During these days of social distancing, we are all finding new ways to do teamwork well! Your state coordinators are praying for every part of our fellowship and stand ready to help in any way we can!
As our world and the way we live in it changes due to COVID-19, Alabama CBF is thinking of and praying for you and your congregation. As we miss our friends from church and school, we are all thinking about how to adapt to the important changes we are making in our everyday lives that keep us all safe and honor the best practices from medical professionals, while still remaining the "presence" of Christ in our communities.
So, we are sharing links to the articles and information that we have found most helpful. We will continue to update our Facebook page with updates on information and creative ideas for being in community while we are unable to gather in large groups.
We join our hearts and prayers with yours for the well-being of our Alabama community and our neighbors around the world until the time comes that we can shake hands or hug each other again.
Together in Christ,
Terri
CBF Global’s Covid 19 Response
CBF has launched a site for quick access to COVID-19-related information, including relevant links, updates on CBF events and a CBF-developed resource for congregations to help them prevent the spread of the Coronavirus in their congregations. If you or your congregation would like more information and helpful ministry approaches to responding this season in our country’s history, we invite you to visit https://cbf.net/covid-19.
CBF Resuming
CBF has created resources for resuming to help churches in the process of planning to return to gathering in spaces together. Alabama CBF took part in helping to develop these resources. I hope you will take a look. https://cbf.net/resuming
Mini-Grants for Technology
If your congregation needs to purchase additional equipment or software in order to connect with your congregation online, Alabama CBF is offering Mini-Grants to help offset these expenses. Please contact Lucas Dorion at lucas@alabamacbf.org to make your request.
Additional Resources
Restarting/Refreshing/Relaunching
https://baptistnews.com/article/your-church-after-covid-restart-refresh-or-relaunch/#.XyRLGi2z1TZ
We Are The Church
Internet Safety For Children and Teens
Going Back To Church Zoom Conversation
https://youtu.be/tVaPS586jTg
Breath Prayer
https://sarahbessey.substack.com/p/breath-prayers-for-anxious-times
10 Guidelines for Pastoral Care
Practicing Compassion and Care
Illustratedministry.com is offering free weekly resources for children and youth during the
Resources for Youth and Children
https://www.illustratedministry.com/
Other ideas:
Set aside a time for yourself that is sacred — a meditative time of day when you can focus on a scripture passage or meaningful hymn lyrics.
Contact 3 (or some appropriate number) people in your congregation each day — mail a card, send an email or text, make a phone call, reminding them that you are connected.