“[Do] not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day [of Christ] approaching.” -- Hebrews 10:25 (NIV) In recent days the threat of COVID-19 has prohibited most of our churches from following this apostolic directive. For the sake of the health of our communities, we are unable to meet in our traditional places of worship. This time has been replaced creatively by pastors, church staff, and lay leaders by using Facebook live, Zoom, and other platforms to stream worship services from sanctuaries, pastors’ homes, and even from the outdoors. We talk about and practice the concept of the gathered and scattered church--the church gathers for worship, prayer, and study, then scatters to the community to serve. In both situations, we are the church, whether we are assembled in one place or in our homes, schools, or businesses. ...
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