Methodist branches in Kwatsaduza introduce new protocols amidst the Covid-19 outbreak
According to the presiding bishop, Purity Malinga, services are encouraged to continue but with a few adjustments.
KwaThema -The Methodist Church of Southern Africa will be implementing the following measures to address Covid-19 within their churches.
According to the presiding bishop, Purity Malinga, services are encouraged to continue but with the following adjustments:
The KwaThema Central Sunday Services will be broken down into three different time slots to comply with the current government’s regulations.
First service will start from 8am to 9am, second service from 9.30am to 10.30am, and then the last service will be from 11am to 12noon.
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“Societies with more than 100 congregants are to become creative in devising ways of meeting the congregation’s spiritual needs.
“We propose that the congregation be divided into groups of less than 100 where church building sizes allow and even less where they do not, and the number of services on a Sunday and weekdays be multiplied.
“Remember that it’s not just about numbers of people in attendance but also about space and proximity, which is why we should use our class meetings and cell groups effectively,” says Malinga.
Members are urged to register for Sunday and Easter services attendance with the administrator telephonically or via WhatsApp, using the number 071 742 1980.
“We encourage all ministers to access the latest information on Covid-19 and provide regular updates to their congregants.
“We also encourage e-worship where possible as a creative alternative to physical gatherings,” she adds.
All conventions and youth synods have been postponed with immediate effect until further notice.
All combined Good Friday and Easter Sunday services are cancelled.
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“There will be no circuit gatherings for Easter this year; however, we encourage societies to still have short, impactful services with 100 or less congregants at a time.
“There should therefore be no extended Seven Words services that require catering.
“Creative methodologies, such as live streaming and recordings will be utilised to ensure that no one is left out during this very important time in the church calendar,” Malinga adds.
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