By Obianuju Azukaego
All Saints Anglican Church, Otolo, Nnewi, Anambra State, has dedicated its newly completed church building in an atmosphere of thanksgiving and celebration, marking a significant milestone in the history of the church.
The dedication ceremony, held on November 1, was officiated by the Bishop of the Diocese of Nnewi, Anglican Communion, the Rt. Rev. Ndubuisi Chukwuka Obi.
During the service, the Bishop urged members of the congregation to remain faithful to God and uphold the teachings of Jesus Christ in their daily lives.
In his sermon, Rt. Rev. Obi charged Christians to serve as ambassadors of Christ on earth by living exemplary lives worthy of the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for the salvation of humanity.
He further encouraged the congregation to remain committed to christian values, stressing the importance of demonstrating genuine faith through obedience to God’s commandments.
A major highlight of the occasion was the elevation of the church’s Vicar, Rev. Canon Prosper Ezebuilo, to the rank of Venerable by the Bishop, marking another significant achievement in his ministerial journey.
In his remarks, the newly elevated Venerable expressed appreciation to the Bishop, the legal team, particularly Barr. Alphonsus Igwebuike and Barr. Chisom Okafor, as well as dignitaries, clergy, church members and other supporters who contributed to the successful completion of the building project.
He offered prayers for God’s abundant blessings upon all those who supported the project and made the dedication ceremony a success. The celebration also featured inspiring musical performances by the church choir and a ceremonial cake-cutting, adding colour and excitement to the memorable occasion.
Obianuju Azukaego is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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