The Anglican Bishop of Aguata Diocese, Right Reverend Samuel Ezeofor, gave the advice in a sermon at the Holy Trinity Parish Igboukwu, Aguata Local Government, during a service of confirmation and admission into Girls Guild and Mother’s Union for parishes in Igoukwu Archdeaconry
Bishop Ezeofor charged Christians to accept Christ as their Lord and personal Saviour in order to have eternal life.
He warned that any foundation that is not properly rooted in Christ is bound to collapse.
The Anglican prelate described Jesus Christ as the ultimate revelation and manifestation of God and enjoined Christians to avoid acts that can debase Christianity.
The Bishop charged all those entrusted with public funds to use the resources in improving the lives of the people and urged the citizenry to always obey those in authority.
Speaking, the Archdeacon of Igboukwu Archdeaconry, Venerable Basil Ndupu, thanked the Bishop for the visit, and charged Christians to always make a difference wherever they are.
One hundred and fifty two candidates received the sacrament of confirmation while thirty-eight girls were admitted into the Girls Guild and twenty women into the Mother’s Union during the service.
Special prayer for the State and Nation also featured at the service which was conducted under strict observance of al the COVID-19 protocols including compulsory wearing of face masks and social distancing.
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