tag: covid-19
Impact
Pandemic Prepared
This article was originally written in January 2021 for our 2020 Annual Report. Since then, India has experienced significant impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Please join us in praying for the BIC Church in India as they face this challenge…
Culture & Perspectives
Cultivating an Online Faith Community
Because of group gathering restrictions, many churches were forced to turn to online worship services in 2020. While this change was unexpected, it provided an opportunity for leaders to adapt and rethink what church looks like. We invited pastors and ministry leaders from around the country to reflect on the past year and share how online worship has impacted their ministry and faith community…
Culture & Perspectives
Open Doors in the Time of COVID
The weight of COVID fell more heavily on some than others in 2020. Homeless populations and addiction communities faced unique challenges brought about by the pandemic and subsequent shutdowns. In the midst of these trials, two Brethren in Christ U.S. congregations saw this year as an opportunity to share the love of Jesus with those most in need…
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BIC U.S. Releases Additional $27,578 from Global Compassion Fund for COVID Relief
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect communities around the world, we have been listening closely to our global community for opportunities to provide continued aid and support. In May, we reported that over $36,000 had been distributed from the Global Compassion Fund to meet needs around the world…
Culture & Perspectives
Pandemic Lessons from My Grandmother
I sat quietly at a row of long rectangular tables. My wife, Heather, and my two-year-old son Lucas sat to my left, with my sister, brother-in-law, and nephew adjacent to us. Country renditions of familiar hymns flowed from an inconspicuous speaker in the corner of the fellowship hall of a small…
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Global Compassion Fund Releases $36,590 for Essential Supplies Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
As countries lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19, many communities surrounding BIC churches are experiencing a time of great need. Lockdowns have prevented vulnerable populations who live day to day from going out to earn money for food, resulting in hunger…