3 ways to give right now: 1) Our Online Giving (safe/secure/easy) 2) Drop your tithe by church office (Tue-Wed between 10 am-Noon) 3) Mail your tithe
Updated 3-31-20 @11:15 am This Week: * Currently due to the Governor's new mandate ALL services are cancelled this week (Wednesday/Sunday). * We will again broadcast on Facebook Live Sunday morning at 10:30 am (special music and sermon this week) * Pastor Mark will Wednesday evening a Bible Study/Devotion on our Facebook Page, website and Church App (accessible through the Sermon tabs at top) hopefully by 6:30 pm. * The Church Office hours may vary over the next couple of weeks due to the crisis. Someone will definitely be in the office on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 am - noon. This is when any who wants to drop their tithe by the church office can. If you need to make other arrangements to get your tithe to our office, please call the office and we will seek to accomodate this. We will try and check voice messages more frequently during the day.
Days Head: * Children's Easter Egg Hunt - has been POSTPONED...when we plant to hold a Children's Easter Egg Hunt on a Saturday!
If you need assistance or know of any member who needs assistance during this crisis time, call the church office and let us know. You can also call Pastor Mark, Sterling Broyles (Deacon Chairman) or one of our Deacon's on Call (printed in the church newsletter.)
These are challenging times for all of us. The safety and well being of all our members is of primary concern, as well as others throughout our country and world. Continue to pray for our President/Vice-President, Coronavirus Task Force working to deal with all these issues, the medical personnel (doctors, nurses, first responders), scientists and researchers working to develop treatments and vaccines, those infected, those who've lost loved ones...and God's mercy and grace to finally contain and end this virus pandemic...and FOR PEOPLE TO TURN TO THE LORD!
So what do you and I need to do: 1. Pray, pray, pray. 2. Use our online giving (especially while we're having to cancel services) to help meet your church's financial needs. It is safe and secure! If you have any questions regarding using it, contact Pastor Mark or Tonya (Secretary). It's located on our website (tab at top), Facebook Page (right column) and Church App (heart at bottom). * A new goal: To get 70% plus of our church family using this way to give. It really is simple, convenient and very important especially in times of crisis like this. * Mail your tithe to the church If you prefer not to use our online giving. Hey, this works too. * Drop your tithe by the church office Tuesday or Wednesday between 10 am - Noon. (call to be sure open) 3. Check on each other by phone, text or email. 4. Continue to check our website / church app for updated information.
OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION (from the cdc.gov)
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. * Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). * Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Please consult with your health care provider about additional steps you may be able to take to protect yourself.
We encourage everyone to take certain steps to protect themselves and others from the coronavirus, flu, and other illnesses, including:
Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Use hand sanitizer (contains at least 60% alcohol) when soap and water is not available
Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
Stay home if you or someone in your family is sick (fever, above symptoms noted, etc.)
Covering your cough or sneeze (into your elbow or a tissue - and dispose of the tissue in a trash can)
Disinfect objects and surfaces regularly
Use common sense
The coronavirus is yet one more reminder that we live in a fallen world of sickness, sin, suffering, and death. Ultimately, none of us are immune to any of these things. But that’s why the gospel is such good news. God has not left us alone in this world of sickness, sin, suffering, and death. He has come to us in the person of Jesus. The greatest news in all the world is that Jesus lived a life with no sin, died on a cross to pay the price for our sin, and rose from the grave in victory over sin and death. Now anyone anywhere who turns from their sin and trusts in Jesus will be forgiven of all their sin and restored to relationship with God forever. That means that through Jesus, we never have to fear sickness or death because we know we have eternal life with God. (From Parkway Baptist Church website)
If you do not know the Jesus as your Lord and Savior and want to receive Him right now, click the tab at the top of our web page or click here. And please email us that you prayed to receive Jesus into your life! We'd love to help you grow in Christ! And email us if you have any questions!
