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Guidance, suggestions, and prayers . . .
. . . about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and our congregations from Presbytery Coach & Coordinator Patrice Hatley and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.

Colleagues in ministry,

Patrice Hatley asked me to send this email to all the ministers, clerks of session, and moderators in our Constant Contact database to get both her words and information from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to you and your churches sooner rather than later.

We also wanted you to have this as a heads up that we plan to include at least the PDA information in next Tuesday's eNews.

If you have a colleague in ministry or clerking who did not receive it, please forward it to them and send me an email to let me know.
Blessings,

Bill

Rev. William A. Wildhack III
Stated Clerk and Manager of Communications
(813) 868-4800, opt. 2

My work---and this newsletter---is supported by per capita funds from congregations in the Presbytery of Tampa Bay, which also help unite all Presbyterians in sharing God’s love through mission and ministry. Thank you!
Letter to minister members, clerks of session, and session moderators from Patrice Hatley
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From Patrice:
I write to encourage all of you to take strong leadership in preparation of all our ministries to address the potential for spreading coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) into our communities of service. This can be a Kairos moment for us as Christians, during the holy season of Lent, an opportunity to model Christ-like behavior, and impact lives in significant ways. A time to release what holds us back. Be the church God desires us to be. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.
Click here or on the image to download the information from PDA
From Presbyterian Disaster Assistance:
As the media generates interest in the current outbreak of Coronavirus, presbyteries and congregations have an opportunity for a ‘teachable moment’ about how to prepare for and respond to widespread contagious diseases. As you begin to plan, two items to address are what can/should be done NOW, and what may be necessary LATER.
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