Auburn Adapts To Social Distancing

AUBURN – Social distancing and limits on public gatherings to 10 people are unprecedented for Nebraskans, but Auburn residents are making the most of it.

Pastor Kent Clark of the Auburn Berean Church said there is a sense that people want to stay connected in some way, if not physically.

Clark: “At least for our church, because we do broadcast on B103 – that’s a blessing – and we’re accessing things like Facebook Live, and I think most churches are probably doing that, and we’re really trying to up our game too on social media. I think probably all churches are. As a way to try and keep your church families connected to one another.”

Stylist Felicia Shefferd said The Hairitage Salon and Day Spa is spacing  appointments apart so there is just one customer at a time.

 Shefferd: “I think everybody is trying to follow it for the most part. Small business, we’re trying to stay open as long as we can, as long as the governor will allow us to. I’ve been to the grocery store, everybody is … it’s a lot less traffic, but everybody seems to be following it the best that they know how.

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Clark said people may feel isolated because of the measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, so it’s important to let people know they are loved and cared about.

Clark: “I think we’re trying to communicate a message that this is an opportunity. I mean, sure, it is an obstacle on some levels, but it’s also an opportunity to get creative in terms of ministry, outreach, ministering to people, being perceptive about people’s needs, responsive to their needs, and I think Auburn is a community that really does have that in its D

 

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