We are being asked to be "socially distant" from other people, but what they are telling us is to be physically distant from other people.  That does not mean we are to be spiritually distant from people.  At this time of anxiety, we need to be spiritually close to each other.

As the weekend approaches and many places of worship have closed doors I would encourage all of us to take advantage of social media, several area churches are either putting their services on the internet or TV.  Remember your neighbors and friends (enemies too) give them a call or an internet message to be closer together spiritually.   Remember God is always spiritually present "I will never leave you, or forsake you" Hebrews 13:5. 

​At Ava Family Funeral Home we have been here for you when you needed us at some of your most stressful times.  At this time when we are practicing social distancing, it is easy to feel that you are alone, to be lonely.   
However, when we can't be physically present there is one who is always by your side.  God says, "I will never leave you or forsake you… The Lord is my helper will not fear" Hebrews 11:5. That sounds like He is there are bad times as well as good times, in sorrow and joy, in crisis and calm if we just let Him be by our side.  

At Ava Family Funeral Home we are accustomed to dealing with life's stresses. The current virus situation is causing a great deal of stress and fear with all people. With that in mind, we would like to share some thoughts on ways to deal with stress and fear. Is it just a coincidence that the Bible has 365 verses that deal with "fear not"? Perhaps God intends to help us face fear every day of the year? Please check with us for future postings to help us all get through this time together.