The outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic provoked different reactions all over the world. In Nigeria, fear enveloped everyone as all public places, including churches, were shut down. From medieval times to the present, deadly pandemics have afflicted humanity with devastating effects. Many questions sprang up: Is the pandemic of divine origin or human made or both? Is it a sign of God’s judgment upon the sins of humanity? Is it a sign of the end times? In what ways are we able to see God’s sovereignty in times like this? There have been a variety of theological responses and actions from churches and individuals. For contemporary believers, the experience of the global pandemic poses a challenge to church participation and response to the needs of those affected