Coronavirus

“…it’s time to stop listening to every blog and twitter account with an opinion and instead look to those who have the training and expertise to combat the epidemic” - CToday

“I can be frustrated, discouraged, anxious, grouchy, and lazy. Or I can meet each day and every new challenge with positive attitudes and practices I develop by God’s grace. I made a list of qualities I hope to display during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.” - Dean Taylor

“As our nation grapples with the Coronavirus disease, we will be going Facebook Live on our GARBC facebook page this Thursday, March 19, 1:30 p.m.(CT), for a special time of prayer. Join National Representative Mike Hess and ministry colleagues as we pray together for the following requests…” - GARBC

“As the COVID-19 pandemic forces the church to restructure worship and establish online giving, pastor Michael Cooper told Baptist Press most of his members are not accustomed to tithing and giving online.” - BPNews

“…there have been some moments of poor behavior as people have realized they may not be able to easily purchase some of life’s necessities.

“Streaming a sermon over Facebook Live for a week or two is a fine temporary substitute for in-person Bible teaching. But how can churches use technology to support the community provided by the local church gathering while we are prevented from meeting?” - F&T

How C.S. Lewis Would Tell Us to Handle Coronavirus

Here’s a collection of some of the latest (at this moment) COVID-19 related news and views, mostly from Christian sources.

“[H]ow can we practically serve God during this season dominated by Covid-19? Three main ways: 1. Diligently praise God for His sovereignty. 2. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, do not give in to fear. 3. By God’s grace, serve those in our communities who are the most at risk of being adversely affected by Covid-19.” - John Ellis

1918: “DC churches responded by calling an emergency meeting of the Protestant ministers….they ‘voted unanimously to accede to the request of the District Commissioners that churches be closed in the city.’ As The Evening Star reported the next day that the ‘Pastors Federation of Washington’ would comply with and support the safety measures called for by the city.” -