A Guide to Daily Prayer During this Pandemic
This is a really helpful daily prayer guide focussed on the Coronavirus pandemic that was put together by some friends in India (including one of our NWers living there!). Â Please consider using it as you strive for extra time in prayer in these troubling times. 21-Day Prayer Guide in the Midst of the Coronavirus
Giving Thanks and Doing Good During Hard Times
NWer Trent Anthony posted this helpful blog from his refuge in Staunton, VA⊠Giving Thanks and Doing Good During Hard Times
Letting Your Light Shine During Lockdown
Three Steps to Loving Your Neighbor in âSuch a Time as Thisâ Dear North Wake Faith Family, At the beginning of 2020, the elders set an annual priority for our church of engaging our community with compassion and hospitality, taking the risk to speak to them of Christ. Of course, we could have never imagined that we would find ourselves facing an unprecedented pandemic just a few months later. Yet God has certainly not been caught unaware. In His providence, we recognize that there is an unprecedented opportunity to fulfill our mission and uphold our annual focus in these strange
Christians Should Practice Hospitality, Especially Now!
Remember that during times of great uncertainty, Christians should be among those who move towards those in their community who have great need and not away from them. Christian author and speaker, Rosaria Butterfield, reminds us of how we, as followers of Christ, should practice radically ordinary hospitality in these troubled times. Please consider her thoughts and challenge. Practice Hospitality, Especially during COVID-19
Paulâs Recipe for Fighting Anxiety During COVID-19
Paul says âDonât be anxious.â But how do we do this during a pandemic, Paul?
Martin Luther and the Coronavirus
Just got this insightful quote from NWer Daphne Woodall. Â Itâs from Martin Luther when he was ministering to those facing the Black Death. Â Love this line, âif God should wish to take me, he will surely find me... if my neighbor needs me, however, I shall not avoid place or person.â Trusting with you all, Pastor Larry âI shall ask God mercifully to protect us. Then I shall fumigate, help purify the air, administer medicine and take it. I shall avoid places and persons where my presence is not needed in order not to become contaminated and thus perchance inflict
Kids At-Home Devotional Resource
Looking for a fun family devotional for this weekend since North Wake is meeting remotely? Check out this excellent resource from our friends at Lifeway Kids! Materials include a Bible Story video, Life Application video, a kids connection video, a missions video and gospel presentation resources. New sessions will be updated weekly at midnight on Thursday nights so that families can have fresh content every weekend. Step 1: Go to my.lifeway.com/redeem Step 2: Register if you are a new user or login if you already have an account Step 3: Enter this redemption code: VZMD4SSQ38 Step 4: Click âAccessâ (if prompted to sign in again,
The FAQs: Coronavirus Explained By An Infectious Disease Expert and Pastor
Here is a helpful and wise perspective from someone with a rare combination of expertise: Â a pastor and an infectious disease expert! https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/what-we-know-coronavirus/
Reading on Christâs Victory Over Death by His Death
This past Sunday, March 8th, we enfolded readings from John Piper into our worship service. Â If you would like to think more deeply on our passage (Heb. 2.14-18), you can read or listen to his full remarks here: Jesus is Able to Help Those Who Are Tempted Thankful for His victory on the cross! Pastor Larry
Prayers of Confession for Lent
This past Sunday night we used these prayers of confession and repentance as a guide to the beginning of the Lenten season. Â You may want to work your way through these, one by one, during this season leading up to Good Friday. (This copy has the copy errors removed from Sunday nightâs file.) Prayers of Confessions and Repentance