We cancelled worship services at my church for this weekend because of the ice storm.  I drove down to the church today to check out the roads.  My usual 10 minute drive to 45 minutes and I passed by plenty of wrecks.

Still I was asked, "You're cancelling Church?  Does God cease to exist because there's an ice storm?"

The easy answer is "no."  But there's a "but." 

Even when there's an ice storm God still exists and is still deserving and desirous of our worship...but that doesn't mean it has to be at church.  You see, God created us to be this community that lives together, worships together, loves and cares for each other, is responsible to and for each other.  Should we feel guilty about cancelling church?  No.  We can take that time out for God by worshipping God in the way we care for our families at home.  And perhaps we can have some real "Sabbath" time the way God intended it.  And perhaps God will be pleased with our desire to care for each other's safety and well being. 

When the ice storm comes...stay home and sleep.

Enjoy time with your family and with your God.

By the way, taking an offering is not a valid reason to put the safety of your congregation at risk, either.