27/05/2020
AFM Family,
It is with a grateful heart that I write this message to you today. We welcome the President’s speech last night that indicated that churches are now allowed to re-open under Level 3 of the Lockdown. LEVEL 3 WILL COMMENCE ON 1 JUNE 2020.
We thank God for answering our prayers in this regard. AFM Members, thank you for supporting each other and reaching out to your communities. This is truly a time for the church to be the hands and feet of Jesus – and I want to encourage you to faithfully continue with this mission.
LIMITED CHURCH ACTIVITY UNDER LEVEL 3
The National Office Bearers are now working on operational plans for preparation- and safety protocols. These will be communicated through to your Pastors and Assembly Leaders. Please wait for this formal communication from them that will give more detail and direction as to what will be happening next.
To summarise, limited church activity will be allowed under the following conditions, as announced by the President, Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa:
1. Assemblies are allowed to have services, on condition that the number of people do not exceed 50. The smaller the venue, the less members will be allowed.
2. Social distancing rules will apply, and all members are required to wear face masks.
3. The assemblies must ensure that meeting places are cleaned and sanitised before- and after services.
4. Any religious activity that could lead to the spread of the virus, should rather be avoided.
5. Religious Leaders are now seen as essential workers for the purpose of counselling and leading funerals subject to strict Covid-19 safety measures.
A NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER 🇿🇦
Further the President requested a National Day of Prayer on Sunday, 31 May 2020 – which will be Pentecost Sunday. AFM Members are called to participate in this prayer action, in their homes, and specifically pray for: Every person affected by the Corona-virus, every person that lost a loved one to the virus and every person on the front line fighting the virus. We are not yet through the crisis, but I want to ensure you that this will also pass.
Let us continue to keep our eyes and focus on Jesus, as HE continues to lead us through this challenging times.
Yours in Christ
Past. M.G. Mahlobo
(President of the AFM of SA)
The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa