{"id":4449,"date":"2020-03-10T12:58:32","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T17:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/?p=4449"},"modified":"2020-03-14T11:02:09","modified_gmt":"2020-03-14T16:02:09","slug":"coronavirus-response","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/2020\/03\/10\/coronavirus-response\/","title":{"rendered":"Prayerful and Prepared: Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-4449\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-4449-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style ingpb-standard-row\" ><div data-full-row=\"yes\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4449-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-4449-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4449-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_video-embed-widget panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-video-embed-widget so-widget-video-embed-widget-default-d75171398898-4449\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n\n\n<div class=\"fluid-video\">\n   <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Prayerful and Prepared: IPHC Responds to the Coronavirus\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/397478409?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4449-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-accordion\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4449-0-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-accordion so-widget-sow-accordion-default-99be652ed941-4449\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Church and Family Resources<\/h3><div>\n\t<div class=\"sow-accordion\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"printable-lessons-for-kids-prek-and-elementary\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-printable-lessons-for-kids-prek-and-elementary\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-printable-lessons-for-kids-prek-and-elementary\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrintable Lessons for Kids (PreK and Elementary)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-ionicons\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf218;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-ionicons\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf209;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-printable-lessons-for-kids-prek-and-elementary\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-printable-lessons-for-kids-prek-and-elementary\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none;\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/discipleship\/kids\/printable-resources\/\">Download printable lessons<\/a> from our new IPHC Kids curriculum for use at home or in small kids groups.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4449-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>UPDATED 3\/13\/2020, 2:17 EDT.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bookmark this page for updated IPHC information and resources for responding to this situation in your church.<\/p>\n<p>Church Leaders Webinar (March 23) - <em>Details coming soon<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Original Response Below<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The current world health situation seems new and frightening, as novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads to new countries every day, and new cases appear in the United States. These new stories can fill our social media feeds\u2014and our hearts\u2014with fear. How should churches and Christians respond to this challenge?<\/p>\n<p>The short answer is, the church should respond to every situation with prayer and preparation. Every local church\u2019s situation is unique, and while more might be required later, consider taking the following general action steps.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pray!<\/strong> We can and should face this situation with faith and trust rather than fear. IPHC General Superintendent Doug Beacham has called for the IPHC to arise in intercessory prayer for the world. \u201cFear and panic are impacting individuals, families, congregations, airlines, cruise ships, economies, and nations,\u201d Dr. Beacham writes on his Facebook page. \u201cMay we hear the words of the Lord, \u2018Do not be afraid.\u2019 The Holy Spirit is calling us to kneel in the gap for people globally.\u201d Set aside time this Sunday to pray for those affected worldwide, for churches and Christians in affected countries, specifically for faith and courage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay informed.<\/strong> The coronavirus situation is fluid, and misinformation can be dangerous, too. Seek updated information at the Centers for Disease Control CDC website, which provides the latest information and advice for the public.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take action in your church.<\/strong> Everyday preventive actions can help stop the spread of respiratory viruses like COVID-19. Encourage your congregation to:\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid close contact with sick people.<\/li>\n<li>Limit contact with others if you are sick. Stay home as much as possible, and seek medical attention if your condition worsens.<\/li>\n<li>Cover nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. Use a tissue or napkin, if possible, and throw it away. Help prevent the spread of germs by avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.<\/li>\n<li>Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs. You may need to allocate additional time or resources for cleaning after church gatherings.<\/li>\n<li>Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub with at least 60% alcohol. You may consider providing sanitizer at church entrances.<\/li>\n<li>Follow local health department guidelines if more significant measures become necessary. They may have print resources you can distribute to your church.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Look for opportunities\u2014even unusual ones\u2014to serve your community.<\/strong> Our tendency in crises is to look inward, but the gospel calls us to look outward, to those in our communities who need the light and life promised by the gospel. This situation provides the church an opportunity to demonstrate its trust in God.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u201cThe primary response of the church is to express peace and confidence<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>in the midst of panic and fear, showing our trust in the Lord.\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u2014Russell Board, IPHC Regional Director for Continental Asia<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Above all, commit yourself, and your church and community, to the Lord Jesus Christ. The coronavirus has presented a challenge to the world, and to a church seeking to be faithful. But Jesus is our loving Savior, our trustworthy King, and our faithful Healer, and He is present, ruling, and working no matter what challenges we face. Under the threat of fear and uncertainty, we can confidently live out of His limitless peace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Resources<\/strong><br \/>\nCDC Coronavirus Home: https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/index.html<br \/>\nLee Grady, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charismamag.com\/blogs\/fire-in-my-bones\/44559-how-to-pray-when-a-global-virus-is-spreading\">How to Pray When a Global Virus Is Spreading<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"excerpt","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":4450,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","episode_type":"","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-4449","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-general","8":"entry"},"title_es":"Oraci\u00f3n y preparaci\u00f3n: respuesta al brote de coronavirus","content_es":"La situaci\u00f3n actual de la salud mundial parece nueva y aterradora, ya que el nuevo coronavirus (COVID-19) se propaga a nuevos pa\u00edses todos los d\u00edas, y aparecen nuevos casos en los Estados Unidos. Estas nuevas historias pueden llenar nuestras redes sociales y nuestros corazones con miedo. \u00bfC\u00f3mo deben responder las iglesias y los cristianos a este desaf\u00edo? La respuesta corta es que la iglesia debe responder a cada situaci\u00f3n con oraci\u00f3n y preparaci\u00f3n. La situaci\u00f3n de cada iglesia local es \u00fanica, y si bien es posible que se requiera m\u00e1s tarde, considere tomar los siguientes pasos de acci\u00f3n generales.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>\u00a1Orar!<\/strong> Podemos y debemos enfrentar esta situaci\u00f3n con fe y confianza en lugar de temor. El superintendente general del IPHC, Doug Beacham, ha pedido que surja el IPHC en oraci\u00f3n intercesora por el mundo. \"El miedo y el p\u00e1nico est\u00e1n afectando a individuos, familias, congregaciones, aerol\u00edneas, cruceros, econom\u00edas y naciones\", escribe el Dr. Beacham en su p\u00e1gina de Facebook. \u201cQue podamos escuchar las palabras del Se\u00f1or: 'No tengas miedo'. El Esp\u00edritu Santo nos est\u00e1 llamando a arrodillarnos en la brecha para las personas a nivel mundial \". Dedique tiempo este domingo para orar por los afectados en todo el mundo, por las iglesias y los cristianos en los pa\u00edses afectados, espec\u00edficamente por la fe y el coraje.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Mantente informado.<\/strong> La situaci\u00f3n del coronavirus es fluida, y la desinformaci\u00f3n tambi\u00e9n puede ser peligrosa. Busque informaci\u00f3n actualizada en el sitio web de los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades de los CDC, que proporciona la informaci\u00f3n y los consejos m\u00e1s recientes para el p\u00fablico.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Act\u00faa en tu iglesia.<\/strong> Las acciones preventivas diarias pueden ayudar a detener la propagaci\u00f3n de virus respiratorios como COVID-19. Anime a su congregaci\u00f3n a:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Evite el contacto cercano con personas enfermas.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Limite el contacto con otras personas si est\u00e1 enfermo. Qu\u00e9dese en casa tanto como sea posible y busque atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica si su condici\u00f3n empeora.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>C\u00fabrase la nariz y la boca al toser o estornudar. Use un pa\u00f1uelo de papel o una servilleta, si es posible, y des\u00e9chelo. Ayuda a prevenir la propagaci\u00f3n de g\u00e9rmenes evitando tocarte los ojos, la nariz y la boca.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Limpie y desinfecte superficies y objetos que puedan estar contaminados con g\u00e9rmenes. Es posible que deba asignar tiempo o recursos adicionales para la limpieza despu\u00e9s de las reuniones de la iglesia.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>L\u00e1vese las manos con frecuencia con agua tibia y jab\u00f3n durante al menos 20 segundos. Si no hay agua y jab\u00f3n disponibles, use un desinfectante para manos a base de alcohol con al menos 60% de alcohol. Puede considerar proporcionar desinfectante en las entradas de la iglesia.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Siga las pautas del departamento de salud local si se hacen necesarias medidas m\u00e1s significativas. Pueden tener recursos impresos que puede distribuir a su iglesia.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Busque oportunidades, incluso inusuales, para servir a su comunidad.<\/strong> Nuestra tendencia en las crisis es mirar hacia adentro, pero el evangelio nos llama a mirar hacia afuera, a aquellos en nuestras comunidades que necesitan la luz y la vida prometidas por el evangelio. Esta situaci\u00f3n brinda a la iglesia la oportunidad de demostrar su confianza en Dios.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<blockquote>\"La respuesta principal de la iglesia es expresar la paz y la confianza en medio del p\u00e1nico y el miedo, mostrando nuestra confianza en el Se\u00f1or\". \u2014Russell Board, Director Regional de IPHC para Asia Continental<\/blockquote>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Sobre todo, comprom\u00e9tete, y a tu iglesia y comunidad, al Se\u00f1or Jesucristo. El coronavirus ha presentado un desaf\u00edo para el mundo y para una iglesia que busca ser fiel. Pero Jes\u00fas es nuestro Salvador amoroso, nuestro Rey de confianza y nuestro fiel Sanador, y \u00c9l est\u00e1 presente, gobierna y trabaja sin importar el desaf\u00edo que enfrentemos. Bajo la amenaza del miedo y la incertidumbre, podemos vivir con confianza de su paz ilimitada.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Recursos adicionales<\/strong> P\u00e1gina principal de CDC Coronavirus: https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/index.html Lee Grady, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charismamag.com\/blogs\/fire-in-my-bones\/44559-how-to-pray-when-a-global-virus-is-spreading\">C\u00f3mo orar cuando se est\u00e1 propagando un virus global<\/a>","author_name":"IPHC Ministries","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_219838597.jpeg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pb62Bx-19L","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4449","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4449"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4449\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4450"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4449"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4449"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4449"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}