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Evangelism in a time of COVID-19

By Rev. John B. Sorensen

How can we share our faith when states are on lockdown and personal contact is prohibited? Evangelism is still very possible, and even more necessary, when we are confined to our homes.

People are more willing to talk about spiritual things in times of crisis. After September 11, 2001, church attendance soared with people searching for meaning and hope. But now, during COVID-19, even the church doors are closed. Where will they find that hope? From Christians. From us.

Beth made a routine visit to her bank right after she heard about the epidemic. When the teller asked her what she thought, Beth didn’t hesitate. “I am thankful God is on the throne, and I praise Him for taking care of it.”

Robin

April 7, 2020

Articles, Rev. John B. Sorensen

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Good Day Everyone!

Welcome to another beautiful day in the neighborhood. Thanks for being my neighbor and making our neighborhood beautiful.
Is the pandemic and its changes and restrictions getting you down? Feeling overwhelmed with your situation. They don’t have to – you can turn things around. You just need to change your attitude and outlook.

Robin

April 7, 2020

Articles, Terry McCauley

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News Release SOCIAL SECURITY

Statement from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Beneficiaries

“I want to provide an update to people who receive benefits from the Social Security Administration.

The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced on April 1 that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive an economic impact payment. The IRS will use the information on the Form SSA-1099 to generate $1,200 economic impact payments to Social Security beneficiaries who did not file tax returns in 2018 or 2019.

Robin

April 7, 2020

Articles, Erin Thompson

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2020 Focus on Jesus

Hello All!
At the beginning of this year, the Lord directed my attention to John 20:20.
It became the theme verse for “2020 Focus on Jesus “ my blog http://lizrdld.blogspot.com/
“After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.”‭‭John‬ ‭20:20‬ ‭NIV‬‬
I find it fascinating that the situation faced by the disciples, mirrors ours today, and the Lord, knowing what was going to happen directed my attention to this passage of Scripture for the year. This video popped up in memories today. I believe it is for our encouragement and instruction!
Be in Jesus “sheltering in place mode”. Pray and plan and be ready for your “Day of Pentecost.”_______________________________________
2 years ago I shared this message on Easter Sunday. The disciples were in “lock down”. They were “sheltering in place” frightened and confused. Their lives had been tragically interrupted by the death of Christ, the future was uncertain and their lives were in jeopardy.
Then Jesus came into their room and breathed on them, filling them with the Holy Spirit!
It was a time of refreshing and recalibration – renewing their zeal and reminding them of their mission!
They stayed in place until Jesus released them on the day of Pentecost to preach the Gospel in power and authority turning the world upside down! Acts 17:6.
Let that be our story!
https://www.facebook.com/liz.doyle.10/videos/10215946432951570/

Robin

April 1, 2020

Articles, Nations Light Ministries

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News Release SOCIAL SECURITY

Social Security Benefits Will be Paid On Time and Other Updates Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, reminds the public that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency also reminds everyone to be aware of scammers who try to take advantage of the pandemic to trick people into providing personal information or payment via retail gift cards, wire transfers, internet currency, or by mailing cash, to maintain Social Security benefit payments or receive economic impact payments from the Department of the Treasury.

Robin

March 31, 2020

Articles, Erin Thompson

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Good Morning Everyone!

Welcome to another beautiful day in the neighborhood. It’s beautiful because you’re my neighbor and you’re part of it.
I’m going to give you some suggestions that are easy to make, but may take real effort on your part. In this time of trouble and uncertainty we need to look for the positive, the blessings.

Robin

March 30, 2020

Articles, Terry McCauley

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Did God Send the Coronavirus?

By Pastor David A. Reed

Is the Coronavirus a plague from God? …or from the devil? …or just a coincidence? Does it signal the end of the world? Or, is it a wake-up call for this world? And for lost sinners to turn to Christ?

What is it? And who or what caused it? Really, we don’t know. We can’t say, for sure.

God tells us what we need to know, but he also leaves us to figure things out for ourselves based on the information he gives us. Jesus often did that when he spoke in parables.

Robin

March 24, 2020

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The Word & Prayer

Robin

March 23, 2020

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Word for Today!

Robin

March 23, 2020

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A Word of Encouragement

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” (Psalm 91:1-2)

It’s easy to get discouraged sometimes when we’re faced suddenly with stormy seas as we’re seeing today. School closures, short supply of grocery items, lack of work and so on.

But remember that this, too, shall pass and Jesus is the one who can calm the stormy seas!

In Mark 4:25-41 Jesus was sleeping in the boat as the storm raged and the people with him were very afraid! When they woke him, he rebuked the waves, the wind died down and it was calm.

He asked them, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” That’s the issue that faces us today. Those who have faith have Jesus in the boat with them. Have faith that Christ will calm the stormy sea.

Jim Beatty attends Flanders Rd Church of Christ at 5130 Flanders Rd Toledo, Ohio 43623, 419-882-8188. You contact Jim at jim@pathwaycn.com.

Robin

March 23, 2020

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