Greetings Church Family,
Yesterday morning, the Junction Ministerial Alliance met with Dr. Jay Jackson of Kimble Hospital to discuss the current situation concerning the corona virus. The virus spreads easily, the goal is to slow the spread. The good news is that, as of yesterday morning, there were no confirmed cases in Kimble County. As a group we decided that we are canceling the remaining Lenten luncheons.
The Elders of our church met today to discuss how we will proceed moving forward. First of all this is a very fluid situation that we are monitoring. As of now we will continue to have worship at 11 AM. We are suspending Sunday School, Bible Study and all other meetings outside of worship. This may change. We will begin streaming our services again this week on Facebook and YouTube.
With that, if you are concerned at all please stay home. Many of our church members fall into the higher risk category and we expect that you will do what is best for your health. If you are showing any signs or symptoms, fever, cough or shortness of breath please stay home from church for the benefit of others. If you come to worship please refrain from shaking hands or hugging. I know that this is hard for many of us but it is best for now. When you sit in the pews please spread out.
I encourage you to lift each other in prayer. Pray for our medical professionals and our first responders. Pray for those who continue to address the needs in this community in the face of this illness. Pray for the vulnerable. Love and serve one another and Christ loves and serves us. And remember that our blessings far outnumber our troubles.
For the ones who are vulnerable,
Hear our prayers.
For those who will lose employment,
Hear our prayers.
For those who spread misinformation,
Hear our prayers.
For those who are frightened of this uncertainty,
Hear our prayers.
For all of us,
Hear our prayers.
First Presbyterian Church
Jim and Laurie Barker, Co-Pastors
P.O. Box 898 | Junction, TX 76849
Church (325) 446-2165
Manse (325) 446-2174
Jim's Cell (325) 215-9017
Laurie's Cell (325) 446-7950
