Hello, Lifers and Podrishioners,

I am sad to report that all of our messages until further notice will be pre-recorded due to Covid-19. Today’s message is titled “True Grit – A Kingdom Response to Covid-19. In today’s message,” Pastor Harold looks at the subject of “True Grit” and why it’s essential when confronting adversity. We will also explore Covid-19, and what is a true “kingdom” response to this crazy virus that has the world tipped upside down. The message this morning starts with a BIG SUPRISE, so we hope you are ready to be surprised.

Gathering Song:

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Offertory Song:

Third Praise Song:

Here is the clip for True Grit that I referenced at the beginning of the message:

Sermon: “True Grit – A Kingdom Response to Covid-19” By Pastor Harold Long

Altar Call Praise Song:

Closing Praise Song:

Friends, as we close, let me share with you some wisdom from a Native American friend of mine from Colorado, Don Coyhis:

“BE THE BEAR” (This message has been working on my heart and gave me a new perspective with being quarantined I hope it blesses you too).

Nature is our teacher. This is the way the old people gave us the stories on how we were to live our lives.

I have been feeling very caged in, and Joseph gave me a bear teaching:

When a bear goes into hibernation, they do it for the health of their community and themselves. In the winter, food is scarce, hibernating allows other animals to have access to the limited resources. It slows the spread of the disease and virus among other animals during a season when immune systems are the lowered, and energy is limited… It is also a time of conserving health for the bear, a time for reflection… it is a time that allows you to renew, to undergo change, to honor your place in life and food cycles.

It is not a time for anxiety. When it is time for hibernation, a bear can finally relax. All of the stress finding food, territory, and a mate disappears. The bear believes that they can have done enough to trust in themselves. They know this process is necessary and they come out the other side renewed.

Be the bear. Stay home. Rest. Know you are doing something much bigger than yourself.

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Shalom,

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