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a call to open churches in Canada

March 21, 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkeg1YQ9rVk&t=149s

Jesus says, Matthew 22:16-22
English Standard Version
16 And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God truthfully, and you do not care about anyone's opinion, for you are not swayed by appearances. 17 Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” 18 But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, “Why put me to the test, you hypocrites? 19 Show me the coin for the tax.” And they brought him a denarius. 20 And Jesus said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” 21 They said, “Caesar's.” Then he said to them, “Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.”

caesar says in BC, 

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#enforcement

"Indoor in-person religious gatherings and worship services of any size are prohibited.

You must not attend a service at a church, synagogue, mosque, gudwara, temple or other place of worship
Religious services can continue using remote or virtual attendance options, like Zoom or Skype
You can still visit your place of worship for individual activities such as guidance from spiritual leaders, contemplation or personal prayer.

Religious leaders may attend the home of a member of their religious community to provide religious services to the occupant."

"Religious worship services may be held outdoors (including in open-sided tents and under overhead coverings). Before, during and after the service, people must not gather or socially engage.

Up to 50 people may attend, plus 2 extra people to make sure rules are followed
Participants must be 2 metres apart unless they live in the same private residence
Drive-in worship events can continue to operate (No more than 50 vehicles may be present, and people who attend in a vehicle must remain in the vehicle)
Musical groups of up to 5 musicians may perform
The only people who can sing are soloists and worship leaders. The only people who can chant are worship leaders
Masks are required at all times by everyone in attendance.

Masks can only be removed by soloists (when singing), worship leaders (when speaking, singing or chanting), readers (when reading out loud), or musicians who need to do so to play their instrument. They must maintain 3 metres of spacing or use a physical barrier
Masks are not required for people who can’t wear a mask due to a condition or impairment or kids under the age of 12
Organizers must:

Collect information for contract tracing
Supply hand sanitizer
Caution those at risk, including seniors and those with underlying medical conditions or compromised immune systems, from attending"

Thank You Jesus for being a good shepherd for our sake. It isn't You who were needing leading, it was us. Thank You Jesus for caring about us so much that You would leave heaven to save our life. You ARE worthy to be trusted. You ARE worthy to be praised and appreciated and obeyed. You are worthy to be loved. You are true love in person. You really are.

Revelation 5:13
And I heard every created thing which is in heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, or on the sea, and all the things in them, saying, “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be the blessing, the honor, the glory, and the dominion forever and ever.”

The Problem Behind Our Problems: Where are the Shepherds? (Ezekiel 34:1-10)