Why isn't Wilmont gathering for worship and when can we gather again? That seems to be the question of the hour! Why no answers are the best answers There are several reasons why Wilmont continues to delay and why we aren't making long-term projections. First, businesses and churches meeting early in May continue to face significant recommended restrictions, including masks, distancing, and sanitation. These restrictions make gathering difficult, if not unmanageable. Most churches are meeting outside or continuing broadcasting services in light of these challenges. Second, the posture of our national and state leaders are fluid. Recommendations at the beginning of a week are often different at the end of the week. Projecting the progress of social distancing in Oklahoma beyond a week is almost impossible, so it makes planning for late May or early June tenuous. I've been reminded of God's promise to give us what we need, but only what we need for the moment. In the model prayer of Matthew 6, Jesus taught us to ask "Give us this day our daily bread" (verse 11). In the same chapter, thinking about the uncertainty of the future, Jesus warns us not to be worried about [future] life ... "for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things" (verse 32). I believe the best answer for this moment is to wait. Therefore, Wilmont will not be meeting for worship at least through the first three Sundays in May. What are we doing now?
My initial desire was to entertain a "soft" regathering May 17 with Sunday School starting again June 1. We expect that to be pushed back but are uncertain right now how to predict how far. Help us be sensitive to our medical leaders and to the Holy Spirit for our church. How can members minister?
We miss you and are looking forward to worship in the same room. Your staff is praying for you. Because of Him, Shawn Nichols, Senior Pastor About Wilmont Place Baptist Church: Wilmont Place Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church of 150 active members on the south side of Oklahoma City. Text-driven expository preaching, Bible-teaching, personal growth, and community evangelism define the culture and direct the activities and events of the congregation. The church is working through a formal revitalization strategy in which members become family and the community becomes ministry.
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Linda Sharp
4/27/2020 05:00:44 pm
We love and miss you. We appreciate all you hard work. Looking forward to when we can meet together again. Thank you again for all you had work!
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Wilmont Place Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church of 150 active members on the south side of Oklahoma City. Text-driven expository preaching, Bible-teaching, personal growth, and community evangelism define the culture and direct the activities and events of the congregation. The church is working through a formal revitalization strategy in which members become family and the community becomes ministry. Archives
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