(Video) Woman Needs Doctors Note To Attend Church

Doctors notes may be needed to get out of school or work. But what about a doctor’s note to get back into church? One mid-state woman needed one after being diagnosed with a disease.

The 64-year-old was diagnosed with Hepatitis C last month. She said she had no where to turn, except the front door at Grays Point Baptist Church where two church Deacons brought bad news.

“They told me if I wanted to come back to church that I had to have a note before I could come back in the doors,” said Brewer. “They said Hepatitis was contagious, and that I would give it to everyone in my church.”

In a phone conversation with NewsChannel 5, Preacher James Humphrey spoke about his genuine concern for Betty and his congregation of 80.

“My duty to the church is to look out for the welfare of that congregation,” said Humphrey.

“I was crying on my couch because it hurt me. I love my church, and I feel lost if I don’t go to church,” said Brewer.

Health Officials said Hepatitis C is not contagious. It’s only spread through blood to blood contact like needles or sex.

“There’s no reason whatsoever that people should be excluded from regular daily activities,” said State Epidemiologist Tim Jones.

Betty isn’t sure about going back to Grays Point just yet. Even though she got the doctors note to return to church, she’s holding her own services at home.

Church officials said they’re dedicated to Betty and have even spent years driving her to and from service.

The pastor said Betty is welcome at church as long as she has a doctor’s note ensuring that the rest of the congregation isn’t in danger.

State Health officials said anyone wanting to learn more about diseases and how to handle them should log onto the CDC website at www.cdc.org.

Source: newschannel5.com