By Chinelo Okeke
The Archbishop Ecclesiastical Province of the Niger and the Lord Bishop Diocese of Awka, Most Rev, Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim has said that Fathers are the future glory of Anglican Communion.
Ibezim said this on Friday June 19, during the Diocesan Christian Men’s Prayer Summit held at St Stephens Anglican Church Mgbakwu.
Speaking, on the theme of the program “Men Arise’ which was taken from the book of Isaiah 60:1-3 and 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 urged men to arise and shine like light wherever they are seen for the glory of the Lord is already shining on them.
He maintained that as head of the family. God has made them a light in the midst of darkness to the extent that even when there surroundings are covered by darkness, the brightness of God’s presence will be with them and the kings to the dawning of your new day.
Archbishop maintained that as the future glory of Anglican Church they should remain steadfast in their faith and unshaken not be discouraged by whatever challenges that is confronting them for God in his infinite mercy will confront their challenges and grant them ways of escape.
Ibezim enjoined them to be alert, be firm in the faith, to be brave and always do their work in love.
Earlier, Bishop appreciated the fathers of the Anglican Communioon,praised them for coming to pray to God, noted that this gathering was the 2nd they are doing this year, having had the first one in March 22, prayed that God will continue to bless their families
He thanked God for granting them long life with good health, bearing in mind that not all that came to the summit last year were able to witness this year’s own and gave God the glory.
Chinelo is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State.
