Pastor’s Update regarding Coronavirus March 30, 2020
Dear Wassamassaw Baptist Family,
Yesterday marked the second Sunday we were unable to gather as a church family for corporate worship. Unfortunately, it looks like it will be weeks before we can safely come back together for worship on Sunday. Our President and his Coronavirus Task Force have extended strict social distancing guidelines through the end of April. The professionals tell us that millions of lives could be saved by these measures. As a church, we are commanded in Scripture to obey governmental authority as long as it doesn’t compel us to disobey God. So, as a church we will follow the guidelines set forth by the President. Hopefully, by the end of April the conditions we be so that we can once again meet together as a church for worship; however, it could be longer. I am saddened that we can’t gather for Easter, but remember the church is the church whether gathered or scattered. Presently, we are scattered throughout our communities and neighborhoods, but together we can raise our voices in praise to our risen Lord! We are recording our worship services with special music and message, and they will be available on the church website at wassamassawbaptist.org and on Youtube.com each Sunday morning. I encourage you to gather with your family at home to watch the services. Worship is not a place but a Person! We can worship Jesus anywhere, anyplace, anytime!
I have some suggestions to stay in contact with each other in this time of distancing: First, call those in your Sunday school class and small group. Sunday school leaders and small group leaders take the lead in this. Encourage members to stay in close contact through these unpleasant weeks.
Second, pray for the members of your Sunday school class and small group by name. There is power in prayer. This unprecedented time gives us an opportunity to see God’s hand at work in the lives of our people. Third, reach out to “Your One.” God can use today’s crisis to turn people’s attention to Jesus. We must not let this opportunity go by for sharing the Gospel.
As your pastor, I want you to know that your pastoral staff and deacon body are here to help you in any way we can. I encourage you to follow the advice of our governmental leaders (https://www.coronavirus.gov) in keeping safe. By God’s grace we will make it through this time of testing and will be stronger on the other side. This too will pass!
In the Name of our Risen Savior,
Pastor Norman
SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE
Cancelled – Until April 5th
SUNDAY EVENING SCHEDULE
Cancelled – Until April 5th
