Here, where I live in the UK, many local communities and streets are coming together in new ways, getting to know and supporting one another during this Coronavirus pandemic. So far over 30,000 have died and we are still in a critical phase. We are still in lockdown here (6 weeks now), only able to leave our homes (if under 70 and not in the extremely vulnerable category) for food, medical reasons, or emergency or short exercise. On Sundays the people in the row of terraced houses (about 10 of them) across the street, come out about 4 pm with their cup of whatever, to greet one another - at a distance - after the family in the middle of the have entertained us with their brass instruments (father, mother and children) and possibly other musical residents as well. I watch from my first floor window and have conversations and now know my near neighbours a lot better. I discovered that the tenants in one of the ground floor flats are christians and they kindly offered to do shopping for me last week. God seems to be joining His family in new and more meaningful and authentic ways, and delivering us from the doctrines, commandments and traditions of men that have hindered His Body for so long. Yesterday was the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day when World War II ended on 8th May 1945. I went for a walk and noticed that several streets had bunting up (right across the street in one case) and people had tables and chairs out on the gardens and pavements and were feasting and toasting at a safe distance from their neighbours. In my small corner, we are thinking about having a street party when this is all over. I am also meeting new people - new believers - online in my area; up to now it has been very difficult to fit into the rhythm of "churchianity" with an autoimmune illness and low energy, but Zoom meetings are making life so much easier for the disabled or housebound and now they are getting INCLUDED INSTEAD OF EXCLUDED. The Lord be praised for what He is doing. He is Lord of ALL!
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