Beloved at Eastside

Beloved of God at Eastside Baptist, 

We continue in challenging days for the glory of God. I will leave this brief word of encouragement here. 

As you may or may not know, at this time, the South Central Health District has not passed an unconstitutional mask mandate with fines and/or jail time. At this point, they are working on a non-binding resolution.

We are in an ordained moment of God to exercise personal responsibility and care for others. This will require all of us to give grace to each other. 

When this began in March I have been determined to provide public, in-person worship and prayer gatherings while giving understanding to each other to exercise our faith even with respect to confusing and even at time conflicting science data on this virus. 

I commend you to continue as you have been. Be mindful, careful, loving, and understanding of others who may think differently than you. This is not the day nor the subject to divide the house on. 

As throughout this season of complexity, we will continue to provide hand sanitizer, a clean building, liberty to wear a mask, and liberty to not wear a mask with respect and understanding of each other. We will continue as we have, carefully. 

Be known as a people who will not use their liberty to abuse another and a people who will walk carefully with joy in all circumstances.

Do not hesitate to call me (208)-410-2529 with any questions. This is a day to exercise your Christian disciplines with careful attention. Exercise kindness in your boldness and instruct yourself to be governed by no other but God. 

That being said: in-person gatherings continue on Sundays and Wednesdays. Streaming continues at www.esbctwinfalls.com. As always, stay home if you are sick. Come if at all possible. Wear a mask if you prefer. Respect others, always

Paul Thompson