In the midst of this ongoing crisis and the uncertainty it brings, Jay+ has been encouraging us to practice “little church” in our homes and I hope that you all have been able to find some solace through prayer, through Scripture, and through worshipping together, even in a virtual way.
While in-person services are suspended indefinitely until we get the all clear that it's safe, I have been so encouraged by all the ways that you all have continued to connect with each other and for the help you have offered, even with the very real constraints of “shelter-in-place.” I know many of you have been meeting up for long walks (6 feet apart!) or online for a chat. Some of our pastorates have even started meeting over Zoom this past week.
In my “little church” at home, we have tried to anchor our day with a short version of Evening Prayer (you can find it here). I have a a six-year old and three-year old, so full blown Evening Prayer is out of the question, but when it does come time to pray, I ask the girls to say one thing they are thankful for and one thing or person they are praying for. Each night we’ve written these things down on sticky notes and put them up on a white board as a simple reminder that God is with us, even though life looks very different right now and even though the future feels uncertain.
I encourage you to share with us and others the things you are doing to practice “little church”, and more candidly the things you are doing to stay sane.
If you do have immediate needs, please contact us at contact@stbartsdallas.org or call the Church Office at 214-506-8718
This coming Sunday a video version of Sunday Morning Prayer will be available at 10:30 HERE, so please visit the website for details. Also, Katie Lemming, our Children’s Ministry Director, will be recording a Worship and Wonder lesson for the kids.
Chris+