Mizwisdom:


Apologies for what? Muslims are still worshipping in mosques

Have you forgotten that as a Christian you should be the light of the world? Why are you copying what the Muslims are doing? There are some Muslims that behead people for their God , go and behead for Jesus because some Muslims are doing it. Go and learn how to be a good Christian and don't turn you general overseer to be your God.

Kennydoc:


You lie!
I guess social distancing is also better than education, as all schools have been closed.
Be there writing nonsense. You will realise your folly some day.

Yes na. Are schools not shut down?

A pastor is lieing. Deep inside his mind he knows he is a liar, but he is just looking for a reason to present because of the backlash he received from Nigerians.
Oyedepo does not care about the safety of his members,all he cares about is their offering and tithes.

All these unnecessary stories...

All me I know is that today is 23rd.... Which makes it exactly 4 days to the end of Corona.

Dear T.B, I trust you will deliver as usual!!!

You see,,, even Oyedepo is aware of the gullibility and foolishness of his members.

What a pity..!

mrZENographer:


It's dawning of the beginning of the end of religion for a short time. But it also signals the reign of the wicked for a short time. And then they'll be cut off for eternity when Jesus returns to reign for 1000 years. One thousand with the resurrected saints.
HE WHO LAUGHS LAST, LAUGHS BEST.


But actually, there'll still be religion. The nations will worship the Antichrist/Beast (One World Religion) for 3 and half year until he is cut off.

Stop living in your delusion. The Bible was even written by laymen who thought the earth was flat.

Angelfrost:
All these unnecessary stories...

All me I know is that today is 23rd.... Which makes it exactly 4 days to the end of Corona.

Dear T.B, I trust you will deliver as usual!!!

Are u 4 real

southpole:
Have you forgotten that as a Christian you should be the light of the world? Why are you copying what the Muslims are doing? There are some Muslims that behead people for their God , go and behead for Jesus because some Muslims are doing it. Go and learn how to be a good Christian and don't turn you general overseer to be your God.

Excuse me, people are too hard on the Church. He has given reasons, allow him for peace sake. Nobody is infallible.

peterangelo:

Are 4 real

Yep... He said it loudly and clearly!!!

NCDC and health minister can release all the updates they like... Awon boys have been counting down since to 27th... E nor far again!!!

This dumb excuse by such a highly placed religious figure further drags religion in the mud. Why not simply apologise. Illiterate members indeed.

[quote author=pek post=87702205] Sense is far from you. So that apology explanation makes sense to you? Govt gave a directive, they flaunted it. The church was ready for service on that Sunday.[/quote

Get lost from my quote and go and eat shit. U could as well carry mega phone and continue the bashing. So because of the corona virus, the church would lie to please you? They gave explanation and if it does not sit with you, go and hug transformer.

[quote author=Officialgarri post=87701027]This is the most useless damage control and dumbest excuse.
How can you organise a crowd just to tell them not to go to crowded places?
So what happens if one of them is freshly infected with no obvious symptoms yet?

You are making real sense:

"HOW CAN YOU ORGANISE A CROWD JUST TO TELL THEM NOT TO GO TO CROWDED PLACES?"

HigherEd:
PRESS STATEMENT FROM LIVING FAITH CHURCH ON CHURCH SERVICE OF MARCH 22, 2020

*Coronavirus: Compliance with Government Order – Matters Arising*

It has become necessary to issue this statement to clarify issues surrounding why Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, the International Headquarters of Living Faith Church in Ogun State, held church service on Sunday, although with less than half of her regular worshippers.

There have been diverse responses varying from well-meaning concerns to uncharitable insinuations, misinterpretations, and unfounded allegations that the service was held in deliberate defiance of Ogun State Government ban on high-density gatherings, in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Nothing can be further from the truth.

For avoidance of doubt, as stakeholders and as a responsible organisation, Living Faith Church fully supports and encourages compliance with all initiatives of government to combat the spread of this dreaded virus. However, information has to be strategically disseminated to the grassroot, noting that the Church is a family and not an industry, it is for this reason that enlightenment and sensitization from the Church platform is a most effective way to get people involved in playing their part in terms of prayers and intercessions and not just staying away from Church without knowing what to do.

Invariably, a press release from the office of the CAN President, through his Special Assistant on media on Saturday March 21, 2020, expressed the same position that members who may gather in church premises, many of whom may not be aware of this regulations should be allowed to worship for the purpose of enlightenment on the subject matter.

As we all know, the Church is made up of both literate and illiterate congregants; many are not in touch with any of the modern platforms of communication and this is what we did yesterday. Indeed, the service was devoted entirely to sensitizing and mobilizing members of the Church regarding the danger of this deadly virus and the need to comply with government directives.

The Bishop has since engaged Ogun State Government at the highest level to clarify this issue and any misgivings and reiterated the full support of the church for the State Government’s efforts to ensure public safety, towards curtailing the spread of this deadly virus. He appreciates the opportunity of direct engagement and the understanding of the government. Cooperation to safeguard public safety is not just a moral obligation or civic responsibility; the church also considers it a spiritual duty.

For instance, to show how law abiding our organisation is and in compliance with government directives, all our primary and secondary schools across the nation have been directed to close down. Also, our students at Landmark University, Omuaran, Kwara State were sent back home, while Covenant University Students, who are currently on vacation were instructed to stay back at home while awaiting further directives from government.

As a responsible and law abiding organization we wish to state that will ensure compliance with the government directives in all our churches across the state .

The Church shall continue to engage all necessary logistics to ensure compliance with government directives and continue to pray for speedy divine intervention to stem this deadly virus.

Pastor Steve Ogah
Special Assistant to Bishop David Oyedepo

https://www.facebook.com/444807728996437/posts/1991025694374625/

Stevo!! Nice one!
Very Great young Man
Cu alumni 2002

Kingosytex:
I think the pastor was right.

The church is made up of both literate and illiterate congregants.

Those who came for service might not have been aware of the situation on ground.

So they can't send them back like MFM.

OTayobami:
What Insolence! I am a Christian but that won't stop me from saying the truth, how can you put the lives of the masses in jeopardy?!
*Modified*
I am not bothered about any tithe or offering but going to this length to disobey government orders shows how irresponsible he is and does not care about the masses.
Why not tell them to stay at home and make their prayers to God, even tho there are some illiterates that are not aware or can't connect with the online service

most senseless post i have ever read. Ev en with all the explanation? Some members may not have known about the ban of such gatherings hence they were allowed to worship, using it as a means of sensitizing them. Even CAN stated so. Just like d statement read, less than half of the normal church population gathered.

Kingosytex:
I think the pastor was right.

The church is made up of both literate and illiterate congregants.

Those who came for service might not have been aware of the situation on ground.

and he opened the door for them!

Kingosytex:
I think the pastor was right.

The church is made up of both literate and illiterate congregants.

Those who came for service might not have been aware of the situation on ground.

The church should have turned them back...... GREED

Kingosytex:


It is very possible that the bolded signifies what happened.

In that case, instead of exposing thousands of people to the possibility of infections in such gathering, you turn them home as they come. You don't take risk of that nature in the name of sensitization, you don't.

Mizwisdom:
Atheists are here to criticize, God is their enemy, the Church makes them look stupid so they attack it. God is indeed patient, if I was him I would have dealt mercilessly with them

That is what to say when your general overseer becomes your God.

Miracle1991:
A pastor is lieing. Deep inside his mind he knows he is a liar, but he is just looking for a reason to present because of the backlash he received from Nigerians.
Oyedepo does not care about the safety of his members,all he cares about is their offering and tithes.

I pray you are forgiven for your comment. This is so low of you.

Why the Church/Mosque +schools? What happens to event centers, clubs, hotels or even markets that has the highest volume of human traffic without religious borders? Something is not adding up here.

Kingosytex:
I think the pastor was right.

The church is made up of both literate and illiterate congregants.

Those who came for service might not have been aware of the situation on ground.

Then since they came, why didn't they tell them to go home?

Hmm... Y is redeem church complying and winners refused..... Claiming illitrate make them to have the service .... Thank God we r not in military era..... Or in Russia by now... Most winners member will v become Dan.... Not Daniel o

Angelfrost:


Yep... He said it loudly and clearly!!!

NCDC and health minister can release all the updates they like... Awon boys have been counting down since to 27th... E nor far again!!!

Thank God

OTayobami:
What Insolence! I am a Christian but that won't stop me from saying the truth, how can you put the lives of the masses in jeopardy?!
*Modified*
I am not bothered about any tithe or offering but going to this length to disobey government orders shows how irresponsible he is and does not care about the masses.
Why not tell them to stay at home and make their prayers to God, even tho there are some illiterates that are not aware or can't connect with the online service

It would have done you enough good to have comprehend the statement before commenting.

babyfaceafrica:
why should they apologize

Don't mind the mumu

Kingosytex:


It is very possible that the bolded signifies what happened.

fucking liars! they should just apologize or just keep quiet !

NoSidonLook:
People be looking for the slightest opportunity to harass the church like they are the cause of their frustrations or current position in life

Even when there was nothing like corona virus people still found one thing or another against the church. So their rant is nothing new. They must talk

Good clarification from the special assistant

For those looking for apology. Go to the front of the church, hold up placards and demand for apology

Exactly so. They are trying to control but they are under God's control

*face palm*

MadKing:


Don't mind the mumu

for disobeying government directives.

iamwhat:


Apology for what ?

I am as surprised as you
Apology indeed