Church Leaders,

This season of life is something none of us would have asked for and something we hope is over soon. In the midst of the crisis, however, is an unprecedented opportunity to demonstrate a central call of our faith: to love our neighbors.

Simple connections and acts of kindness can give hope to the discouraged, create new friendships, and even open the door for life-changing conversations.

“Love… Where You Live” is a simple initiative championed by several churches in Katy and West Houston in the midst of our “Shelter in Place” experience.

It includes a two-Sunday message emphasis that many are kicking off right after Easter, and four weeks of intentional connections and caring prayers for our neighbors.

Imagine a cul-de-sac of families “socially distanced” in their driveways, but sharing stories about their lives. Imagine children giving concerts at curbside on their instruments from the school band. Imagine a widow who lives alone with the new assurance that she has others walking through this with her. And imagine a community of believers praying for their neighbors every day —by name and by need, because they’ve taken the time to listen.

We think the call to “Love… Where You Live” is more important right now than it’s ever been. Will you join us?

Pastor Ryan Rush | Senior Pastor, Kingsland Baptist Church

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Ryan Rush serves as the Senior Pastor of Kingsland Baptist Church in Katy, Texas.Pastor Ryan has led the implementation of a comprehensive, cross-generational effort to connect church and home life that has extended to other congregations and missions partners around the world. He holds a PhD in Leadership from Dallas Baptist University, where he studied the link between parental attachment and leadership style among pastoral leaders on four continents. Ryan is the author of three books, including Restore the Table, sharing the power of families sharing meals together, to be released in Spring 2024.

Ryan and his wife Lana have three daughters: Ryley, Reagan, and Lily.

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COIVD-19 ESSENTIAL GUIDELINES (CDC.GOV)

It is crucial to follow the CDC instructions at all times when interacting with neighbors. Following these guidelines is the best thing we can do to protect ourselves and the most vulnerable among us.

Wash your hands with soap often and avoid touching your face.

Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from others.

Avoid having people outside your immediate family into your home.

Limit touches to hard surfaces that others may have touched and wipe down surfaces when in doubt.

If you are not feeling healthy, self-quarantine and avoid contact with others.