Praise Jesus! Technology Unites Churches Across The Country During Coronavirus Outbreak

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Praise Jesus! Technology Unites Churches Across The Country During Coronavirus Outbreak

By Tess Farrand, Associate Content Editor

Churches across the country and beyond united amidst the coronavirus outbreak by streaming church to their mobile phones, laptops and home televisions. Praise Jesus!

Movie producer, author and pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship said:

Yesterday, at our Church online, which we call “Harvest At Home” we did a special front room-like set with some of our worship team and my wife and son.
I shared a message, which you can watch at Harvest.org titled, “What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do”. Conservatively, 231,277 people watched.
Many watched at home with family so the number could easily be double that.
BTW, that’s a 400% increase from regular attendance online and in person.
At the end of my message I extended an opportunity for people to put their faith in Christ and be forgiven on their sins.
1.438 people responded.

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Yesterday, the doors to our Church buildings were closed. But the door for the Church was wide open. Jesus said, “Behold, I have set before you an open door which no man can shut” (Rev. 3:8) He was talking about the door of opportunity. Because of the tangible fear in the air due to COVID-19 and the uncertainty of the times our message is needed more then ever. The message of hope. The message of faith. The message of the Gospel. Yesterday, at our Church online, which we call “Harvest At Home” we did a special front room-like set with some of our worship team and my wife and son. I shared a message, which you can watch at Harvest.org titled, “What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do”. Conservatively, 231,277 people watched. Many watched at home with family so the number could easily be double that. BTW, that’s a 400% increase from regular attendance online and in person. At the end of my message I extended an opportunity for people to put their faith in Christ and be forgiven on their sins. 1.438 people responded. That is amazing! Know that we at Harvest are here for you. We will be producing fresh content this week at Harvest.org including our award-winning films, “Hope For Hurting Hearts”, “Lost Boy” and the recently released film, “Steve McQueen: The Salvation Of An American Icon”. Let’s pray that even more people are reached with the Gospel. I need your help to do this. Go to harvest.org/donate/ To invest in our spiritual future. (Link in bio)

A post shared by Greg Laurie (@greglaurie) on Mar 16, 2020 at 6:59am PDT

Like Laurie’s congregation, Lee Strobel, whose story inspired the Movieguide® Award nominated THE CASE FOR CHRIST, also saw many come to faith through online resources.

Over 300 salvations through Woodlands Church’s online services this weekend. Thank God! Praying that this medical crisis sparks a revival!

— Lee Strobel (@LeeStrobel) March 16, 2020

Other pastors like Rick Warren of Purpose Driven Life, provided links to their messages about the hope humanity has in Christ on their social media, continuing to use these digital platforms for the glory of God.

If you missed my message on video, “Defeating Fear During the Virus Crisis” you can hear a portion of it on audio on Radio Station KWVE 107.9 FM or online at https://t.co/4ljcLPgFLZ RIGHT NOW
– It’s encouraging news you can use.

— Rick Warren (@RickWarren) March 15, 2020

In chaotic times like these, it’s necessary for the global church to continue preaching the Good News of Jesus to all who need healing and reconciliation to God the Father.

Perhaps your church congregation moved services to online to honor the governments measures for health safety.

Feel free to share how God’s using your local body of believers to encourage others in this time of uncertainty.

“Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.” – Philippians 2:1-2 (NIV).

Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.