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<center>[Source](https://www.crosswalk.com/blogs/joe-mckeever/what-it-means-to-praise-god-and-why-it-s-good-for-us.html)</center>



# In Times Like These

With the concerns of the contagious Corona virus, public gatherings have been discouraged and even outlawed by many governments and states.  Restaurants will not allow dine-in, concerts and sporting events are canceled and churches are not having public services. 

> How I miss going to church. This does not seem normal or right. 

And yet in this new normal, churches are finding ways to make it happen.  Social distancing is not preventing worship. I offer some examples of creative ways churches are ministering. 



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<center>[Source](https://www.stjamesfletch.org.uk/events/creative-worship-evening)</center>


# Creative Worship

* A local Illinois Church offers a daily scripture and prayer of about 4 minutes in length as an automated morning phone call to members of their congregation. 

* An small town Iowa church uses a four person skeletal crew to video tape their service on Facebook.   The crew consists of the pastor, worship leader, musician and video engineer.   

* Another small town church  offers a printed  bulletin and self serve communion on Sunday for a come and go worship.   With less than 10 people at a time, members pick up a worship folder and helps themselves to the wafer and juice. 

* A large scale Catholic church considers using an amp and parking lot for an outdoor drive-in service.   Like the old drive-in theaters, you remain in your car and worship, keeping a protected distance from each other

* A car parade is an option for a Hosanna type Palm Sunday worship celebration.   

* Drive through window type ministry is another avenue being initiated by a protestant church.

* Television ministries are filling the need for those who are in a shelter-in-place situation.   Many who are shut in are finding comfort in these pastors and evangelists. 

# Cannot Be Stopped By A Virus

Creativity is in full bloom this spring, as Christians find new ways to worship God. The covid 19 virus will not stop spiritual growth and gratitude to the creator.  Their relationship is important and they are determined to make it happen. 


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<center>[Image](https://churchleaders.com/category/worship/worship-articles)</center>



# How Do You Worship?

> creativity starts with us

What new creative ways have you been worshiping, since the onset of the virus?   I would welcome you sharing those, so we can all learn and grow together.   Blessings and peace to you as you stay safe and healthy. 

#  Thanks for listening.   Feel free to comment, upvote or resteem.