Members of the Kaduna Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria In a statement released by the state chairman Reverend Joseph Hayab, CAN stated that though it believes in the potency of prayer, it is The statement reads in part;
“The challenge of coronavirus is now a global epidemic and many “The church in Nigeria, therefore, should not be ignorant of this “Our role must not just be to pray but we must be seen taking “Accordingly, CAN Kaduna State, therefore, wishes to appeal to all “On the spread of the virus, social media platforms have so many The President was also urged to assemble qualified experts to develop
(CAN) have been directed to suspend church activities to curb the
spread of coronavirus in the state.
churches holding services were also directed to shorten the
duration, enlighten church members about the virus and some of the
preventive measures they should adopt in order not to contract the
disease, and also provide hand sanitizers at the entrance of the church
so that those coming for service will apply before going into the
church.
however not right for any Pastor to tell his members to come for prayers
and special anointing only without doing what is needful.
countries in diverse continents have recorded cases of the virus.
global pandemic. The church, as a school of faith, which is known for
having large gatherings for church services, wedding, burial, prayer
meetings, crusades and revival services must endeavour to join forces
with government and health workers to stop the spread of this virus.
concrete steps for the well being of our flocks and the country at
large.
Pastors and Church leaders to read through official guidelines and
information about the virus, then tell their members.
unverified information that can be misleading, hence, let us make use of
information available from the Ministry of Health and other recognized
government agencies”.
simple messages for transmission and distribution at places of worship,
motor parks, airports, schools and in every gathering, and also not to
allow anyone play politics with the virus.
Kaduna CAN tells members to suspend church activities over coronavirus
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