04 Mar 2021

Prayer can help lessen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and instill a sense of hope as well as encourage people to remain calm.

 This was said by Minister for  Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration, Mr Kabo Morwaeng during the official launch of four days of prayer against the pandemic in Gaborone yesterday.

 Minister Morwaeng said there was therefore need for different religious organisations to call for God’s intervention in the fight against COVID-19.

  The launch follows President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi’s declaration of March 4-7 a period of prayer against COVID-19.

 President Masisi appealed to religious organisations to focus on prayer over the four days calling  on God to help communities in the midst of the pandemic which continued to wreak havoc on the economy, families and productivity.

  Minister Morwaeng stated that the reduction of church service attendants from 100 to 50 per session did not mean government was against any religion or prayer life.

  The measure was instituted for a good cause prompted by the continuing increase in the number of infections, he said.

He expressed the hope that prayers conducted at home and work places would also make a difference. 

“We believe that the ruling government was formed by God and there is no way we can disregard any religion. We are calling for prayers from different religious groups,” he said.

Today’s prayer session will be aired on Btv 4pm-5pm, Saturday 10am to 11am and  Sunday 11am-12pm.

Bishop Metlhayotlhe Beleme of the Anglican Church, Reverend Gabriel Tsuaneng, Reverend Mpho Moruakgomo and Apostle Moffat Lubinda participated in the launch which was organised by Office of the President in conjunction with Ministers Fraternal.BOPA