Covid-19: Seraph Medical Team Moves To Implement Preventive Measures

…..Spirituality Shouldn’t Encroach On Personal Safety – Adebeshin

…..Constituent Churches Put Activities On Hold

…...Love Of Christ Generation Church Goes Digital

Head of Seraph medical team of the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria, Supt. Ap. Dr. Omilabu Olatunde, says efforts are underway to ensure members of the fold implement preventive measures against the novel coronavirus code named COVID-19.

Elder Olatunde who is a medical practitioner said this would be carried out by members of the medical team who are spread across constituent churches in the fold.

According to him, the move was meant to complement the knowledge Seraphs already have on ways to prevent the virus infection.

“I know many Seraphs are aware and well informed of preventive measures to take. What’s more needed is the practice of these measures which many haven’t started implementing.

“This is where the Seraph medical team’s role is completed; Ensuring that each constituent church complies with preventive measures. Our team members are from the different churches and branches to represent us effectively by involving their church members to be proactive in the fight against the spread and scourge of COVID-19 pandemic.” He told Acts Of Seraphs.

He, however, advised all Seraphs to stay safe by being cautious of people around them especially those they come in contact with.

He said, “Keep one and half half meters distance from anyone coughing or sneezing, if you cough or sneeze cover your mouth, use facemasks, provide sanitizers and liquid soap hand wash at the entrance and all outlets of churches, homes, offices and places they frequent, avoid crowds. If one experiences symptoms of COVID-19 (cough, catarrh, excessive sneeze, sore throat, fever, difficult breathing, weakness etc) ensure you go to Hospital immediately.”

He also urged members on the need to watch and pray at a time as this.

Spirituality Shouldn’t Encroach On Personal Safety – Adebesin

Meanwhile, head of medical department of CSMC Surulere District Youth Fellowship, Dr. Toluwalashe Adebeshin, has implored seraphs not to sacrifice their personal safety on the alter of spirituality.

Speaking against the backdrop of the notion in some quarters that the virus is a hoax, Adebesin said the scourge is real.

He, therefore, urged everyone to stay safe, maintain personal hygiene, and take simple precautionary measures, adding that the importance of hand washing can’t be emphasized enough.

“The place of spirituality shouldn’t encroach on personal safety. Our members need to get adequate information by listening to the radio, television and visiting some reliable sites on the internet such as World Health Organization instagram page for authentic information and guidelines. I must also say that we should avoid unnecessary fear but maintain personal hygiene, regularly use hand sanitizer or wash hand with soap and water, avoid crowded areas or gatherings, cough in flexed elbow, maintain social distance, report any suspected case(s) to the right authority, self isolate if there is a history of recent travel to or from any of the affected countries in other to minimize the spread of this pestilence.” He maintained.

He equally urged members to be prayerful and ask for God’s mercy in this Lenten season that every bit of the disease be cleared by the blood of Jesus.

Constituent Churches Put Activities On Hold

Some constituent churches in the fold have begun to announce the suspension of their activities due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Supreme Head, His Most Eminence, Dr, Prophet Solomon Adegboyega Alao, JP, Thursday instructed all churches in Lagos and Ogun States to comply with the directives of governments in both states, suspending religious gathering that are more than 50 people.

C&S Movement Church, Surulere District Headquarters had in a circular announced its compliance with the directives of the Lagos State Government.

 The District General Secretary, Sp. Ap. Pastor G. O Ogunleye, declared that there would be no services, programmes, meetings or any gathering in the church until further notice.

In the same vein, Goshen Household C&S Church announced the suspension of its activities. In a statement by the church secretary, Prophetess Jumoke Oladogba, the decision was in tandem with the directives of the state government.

While maintaining a common front, the two churches urged their members to observe their family service and prayers in their respective homes.

Checks by this platform also revealed that other churches that boast of over 50 members have been taking similar steps.

Far away in the United Kingdom, the Love Of Christ Generation Church has resolved to conduct digital services. This was after it complied with the country’s directives on suspension of social and religious gathering in a bid to curtail the spread of the disease.

On his part, the chairman C&S Unification, Lagos State Chapter, Snr Supt Apostle (Dr) J.O Adagba also disclosed that he was ready to ensure member churches comply with the directives of the state government.

In a chat with this platform, he said necessity demands that the church took such steps considering the current situation in the country with regards to the coronavirus pandemic.

He also urged the state government to formally communicate the directives to the state chapter of the Christian Association Of Nigeria, CAN. He said this will keep those at the grassroots level informed as the information would cascade down to the head of churches at the local level.