Seniors especially find these days difficult, they often live alone and they have to be especially careful during these days which isolates them even more. One of the things I have been doing is sending out cards to them. Everyone needs to know that they are being thought of and that people care about them. I am actually in charge of care ministry at our church so the cards in the picture are ones I sent out from the church. But I also enjoy making cards so I will be sending out some from my hubby and I as well.
I have been calling a special friend every day or so, she is in her 80's and she says the days are very long for her and my calls brighten her day. I am planning to call one or two members of our church family as well each day so we can all stay in touch and encourage each other.
I have had some other thoughts on how I can be a blessing to others from a distance. Prayer is the most important thing I can do for others. I have been taking a lot of walks and when I go alone I use that time to be in prayer for others.
I have also been sending emails to family, friends and church family throughout the day just to keep in touch and let them know I am praying for them. Technology is so helpful in these days - as I said before I am still hoping to be able to find a way to have Bible study with the ladies online.~smile~ My sister has been using facetime (?) or Skype - Not sure how either of those work as I am technologically challenged but I know it is a blessing to my Mum as she feels like she has someone over when she can talk to them "face to face".
For the children I miss so much from Children's Church I am taking a page from some of the local churches and planning to put together some online materials and email them to their parents so they can print out lessons and activities for their children to do on Sundays.
I am also planning to call the seniors home where my friend and I do hymn sing and see if anyone there might appreciate me reading to them over the phone - especially the Bible. I am also going to offer to write letters for them if they would like to dictate it over the phone. Many of the seniors are no longer able to write as their hands are too sore or shaky.
On my phone call list are also my neighbours - just to check in on them and see if all is well. I am going to do my best to reach out to them with the gospel. Not force it on them at all but as God provides openings I will share with them some encouragement in that way and let them know that I am praying for them too! ~smile~
I am busy sewing fabric masks for family and for people in our church and our community. The verdict is out whether they are really a benefit or not. I think they are saying if you are healthy you should not wear one but that seems to be because they are afraid people will stop social distancing or touch their faces more. However they are also saying if you are caring for someone ill you should wear at least a fabric mask. So if it can help even a little in that scenario I am thinking it can be a benefit just when you go out. We watched a Doctor from South Korea who recommends everyone wear one and a hospital in Toronto is where I got my instructions on how to make them. They are asking people who can sew to make and donate masks to the hospital for approved visitors and to distribute to people in the east end to help with community spread. I am too far away to donate to the hospital but can make them for our people here.
I will keep on the look out for other ways I can be a blessing and just pray that God will use me for His glory and as a light shining for Him!
Take Care! Be Safe! You are Loved!
Liisa
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