To connect with community resources, dial 211 or visit NC 211’s COVID-19 resource page. To see special hours for Ingle’s, Publix, Alidis, Walmart, Fresh Market, Target, and more, click “View Post”…

This goes into effect Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 8 p.m., to minimize all opportunities for exposure and transmission of COVID-19 across the jurisdiction. This declaration directs all Buncombe County residents to “Stay Home – Stay Safe” and to limit movements outside of their homes that are not deemed essential. This declaration is valid through Thursday, April 9, 2020, at 6 a.m., but will be regularly reviewed and evaluated which may lead to revision, amendment or extension… [Click “View Post” to keep reading.]

It’s okay to admit it. It’s okay to say it out loud: “I’m really worried. I’m scared.” The craziness of these days is starting to get overwhelming. With so many businesses having to close for now, so many people without work, the difficulty of having kids be home all day, and real concerns about getting sick—it is okay and honest to say, “I’m really worried. I’m scared”…. [Click View Post to continue reading.]

I think we’ve all been through natural disasters in the past that made life strange for a while. Usually, when a hurricane would go through, we’d lose power for a few days, play extra board games, chat with neighbors, and maybe go to someone else’s house who still had power, if only to shower and hang out. When the lights came back on, things went back to normal. But the crisis now is different…. [Click View Post to keep reading]

Attached to this blog post you will find a devotional for the week. It is from Illustrated Ministry, a resource that we have used with both our children and adults in the past. It is from a devotional guide based on Psalms that is meant to be used during Lent. You can do it in place of Sunday School this week since we will not be able to gather, or you can do it anytime you want to carve out time to worship…… [click View Post to continue]