From Pastor Zeke Page 1 From the Desk of Pastor Zeke CoronaCare “I thank my God every time I mention you in my prayers” Philippians 1:3 Paul begins his letter to the church in Philippi with this verse. It reminds me how there are still active things we can be doing as a church even when we are not meeting in person. James 5:16b says the “prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective”. I believe this to be truth and power, especially for us in these tenuous days. The fact of the matter is, however, that we are in a time when our faith must put on skin, grow legs, and carry us. With anxieties high and our social distancing it is critical we retain community in whatever means possible. CoronaCare is what we need to be engaging in. Make a phone call a day and check on someone. Drop a letter in the mail. Touch base with someone each day- it will be good for them and good for you. Lastly, be thankful. No matter how bad things get and how isolated we may become, there are always things to be thankful for. I think part of being a person of faith is having an attitude of gratitude. We must seek out things for which we are thankful for and focus on them. I think, when we do this, our perspective is shifted and our lives are lived more fully. Stay safe in these crazy days. If you need anything at anytime, please call me (501.650.1293) and I will do whatever I can to help. Be sure to check on one another and care for one another- it is part of what it means to be the church. -Keep the Faith Strong, Zeke Wesley UMC Newsletter April 2020
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