Most of us are happy to see the temperature change from a rather frigid February. Many in the Knox family spent a great amount of time in the last year inside their homes. Some of us, myself included, were anxious to reconnect with family and friends. God wants his people to be together in a genuine loving community. But there have been barriers that have tested that ability to carry out that biblical plan. Instead of being together in person, we shifted to being together in a virtual community on Zoom. Their does seem to be some light at the end of the tunnel. We have members who are receiving the second dose of their vaccine. People, who before now, have been anxious about being around others who might have Covid 19.

In the midst of current circumstances, how might we continue as a church family to build the loving community that God desires? One, when you receive both of your doses of vaccine, consider worshiping in person again. Two, as Cathie Brook suggests, make contact with others of your Knox family through the cards she provides in the main hallway at Knox. Share messages filled with lots of hope, love, and thanksgiving. Three, make needed phone calls that offer meaningful scripture. Ask simple questions such as, “What has God been teaching you recently?” or “What are some blessings that have enriched your heart?” or “How are you holding up while being confined for such long stretches of time?” Then simply listen, it’s one of the great ways to build Christian community.

I leave you with a homework assignment that encourages godly conduct for all of us,
read 1 Thessalonians 5:15-19.

Fred