Church, this is a season to celebrate. Last week the CDC issued new guidance that people who are fully vaccinated are no longer required to wear masks indoors. In light of this recent news, masks will be optional in all of the gatherings of Veritas Church.
This has been made possible by teams of doctors and scientists and experts who have worked tirelessly to finally bring an end to this crazy season we’ve been living in this past year. In a very real way we all have played a part in loving our neighbor by keeping each other safe in this past season. God tells us in Isaiah 43 that he alone is our savior. We celebrate this news but not without acknowledging that this has been God’s doing, and we want give him the credit he is due.
I hope that these next few Sundays feel like a bit of a homecoming for those of you who have been waiting on gathering with us in person again. If that’s you, we are excited to welcome you back (quite literally) with open arms and smiling faces.
Now for some, this good news might create a bit of tension because you may not be comfortable gathering without a mask yet. We want to assure you that although wearing a mask at Veritas is optional, treating each other like the family that we already are in Jesus isn't. If you still want to wear a mask, we are for you and we respect you.
Personally, although I’m comfortable not wearing a mask I’m going to have a mask in my back pocket to put on if I’m approached by one of you still choosing to mask up. It is important that as followers of Jesus, we never put barriers in between others hearing about Jesus. If having a mask in my back pocket means more people hear the good news about Jesus, that is an easy decision.
On Sundays we will still continue to clean, sanitize before our gatherings, and our VeritasKids teachers will still be masking due to the current recommendations.
Beyond that, we are so excited to get back our normal rhythms of gathering and scattering to advance the gospel, being for the city, for the military, and all for the fame of Jesus.
For the fame of Jesus,
Jacob Warren
Lead Pastor | Veritas Church