COVID - 19 has changed our way of life, we may never return to the way it used to be. As a pastor in a local church, I truly hope we don't return to normal. For many, normal included to be operating on cruise control. Doing all we could with all we have. The results often seemed lacking and wanting more. We had begun to settle for good, and by doing that, missing God's best.
The Stay at Home orders were something new for all of us. Looking in the rear view mirror, something we all needed. As one recently told me, "a spiritual reset." To think that we would go six straight weeks without meeting seemed like a mere dream. Here we are, six weeks later, longing to get back together. Seeing each other, worshiping together and opening the word of God together.
We pray for everyone who has lost a loved one through this. We pray for all of those trying to get through and over this virus. Those in the medical field, we thank you for your daily sacrifice for us. To first responders we thank you for running to danger on our behalf.
Preaching to a camera, or through a camera in an empty auditorium is a lot like flying weekly in business. It is not as glamorous as it seems. Oh, how I long to hear a live amen and praise the Lord! How I have missed singing the songs of heaven together lifting up the name of Jesus.
We went nearly overnight to not having a video presence to one that has progressively gotten better. We recognize the importance of presenting our services online to an audience we didn't even know we had. Thanks to all that has made this happen. Sunday School classes and small groups have taken advantage of Zoom to keep together and I praise the Lord for the tools we have to do this.
When we record our messages and the light goes red, we are on the air. There is no dress rehearsal. We are hot and now recording. Let us remember that life is the same way. This is our oportunity. Let's make the most of it for the glory of God!
Can't wait to see you as we hope to return soon.
Love GOD...love people...serve people!
Bro. Greg
Blessed to be a Christian, Renee's husband, dad to Drew and daughter in law Ashley. Aiden and Eli's papaw. Dad to daughter Stacy and husband Kyle Herrmann, Koby and Jordy's Papaw. Blessed to pastor the First Southern Baptist Church of Camden, Ohio since 1993. Not a great pastor or preacher, but am honored to preach a great gospel about a great Savior. Jesus Saves! Do you know Him? Romans 3:23;6:23;5:8;10:9-10;10:13. Check it out, He can change your life! www.camdencornerofhope.com
Thursday, May 7, 2020
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