Words like “Amen” and “Hallelujah” could get a church’s congregation on its feet. However these days, there is no congregation – at least in person – in the church.
Those who are destined to preach are having to reach their congregation through social distancing which often means technology is used to live stream a ministry online for its members.
Everyone has had to adjust during the COVID-19’s attack, and faith is a strong tool in surviving these tough times. That’s why it’s important for many to hear these messages of faith.
Brother Bob Johnston of the Hebron Baptist Church said many pastors are using online to bring their religious sermons to their members. He once saw a preacher use an old drive inn theater to bring his sermon to the people, and he thought it was a great idea. It’s what he based his services on last Sunday, April 5, when he held his “drive-up” services.
Using a little ingenuity and a microphone, he invited members of his congregation to the drive-up services last weekend. He thought it was a success, especially for him.
“I miss them,” he said. “I miss seeing people.”
And at his drive-up services he can see people in their cars. He can share his message and even music and practice social distancing. He’s sitting outside and everyone is parked and remaining in their vehicles.
“The devil may govern the world, but God owns it,” Brother Johnston said. And said when this is over, they will be singing and praising the Lord together.
This Sunday at 10 a.m., they will be holding drive-up services for Resurrection Sunday. Brother Johnston said his message is whatever God gives him.
“I’ll be the only one outside,” he said. “Last Sunday when I stepped outside, the sun was in my eyes but the son was in my heart.”
He uses this time to call around and speak to his members. He brings messages of encouragement.
“The church is not a building. It is the body of Christ. We can have church anywhere. We don’t have to have the building, although it’s good to have a building. The Word of God will not be stopped. It will go on and on.”
