Being Social

Well, the streets are busy today. If I were to guess, I’d say a little busier than normal. Of course, that doesn’t mean everyone is going to the same place as normal – or that they’re the same people!

I was in a line this past week, and most people were making a valiant attempt at “healthy distancing” as we say here. I was keeping a space between myself and the person in front of me, and then I felt something – and realized that the foot of the person behind me was touching my foot.

I didn’t measure, but I doubt he was at the recommended distance.

Anyway, today we continued our Old Testament survey class – online. It went well, although there were quite a few people missing. As usual, I learned a lot from my brothers and sisters – there was good conversation in spite of the new technological challenges. (In case you’re curious, this time we were on GoToMeeting. Worked well – I like it.).

We’re getting ready for tomorrow’s service – Palm Sunday! I’ll be leading the music time, which will be a little intimidating no doubt! But I’m looking forward to it.

If you’ve been meeting “remotely”, I don’t know how it’s been for you. But for me it’s most certainly harder to concentrate and meditate. Is it the distractions at home (gotta do those dishes — oooo! a toy!)? Perhaps a lack of accountability, since you can get up and leave any time you want? Perhaps something else is missing – simply being in the presence of other believers?

In spite of the challenge, it is a special blessing to get together with the church and fellowship a little, pray, worship, and learn together. So we’re looking forward to it! And I think I speak for most of our church.

Next week we’ll be continuing our Hermeneutics class, Lord willing. And we’re trying to plan some special things for Resurrection Sunday! We’re also going to have a Good Friday service. So we’re looking forward to a very special weekend.

I hope you have a great week, learning anew about Christ’s great sacrifice and triumphant resurrection!

“. . . I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world!”

John 16:33