Dear friends,

We are living in strange days – days that our children and grandchildren will be talking about for years to come.  Over the past few weeks, we’ve gone from our daily routines to days of school cancellations, social distancing, working from home and empty grocery store shelves.  This virus has tragically taken lives, brought fear to us, and has forced us to rest.  We are in the middle of a storm – a storm unlike any we have been through before.  Tim Keller writes in his book “Jesus the King” – “If he’s Lord of the storm, then no matter what shape the world is in – or your life is in – you will find Jesus provides all the healing, all the rest, all the power you could possibly want.”   This virus might have surprised us, but it did not surprise our Lord. Let’s take this time of forced rest, to read His Word, soak in His promises, share His love with our neighbors, and be reminded of His power.  Below are some resources that may be helpful for you as you take shelter from this storm. If you need anything, please reach out to me or another staff member.  We are here for you and are praying for you.  

Resting in Him,

Madge

BOOK RESOURCES

Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen

Calm my Anxious Heart by Linda Dillow

Because He Loves Me by Elyse Fitzpatrick

It’s Not Supposed to be This Way by Lysa Terkeurst

Sojourner’s Journey:  70 Days of Encouragement During Times of Anxiety, Fear and Depression by Kristi Booth

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero

The Emotionally Healthy Woman by Geri Scazzero

A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by Phillip Keller

Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin

Rest Assured by Vicki Courtney

The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller

SHARING THE LOVE OF CHRIST WITH OTHERS

  • PRAY for one another

  • Write a note of encouragement to someone in our church

  • Offer to go shopping for an elderly person

  • Sew face masks for hospitals 

  • Leave cookies/snacks for delivery drivers and mail carriers with a note of encouragement attached

  • Stay connected with your community group/Bible study

SCRIPTURE FROM PSALMS

We hope that these scriptures from PSALMS will bring you comfort and reassurance.

SONGS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

Worship is a wonderful tool to help us focus on God. Here are some songs that may speak to you and His faithfulness during this time.

Restless -  Audrey Assad

King of My Heart - Bethel Music

Nothing Else - Cody Carnes

Is He Worthy? – Christ Tomlin

Confession – Double Oak Worship

Freedom – Double Oak Worship

Sinking Deep - Hillsong Young and Free

So Will I – Hillsong United

Another in the Fire – Hillsong United

All My Hope – Hillsong United

Give Me Jesus - Jeremy Camp

He Knows – Jeremy Camp

Be Still – Kristene DiMarco

Bring the Rain – MercyMe

Eye of the Storm – Ryan Stevenson

With Great Gentleness – Sandra McCracken

His Mercy is More – Shane  & Shane

Restore my Soul – Vertical Worship

The Goodness of God – The Worship Initiative

Fear is a Liar – Zach Williams