Christians should remember those affected by COVID-19 and TC Harold in their prayers - Rev. Vakadewavosa

As Christians around the world commemorate resurrection Sunday today, the President of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma Reverend Doctor Epineri Vakadewavosa is urging all Christians to remember those severely affected by COVID-19 in their prayers.

Rev Dr. Vakadewavosa says he hopes those affected by Tropical Cyclone Harold will find peace as they celebrate Easter with families and loved ones beside them.

He says Easter is about remembering the sacrifice Jesus Christ did for the whole world. He adds it is also the time to remind people that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that he loves everyone equally.

Reverend Vakadewavosa says for the Holy week, church services are cancelled but it can be live-streamed on social media so that people abide by the law.

Meanwhile, for the first time in Fiji, thousands of Christians are spending the Easter holiday at home with their families with the traditional large congregation sermons replaced with live-streamed services.

Easter services that are usually held at different churches around the country are now being held within households as many denominations are live streaming sermons on their social media pages.

This is due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 outbreak.

The Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama celebrating Easter Church Service at his residence with Talatala Jo of Correction Service and CO Golan Ben Naliva with his family in Suva, CO 3FIR Rocky and his family, PSO Tagi and his family and Masada team. [Image: PM Bainimarama]