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Pastor James Maina Ng’ang’a of Neno Evangelism has criticized President Kenyatta for ordering the closure of churches to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Ng’ang’a faulted the president and the government for grouping places of worship together with bars, arguing that church-goers are more disciplined compared to revelers.
The outspoken televangelist further indicated that the church is the first place people seek refuge during hard times.
“In 2007, people ran to the church to seek comfort. But right now, naona wameanza kushikanisha bar na kanisa. Kanisa sio walevi wako huko. They are people who can control themselves,” said Ng’ang’a.
He wondered why the government allowed public service vehicles to continue operating yet places of worship are more spacious, making it easy to achieve social distancing.
“My message is that people should not forget God. Empty you came and empty you will go. No matter how rich you are,” he added.
Ng’ang’a says the pandemic has not affected his work as he has been in Kajiado building a megachurch.
“I have started building another church in Kajiado, which will look like Jerusalem city. The pandemic has not affected me as I am still serving God and building God’s house, not a kiosk. It is the house of the Lord and it is built by the few appointed,” he said.
Pastor Ng’ang’a is the second clergyman to protest the new COVID-19 rules imposed by the government after Bishop Peter Ambuka of PEFA Kahawa West.
Uhuru ordered a cessation of movement into and out of the One Zoned Area comprising the counties of Nairobi, Kiambu, Nakuru, Machakos, and Kajiado.
He also suspended the operation of bars and places of worship in the five counties until further notice.
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Pastors are Dying of COVID-19; and their Congregants too. Infact Church gatherings are Prime suspects in Superspreading COVID-19. Fikra za Maghufuli tuachane.
These illiterate preachers are taking Kenya in the Stone Age era! A former prison without and formal education and now her is protesting the right decision to save the people. Panda mbegu time have shrinkered tremendously! Wacha ujinga nganga!
Does this ngombe want to tell us that our prayers at home do not reach God, only if u go to Church n robbed of some notes in the name of the Lord. Going to Church n Bar is still a gathering only difference is u get the Spirit much faster in a Bar.
Sadaka and Tithe needed too badly.
Church can mask and 6 foot members. Uhuru loves drink so much he equates bar spirits and Holy spirit. Drunks can do without drink but mankind can't do without God the father. Reopen church and keep distance.
Ni dhahiri (evident) ya kwamba, huyu ndugu yetu Ng'ang'a hajasoma bibilia yake vizuri. Ukisoma bibilia kwa makini, na kutumia akili uliyopewa na MWUMBAJI MKUU baada ya kuzaliwa na mamako, utaona ya kwamba hakuna sababu au haja ya kwenda kanisani.
Nakuomba usome Matayo 6: 6-8. Inasema yafuatayo:
"...Matthew 6:6-8
New International Version
6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him."
Kwa hiyo, nakuomba Ndugu Ng'ang'a ufuate kanuni zilizotolewa na Mwana wa Mariamu na Yusufu (Yeshiva) juu ya taratibu ya sala.
Imara Jesus preached in synagogue. He called it my father's house. Hebrews 10:5 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Pastors apostle teacher evangelist prophet serve the church as per Corinthians. People get edification and exhortation and equipping in church setting.
These kinds of resistance to following the health protocols are putting citizens in danger of contracting coid19. I’m surprised how these men of cloth are negatively reacting to important life saving measures!
“I have started building another church in Kajiado, which will look like Jerusalem city".
How is Jerusalem amodel for achurch when the Jews themselves do not use churches,and to not even conside Jeus as the Messiah.
More importantly,Ng'ang'a should know by now that the success if Jesus's ministry is not measured by the physical size,or beauty of the church,but buy "christ-like life" the followers lead.
This insolent crook has no humility.@ Ndugu Imara,Iwould love to see you debate,and school this miscreant on the Bible.What you have said is what I remember from my dark days,before I saw the light.
It is a former prisoner talking @maxiley! No enducation; nothing! I saw this guy on TV interview and I was quite ashamed by his responses! That was the time he hit and killed a woman with his big car 🚗- the Range Rover! He is trying to convict everyone else except himself! Mambo tumeiona hapa nduniani!
Max I'm curious to see the light you've seen. New Age doctrine or what. I know Jesus is the light of the world
Iwas blind,now I see the light.I see what mzungu has been lying to many people. Remember human being have had religion before christ landed on the planet...Religion is a state of mind.
I humbly ask you to look 4 Jesus out of curiosity or ask him to show himself to u. Put yourself in neutral gear. Religion is man pleasing God but Christianity is about relationship, intimacy, depth,
@ Motofire: Your imaginary friend, the son of Mariam and Yusuf died many years ago. Please let him rest in peace.
You are very lucky that the Hindus are not a proselytizing religion unlike the two current global arrogant religions. Had the Hindus did what the two slave-buying- and- selling religion, your name now could have been probably Karamchand, Patel, or Bargwanji.
...have you just woken up and started copying and pasting speeches from those who have been woke all the time? You are so second-hand it pains....