COVID-19: CAN supports Makinde, recommends multiple services, face masks, gloves
But, CAN Chairman, Pastor Sola Akinyemiju, in an interview with journalists, listed other measures recommended to the churches.Akinyemiju who noted that CAN appreciates the concern of the state government, adding that, every worship centre with large number of worshipers should adopt multiple services to enable them observe physical distancing.
He advised that churches can run more than three services in a day while hours per service must be reduced. Akinyemiju said, “We appreciate the concern of the state government, likewise the efforts of governor Makinde towards driving the notorious pandemic out of the state. While appreciating the governor for allowing churches to worship at 25% capacity, Christians must endeavour to abide by all the government’s guidelines to that effect. We should remember that Holy Bible enjoins us in Heb 13:17 to “Obey those that have the rule over us.
“Other measures necessary to be adhered to include, face mask to be used by every member throughout the service period. Observation of hand wash is necessary before entering the church and after the service. Alternatively, a pair of hand gloves should be handed to every member before entering the church, and remove after stepping out of the church. The gloves most be gathered outside the church and burnt immediately.
“We shall be updating members as we receive more information from the state government, NCDC and WHO on the novel Coronavirus pandemic. We pray God Almighty to bestow His mercy upon us and purify our nation and the rest of the world with the blood of Jesus, amen”.
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