March 20th, 2020 Announcement on COVID 19 & Church Services
Dear Prosperity Church family,
Things are certainly moving fast with the COVID-19 news. According to https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ we are currently at 137 cases in North Carolina. The first cases of community spread are now being investigated. In light of this, we have decided to CANCEL OUR SUNDAY Morning activities.
The officers of Prosperity want to keep you as safe as possible and public health officials are telling us that Social distancing is the only recourse we have at this time. Also, the President as well as our State officials have asked us to restrict gatherings. We think being subject to the governing authorities in this matter (Romans 13:1) and making decisions based on love will demonstrate Christ's compassion to our neighbors (John 13:35; 1 John 4:7; Matt 12:31; James 2:14-17).
Our mindset in all our decision making has been – not panic but prudence. We have a wonderful opportunity to show the world that in Christ we have nothing to fear (Romans 8:28-39). But a steady confidence in the LORD does not mean that we do not take proper precautions. Although it’s a time to prudently restrict our activity it is not the time to cease prayer, and sharing our abundant hope in the LORD Jesus Christ (1 Peter 3:15)!
More arrangements for Sunday and Weekday activities will follow but for now note the following:
1. We are making arrangements to post our Sunday service this week. Hopefully we will have everything uploaded by 10 AM for you and your family to worship at home. Once again we will try a live stream so that we can sing hymns and pray together in the LORD. Even though we cannot be together physically, we believe this will enable us to stay together as we worship the LORD in Spirit and Truth.
2. Points of contact will continue throughout the week. Along with phone calls, Midweek Bible Studies will be posted to Facebook and Prosperity's website. Additionally we encourage you to call one another, pray for one another and continue to meet needs in our church family and community.
3. Prosperity Church Staff will continue to hold office hours and are always available for the latest information and updates. Please call us for anything whatsoever.
4. Please continue in prayer for:
Prosperity Presbyterian church - and all our sister Evangelical churches in the community and throughout the world.
Protection for our seniors and vulnerable in the community
Healing for many in the world who have already been infected
Wisdom for our national and local leaders as they work to contain and care for victims of the virus.
Help for those in our community already financially affected by the Virus.
For evangelistic opportunities (1 Peter 3:15)
Thank you for patience as we continue to keep you posted and aware of the latest decisions from our leadership,
Grace and Peace in the LORD Jesus Christ,
Pastor Bruce for the Session of Prosperity Church