Dear Church Family,
After considering the expertise of public health experts and through much prayer and discussion, our leadership team has decided to suspend all of our upcoming gatherings and events through March 22. We are not making this decision based on fear but on the love of our neighbors and our community. As Christians we want to join the efforts that many in our community are taking to stop the spread of this virus and save lives.
I realize that isolation has a way of further magnifying the fear and anxiety which is already gripping much of our world. While we may not be meeting over these next two weeks this is not a time to withdraw relationally. Here are two ways that you can stay connected to the larger church family over the next two weeks.
Sunday Worship
This Sunday at our normally scheduled worship time of 10:30 AM we’ll have a livestream available on our Facebook page and our church website. Much like a Sunday worship gathering this will include music, a message, and community interaction.
Prayer Meetings
Monday at Noon and Wednesday at 7 PM we’ll be hosting prayer meetings via conference call. You can use your phone or computer to connect from work or home and join with others as we seek God together. Please email me at andrew@sunsetcommunity.church for more information on how to connect to these.
Would you prayerfully and wisely consider how to stay actively connected with people during this time? This could be a phone call, continuing to meet with your community group or Bible study, or blessing someone who is being financially affected. The Bible is full of examples of how times that seem evil or overwhelming end up actually being used for good. I think this is one of those times! We have an opportunity to reflect the peace and hope we have in Jesus and I’m confident each of you will take advantage of it in your homes, workplaces and neighborhoods.
Lastly, if you or anyone you know is in need during this time please let me or someone on our leadership team know.
Peace and Grace,
Pastor Andrew