Diocese on the Niger has ended its third session of the thirty-first synod with thanksgiving service jointly officiated by the host Bishop, Right Reverend Owen Nwokolo, clergy from the diocese and outside including Bishop of Kabba Diocese, Right Reverend Steven Akobe at Saint John’s Anglican Church, Eziowelle in Idemili North Council Area.
The Thanksgiving service has in attendance the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, Governorship aspirants, Knights of Saint Christopher among other dignitaries.
In a message hinged on the theme of the synod, “Be Doers of the Word and Not Hearers Only”, Bishop Nwokolo stressed that Christian life is the expression of God’s nature and way of life charging Christians to show in words and deeds the true fruits of Christianity.
The Bishop decried the nonchalant attitude with which some Christians live their lives thus reducing the influence of Christian values.
He commended Eziowelle and Abacha Anglican communities for their dedication and commitment which he said made the synod a success.
In a sermon, the Bishop of Kabba Diocese, Right Reverend Stephen Akobe said the word of God is a mirror which guides and transform man.
Bishop Akobe added that anyone who knows the word of God, knows God and can stand the storm of life and praised Anglican faithful of the diocese for the support they give to their Bishop describing Diocese on the Niger as the pride of Anglicanism in Nigeria and beyond.
In a speech, Governor Obiano represented by his Chief of Protocol, Hon.Uzu Okagbue said his administration in the last seven years enjoyed good relationship with the church promising to do more and urged the church to continue praying for the successful completion of his tenure.
The synod Clerical Secretary, Venerable John Nkwoemezie, the Chairman, synod planning committee, Barrister Ikechukwu Ubaka and the Vice Chairman, Chief Ezenwa Azie urged Christians to be obedient to God’s command thanking God for the success of the synod.
Staff reporter, Oggorchukwu Oranu reports that Bishop Nwokolo blessed the host communities while songs from the choir stand, rising of funds for the diocesan projects and cutting of synod cake featured at the event.
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