Letter to the Editor: The worse it gets, the more we need each other

We are a very small congregation; we are following all the guidelines from State, County, City and our governing body Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Tattoo, hair, and massage parlors are allowed to remain open and deemed as “essential” for Personal Care Services.  What about Spiritual Care Services?

When we are at church, we are one in Christ, in prayer, taking authority over the enemy and over the fallen things in this world. There is a supernatural power in the “two or three” gathering together!

On the upside of ‘going to church together,’ we enjoy worship, encouragement, and, the most powerful aspects of Holy Communion.

When we are struggling with fears surrounding coronavirus, it helps to lean on the strong faith of our fellow Christians.

When we are coping with thoughts about friends and family members, or biological warfare, or the government agendas, vaccine concerns and all the rest, as Christians we pray with each other and for each other, hearing the Word, on a weekly basis reminds us of the promises God has made to us through His son Jesus Christ.

The author of Hebrews wrote, “Let us firmly hold the profession of our faith without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

Let us not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but let us exhort one another, especially as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:23-25) 

The point? The worse it gets, the more we need each other.

Rev. Diana Turner
Hope Lutheran Church of the Sierra