A Non-Governmental Organisation, Christians 4 Truth has called on churches across the country to “reposition their mode of worshipping God” in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
Ghana has so far recorded 11 cases of the deadly virus, forcing government to place a ban on all public gatherings including church activities to prevent further spread of the virus.
In a statement released on Thursday, 19 March 2020 and signed by its Coordinator Charles Yeboah, the NGO said it welcomes the directive by the President emphasising that “even though the cases recorded so far are imported ones, we believe that proactive and timely measures are necessary to avoid any pandemic in our beloved Ghana.”
Christians 4 Truth also called on Christians to abide by the President’s directive and reposition their mode of worship.
“As a Christian civil society organisation, we believe that Christians must respect and abide by the directive of the President and exhibit lifestyles that will conform to the measures in dealing with the outbreak, and not replicate countries such as Italy, South Korea and lately Great Britain who underestimated the outbreak of the Covid-19 but have now had to do more to bring the pandemic under control.
“For us, we think that this is an opportune time for Churches and Christians to reposition their mode of worshipping God. Churches if they have not must significantly embrace digital mode of transmitting the word of God to many members and non-members to make the hearing of the word of God easier. The bible says in Matthew 18:20 that “For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” God blesses His children who abide by his word and have faith in him.
The Organisation also reiterated that “Christianity is not always about giving offering and tithes but spreading the word in a Godly manner to save the many who are perishing. Technology has indeed advanced the world. This is the time for us to adopt modern techniques via digital means to reach many Christians and non-Christians who are yearning to hear the word of Jesus Christ but have not gotten the opportunity.
“Facebook live videos, skype, per-recorded videos sent via WhatsApp, YouTube live and Instagram can be adopted to propagate the gospel in these difficult times. Daniel 11:32 which reads; “And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries; but the people who do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits”.
It also urged Ghanaians to “all come together, exhibit the right practices and pray intercessory for God to forgive our sins and show us more love.”
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh