Daily Office 3/20/20: Psalm 46
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Daily Office 3/19/20: Psalm 91
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Five Ways to Bless Your Community During COVID-19
On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”“What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will
Daily Office: 3/18/20 – Romans 8
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Disciple Your Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This strain of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has spread rapidly throughout the world, and the CDC is now advocating social distancing as a major part of prevention. Because of this, schools are closing, many jobs are advocating working from home, and many families have found themselves with much more time together. While at first glance that looks like a total negative, the Lord often uses seasons like this to force us to reorient our
Five Ways to Bless your Brothers and Sisters During COVID-19
On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and
Rest in the Midst of a Pandemic
Yesterday was a strange day for us at VCL. The church building sat empty as we gathered individually and in small groups. I was glad to hear from so many of you that the home liturgy we provided was helpful. We’ll continue to provide those for as long as we’re unable to gather for worship, along with plenty of other resources to help you connect with God and neighbor. Keep your eyes
Liturgy for Home Worship: 3/15/2020
In Hebrews 10:24-25, the writer encourages his readers with these words: “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:24–25, ESV) Corporate worship is a time to let the Word of Christ dwell in us richly through teaching, admonishment, singing,
Village Church of Lincolnshire Pandemic Preparedness Plan
March 13th, 2020 In light of the dangers surrounding a community-wide spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the subsequent disease it causes (COVID-19), Village Church is officially enacting the following measures to ensure that we continue to provide a safe environment for congregants, visitors, and members of the wider community: All services and gatherings are canceled, effective immediately. The elders will review the situation after three Sundays (the 15th,
A Letter from Pastor Kenny and the Elders About COVID-19
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” (1 John 4:18) When Lee handed me the shepherd’s crook just a few weeks ago, I knew we were heading into a challenging season. At that time, I could not have foreseen what would lie ahead, but I did know one thing: God is going to work signs and wonders in this place. Though the challenges have changed, that belief has