It’s amazing that we are more a year into this pandemic and yet God has sustained us and is, in His own time bringing us out. Things are beginning to open up, people are starting to move around more, children are going back to school and even mask are beginning to come off. There is only one thing left to do. Get vaccinated and let’s put this virus down for good. There is a hesitation that is growing about being vaccinated. It amazes me that believers will declare that God will protect them when it comes to the virus but not believe that God will protect them when it comes to the vaccine. Getting vaccinated in the single greatest opportunity we have to get past this year of terror. If you don’t know someone who has been negatively affected by Covid you must not be living on planet earth. So, as a Pastor/Leader/Teacher/Parent/Child I encourage you to get vaccinated. Your life or the life of someone you love may depend on it. Blessing and Peace be upon you! Pastor V. K. Jones

I was watching the news a few days ago and I heard a term that I’d never heard before but I certainly could identify with. The term was “pandemic fatigue.” It’s that feeling that we are all starting to have every time we have to put on a mask, stand six feet apart, bathe in sanitizer or not allowed to eat in our favorite restaurant or attend our own church. It’s that irritability from being closed off from the things we love to do for fear of contracting a deadly virus. I thought I would take a moment is this blog to encourage you to not get weary. Don’t let depression and despair overwhelm you during this time. Don’t get tired of virtual worship or Church support through prayer and through finance. Stay the course because that’s the only way to win this race and survive during this unprecedented time. I suggest several things…… 1. talk about your feelings of isolation. You’ll find you’re not alone. 2. Take time to get out of the house. It doesn’t have to be a crowd or a public area. Just get out and enjoy the sun on your face as you walk to end of the block and back. 3. Stay connected to your church through Zoom or live stream. Ask your Pastor to have just some zoom fellowships where you can see and talk to other members. 4. Stay connected to family through phone or video chat. These few steps can help manage pandemic fatigue as we wait for God to do what we know HE can do. God bless you and God keep you is my prayer!!