Okay, so this has gone from "different" to "like nothing we have ever experienced" fairly quickly. A LOT of small and medium-sized churches are getting into the world of video, whether live-streamed or recorded and uploaded. It does open up the opportunity to minister during these challenging times, but it is just not the same. One of the most wonderful parts of the body of Christ is the privilege of fellowship.We can utilize the various social media platforms to communicate with others, but it is just not the same. Eventually, this to shall pass and we will have the ability to gather together with our church family. Let us not take that time and that opportunity for granted, but rather let us take full advantage of all that the church has to offer.
During this downtime, what have we done to improve ourselves or our position. One of my projects that has been pushed off indefinitely (until now) is dubbing VHS tapes onto DVD. I have numerous VHS tapes of school programs training sessions, ball games, and the such that are only taking up space on a shelf or in a box and so it is time to convert them and do some spring cleaning. There are other types of cleaning that need done, but my job continues even in this unique time, so I need projects that do not necessarily need direct attention. And then there are the regularly scheduled maintenance visits for the house -- HVAC system, pests and vermin, etc. How are such appointments kept when social distancing is demanded? Some of the visits can be made, but others are indefinitely postponed. Even those that are kept as scheduled are accomplished differently than they used to be.
And then there is the (faux) racing. Many of the major racing series are still racing, howbeit utilizing digital means combined with fancy computers, steering wheels, and pedals. It is intriguing, but not quite the same a the genuine event. I suppose it is better than the alternative -- no racing of any form whatsoever.
And yet, Romans 8 makes it clear that there is nothing that can separate us from the love of God. He has loved us, He does love us, and He will love us...COVID-19 or not.
And then there is the (faux) racing. Many of the major racing series are still racing, howbeit utilizing digital means combined with fancy computers, steering wheels, and pedals. It is intriguing, but not quite the same a the genuine event. I suppose it is better than the alternative -- no racing of any form whatsoever.
And yet, Romans 8 makes it clear that there is nothing that can separate us from the love of God. He has loved us, He does love us, and He will love us...COVID-19 or not.
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