My church isn’t very big, but it actually has a security team made up of well-trained, sufficiently but discreetly armed ushers to help protect both the congregation and my Pastor from possible threats. The team comes complete with people who monitor the security cameras constantly before, during, and after service to help catch any potential issues early. Prayer in advance is our number one defense, but since we’re closer to Jesus’s return than ever before, it’s wise to have a plan in place should a lunatic decide that harming God’s people is a venture worth undertaking and override all sound judgment to attempt it.
Do your churches have security teams? Outside of my church, I’ve only seen them at Mega Churches with thousands and thousands of people, but I also know that some churches don’t have their security dress distinctly from the congregation, so it would be hard for me to tell.
Regardless, it’s a good time to pray for people who attend church. Also, it’s a really good time to pray for people who don’t attend church. We all need prayer. Ephesians 6:18.
I’m sure Masøn will hear Philippians 4:6-7 and John 16:33 at some point in his church over the next few weeks, to help alleviate the stress from the aftermath of this situation. Perhaps the rest of you will hear those verses too.
