A cross section of the entire members of the CCC ,Warri, recently at the 7th Year Anniversary/ Annual Thanks- Giving Ceremony held in the Church auditorium .
By Victor Umukoro Kobodokuni.
A renowned Prophet, Preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Shepherd in Charge of Celestial Church of Christ, Beulah Parish 1 (A.k.A Land of Restoration) in Udu Local Government Area,near Warri, Prophet Jerry Asiava, said, there would be speedy growth and development in Nigeria in all ramifications especially in the area of economy this year, 2024 just as he advised all Christians across the globe to remain united.
Prophet Asiava, stated this recently at Ubogo Community in Udu Local Government Area ,near Warri in Delta State during the seven days 7th year Anniversary and Annual Adult Harvest/ Thanksgiving, held at the church premises( Celestial Christian Church).
According to him, God has revealed to him clearly that Nigeria as a country would be better soonest, no matter the condition of the economy today,saying, Nigerians should go about their usual business without hesitation.
He explained that it is the politicians that cause the problems facing the Nigeria’s economy adding that, God is still on the throne to see Nigerians through. According to him,it is the disunity in the entire body of Christ responsible for all these challenges.
Prophet Asiava, pointed out that Jesus Christ is one body,therefore there should not be disunity or segregation in the body of Christ adding, united Christians stand but divided, they fall.
He said” We should be able to keep to the motto of the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) by being united as one,so that God can answer our prayers”.
In an interview with the newsmen on his experiences for seven years of his running the Ministry, he revealed that when God calls anyone to do His work, it is also the same God that will equip the person to overcome all his challenges, saying , that is exactly what God has done for him .
He added that it is those that God loves that He calls, and those that God calls that he has also chosen just as he said, those that the Lord has chosen will be glorified .
He said:”For the period of seven years,there have been one challenge or the other facing us but what kept us going successfully was our being focused . But in all, God has been helping us”.
Prophet Asiava, therefore urged Christians to worship God with their sincere heart, saying, if their hands and hearts are clean in the worship of God, recognize Him as the Maker of man and the Author and the Finisher of man’s faith, there is no way God will not be his helper.
He said:” What God hates is when you serve Him along with other gods. He will definitely bless you and be your helper if you worship only Him.”
According to him, as Christians, troubles will definitely come, but if one continues to remain steadfast with God then, there will be a solution to one’s problems.
In his sermon in the seven days programme, titled, “God My Helper” ,the Guests Preacher, Ven./ Sup./Evang. Gabriel Obiyan, said there are things every man needs to do in his life to activate the help of God in his life saying, many people do not experience or enjoy the help of God in their lives because they have deviated completely from the ordinances of God.
According to him, that man was created to enjoy God’s help and fellowship with God in all ramifications adding that God did not create anybody to suffer or to be abandoned, but that God created man to be with Him in all circumstances no matter the situation.
He maintained that no one can be a child of God or a Celestial Church member without maintaining a good relationship with God.
Ven./Sup./Evang. Obiyan, said:” As a church, we have lost our first love with God and abandoned God and no man can help us but only God. There are wickedness everywhere, witches and wizards are fighting the Church on daily basis. So, those of us here now should be reminded that greater harvest is coming to our way soonest”. According to him, what a man gives to God on the thanksgiving day if it is not given by God sincerely from his heart, such offer is rejected by God.
On his part, the President General, Ubogo Community, Engr. ( Dr.) Lucky Efeturie, expressed joy to be at the occasion, just as he gave God the glory for everything. While commending the efforts of the Senior Prophet ( Dr) Jerry Asiava, for everything good that he has been doing in Udu Kingdom, through his church, he prayed God to give him the grace, wisdoms and strength to be able to continue with the good work he has started to the end.
In an interview ,the Udu Local Government Chairmanship Aspirant, Chief Adams Akpominigbo, the Uloho of Udu Kingdom, said, they grace the occasion to worship God Almighty, saying, the church itself has really projected the good image of Ubogo Community just as he said the Ministry has placed the name of Ubogo Community in the world map.
While commending the efforts of the Senior Shepherd in charge of the Church, Prophet Jerry Asiava, and the entire members of the Ministry for their good work they have been doing, he prayed God to always help their in their endeavours.
Highpoints of the event include the empowerment of over 50 widows and over 200 Shepherds with bags of rice, 5 tubers of yams, reasonable quantities of varieties of provisions and #20,000 in envelope for each person. Not left in the gifts were other guests artistes among whom were Solo Kings, Parish Choirs from Benin City, who thrilled the guests among others.
Among notable personalities at the occasion include; H R M Izuware 1 JP , the Onojie of Ujiogba Kingdom, Edo State, Mr. Benjamin Bidemi, Comrade Jonathan Giama, Mr Austin Owhofasa, Dr. Hope Ighomrore, Mr. Fene Okpako.
Others were Chief Otunba John Obribai, Sup. Snr. Evang. Johnbull Ejovi JP , Patron General, C.C.C, Delta State, Chief Udumaroh Segba the Udumejevwe of Udu Kingdom, Hon. Collins Ovie Egbetamah Delta State House of Assembly. Member representing Udu Constituency, Prince Chief Engr. Edison Delekpe. Chief Austin Lafua, Prince Chief Otete Delekpe and Prince Chief Lucky Delekpe,
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