2020 04 19 Christian News Bulletin

COVID-19—'A HUMAN TIME BOMB'
The Leprosy Mission is warning of a ‘COVID-19 human time bomb’ across Africa and South Asia. Cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in all 10 countries where the charity works in these two regions. The Leprosy Mission is working with partners across Asia and Africa to provide clear messaging, medical and practical assistance to leprosy sufferers.

'FOCUS @ HOME'
According to Christian Headlines, Focus On The Family has launched a free streaming service for families stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic through their new platform, called Focus@Home, which includes well-known video content, such as Adventures In Odyssey and McGee And Me.

CROSSES REMOVED IN CHINA
The Christian Post reports that China’s communist government removed numerous crosses from church rooftops during the country's coronavirus epidemic under the pretext that religious symbolism cannot be “higher” than the national flag.

'AMAZING GRACE' IN LONDON
Premier News reports that a church vicar in London plays an amplified Amazing Grace from his car to bring people some communal joy while in isolation. Rev Patrick Allerton drives the streets in his parish inviting people through a loudspeaker to join in singing the classic hymn.