PLEASE CONTINUE TO WORSHIP WITH US ONLINE!!!
God will get the glory, and The Temple of Praise will continue to stream all services via the web at www.thetempleofpraise.org. We strongly encourage you to watch via the web and enjoy the services online. Please note that you will also be able to give online via your secure give app.
PLEASE REFRAIN FROM PHYSICAL CONTACT
For those attending service, please remember to refrain from physical contact and use hand sanitizer in the spirit of Ecclesiastes 3:5 (b), for the bible states there is “a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,” Beloved, this is such a time to refrain from embracing to ensure the safety of all members, and our community.
MARCH CONFERENCES AND WEEKLY MEETINGS CANCELLED
We understand that the Mayor has declared a State of Emergency for the District of Columbia and the President of the United States has declared a National Emergency recommending postponing or canceling essential mass gatherings, including conferences and conventions. We are following all the guidelines. Consequently, all special events scheduled for the month of March will be canceled or postponed. We will continue to adhere to the recommendations related to the definition of mass gatherings and will monitor closely local, state, and federal health agencies. We will update our church community as additional information becomes available.
Please be advised that The Temple of Praise is canceling all sub-ministry meetings (meetings may be held via video or phone conference calls or Zoom), hospital, nursing home, and in-person visits for the remainder of March, effective today, Friday, March 13, 2020.
WE ARE COVERED BY THE BLOOD
We want to emphasize that this action is a precaution; only taken to provide peace of mind to our members, volunteers, and families. There are currently no confirmed or unconfirmed cases of COVID-19 associated with the Temple of Praise. We continue to pray and stand on the Word, that our God who has all power will continue to cover all of us with the precious blood of His son Jesus! For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, power and a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1: 7.
For the latest updates please visit the CDC coronavirus web page: CDC Coronavirus Update.
Agape!
Bishop Glen A. Staples and Pastor Walter Lamar Staples
Good evening Bishop & Pastor Staples,
Thank you for providing updates and insight relating to gathering at the Temple during this time when the nation is in a state of emergency. Although attending worship is one of the most important gatherings I take pleasure in being a part of weekly, I will utilized wisdom as suggested.
I am not 60 years of age, however I am very close to it. I am exposed to a community of chronically ill adults 50 years and older as this is the field in which I work.
Please keep me lifted up and I will continue to do the same for you and the Temple of Praise family in a whole.
I love and appreciate you BOTH for the commitment you have made to our heavenly father and the entire body of Christ.
Humble Servant of God,
Elissa