We all have something to do that we think is of primary importance during this challenging time of the virus.
I know I do. In addition to coming up with tasty and creative meals every night (I didn’t realize we ate out so much previously) to working until all hours putting together a training site for church communicators, I’ve been working on for months (hopefully ready to launch this week). We are all busy.
But there is one thing that has been very heavy on my heart that I'd like us all to stop what we are doing and consider and that is:
How can we get internet access and computers for those without them?
Bear with me as I share why this is so important and some additional resources you may want to read on the topic.
How we care for the “least of these” is the most crucial spiritual test at this time
Many church communicators are overwhelmed with the challenges of technology at this time to get out virtual, online church services to their communities. That is understandable, well, and good.
However, this reminds me of the Corinthian Church (in 1 Cor. 11), where some had too much to eat, and some went hungry.
A church service online is important. Chats or whatever to communicate with the church audience is wonderful. But there is a fine line between producing something good enough and obsessing to create perfect pre-recorded performances that take hours.
At the same time, there are thousands of people without computers or internet access who cannot work from home, even if they have a job that will continue to pay them if they do. There are many more thousands of children without computers or internet access who cannot keep up with their schoolwork.
