March 17, 2020

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” — John 14:27

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International

Pandemic, pandemonium and peace

As coronavirus causes cancellations worldwide, Churches of Christ are meeting online, gathering in smaller groups, changing greeting habits and reaching out to their brothers and sisters — some who are feeling isolated after facing discrimination based on their nationality.

Coronavirus pandemic prompts numerous Churches of Christ to cancel Sunday assemblies

Other congregations meet but with modifications such as individual, prepackaged communion.

Editorial

Editorial: Don’t panic, don’t scoff, and look for blessings in the pandemic

“Let’s use this opportunity to reconnect — even if only by phone or computer — with those we’ve neglected, those we love, those who are alone in the midst of this public health crisis.”

Volunteer State

After Tennessee’s deadly tornadoes, Churches of Christ play a crucial role in the disaster relief effort.

Find a list of our stories related to the Tennessee tornadoes at https://christianchronicle.org/tennessee-tornado-stories/

After tornado, a teen serves her community while grieving her 4-year-old friend

“Hattie was the sweetest, sassiest, happiest, cutest little girl ever.”

National

13-year-old tornado victim ‘absolutely loved the Lord’

“This kid … she absolutely loved the Lord. … She was at church every time the doors were open.”

People

Singing ‘Holy, Holy, Holy’ in memory of 2-year-old Sawyer

Toddler who died with his parents in the Cookeville, Tenn., tornado loved to praise God.

Voices Only

Voices only: Heaven

Check out this recent Voices only feature. Look for a new video each week at christianchronicle.org.

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