Join us in Prayer on July 8th in the Sanctuary

Dear Loved Ones,
 
We are really in a difficult time in our World, our Nation, and our Community.  I would like to call you all to prayer and ask that you join me in prayer for the condition of our world.  We will be holding a prayer meeting this coming Wednesday evening July 8, from 7:00-8:00 PM in the church sanctuary. We will be praying specifically for the healing of our society, for Godly leadership in our government and for God to bring about an end to the Covid 19 pandemic. 
 
In 2 Chronicles 7:14 God told Solomon, at the dedication of His temple,  “if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” But there is a warning that follows after this promise!  If the people are not faithful and they turn from God, v.20 God says “then I will uproot Israel from my land, which I have given them, and will reject this temple I have consecrated for my Name. I will make it a byword and an object of ridicule among all peoples.”  Let us humble ourselves and in due time God will lift us up.  (1 Peter 5:6)
 
Masks will be optional for this meeting.  And, on that subject, please allow me to speak a word if you will.  We have many folks in our church who not only are vulnerable to infection because of their own issues or are caring for others who are especially at risk.  For the time being, please be respectful of others who may have an opinion different from yours.  The church is to be a place of respect and not a place to argue about the efficacy of wearing masks or not. None of you are experts regarding infectious diseases.  Please honor one another’s choices and be respectful of each other’s decisions.  Please wash your hands and maintain appropriate social distancing out of respect for others.
1 Corinthians 8:9 says: Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak.”  
 
I hope to see you all next Wednesday and would like to remind you that you have three choices to worship with us next Sunday, at 8:30 and 10:15.  Our worship in the Sanctuary is available to all and you have the choice to wear a mask or not.  We will provide a space to worship in the fellowship hall for all those who would like to gather wearing masks.  And of course we offer our livestreamed services online at www.thewellyucaipa.com, and on Facebook @The Well Church Yucaipa.
 
Blessings to you all.  I am praying for you.
Pastor Ron