Dear Low's Church Family, I continue to pray you all are staying well.  I want to remind you that we will be continuing on-line services at Low's.  This is the schedule for the weekend:

1.  Maundy Thursday and Good Friday worship will be recorded (and maybe live streamed--Maundy Thursday I believe will be) tomorrow at 3 pm.  

2. Easter worship will be recorded and streamed Saturday at 10 am.

Additional updates:

1.  Brenda Sharpe continues to recover at home from her recent open-heart surgery.  While she is doing well and able to get up and move about the house,unfortunately her physical therapy has been postponed until COVID-19 passes, which slows things down a bit.

2,  Low's Social Ministry agreed to give $500 to Alamance Meals on Wheels, which is experiencing reduced giving but also has over 100 on its waiting list.  They are currently providing a week's worth of frozen meals to each client.  $250 is being given to SAFE ministry of Graham, which is continuing its food bank services but needs funds to supply bulk food purchases at a lower cost from Second Harvest, a food distribution service to non-profit food banks.  Another $250 was given to Living Free Ministries of Snow Camp (a Christian-based residential program for those dealing with addiction) since they have had to close their thrift stores due to COVID-19.  $100 was authorized to be used to purchase food for the Salvation Army food pantry (relocated to their Anthony Street location since Holly Hill Mall is temporarily closed).  I was able to purchase the food yesterday and will deliver it tomorrow.  i also delivered the food donations already accumulated at the church to SAFE and to the Salvation Army last week.  As you can imagine, food donations are down.  Both SAFE and the Salvation Army are taking canned and non-perishable food donations.  SAFE has a drop box at their facility on Hwy 87 South but they ask that you hold onto the food for 48 hours before dropping it off.  

Please continue to support Low's with your prayers and (if you are able) your offerings.  Please let me know of any prayer concerns or other pastoral  needs you may have.  Please remember especially our home bound folks, particularly those residing in assisted living and nursing homes, and those who live alone.  Pray for healthcare workers and those who serve us in other ways by working in public safety, as truck drivers, farmers, construction workers, those working in grocery stores and other business.  And I pray you will be able to observe these most holy days of the church year as we recall our Savior's journey to the cross and ponder the mystery of our salvation.

May God bless you this Holy Week, Pastor John Mark