CHURCH OF NIGERIA ANGLICAN COMMUNION OF NNEWI DIOCESE ENDS ITS 2020 SYNOD WITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE.

...as MELIE FOUNDATION and SYDNEY FOUNDATION donates One Million Naira only each (#1,000,000:00) in support of the Diocesan projects.

By Bona Ogbonna

Who is who in Anglican Communion in Nnewi Diocese and beyond gathered today at the Cathedral Church of St Mary, Uruagu Nnewi to mark the end of this year's Synod with a Thanksgiving Service.
The Synod which commenced on Wednesday was themed, "YOU SHALL BE MY WITNESS" (ACTS 1:.
The Thanksgiving service was jointly officiated by the host Bishop, His Lordship, Rt Rev Ndubisi Obi and host of other clergymen from the Diocese of Nnewi and outside, including many Bishops.

In his sermon, Bishop Obi reminded the gathering of the need for all Christians, especially members of the Nnewi Diocese to spread the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to all the nooks and crannies of the Diocese and beyond impacting the knowledge and fear of God and His Divinity to all mankind.
He urged all to keep reflecting on the message from the 1st lesson which was taken from the book of Isaiah 52:7, ("How wonderful it is to see a messenger coming across the mountains, bringing good news, the news of peace! He announces victory and says to Zion, Your God is king), and that of the 2nd lesson which also served as the theme of the Synod and was taken from the book of Acts 1:8, (But when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will be filled with power, and you will be witnesses for me in Jerusalem, in all of Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
He also reminded the gathering that every Christians has a duty to preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. He urged all to always emulate one of the teaching of the Full Gospel Business Men International (FGBMI), which says, "If you are a Doctor, preach the gospel to your Co-Doctors, If you are a civil servant, preach it to civil servants, If you are a traditional ruler, preach it to traditional rulers, If you are truck pusher, preach it to truck pushers and if you are a business man, preach it to businessmen etc.

The teaching of the day was taken from the book of 2nd Chronicles 17 & 22 which narrated the story of Jehoshaphat and his son Jehoram.

Highlights of the service was the cutting of the Synod cake by the host Bishop, His Lordship Rt Rev Ndubisi Obi, supported by his wife and all the other Bishops present, and few of the diginatrignitaries.
Funds for the execution of the various projects scattered across the Diocese was raised, with donations from various archdeaconries, parishes, religious bodys, groups and individuals.

Present in the Thanksgiving are,
His Lordship Rt Rev Benson Chukwunweike and wife from Awgwu Aniri Diocese.
His Lordship Rt Rev Martin Anigbaogu from USA.
His Lordship Rt Rev Danielson Okere from Isikwuato Umunnneochi Diocese.
His Lordship Rt Rev Raphael Okafor the Rtd Bishop of Ihiala Diocese.
All the Archdeacons and Priests serving in the Diocese.

Other dignitaries includes,
The Executive Governor of Anambra State His Excellency, Chief Dr Sir Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano (Akpokuedike Global, Akpoo Aza na Nnewi), who was unavoidable absent, but was jointly and ably reprensented by Ven. Amaechi Okwuosa, the G/M Awka Capital Development Authority (ACDA) and Hon Sir Melie Onyejepu Ogbuefi, the Special Adviser on Budget Efficiency/AIRS to the Governor, who is also the G/M of the State Bureau of Public Procurement Board and his Amiable wife, Lady Nwogo Onyejepu.
The T/C Chairman Nnewi North LGA, Rt Hon Chukwudi Orizu.
Sen. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, the Senator representing Anambra South District at the 9th Senate.
HRH Igwe Kenneth Orizu 111 JP OON and His Lolo. The Bishop seized the opportunity to announce to the gathering of the brand new car, INNOSON PRODUCT given to him by the Nnewi Monarch few days before the commencement of the Synod.
The Obi of Uruagu, Obi Afamefuna Charles Obi, Ogidi IV.
The Igwe of Oraifite, HRH Daniel Udoji, who according to His Lordship Rt Rev Ndubisi Obi, donated a parcel of land for the building of chapel, because the Igwe Udoji informed him that Christianity in Oraifite started from that very parcel of land.
Her Excellency, Dame Virgy Etiaba, the former Governor of Anambra State.
The Diocesan Chancellor, Barr Emeka Etiaba and his wife, his deputy, Barr Chijioke Nwankwo and other members of the Diocesan legal team.
Dr B C Aghazu Kpakpando Nnewi.
Engr Sir Emeka Okwuosa, the CEO OIL SERVE.
Col. Jeff Onyejegbu Rtd.
Prince Sir Samben Nwosu.
Sir Ben Etiaba.
Chief Dr George Muoghalu, M/D of NIWC.
Hon Azuka Okwuosa.
Rev Canon Abel Okwuchukwu Obi Rtd, the father of the host Bishop.
Sir Kenechukwu Obi, the immediate senior brother to the host Bishop.
And host of others.

Groups like MELIE FOUNDATION, BOYS BRIGADE, SYDNEY FOUNDATION, RED CROSS SOCIETY, MEMBERS OF THE PRESS and SECURITY PERSONALS, also attended the Thanksgiving service.

In all aspects, the Synod was a huge success, and His Lordship Rt Rev Ndubisi Obi, the host Bishop thanked all those that allowed God to use them to make it happen. "IT CAN ONLY BE GOD INDEED".

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