The Shallowford Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia has invited the public to pray for affected people in Ukraine amid Russian invasion.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, March 13, the Shallowford Presbyterian Church encouraged the public to join in Sunday worship to sing, pray, renew our strength, and recommit themselves to God's peace.
This week, the church's news feeds and people's hearts are heavy with images of damage, bloodshed, and terror from the Ukraine situation, according to the church’s post.
The church said they will convene on Sunday to meditate on Isaiah 58:1-12 in light of these visuals. God invites the church to worship with their lives, to "fast" in ways that glorify God and benefit the world's most vulnerable people.
The Shallowford Presbyterian Church said on Sunday, they were encouraged to sing, pray, renew our strength, and renew their commitment to God's peace in the church.
They may also visit the Shallowford Presbyterian Church’s Facebook post for more information.
Church’s Thriving Ministry
According to the Shallowford Presbyterian Church members, they have expressed their desires and requirements for this growing ministry.
The Shallowford Presbyterian Church posted on Facebook on Thursday, March 10, that the members' hearts, minds, and bodies are full after Wednesday's Picnic with the Pastors.
During their time together at Shallowford Presbyterian Church, people discussed their wishes and needs for this developing ministry, according to the church.
According to a Facebook post from the Shallowford Presbyterian Church, this ministry is for persons who are 70 years old or older and looking for faith-based friendships.
The Shallowford Presbyterian Church recommends contacting the church office (404-321-1844) or sending an email to info@shallowford.org to get involved.
They can also go to the Shallowford Presbyterian Church's Facebook page for more information.
Afghan Refugees
The Shallowford Presbyterian Church sponsored an Afghan refugee family.
According to the church’s Facebook post, it will aid in the resettling of an Afghan refugee family.
The Shallowford Presbyterian Church is pleased to announce that it has begun sponsoring an Afghan refugee family and has submitted an application for government assistance.
By March 19, the church was invited to provide new or gently used things to help the family construct a warm and welcoming home.
For further information, they might visit the Shallowford Presbyterian Church's website.
Church’s COVID-19 Protocols
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Shallowford Presbyterian Church sponsored an online worship service.
The Shallowford Presbyterian Church put limits on online worship and outdoor communions on Facebook to assist prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections.
According to the church, an online worship service was held on Sunday, Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. There was also an outside communion at 2 p.m.
The public was invited to bring their own chair, dress warmly, and join the Shallowford Presbyterian Church for a 20-minute prayer and worship service.
A memorial service for the church's founding members was held at the Shallowford Presbyterian Church.
According to a Shallowford Presbyterian Church post on Monday, March 7, Dr. William "Bill" Jefferson Pendergrast, an original founder member of Shallowford Presbyterian Church, was honored at a memorial service.
The memorial service began at 2 p.m., according to the church.
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