18/03/2020
Hi everyone
In light of covid-19 we will have to put YF on hold for now. We will keep in touch and send links that you might find helpful to use this time wisely, to think Biblically about it, remembering that God is in control and not surprised by any of this, and to help you to serve others.
Use your time wisely to do all those things 'if only I had more time': spend quality time with your family, talk with one another, pull out the board games, help out around the home with chores, do craft, help with baking/cooking, organise all those photos into albums/photo books, read a book, write a card/letter to someone, look after the elderly and ill, by phoning or sending around food and supplies and many more ideas that I am sure you will have. Do all following the Public Health advice on handwashing and staying at home if you are unwell.
Social media is helpful at this time for sharing info and useful resources, but beware as it can become all consuming and detrimental to our mental and spiritual health. Limit how much time you spend.
Above all use this time to draw closer to God, read His Word and listen to what He says, read books that help use to understand the Bible and God better, listen to podcasts and pray, pray for those who are sick and ill, those isolated and afraid, those frontline staff, those who are facing unemployment and for all people that we will know God's presence, comfort and power at this time and will look to Him. We will send links over the next number of weeks that can help us keep looking to God in this, that He may be glorified.
From the YF team
Until further notice, all parish organisations and activities in the Northern Province should cease, all Sunday and midweek services (gatherings for worship) should be suspended, and steps should be taken to ensure that numbers attending funeral services and weddings are kept as low as possible.