Covid-19 Checklist for Followers of Jesus:

1. ____ I’ve checked on one local elderly friend to let him/her know I’m willing to make a grocery run now to keep him/her out of crowds and offer assistance if needed as the virus passes through my town.

2. ____ I’ve donated to a local organization that stands ready to help the helpless in my community if a crisis escalates locally.

3. ____ I’ve donated to an international organization that cares for orphans in a country in which Covid-19 has run rampant.

4. ____ I’ve contacted at least one out-of-town friend to ask if he/she needs me to mail any sort of supplies that are available in my area.

5. ____ I’ve reached out to at least one family with an immune-compromised member to let them know I’m praying and see if I can run out to buy groceries for them as the virus passes.

6. ____ I’ve evaluated my own motives, preparation, and behavior to make sure I’m not likely to add complexity to my community resources.

7. ____ I’ve continued to invest in my local and national economy.

8. ____ I’ve found ways to resist fear-based racism in my daily conversation about the virus.

9. ____ I’ve expressed gratitude and respect for at least one public official who is walking into the face of the virus (police, 911 operators, firefighters, doctors, nurses) for the good of others.

10. ____ I’m praying daily for God to use my hands, feet, words, and life to serve others.