Having church Outside

I remember when I was younger I use to watch The Hour of Power with Dr. Robert Schuller and when he started before The Crystal Cathedral was even a Thought Dr. Schuller had his Sunday services at a Drive in Movie theater on Sundays. I thought I know there are not many Drive inn Theaters around any more, but the message needs to be told. I know because of the Internet and Live streaming the message is Brodcated, but we need to meet as a Church and if we can meet outside just like Resteraunts here in Miami have to sit outside, why can't we have outside services. if businesses can be open why cant the Church be Open for Services even if its outside. Is not God more imporatant than a business? I like to watch online, but we need are Churches back! Lets get back to Church Safely and Smart.

 

[The Encourager]

Some churches are open. But use this time to get and grow closer to God.

 

[Intercessor]

I heard of some people up in Minnesota that froze to death at a drive in -- they went to see CLOSED FOR THE SEASON -- sorry for the poor joke but yes, church anyway this Wuhan will be gone in a month unless they inflate the numbers or unleash a new virus -- thanks for praying for freedom to assemble guaranteed by the constitution so we can not forsake the assembling of ourselves together (Heb 10)

I remember when I was younger I use to watch The Hour of Power with Dr. Robert Schuller and when he started before The Crystal Cathedral was even a Thought Dr. Schuller had his Sunday services at a Drive in Movie theater on Sundays. I thought I know there are not many Drive inn Theaters around any more, but the message needs to be told. I know because of the Internet and Live streaming the message is Brodcated, but we need to meet as a Church and if we can meet outside just like Resteraunts here in Miami have to sit outside, why can't we have outside services. if businesses can be open why cant the Church be Open for Services even if its outside. Is not God more important than a business? I like to watch online, but we need are Churches back! Lets get back to Church Safely and Smart.

 

[Cheryl "The Earthly Angel"]

Oh!!! My gush! I remember Dr. Schuller! He was very inspiring. I know of a few churches having masses or services. Lots of space between each person. I was able to go to mass a few weeks ago to give thanks. Felt Great! This is time for all of us to pray! Prayers for PEACE! Trust in Jesus! We will get through this. Praying for you and your family!

 

[Intercessor]

Oh!!! My gush! I remember Dr. Schuller! He was very inspiring. I know of a few churches having masses or services. Lots of space between each person. I was able to go to mass a few weeks ago to give thanks. Felt Great! This is time for all of us to pray! Prayers for PEACE! Trust in Jesus! We will get through this. Praying for you and your family!

I remember when I was younger I use to watch The Hour of Power with Dr. Robert Schuller and when he started before The Crystal Cathedral was even a Thought Dr. Schuller had his Sunday services at a Drive in Movie theater on Sundays. I thought I know there are not many Drive inn Theaters around any more, but the message needs to be told. I know because of the Internet and Live streaming the message is Brodcated, but we need to meet as a Church and if we can meet outside just like Resteraunts here in Miami have to sit outside, why can't we have outside services. if businesses can be open why cant the Church be Open for Services even if its outside. Is not God more imporatant than a business? I like to watch online, but we need are Churches back! Lets get back to Church Safely and Smart.

UPDATE: A judge ruled late Friday afternoon that Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, can continue hosting indoor worship services and does not have to adhere to any attendance caps or bans on singing.

Judge Allows Indoor Services https://t.co/d1J5gf4K9K
— John MacArthur (@johnmacarthur) August 15, 2020

California megachurch Pastor John MacArthur filed a lawsuit against Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state officials over ongoing restrictions for churches amid the coronavirus pandemic.

In the filing, submitted Thursday by attorneys Jenna Ellis and Charles LiMandri, MacArthur’s Grace Community Church in Sun Valley has sought “to prohibit California from enforcing its unconstitutional and onerous coronavirus pandemic regulations” against the congregation.

MacArthur said in a response to the court’s ruling, “I am very grateful the court has allowed us to meet inside and we are happy for a few weeks to comply and respect what the judge has asked of us because he is allowing us to meet. This vindicates our desire to stay open and serve our people. This also gives us an opportunity to show that we are not trying to be rebellious or unreasonable, but that we will stand firm to protect our church against unreasonable, unconstitutional restrictions.”

The official press release from @ThomasMoreSoc re: @GraceComChurch and Pastor @johnmacarthur: https://t.co/EOaK2hiy4Q
— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) August 15, 2020

In addition to suing Newsom, Grace Community Church has named Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (D) and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra (D).

As legal proceedings get underway, MacArthur has pledged to keep the doors of his church open to serve Angelenos eager to return for Sunday morning services.

“We are simply continuing to do today what we have done for the past 63 years, that Grace Community Church has been open to welcome the Los Angeles community and serve their spiritual needs,” the pastor said. “We will remain open and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all who decide they want to come worship with us.”

According to the Thomas More Society, where Ellis serves as special counsel, the complaint from Grace Community Church states the American people “have begun to see that they are being [cheated] by their own government.”

Faithwire: John MacArthur Defies Covid Orders: ‘Welcome to the Grace Community Church Peaceful Protest’

The lawsuit pointed to the double standard that has been applied to Black Lives Matter protesters, who have been allowed and even encouraged to flood the streets by the thousands while churches have been forced to keep their sanctuaries closed over concerns worship services could cause spikes in coronavirus infections.

“They have witnessed how the onerous restrictions imposed on them by public officials to allegedly fight the COVID-19 pandemic simply do not apply to certain, favored groups,” states MacArthur’s lawsuit. “When many went to the streets to engage in ‘political’ or ‘peaceful’ protests
purportedly against racism and police brutality, these protestors refused to comply with the pandemic restrictions. Instead of enforcing the public health orders, public officials were all too eager to grant a de facto exception for these favored protestors.”

LiMandri argued it is “unconstitutional” for Newsom and his cohorts to “discriminate against churches by treating them less favorably than other organizations and activities that are not protected by the First Amendment.” He continued, “This is especially the case when the government has given free rein to protesters and is not similarly restricting marijuana dispensaries, large retail outlets and factories, and abortion providers.”

The legal filing comes not long after MacArthur’s church was met with a cease-and-desist letter from the County of Los Angeles.

MacArthur, for his part, has indicated he has no plans to comply with the demand. At the beginning of last Sunday’s worship service, the 81-year-old pastor cheekily welcomed congregants to “the Grace Community Church peaceful protest.”

During an appearance Tuesday morning on CNN, MacArthur told host Brianna Keilar he believes the California government is intentionally “targeting” the church.

Church-goers, he said, “know life is being restricted in a way that is not constitutional, that is burdensome, that is targeting a church, and that makes no sense in light of the actual number of deaths that they’re seeing.”

As for whether it’s wise for certain attenders to return to in-person worship services, MacArthur told Keilar he has entrusted his congregants with that determination.

He said it’s up to attendees to “make adult decisions about the reality of their physical and spiritual health and how that balance works for each one of them.”

The judge is requiring congregants to wear masks and social distance between family groups while indoors. A full hearing is set for September 4, 2020.

‘Historic Win’: John MacArthur Claims Victory in Lawsuit Over Church Restrictions

UPDATE: A judge ruled late Friday afternoon that Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, can continue hosting indoor worship services and does not have to adhere to any attendance caps or bans on singing.

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