Special article re Coronavirus: Letter to Provident PRC, Marikina, the Philippines re COVID-19
Rev. Daniel Holstege's pastoral letter to Provident PRC in the Philippines during the early COVID-19 pandemic emphasizes God's sovereign providence over all creation, including the coronavirus, and encourages believers to find comfort and hope in Christ amid uncertainty and fear. The letter draws on Reformed theology and Scripture to exhort the congregation to maintain faith, demonstrate Christian witness to their neighbors, and trust in God's perfect plan during this global crisis.
March 21, 2020 Dear beloved congregation of Provident PRC, In times like this, the Lord might give opportunities to let our light shine before men by our good works. I pray that your neighbors will notice that you do not fear COVID-19, but you have hope, and that they ask a reason for your hope (I Pet. 3:15). Be ready to give an answer! We are going through a strange and uncertain moment in our lives! We did not expect the pandemic of COVID-19. Just a few weeks ago, we observed the hand of...
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