Greetings:
Last night I had a Conference Call with the Presiding Elder and all of the Pastors on the District. Our primary concern as a District is the health and safety of our members. I have also just finished a Video Conference with the Governor and other faith leaders across the State. The Governor stated that while there are currently sufficient testing and medical facilities available in the State, he does expect the number of cases to rise
over the next couple of weeks. This situation is fluid and changing rapidly. The Governor is still only recommending that we not have assemblies of over 100 people; however, he is stressing that we continue to practice social distancing and take precautions; to stay in if you can and not go out if we do not have to.
These precautions have weighted heavily upon me, and in consultation with both the Chairs of the Stewards and Trustees, we have agreed to close the church for all services and activities for the next 2 weeks. I agree that we should take every precaution should be taken at this time to protect our members. I will be working with Jannie to work out the best way to use video and social media to provide the regular services of the church. We will give you an update on this over the next couple of days.
Now, because we will not be meeting for 2 weeks, we still need your financial support. We encourage you to use the Givelify app. If you are unable to use the app, you can either drop your offerings in the church mailbox or mail it directly. Also, you can call either myself or Charles and we will be glad to come and pick it up from you. I must stress to you that it is imperative that we maintain our level of giving, even in this unexpected time.
Again, I ask us to first pray for this country; the leadership and those who have the responsibility for public health and safety that God will strengthen them as they confront this virus. Pray also for those who have been affected. Ask God to give them the grace and the strength to recover. Let us pray for the families of those who have succumbed to this virus. We pray that God will be their comforter at this time.
In addition, let us also pray or Mike. Last night he received a call about 10:30 that he needed to prepare for surgery. There was a delay and it wasn’t until about 6:30 that he called me and I was able to pray with him before they took him for prep and anesthesia. The surgery began about 9 and it is expected to take about 9hrs. As of this writing, Mike Jr. informed me that the surgery is progressing normally.
I continue to ask that we pray for ourselves that God would provide grace, and would sustain us in this troubled time.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the facing of this hour,
For the facing of this hour.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the living of these days,
For the living of these days.
Sincerely,
Rev. Dr. Reginald Broadnax