripture, devotional times and prayer. How good is that?! Let’s have a think about this and pool our ideas to see if there is may be something we can do as one part of this community to another.
We are still not able to meet together – unless there are those who would like to meet outdoors for a time of communion – which I would be happy to do. We can only have 10 people, so we might have to have several sessions. This could be a possibility – maybe not every week, but certainly something we could do. What do you think? We will also keep you posted regarding setting up home fellowship groups for Bible study and communion, and of course – fellowship which we are all missing.
Keep a lookout this week for our Armchair Chat on Wednesday night at 7.00. We have a special guest – Liz Baillie, who will bring us a great little word with a bit of humour. On Sunday we will also have a guest speaker – Dr. Tony Kees, Director of Trinity Leadership, an author, Bible teacher, Leadership trainer and mentor, so be sure to tune in this Sunday at 10.00 am.
We are excited as we are planning our way forward as restrictions ease, so hang in there, keep praising the Lord, be blessed, and be a blessing.
Lots of love to you,
Glenda