The Governor of Delta
State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has urged religious leaders to pray fervently
for the revival of the nation’s fortune.
The Governor gave the charge at the weekend in Asaba during the 50th birthday
thanksgiving service of the founder of Pasture Of Life Ministry, Bishop Jude
Akhere.
The Governor said that the church has a duty to pray for the country and its
leaders during these challenging times and to impact the gospel on the youths.
“The church must pray
fervently for the nation,for the revival of its fortune, the church has a lot
of roles to play in the country, we need to pray for the nation to get out of
where we are today., pray for things that will impact on the nation and turn it
around”, he said.
“ The church having helped to build the nation must impact the gospel on the youths, give them hope that tomorrow will be better than today and we will overcome the challenges”. He added.
He
charged the church to always tell leaders the truth in all situations as that
would help the growth of the nation, asserting that “ when politicians go wrong
you must tell them the truth”.
Senator
Okowa commended Bishop Akhere on his birthday Celebration and charged him to
continue to pray for the nation, the people and the church while partnering
with stakeholders to win more souls for Christ.
Earlier, Rev Goodwill Adogho , of Word of Grace Ministry, Agbor in a sermon said that attaining the golden age of 50 was worth giving thanks to God for , while Apostle Moses Grandeur admonished Christians to continue to give as “giving is a proof that you love God, you have conquered greed, that you want more as givers are not greedy people”.
Bishop Akhere in his remarks Thanked God for his mercies and grace on his life and promised to continue to win souls for the Lord.
The
thanksgiving service attended by the member representing Oshimili/Aniocha
Federal Constitutenct in the House of Representatives, Hon Onyeamechi Mrakpor,
top governemnt functionaries and clergy men from within and outside the State.
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