18 March 2020: COVID-19 Update

Greeting in the mighty Name of Jesus!
 
We find ourselves in uncharted territory as many of us have not lived in the time of a pandemic.  So how do we get through this together?
 
Social distancing
It is recommended that we keep some distance from each other when we gather.  As Christian’s this can be a concern.  We are worried that people may think we have no faith if we keep a distance, and worried that we would be considered careless if we don't.  We really want to encourage you to love each other through our differences and stay united in our faith.
 
Meetings
Indoor gatherings in Australia is now limited to 100. Until further notice we will continue the hour of power at 7.30pm on Thursdays, Sunday services (Sinhala & English) and bible studies.  If you are unwell, we ask that you follow the government’s advice and stay at home.  We will be livestreaming our services so you can follow the service online. Our church website includes information both on the livestream and how you can make an offering/tithe online. Below are the direct links.
 
https://www.livingwatersvic.org.au/live.html
https://www.livingwatersvic.org.au/donate.html
 
We will communicate further if there are any changes to any of the above. 
 
Prayer
As people are overcome by fear it is a time for his Church to stand in the gap!
As such all who call on His Name, (across denominations) will be joining together in prayer starting from:
 
THIS THURSDAY 19th MARCH at 19h00  
(daily from then on) 

• Pray for our nation in response to COVID19. Pray for the hearts of people to turn towards God in repentance.
• Join in a National Day of Prayer and Fasting on Sunday 29th March. 

 
Let’s stand together on the promise of 2 Chronicles 7:14. and pray in unity the promises of Psalm 91.

14 “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;
    I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call on me, and I will answer him;
    I will be with him in trouble,
    I will deliver him and honour him.
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