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Posted: Mar 22, 2020 / 04:37 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 26, 2020 / 04:52 PM CDTCENTRAL, La. (BRPROUD) — More than 1,800 people came together for Sunday service at Life Tabernacle Church, disregarding an order by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards to limit the number of people at public gatherings in an effort to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.LifeTabernacle Church pastor Tony Spell told BRPROUD that the church is astaple in the community and cannot afford to close. “When the paramedicscan’t get there, when the lawenforcement can’t get there, the holy ghost can get there and it willmake a difference in someone’s life,” said Spell.&nbsp;Twenty-sixbuses were utilized for Sunday service on March 22. The vehiclesprovided transportation for people living across five parishes.&nbsp;Intext messages, Spell told BRPROUD that 1,825 people were in attendanceand seven buildings across the church’s campus were utilized.&nbsp;Parishionerscould be seen congregating in large groups, touching one another whilein close contact. Only a few could be seen wearing masks or gloves. Atthe time of the service,Edwards had limited people to gathering in groups of no more than 50while in public. Hours later, Edwards announced a “stay-at-home” orderlimiting the number of public gatherings to 10 people or less.&nbsp;“Iwould urge that faith leader, and all others to heed this directive andnot unnecessarily engage in mass gatherings where this coronavirus canspread,” Edwards said.Spelltold BRPROUD that he believes covid-19 can be cured through “thehealing hand of Jesus.” When asked what would happen should one of hisparishioners test positive for thecoronavirus, Spell referred to a passage from the Bible. “If that isour command, they shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover.”Pastors must act as first responders, according to Spell. “I’m going to address that by laying hands on them and praying for them and depending on God to heal their body,” Spell said.Thanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.Subscribe NowThanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.Subscribe NowStay up to date with the latest news by downloading the App from the or .✕× Close Ad

Posted: Mar 22, 2020 / 04:37 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 26, 2020 / 04:52 PM CDTCENTRAL, La. (BRPROUD) — More than 1,800 people came together for Sunday service at Life Tabernacle Church, disregarding an order by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards to limit the number of people at public gatherings in an effort to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.LifeTabernacle Church pastor Tony Spell told BRPROUD that the church is astaple in the community and cannot afford to close. “When the paramedicscan’t get there, when the lawenforcement can’t get there, the holy ghost can get there and it willmake a...

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