Do, Love, Walk
Pastor Joanie He has told you, O mortal, what is good;
Micah 6:8
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?
By John Johnson…
Mark Twain once said, “There is nothing worse than the nuisance of a game example.” I guess this explains why there are verses in scripture that I do not like. And that is the case with today’s passage from Micah 6: 8. The NKJV reads, “He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.”
In the whole I do not like this passage at all. But when I break it down, it becomes most bitter and annoying. What does God want? The verse begins by telling us that He has already shown us what is good. John, were you not paying attention all these other times He was speaking to you? So quit saying “But God, did you consider…?”
Do justly…
And I am to esteem others as better than myself, giving them the benefit of all doubt- all the time?
Love mercy…
And be a blessing to the poor, the disabled, the misfits? Well I can bluff my way through this most of the time. But You told me to love doing this. Helping the least of these is to be my greatest joy. Sheesh!
Walk humbly…
And then You ask me to do this humbly, the greatest quality a Christian can possess (in my hum…, well, my opinion). If I will love, serve, and esteem with humility, I will add another dimension to honoring our God.
This Christianity stuff is simple, but it ain’t easy.
Drive-In Worship This Sunday
Like an old drive-in movie, we will have a drive-in worship service this Sunday morning at 11:00 am. We invite you to come to the church parking lot and park. You will be able to participate in the service over the radio from your car. We will also celebrate communion with pre-packaged communion. Please invite with family, friends, and anyone who is getting a little stir crazy.
Supporting One Another During COVID-19
One of the ways we can continue to be the church during this current time of limited physical interaction, social distancing, out-of-stock retail stores, and enhanced sanitization is to share our resources and offer delivery services to those in high-risk groups.
Do you need cleaning supplies, hygiene supplies, basic food items (e.g. bread, water)? We may know someone who has plenty to share!
Would you benefit from someone running errands for you because you are in a high-risk group and need to avoid public places? We have healthy, low-risk volunteers who can help with shopping and/or pick-up-delivery for you!
Sources of COVID-19 Information
- Harnett Health – 910-893-7550
- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
- NC COVID-19 Call Center: 866-462-3821
- CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
If you have a fever, shortness of breath, and/or cough and have tested negative for the flu, we encouraged you to request a COVID-19 test. If you have been unable to get tested by your doctor, please call Harnett Health at 910-893-7550.
From NCDHHS and Harnett County: If you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop symptoms, you may need to seek medical attention. Contact Harnett County Health Department 910-893-7550 at for further guidance. Before going to a health care provider, clinic, hospital or emergency room, call ahead to describe your symptoms and how you may have been exposed to the virus. In the event of an emergency call 9-1-1.
Daily Call to Prayer
We will connect each day this week at Noon for a daily devotional led by Pastors Joanie and Jason. Each day, for 15-20 minutes, we will gather using the same conference call technology that we used for our worship this past Sunday. You may call in and Pastors Jason and Joanie will lead us through scriptures and daily thoughts. With the help of technology, we will gather in Jesus’ name.
You may use one of the following ways to join us tomorrow:
1. Phone: Call (563) 999-1222
2. Mobile Device: Download “Free Conference Call” App from the AppStore & Use Meeting ID: hoodchurch
Download for Android – Download for Apple
3. Computer: Connect to the Internet and Visit – https://join.freeconferencecall.com/hoodchurch
Regional Update
The Regional Assembly, which was scheduled to meet at Camp Caroline in April, has been rescheduled to the Fall. More information will be coming.