What is the Temperature in the Metro? And a free GIVEAWAY!
Can you believe it? Snow today. Sunshine and 60's this weekend?
This head-spinning shift in weather is not too dissimilar than the sudden change of circumstances we have experienced over the last days and weeks.
On March 5, I gathered with over 5,000 church leaders in Orlando, Florida.
By March 15, virtually every church in the Metro and around the country had transitioned to a digital gathering experience.
On April 12, the entire world experienced Easter, for the very first time since the resurrection of King Jesus (2,000 years), in groups of 10 or less.
This Sunday, April 19, will mark Week #6 of virtual worship gatherings! And, according to recent news reports, we're not finished yet!
It goes without mention that we've experienced similar, if not greater, disruptions in our homes, workplaces, schedules, and social spaces!
So, what are the effects of these seismic shifts in daily rhythms and habits on our minds, souls, bodies, and relationships?
Um...more than you might think!
Which is why we are inviting you, along with the entire Within Reach community, to take a brief 5-minute survey to help us better understand how the current crisis is affecting us emotionally, physically, financially, and relationally?
*By taking this survey, you'll automatically be entered to win a stay-at-home evening of entertainment, social-distance style, with your friends or family. It's our way of bringing a little bit of joy into the home of someone in our WR community.
Here's the survey link!
As we continue to assess the impact of the current crisis, we want to provide opportunities and resources to help you and your congregations or organizations navigate the emotional impact that we inevitably experience during times like these.
This is why we're partnering once again with Crown College to host, for the second time, a webinar called Strategies for Processing Fear & Anxiety. The webinar will take place on Friday, April 24 from 10-11AM.
You can register for free here.
We're also highlighting an incredibly helpful resource by Dr. Deb Hoffman on how to recognize and process grief in healthy ways!
You can find that article here.
Within Reach, we are grateful for you and want to encourage you in every way possible as we continue to saturate our city with the gospel of Jesus! We celebrate the countless ways that you are unleashing love on the Metro through your leadership and service, and pray that God multiplies your efforts in recognizable ways.
Grateful,
Jed Mullenix