Is Your Quarantine a Wilderness?

Is Your Quarantine a Wilderness?
March 31, 2020
Encouragement, Lent

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The Wilderness is a Place of Disruption

by Sarah Are from Sanctified Art

My grandfather was a good man,
But he believed
That wilderness emotions
Were not to be seen.
Cry with the door closed,
Don’t dwell on the negative.
Chin up, kid,
We’ve been here before.

My grandfather was a good man,
But I’d like to say—
The wilderness is here to interrupt
your previously-scheduled programming.

Like water in the desert
And setting the slaves free,
The wilderness might be
The very thing we need,
The very thing we dream,
The very thing we plead
For.

I guess what I’m trying to say is—
It never seems appealing to let a bird
in the house,
But if you do,
Then you might as well
Open every window and door.

And if you do,
Then you just might find yourself
Basking in the light,
Dancing in the breeze,
Overwhelmed with the beauty
That an open door brings.

So I’m opening my door
And inviting in the wind,
To rustle up my heart
And start over again.

For sweeping the truth under the rug
Has never gotten us far.
So may the wilderness be like a
Bird in your house.
Throw open your doors.
The truth must come out.

COVID-19 Resources

Information from Christian Church of NCDownload

Your mental health is important! Even more so when your world is turned upside down. Below are a few links that you may find useful as you journey through the days and weeks ahead. Please check them out…even if you don’t think you need them (Hint: The best time to take care of yourself is when you think you are doing just fine!) So, no matter where you are, just click the links and do something today to take care of yourself!

We will continue to look for good resources to help us all cope during this pandemic, so please stay tuned for more. (Seriouly, click on one of the links above…it can’t hurt and is most definitely can help!)

This Sunday, April 5th:
Palm Sunday

While we cannot physically be together this week for Palm Sunday, we invite you to participate in a special Palm Sunday Parade of Palms video project.  Here’s what to do:

  • Find a branch in your backyard
  • Take a short video (5-10 seconds) of yourself or your family waving the branch and saying: “Hosanna!” and/or “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!”
    • If you cannot do a video, then just take a picture
    • Families/households can get everyone involved and do this as a group
    • Be sure to use the landscape orientation on your phone (holding your phone horizontally) .
  • Send your videos and/or pictures to jason@littletreenc.org or text them to 919-417-0179.

We want to include the whole church family in a picture/video collage in Sunday’s worship service. So, we need everyone to participate to make our “Parade of Palms” happen!

Reaching out to the Medical and Emergency Staff in our Community

During this time of uncertainty, the pressure is certainly on for our Medical staff and emergency volunteers in our community. It is essential that they feel our prayers, love, and support during these tough days. Help us show your love to them. Take a moment today to draw a picture or write a card to express your thanks. You can get those cards to us in one of two ways:
1. Take a picture of your card or picture and send it to us through email or text to Jason by Wednesday at 5:00 pm.
2. Drop off in the mailbox behind the church by Wednesday at 5:00 pm.

Daily Prayer Call

Join us each day this week at 12 noon for our Daily Prayer Conference Call.

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

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COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Testing: Only those who meet the following criteria should ask their doctor or local health department about being testing for COVID-19 through the NCSLPH: 

  1. Have fever or lower respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath) and close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case within the past 14 days; OR
  2. Have fever and lower respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath) and a negative rapid flu test

If you meet these criteria and have been unable to get tested by your doctor, please call Harnett Health at 910-893-7550.