Five Minute Friday Church

           One of the unexpected blessings of this season is that I have been able to watch church services from the churches that I used to attend when I lived in New Mexico. Thanks to technology and a welcoming pastor friend, I am now in a zoom community group that is an outreach of one of these churches. We are meeting online right now, but I and others who live in other states will be able to continue meeting with our group even when the group begins in person meetings. I am so thankful for the community that I have found in the body of Christ even in the midst of social distancing. I am thankful for the tools zoom, YouTube, and the Internet that help connect brothers and sisters in Christ. even when we live many miles away from each other. 


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  1. CarolSeptember 18, 2020 at 3:45 PM

    Very glad that you are able to connect and join a zoom community group! We are blessed to have the tools to meet virtually when we can't meet in person. And I am blessed by your thankful post.

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    1. Mom23RosebudsSeptember 20, 2020 at 8:30 AM

      It was such an unexpected blessing. Thank you for stooping by.

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  2. Amie WillsSeptember 18, 2020 at 5:11 PM

    It's such a testament to the greatness of God's presence that we can be "together" with people who are states away from us.

    Amie, FMF #15

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    1. Mom23RosebudsSeptember 20, 2020 at 8:32 AM

      Yes it reminds me of the verse that when two or more are gathered in God's name, He is there in the midst with us also.

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  3. Great-Granny GrandmaSeptember 18, 2020 at 6:37 PM

    That is so cool. I have been visiting several churches, thanks to Livestream, but would love to find a zoom community group like you have.

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    1. Mom23RosebudsSeptember 20, 2020 at 8:35 AM

      The zoom community group has been such a blessing to me.

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  4. AnnieSeptember 19, 2020 at 9:18 AM

    Yes! Zoom and the internet have been such a blessing to keep everyone connected.

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    1. Mom23RosebudsSeptember 20, 2020 at 8:36 AM

      This is so true. I am thankful for technology that bring us all together.

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  5. Tara UlrichSeptember 25, 2020 at 1:34 PM

    A gift of meeting online! I’m glad you have found a place that you feel welcomed.

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