As Christians all over the world
prepare for Christmas, Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has urged Christians
to use the season to show love and reconcile with God.
Governor Okowa made the call Monday (19/12/16)
at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Unity Model Parish, Asaba
during the 2nd Delta State Inter-Denominational Festival of Nine Lessons and
Carols organized by the Delta Broadcasting Service in conjunction with the
Office of the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Religious Matters.
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According to him, "Christmas is
a time to seek peace with the Lord and peace for ourselves, it is a time to
love each other, It is when we partner together as Deltans and Christians we
can make progress in life" noting that "there is a reason for this
season and that reason is that we reconcile ourselves with God." he said.
The Governor read the first lesson
titled "The Fall of Man" and taken from the Book of Gen. 3:1-7,
while the State Chief Judge, Justice Marshal Umukoro took the third lesson at
the occasion which was attended by the Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of
Assembly, Rt. Hon. Friday Osanebi, top government functionaries,
traditional rulers, clergmen including Bishop Justus Mogekwu, Bishop of
Anglican Communion, Asaba Diocese and other deltans..
The Guest Speaker and Dean of the
Anglican Diocese of Ika, Ven. Onyekachukwu Okoh, in a brief sermon with the
Theme: "Jesus is the answer" called on Christians to dedicate their
lives to God, noting, "Christ has the solution to all the problems
plaguing mankind including recession, terrorism, hunger, sickness and diseases.
Earlier in his welcome address, the
State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah said the Festival of Nine
lessons and Carols was organized to commemorate the birth of our Lord Jesus
Christ and assured that next year's festival will be an open air service which
will take place at the Cenotaph, Asaba.
In his vote of thanks, the Chairman
of the Board of Directors of DBS, Asaba, Mr. Michael Ifeanyi Osuoza, thanked
Governor Okowa for instituting the programme and commended those who
contributed towards the success of the carol.
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