By Mokwugwo Ogochukwu
The Bishop on the Niger, the Rt. Rev. Owen Chiedozie Nwokolo, on August 2 paid an episcopal visit to St. James’ Anglican Church, Awada, in Awada Archdeaconry, where he dedicated several completed parish projects and administered the rites of Confirmation and Admission to candidates from across the archdeaconry.
The Bishop, accompanied by his wife, Dr. (Mrs.) Elsie Nonyelum Nwokolo, received a warm welcome from the clergy and congregation, who turned out in large numbers despite the rainy weather to participate in the memorable event.
During the visit, Bishop Nwokolo commissioned a number of projects designed to enhance the church’s ministry and promote educational development. The facilities include a security post, a borehole with an overhead water tank, a computer room for primary school pupils, a 50-seat computer laboratory for secondary school students, and a prayer garden.
Delivering a sermon titled “What to Do as a Christian to Make Heaven,” the bishop called on believers to embrace sincere repentance and seek the baptism of the Holy Spirit in order to remain steadfast in their Christian faith. He cautioned against sinful lifestyles and every form of evil, emphasizing that such practices are contrary to God’s will, and encouraged christians to remain rooted in Christ through holy and obedient living.
The bishop also prayed for those who received the rites of Confirmation and Admission, asking God to strengthen their faith, guide their spiritual journey, and grant them the grace to remain faithful throughout their lives.
The service featured joyful worship, thanksgiving, and renewed commitment to christian service, reflecting the Diocese on the Niger’s continued dedication to spiritual growth, evangelism, youth development, and the provision of facilities that support both christian formation and quality education.
Mokwugwo Ogochukwu is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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