As we enter into Holy Week, most of us do so unable to gather together with others. Of course that is nothing new for many of Jesus' followers who have ill health or live in areas of great persecution toward Jesus's followers, but for many of us this Easter is going to be very different. Let's make the most of this opportunity, forced upon us by dark times, to connect in a fresh way with what no virus can take away from those who follow Jesus. Truly, everything we will miss about this Easter has nothing to do with Easter.
On this Palm Sunday, 2020, all glory, laud and honour to you Redeemer King!
Thanks to Richard T. for today's chicken picture. It was obviously taken before the days of social distancing - step back from the chicken, Richard!!!
The pandemic has made life harder for all, including those for whom life was already extremely hard. Last week we were contacted by a refugee who can no longer even work illegally in the country he has fled to because it is now on lock-down for weeks. He is actually a refugee we have been able to find a church who is trying to sponsor him to be resettled, but that process is going to be delayed even longer because interviews are on hold too. Thanks to your support through the Body of Christ Connection, we were able to help him in this desperate time. www.cybersalt.org/body-of-christ-connection/tips-for-the-free
Wash your hands, keep safe and enjoy the rest of today's mailing!
Well, isn't this an interesting time we are all living in! While I certainly have my own thoughts and feelings about current events, I want to share with you a wonderful email my pastor wrote last week. You can ignore the part about the time change, but the rest is a really good word for all of us who are followers of Jesus.