March 23. “When the Government decided to close cinemas, we were thankful,” he says. “We were worried ourselves [about the virus], so we were thankful that the Government made that decision for us.” Insurance, government allowances and savings mean that their situation isn’t as bad as it could be. “We are very dependent on God and turn to him in times of trouble,” Mr Cotter says. “We’ve had to depend on him to supply our needs financially to keep the business open and he’s done that in various ways. We have no doubt God has been taking care of us.” The Cotters have still served their community amid the uncertainty. New Year’s Eve road closures during the fires meant that people couldn’t leave Huskisson. “When we learned people were stuck in town with nothing to do, we opened the cinema and put on a free movie,” he says. Cinemas can reopen from July 1, but it will be complicated with the movie industry at a virtual standstill. “It’s okay for us to be told we can open, but if there’s no film around… It’s like a pub with no beer: you can’t open,” he says. “If we don’t have films to show, people aren’t going to come.” However, the couple isn’t feeling anxious about business. “God has provided for us every step of the way. There’s been a little anxiety over catching the disease, but again we pray each day for his protection and every day so far he’s answered our prayers. Please pray for wisdom to know how to operate safely for both ourselves and our customers. And we would love others to pray for us to serve God and glorify God through our work.” PRAYERS FOR SECURITY, AND SECURITY SCREENS Teri Johnston, a member of Sussex Inlet Church, purchased the Wandandian-based Bay and Basin Security Doors six years ago. Like so many other businesses, the summer trade is especially
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