UPDATE 3/17/20

This Morning, President Trump announced new Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidelines for the near future, requiring us to avoid groups of more than ten people. As Senior Pastor, I fully support the President’s request as well as Governor Walz’s recent decision to close restaurants, gyms, coffee shops, etc. effective today.  These are responsible steps designed to reduce potential exposure. 

 In light of these recent developments and the fluid nature of this situation, Living Word will be moving to an Online Church Experience. This includes our St. Paul and Northwest campuses, and Iglesia Espanol. We are well-resourced for this and will provide our services, Kids, and Youth programming, worship, prayer, and much more. I believe our campus ministry can touch thousands digitally, so please repost and share our resources with family members, colleagues, and friends. 

I’ll be asking you to give online and a portion of your offering will go to provide services and relief due to COVID-19 in our community. Today, Living Word distributed 310 bags of snacks and meals to every student at Crest View Elementary School in the Osseo school district. This school deals with severe food insecurity within its student base. Living Word’s plan is to do routine and impactful outreaches as we demonstrate Christ’s love to our community during this crisis. 

If you are in need, let us be the church to you. Please go to our new Connect Page for prayer requests, pastoral care, scripture, specific prayers and confessions, and links to all our latest content. Our purpose is to equip you to resist the enemy while offering encouragement and practical support. Please look for a subsequent email in the next couple days providing you specific direction on how to join our online community and avail yourself of these comprehensive resources. 

 Lynne and I are praying for you and claiming God’s truth that “No evil shall befall you, nor any plague come near your dwelling; for He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways” Psalm 91:10–11.  We are humbled to serve you as we collectively keep our eyes on Jesus and our hope in Him!