SCB Methodist Church closed after funeral attendee tests positive for COVID
Further, members of the congregation who were in attendance at the funeral have been encouraged to be tested and vaccinated and to show evidence of this before a decision is made to resume activities at the chapel in Sea Cows Bay.
The closure of the chapels comes as the Lent season is being observed.
All fellowship activities postponed
The Methodist congregation was informed of the closure and postponement of all fellowship activities via a letter by Circuit Superintendent Minister Dr Keith B. Lewis on Monday, March 29, 2021.
“It is with regret that I inform you that the Circuit Staff has decided, in an over-abundance of caution, to close all of our chapels, with the exception of Anegada, with immediate effect: from today, Monday, March 29th through to Thursday, April 01. We will update you on Good Friday and Easter services. All fellowship activities associated with the churches are postponed,” the letter, a copy of which was shared with our newsroom, stated.
It also noted the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Chapel is closed to all services.
Congregation told to show evidence of vaccination
Dr Lewis further said: “This unusual decision is based on the presence of one individual who tested positive for COVID-19 and saw it fitting to be present at a Funeral service on Saturday, March 27, at the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church.”
It should be noted that it has since been unearthed that the person who tested positive after attending the funeral had tested negative for the virus and was even given a certificate by the Ministry of Health confirming the negative test result, which allowed him to exit quarantine.
The letter by Dr Lewis encouraged members of the congregation who were in attendance at the funeral to be tested and vaccinated and “to show evidence of this before a decision is made to resume activities at the chapel.”
The congregation was also told that the church was advised that the building must be thoroughly sanitised in keeping with Government’s guidelines.
“As your pastor and Circuit Superintendent I am strongly advocating and encouraging you to please get vaccinated. If you were present at the funeral, give heed to the Public Health advice and self-isolate for ten (10) days and call the hotline to make an appointment for testing…” Dr Lewis pleaded.
The Letter also informed that Lenten Mid-Week-Wednesday service is cancelled also and that Holy Week Service will be broadcast via the church’s online YouTube channel.
25 Responses to “SCB Methodist Church closed after funeral attendee tests positive for COVID”
When the churches took that stimulus money they sold out. The church I attend was very critical of the government until some money was thrown their way. Now, like Judas, they have sold out for 30 pieces of Silver. I am so disappointed in them messon.
this statement gives me pause in that how dare someone tells you that one Must show evidence of being tested but moreso vaccinated before a decision is made etc .. this is madness to me and no one had the right not even Government to tell anyone they cannot enter anywhere unless they’re vaccinated..some places in Florida wanted to pull this mess and the Governor shut it down saying not even Government has this right and this dr. Lewis somehow feels like he has this right!!!.... craziness..though I understand his concern, he still doesn’t have the right...
You have a right to not be vaccinated but to not vaccinate you endanger lives.
Laws are passed at times to override " your rights".
At the end of the day these people pushing their political and personal views on others.
No vaccine, stay home.
Take courage in Ephesians 6:12-18
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.
May God help us all because something is not right.