Masks in church
Many Christians believe that Christians should be appalled that they are asked to wear a mask in Jesus' house, church. "Out of all the places you should feel safe and respectful, it is church," is what I hear. How do we explain the need for a mask in church? Thanks for your response!
A Together newsletter from March 2020 addressed your question.
“The Fourth Commandment and other words of Scripture remind us not only to show respect and obedience to governmental authorities, but also to remember them in our prayers as they make decisions to safeguard our nation.
“According to the Fifth Commandment, we have the responsibility not to do anything to hurt or harm our neighbor (or ourselves, for that matter), but to help our neighbor in times of need.”
In addition to information like this in the Together newsletters, WELS Congregational Services offers resources for congregations to carry out their ministries in these challenging times.
God speed the day when we can return to the corporate worship life we enjoyed a year ago.