To Meet or Not to Meet?

We certainly are living in very interesting times, aren’t we? By now, you have heard of the COVID-19 virus that is currently affecting our nation and our world. Monitor any news outlet and COVID-19 is likely the lead story. COVID-19 is a virus. It acts like other viruses. COVID-19 is spread primarily through exhaled droplets. It is believed to remain active on hard surfaces for approximately 48 hours. 

 Many institutions and organizations are altering the way they do business or offer services. Churches in central Arkansas are among those groups altering their Sunday services. Some churches are dismissing their Worship Services. Others are streaming their Worship Services. Some are following an abbreviated schedule. 

How should Celebration Baptist Church respond? Recently, government officials asked that public gatherings be limited to 200 people or less. That seems to be a reasonable and a wise request. At the same time, Governor Asa Hutchinson appeared on THV-11’s 6:30 Central program on Friday night (3/13) for an interview with Dawn Scott. The governor made an interesting statement. The first lady and he were going out to dinner following the interview. He declared, “life goes on.” How true! But on the other hand, COVID-19 is, by some reports, 2½ times more contagious than the flu. 

 So, here’s how Celebration Baptist Church will function in the foreseeable future. 

Sunday activities– Each week, you will be updated concerning any decisions in schedule changes. Please follow CBC social media and pay close attention to any group texts from CBC.

Wednesday activities– CBC policy is to follow the Harmony Grove School schedule. Harmony Grove Schools will be closed until March 30^th. Therefore, there will be no AWANA Clubs, Student Ministry or Small Groups on Wednesday, March 18^th and Wednesday, March 25^th.

What about Sunday, March 15^th? CBC will broadcast Sunday Morning Worship via Facebook Live. That means essential personnel (pastor, student minister, worship leader, praise band and audio personnel) will gather for worship at 10:30 am. Originally, Dylan Summerville was scheduled to preach this Sunday. He doesn’t have the opportunity often, so we are rescheduling him for a future time when our congregation is back together as a family on Sundays again.

So, grab your Bible, a cup of coffee or tea, and your favorite device and worship with your family at 10:30 am via Facebook Live.

If we can be of help to you in any way, please do not hesitate to ask. We will continue to pray for all of you, our leaders, health care providers, first responders, and nation as a whole.