Pastor Of “Don’t Worry About COVID” Church Dies Of Something Despite Fasting, Prayers By Congregation

The Christian Post reports:

Nearly two weeks after he was diagnosed with COVID-19, a beloved Kentucky pastor has died from the virus despite desperate prayers from his congregation asking the Lord to restore him “back to his normal self.” Center Point Church in Lexington announced the passing Thursday of Senior Pastor Tim Parsons in a statement posted on Facebook.

Parsons’ health rapidly deteriorated after he was diagnosed with the virus on Aug. 9.  Congregants prayed earnestly for God to restore the pastor in an online service last week. A day before Parsons’ death was announced, the church embarked on a period of prayer and fasting. They pleaded with God for his healing and a list of other needs.

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From the church’s website:



SHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT COVID-19? We don’t want to be worried because the Bible tells us not to worry. We know that God is in control and that He can use all suffering to draw people to Himself. We do want to be wise by practicing what the CDC calls “safe distancing.” We can also look for opportunities to turn Coronavirus conversations into gospel conversations.