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
Dr. Ryan Rush serves as the Pastor of Kingsland in Katy, Texas—a thriving congregation dedicated to bringing Gospel transformation to home life. He is a graduate of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and holds a PhD in Christian Leadership from Dallas Baptist University. Ryan is the founder of EmpoweredHomes.org, a free online resource for families and church leaders who are seeking to improve family life. Since its launch in 2019, over 300,000 people and 3,000 churches from 200 nations have taken advantage of the tool available there. Ryan has been married to Lana for thirty-two years, and they have three daughters. Ryan is the author of three books including his most recent collaboration with Ken Abraham: Restore the Table: Discovering the Powerful Connections of Meaningful Mealtimes.Dr. Rush serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Doctor of Ministry program at Dallas Theological Seminary.
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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.
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