COMMUNITY RESPONSE
Ways we are helping our community during this unprecedented time.
As a church we are currently looking into options on how to utilize our facility. We have been in communication with the Public Health Department as well as the Manatee County School Board offering assistance in various ways. We know we are called to be a LIGHT and HOPE to our community during this time and we are honored to do so.
We will do more than "survive" this season. We believe that when we look back on this season, we will proudly say, God used us to do incredible things.
We have found many people are asking how can they help. There are also people who feel like they are drowning and don't know where to turn. We want to be a bridge that connects needs to resources within our community.
It was announced yesterday that our schools here in Florida will be closed until April 15. Many daycares are also closed as well. While many are able to work from home, which can be extremely difficult while now homeschooling. There are many people (especially single parents) that do not have an option for childcare during this season.
There are a few ways you can help with these needs:
1. Parent Swap - we can pair you with another working parent and you can work shifts.
2. Babysit - offer to watch kids as you are available during the week.
3. Tutoring - using zoom, tutor students online as they work through their assignments for the day
Right now we are trying to assess the needs and resources. If you are able to help or need help, please take a moment to complete this form. While we can not guarantee we can meet every need, we will do our absolute best to help!
COVID-19 RESOURCE FORM
I leave you with a quote from a Christ-follower in Wuhan from a post on Facebook after 48 days of quarantine:
"Coronavirus wants you to isolate and stock up and take care of your own first. Instead, look to him [God] first while you take care of others. In community, we can do so much more than we can do on our own. God is caring for us so richly and showering us with SO MUCH GOOD each and every moment."
[Read the rest of the post here]
As a church we are currently looking into options on how to utilize our facility. We have been in communication with the Public Health Department as well as the Manatee County School Board offering assistance in various ways. We know we are called to be a LIGHT and HOPE to our community during this time and we are honored to do so.
We will do more than "survive" this season. We believe that when we look back on this season, we will proudly say, God used us to do incredible things.
We have found many people are asking how can they help. There are also people who feel like they are drowning and don't know where to turn. We want to be a bridge that connects needs to resources within our community.
It was announced yesterday that our schools here in Florida will be closed until April 15. Many daycares are also closed as well. While many are able to work from home, which can be extremely difficult while now homeschooling. There are many people (especially single parents) that do not have an option for childcare during this season.
There are a few ways you can help with these needs:
1. Parent Swap - we can pair you with another working parent and you can work shifts.
2. Babysit - offer to watch kids as you are available during the week.
3. Tutoring - using zoom, tutor students online as they work through their assignments for the day
Right now we are trying to assess the needs and resources. If you are able to help or need help, please take a moment to complete this form. While we can not guarantee we can meet every need, we will do our absolute best to help!
COVID-19 RESOURCE FORM
I leave you with a quote from a Christ-follower in Wuhan from a post on Facebook after 48 days of quarantine:
"Coronavirus wants you to isolate and stock up and take care of your own first. Instead, look to him [God] first while you take care of others. In community, we can do so much more than we can do on our own. God is caring for us so richly and showering us with SO MUCH GOOD each and every moment."
[Read the rest of the post here]