By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The leadership of Jehovah’s Witnesses has announced the resumption of in-person programmes after suspending them for more than two years.
Regulations by governments across the globe in 2020 made it impossible for people to move around freely as the world almost came to an end due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a statement issued by the national spokesman for the religious organisation, Mr Olusegun Eroyemi, it was, however, emphasised that members of the church are still not allowed to carry out door-to-door ministry.
For over two years, Jehovah’s Witnesses have been carrying out their Bible teaching work virtually but Mr Eroyemi said the authorities have approved the restart of all forms of public witnessing beginning from April 1, 2022.
He said that, “Jehovah’s Witnesses are happy with the opportunity to once again share their message of hope with their neighbours.”
“While phone witnessing is very helpful, it has obvious limitations that will now be cared for with the resumption of our public ministry,” he added.
“Jehovah’s Witnesses resumed in-person meetings on April 1, 2022, but kept their public preaching on virtual platforms. They will now be seen in public places, including parks, ports and streets; displaying their witnessing carts, and conducting Bible studies. They will carry out their public witnessing in compliance with existing government guidelines on COVID-19,” the statement further stated.
Adedapo Adesanya