No “holy kiss” this Sunday… addressing virus concerns
Hi friend,
St. Paul encouraged Christians to “greet one another with a holy kiss” (2 Corinthians 13:12). If he had known more about what we call “flu season,” I suspect Paul would encourage us to reconsider our greetings.
In our day and age there might be nothing more loving and Christian than a “holy elbow bump,” especially as concerns grow about specific illnesses (like the coronavirus).
While governments efforts are growing globally and locally to prepare communities, South Elkhorn is also taking precautions:
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- Custodian Scott Hall is regularly sanitizing door handles, light switches and susceptible surfaces
- Hand washing reminders are being placed in every bathroom
- Hand sanitizer is now available in the foyer and bathrooms
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South Elkhorn will continue to monitor the situation, and there is no need for panic or alarm. Still, it is important to be mindful and intentional. Please consider the following:
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- Stay home if you are sick
- Cover your cough with the “crook” of your arm (not your hands)
- Wash your hands frequently
- Do not shake hands – give an elbow bump instead.
- Consistently clean frequently touched surfaces and objects at home, school, work, and large gatherings
- Review helpful videos about how you can prepare for the coronavirus here and here
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If you do choose to stay home on a Sunday in the future, know you can
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- watch sermons on Facebook Live (from the South Elkhorn Facebook page)
- listen to messages by podcast (here)
- Download a sermon reflection guide: read Sunday’s scripture, take time for personal, family, or small group reflection with guided questions, and learn more about the Enneagram
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I look forward to exploring “the heart” of the Enneagram this Sunday by way of the next wilderness temptation of Jesus. His journey is our journey, too.
See you Sunday,
