Coronavirus

Written earlier

The Corona Virus has pretty well brought the world to a stand still.  And it has caused churches of many different denominations to close their doors.  So much for the Sunday law.  Sabbath keepers cannot be forced to worship on Sunday when there is no service on Sunday.

Some services will be online, which is not a bad thing.  People who are housebound will now be able to “attend”.  People who do not feel comfortable attending a church may find it better to watch it from their monitor.  And it may be comforting to many to find out that they can listen to the Gospel message, or find comfort in the liturgy in this time of trouble.

And ALL Christians, whatever denomination they are, will have to find other ways to witness to others..  In reality, worship is not about “bums on seats”, it is showing Christ to others, in our actions.  The sign that we are Jesus’ disciples is that we love one another.  So here is our chance.

You know your communities best.  Shop for those shut in.  Toilet roll deliveries for the elderly.  Cook a meal for anyone who is ill.  In previous epidemics, Christians were at the forefront.  They cared for the sick, they stayed with them when everyone else fled to safety.  While we have to maintain sensible health standards ourselves, here is our chance to put the love of God into action.

Let us witness for Him, whatever we do.