If you have watched the news anytime at all over the last
few weeks, you are familiar with the Covid-19 virus (coronavirus)
that is spreading around the world. Today, (March 11th) the World Health Organization officially labeled the outbreak of this disease as a global pandemic. Also, in a hearing before the House Oversight and Reform Committee, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, stated that this virus is 10 times more lethal than the seasonal flu. That being said, leading epidemiologist agree that the vast majority of people who are infected will recover and many will only experience minor symptoms. Those at highest risk are the elderly and those with compromised immune or respiratory systems.
that is spreading around the world. Today, (March 11th) the World Health Organization officially labeled the outbreak of this disease as a global pandemic. Also, in a hearing before the House Oversight and Reform Committee, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, stated that this virus is 10 times more lethal than the seasonal flu. That being said, leading epidemiologist agree that the vast majority of people who are infected will recover and many will only experience minor symptoms. Those at highest risk are the elderly and those with compromised immune or respiratory systems.
At Albany First Baptist we are monitoring the situation
daily and will take whatever steps deemed necessary to ensure the health and safety
of our members, visitors and the community.
As of today, we have not altered our regularly scheduled meetings, nor
have we deemed it necessary to cancel any of our specially scheduled Easter
events. We encourage everyone to follow
the Center for Disease Control’s recommendation of thorough and frequent hand
washing as well as the regular use of hand sanitizer. If you are feeling sick, please stay home and
contact your health care provider.
Above all, remember our God is greater than any virus. As Christians, we should respond to this
moment with prayer, not panic. We should
also avoid getting involved in any of the political rhetoric and finger-pointing
that has arisen with this event. Now is
the time when the grace of Christ should shine brightest through us. While the number of deaths from this pandemic
is relatively low, each death represents a family that is grieving the loss of a
loved one. They need to know that even
in their darkest moments, the love of Christ is able to comfort them; they need
our prayers. For two thousand years, faithful
Christians have responded to tragedy with love and compassion. This is our time to follow their example.
As previously stated, we are monitoring the situation daily
and will respond as conditions warrant.
We will do our best to communicate changes as they arise.
Do not worry about anything, but in everything, through
prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all
understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians
4:6-7
In His Service,
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