Attending a People-less Church

by Kit Solo, 3 years ago

Another week, another service at home. Watching the sermon live on websites, Zoom, or Facebook, and other platforms has been the way our church, like hundreds across the country, continue to preach to the congregation to the sterile safety of our homes.

“How good and pleasant it is, when God’s people live together in unity." Psalm 133:1

Another week, another service at home. Watching the sermon live on Facebook has been the way our church, like hundreds across the country, continue to preach to the congregation to the sterile safety of our homes.  We have often heard the saying that we, the people, are the church. But even if that’s the case, why do I, like many believers who are stuck at home, miss attending?

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t miss the building. I don’t miss the live sermons, or the songs of the music ministry. But what I miss is the people, and the fellowship that comes with it. The church certainly is alive and well, even during these difficult times. Over group chats, phone calls, text messages and limited visitations, we have managed to lift each other’s spirits, and check up on each other’s well-being. However, despite these efforts, I still miss the active togetherness. The feeling of worshipping, praying, fellowshipping, and laughing side-by-side.

We are only comforted by knowing that this separation is only temporary; that one day, we will be together again. Therefore, it is our responsibility that, as God’s people, patience and hope are never in short supply. We must keep praying for, and helping one another until that day comes.

We the people, God’s people, are the church. But it’s sad that no matter how united we are in spirit, we are not together, until we are.