Update for Members and Visitors Regarding COVID-19

While we know from Hebrews 10:25 that we are not to “forsak[e] the assembling of ourselves together” and that God’s will for us under the Fourth Commandment is that “the gospel ministry and schools for it be maintained” (LD 38) we also have a duty to “be subject to the governing authorities” (Romans 13:1) and that the Fifth Commandment teaches us to honor and submit to those who rule over us (LD 39). Furthermore, God’s will for us under the sixth commandment is that we “protect [our neighbours] from harm as much as we can” (LD 40). With these Biblical commands in mind and in accordance with the current declaration of emergency by the provincial government under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, please note that all public worship services and church events are cancelled until at least March 31, 2020.

In order that we may continue “steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine” (Acts 2:42) and that the church would continue to be “devote[d]…to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.” (1 Timothy 4:13) and that we would continue to “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” (Exodus 20:8), two simple, video worship services including the preaching of the Word will be recorded by Pastor Lee and posted to salemurc.org/YouTube (or search “Salem United Reformed Church” in the YouTube app) by 10:00 AM each Lord’s Day morning as long as the church building remains closed.

Those who are in need or in distress are encouraged to call one of the elders, deacons or the pastor (or see contact us page).

Let us trust in our Heavenly Father who cares for us and so ordains that “all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28)