By Nkeiruka Innocent Ekeh
St. John’s Methodist Church, Odume Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area, has held its children’s fasting and prayer programme, aimed at guiding children toward godly living and responsible adulthood today.
The three-day camping programme, organised annually at the church auditorium, provides children with ample opportunity to fast, pray, learn, worship, build friendships, and deepen their relationship with God through fellowship.
The central message of the programme was bringing children closer to God while young, teaching them values and principles that will guide their decisions, behaviour, and relationships as responsible adults.
Speaking during the programme, the Children’s Superintendent, Miss Ngozi Azuanuka, said early spiritual upbringing remained essential, urging parents to encourage their children to participate actively in fasting and prayer activities.
Miss Azuanuka explained that the programme teaches children how to fast, pray, obey God’s word, and develop habits that can strengthen their faith, character, and commitment as they mature spiritually.
Similarly, the Assistant Superintendent, Mrs. Ezinwanne Theophilus, described the programme as a significant gathering that brings children together, enabling them to learn new things and grow stronger spiritually each year.
She appealed to parents who have not been allowing their children to participate to reconsider, stressing that the programme offers valuable lessons capable of benefiting the children and their future.
Another teacher in the Children’s Department, Mrs. Ifeoma Obasi, said proper guidance was necessary to protect young people from negative influences, including crime, substance abuse, trafficking, prostitution, and other dangers.
Mrs. Obasi therefore urged parents and society to catch children young, instilling sound values and faith, so they can grow into responsible citizens who contribute positively to peaceful communities everywhere.
Nkeiruka is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State.
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