March 19, 2020
Dear Word Of Life Family,
“And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.”
Mark 11:22 KJV
As you know, Word Of Life Church is committed to reaching our community one home at a time. In addition to your spiritual health, we also remain focused on your emotional, mental and physical health. We assure you that we are fully aware of Coronavirus-related concerns and we are monitoring the situation closely.
As followers of Jesus, when faced with a situation like this, we must make fear-free, faith-filled decisions. We are partnering with our city and state to contain COVID-19. So, after much prayer and in consultation with our leadership team, we have decided to have church online until the end of March.
What We Know About the Coronavirus
The coronavirus is a novel respiratory disease that has been spreading globally since late 2019. It presents a threat due to its newness, its contagiousness, and the lack of a vaccine or a clear treatment plan. The World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Public Health Agency of Canada, and local health officials are the trusted sources for the most accurate information, as well as updates on the status of vaccines and treatments (which are in development). The coronavirus's health risk to date appears to be comparable to that of influenza, which many of us have experienced.
With the recent media coverage around coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to assure you that Word Of Life Church is prepared to address any potential impact on our community, should it become necessary. To date, the Center for Disease Control has not recommended the cancelation of public events, including our weekly services, Bible studies, and events. Our church will remain open and follow our regular schedule. In the event that local and state health officials recommend closure, we will inform everyone through phone messages, emails, and our website and social media profiles.
This is what Word Of Life Church is doing to help maintain your safety:
We are working to have our service will be streamed online at wordoflifecfc.com at 11am, Bible Study starting today, March 18th, will also be live streamed using facebook live with Pastor James Jacobs. We will have worship and prayer, and an important message from God’s Word. We are creating groups that will reach out engage and interact with you and share the messages. These leaders will be here to pray with you and share the word of God to keep our spirits lifted in this time of need.
Here are a few things I'm asking our WORD family to do:
Please stay tuned to your email, our social media and the Word of Life website for more updates as this situation develops. We hope to keep you connected with your Church family.
These are the Center for Disease Control’s recommendations:
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
· Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
· Stay home when you are sick.
· Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
· Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
· Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask:
· CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
· Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
· Infection Control | <https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/infection-control.html>
· Home Guidance | <https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-home-care.html>
· Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
· If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
We encourage you to take care of yourself and your family, and above all else, to trust God throughout this process as we know that He did not give us the spirit of fear, according to 2 Timothy 1:7. Please join us as we continue to pray for protection, healing, and wisdom. I have full confidence in God and trusting what he has said to us in His word. Know that we are praying for you!
Yours in Christ,
Word Of Life Church
Dear Word Of Life Family,
“And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.”
Mark 11:22 KJV
As you know, Word Of Life Church is committed to reaching our community one home at a time. In addition to your spiritual health, we also remain focused on your emotional, mental and physical health. We assure you that we are fully aware of Coronavirus-related concerns and we are monitoring the situation closely.
As followers of Jesus, when faced with a situation like this, we must make fear-free, faith-filled decisions. We are partnering with our city and state to contain COVID-19. So, after much prayer and in consultation with our leadership team, we have decided to have church online until the end of March.
What We Know About the Coronavirus
The coronavirus is a novel respiratory disease that has been spreading globally since late 2019. It presents a threat due to its newness, its contagiousness, and the lack of a vaccine or a clear treatment plan. The World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Public Health Agency of Canada, and local health officials are the trusted sources for the most accurate information, as well as updates on the status of vaccines and treatments (which are in development). The coronavirus's health risk to date appears to be comparable to that of influenza, which many of us have experienced.
With the recent media coverage around coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to assure you that Word Of Life Church is prepared to address any potential impact on our community, should it become necessary. To date, the Center for Disease Control has not recommended the cancelation of public events, including our weekly services, Bible studies, and events. Our church will remain open and follow our regular schedule. In the event that local and state health officials recommend closure, we will inform everyone through phone messages, emails, and our website and social media profiles.
This is what Word Of Life Church is doing to help maintain your safety:
We are working to have our service will be streamed online at wordoflifecfc.com at 11am, Bible Study starting today, March 18th, will also be live streamed using facebook live with Pastor James Jacobs. We will have worship and prayer, and an important message from God’s Word. We are creating groups that will reach out engage and interact with you and share the messages. These leaders will be here to pray with you and share the word of God to keep our spirits lifted in this time of need.
Here are a few things I'm asking our WORD family to do:
- WORSHIP with us this Sunday morning. Make worshipping together a priority so we can continue to worship TOGETHER.
- PRAY for our county and our world as we navigate through this together. Pray for a move of God in our community through our online services, pray for all those affected by the coronavirus medically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually, and pray that people would turn to Jesus in this time in record numbers.
- GIVE generously online at wordoflifecfc.com. With so much spiritual and financial need around us, now is the time to give so that we can continue to shine brightly in our community.
Please stay tuned to your email, our social media and the Word of Life website for more updates as this situation develops. We hope to keep you connected with your Church family.
These are the Center for Disease Control’s recommendations:
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
· Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
· Stay home when you are sick.
· Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
· Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
· Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask:
· CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
· Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
· Infection Control | <https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/infection-control.html>
· Home Guidance | <https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-home-care.html>
· Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
· If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
We encourage you to take care of yourself and your family, and above all else, to trust God throughout this process as we know that He did not give us the spirit of fear, according to 2 Timothy 1:7. Please join us as we continue to pray for protection, healing, and wisdom. I have full confidence in God and trusting what he has said to us in His word. Know that we are praying for you!
Yours in Christ,
Word Of Life Church
