Tuesday 17 March 2020
A Daily Emailer from
Dr. Peter Yau
 
To Members and Friends of 
First Presbyterian Church
Champaign, Illinois

Dear Friends, 
 
The COVID-19 pandemic requires that we take action to avoid catching and prevent spreading of the virus.  FPCC has cancelled our regular worship services and will use live streaming instead.  We suggest that you follow the standard guidelines.

•       If you feel sick, having a fever (above 100.4F), with respiratory infection symptoms, do not go to work, call your medical providers for consultation, self-quarantine.
•       Avoid gathering with more than 10 people
•       You are more vulnerable to the virus if you are older than 60 years old or anyone with underlying health conditions (cardiovascular diseases, immune compromised, diabetes, asthma etc.)
•       Practice good personal hygiene; do not touch your face (including nose and mouth).
•       Wash your hands with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if you cannot wash your hands.
•       Avoid touching suspicious surface in public places, if possible sanitize first.
•       Cover your cough, wear a face mask if you are sick.
•       Keep a distance of 3 ft. between people.
•       No handshake, hugs etc.
•       Practice Social Distancing.

As a body of Christ, let’s practice our love for each by checking on the elderly, the frail and those who otherwise might be left behind. Yesterday, 5 people approached me saying they were out of toilet paper and hand sanitizer. I told them we will share what we have with them. In Acts 2:44-45.  “All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.”
 
If you have any needs or wish to talk to someone, please call the church office, our ministers, elders and deacons.
 
News:
 
SONG FROM JEAN RENE. Our friend Jean Rene Balekita wrote a song in response to the COVID-19 pandemic fear. Find it on our church Facebook page. 
 
SUNDAY WORSHIP. We will be worshipping next Sunday remotely on-line. Tune in on Facebook or firstpres.live
 
The Good Word:
Psalm 91:1-2      
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
 I will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
 my God, in whom I trust.”
 
Let Us Pray:
Be good to me, dear Lord, for the sea is so wide and my boat is so small. 
(Breton Fisherman’s Prayer)
 
PEACE,
 
Peter Yau
(217) 621-0448