(The Hill) Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear urged residents to remain indoors for the Easter holiday and mandated that anyone who breaks the state’s stay-at-home order will have to self-quarantine for two weeks. Beshear will enforce his state’s laws by recording the license plates of any person attending Easter services or other gatherings. The residents will then receive … [Read more...] about Kentucky Governor Announces State Will Record License Plate Information of Church Attendees, Impose Mandatory Quarantine
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Police Slap Christians With $500 Fines for Attending Drive-In Worship Service
(PJ Media) Police in Greenville, Miss., issued $500 tickets to Christians who gathered in a church parking lot to worship together in the safety of their cars on Wednesday. The Christians at Temple Baptist Church intended to honor coronavirus social distancing restrictions while gathering to worship God, but the police cracked down, regardless. "The police in … [Read more...] about Police Slap Christians With $500 Fines for Attending Drive-In Worship Service
Carl Lentz Shares Praise Report After Beating COVID-19
(The Christian Post) Hillsong Church NYC pastor Carl Lentz tested positive for the novel coronavirus last month. He is now recovered and helping others stop the spread of the deadly virus. Lentz revealed that he had contracted the coronavirus during an Instagram Live chat with pastor Judah Smith of Churchome in Los Angeles, California. On Tuesday, Lentz posted an update … [Read more...] about Carl Lentz Shares Praise Report After Beating COVID-19
Louisiana Pastor Who Keeps Holding Services Despite Coronavirus Says True Christians ‘Do Not Mind Dying’
(NY Daily News) The controversial Louisiana pastor who continues to hold in-person church services amid the coronavirus pandemic says true Christians “do not mind dying.” Tony Spell of Baton Rouge’s Life Tabernacle Church defended his decision to keep his parish open after he was asked by TMZ about the possibility of a worshiper contracting COVID-19 and … [Read more...] about Louisiana Pastor Who Keeps Holding Services Despite Coronavirus Says True Christians ‘Do Not Mind Dying’
Joel Osteen Leans on Celebrity to Step Easter 2020 ‘Up a Notch’
(ChurchLeaders) To share a message of hope during the pandemic, Pastor Joel Osteen will welcome several celebrities to the virtual Easter 2020 service at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. Mariah Carey, Kanye West, and Tyler Perry plan to join Osteen remotely on Friday to record Sunday’s worship service. On Easter morning, the service will … [Read more...] about Joel Osteen Leans on Celebrity to Step Easter 2020 ‘Up a Notch’