A picture of the sign outside a church in Milwaukie had been shared on Facebook over 20,000 times Wednesday, after being posted for less than 24 hours.

“National Emergency,” the letterboard sign reads in all caps, “44 million people without health insurance.”

44 million people are without health insurance. We do have a national emergency. Posted by Clackamas United Church of Christ, Milwaukie, OR on Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Facebook commentors had varying takes on the sign, which is in front of Clackamas United Church of Christ.

“A church sign that this atheist can support,” Kevin Sylvia wrote.

“Stay out of politics,” Robert Donk wrote. “The minute the church is involved in politics, is the same minute it’s corrupted.”

This isn’t the first time Clackamas United Church of Christ has used their sign to send a message beyond when on Sunday to come to service.

Another photo on Facebook shows the sign reading, “Lady Gaga knows Christianity and so do we. LGBTQ welcome here.”

“Just love people,” reads another. “I will sort it out later. - God.”

The church’s pastor, Rev. Adam Ericksen, who came to the church in 2017, said Wednesday that his goal with the board is “to get our message about God’s love for all people into the neighborhood.”

“I think it’s important to have a sign like this because during the last few years in particular, I have noticed that progressive Christians need to be bold with our message,” he added. “That message is this: God loves all people and God works for a more just and inclusive world. Jesus always sought to include into his community those who were marginalized by the religious authorities of his day.”

“As for the national emergency message,” he continued, “the sick came to Jesus in search of healing. He saw they were in an emergency and he provided them with free healthcare. We seek to follow Jesus. For us, that means working for a world where everyone is cared for and included in a community of love and justice.”

While the side about health insurance is getting all the shares currently, a visit to the church Wednesday revealed the sign is in fact two-sided.

The second part of the message?

“National Emergency: 553,700 are homeless,” it reads. “Sunday 10:30.”

Clackamas United Church of Christ's sign on Feb. 20, 2019. (Samantha Swindler/The Oregonian)