COVID-19 Daystar Christian Centre Won’t Reopen Yet…. See Why
The senior Pastors of Lagos-based Daystar Christian Centre, Sam, and Nike Adeyemi have said that the church won’t reopen on Sunday despite the go-ahead to that effect by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
They said that they would rather continue to meet online until the physical congregation becomes safe.
The couple in a statement released on Friday titled, ‘Update on the resumption of physical services’ said they look forward to the resumption of physical services in a safe environment.
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Daystar was co-founded by the couple in 1995. They said they would continue to hold online services until it is safe to reopen their expansive auditorium located in the Oregun area of the state.
“We are aware of the Lagos State Government’s announcement that churches can resume physical services from 9th August 2020.
“We thank God for the progress made so far by the federal and state governments, the NCDC, and our frontline health workers. However, the leadership of Daystar Christian Centre has resolved NOT to open her worship centers for physical gathering on the immediate.
“Daystar Christian Centre will continue to hold her services online exclusively pending further review.
“We look forward to the resumption of physical services in a safe environment. We urge our members and friends to join us on all our online platforms for life-transforming services.
“God’s mercy that has preserved us thus far will cause this plague to pass over our families, nations, and planet in Jesus’ name. Amen!,” the statement reads.
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AllNigeriainfo reports that Sanwo-Olu gave churches the go-ahead to reopen on Sunday after over almost four months of lockdown to checkmate the coronavirus pandemic.
Mosques were also allowed to reopen on Friday, August 7 with full observance of COVID-19 protocols, including physical distancing, use of face masks, and hand-washing.
