Niger Delta
Mrs Wike Hosts Children, Tasks Them On Obedience
Wife of the Rivers State
Governor, Justice Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, on Boxing Day hosted hundreds of Rivers children to the 2018 Christmas Party.
The Party was attended by children from all classes of the society. The children who came from all local government areas of the state, played games and were treated to different foods and drinks by the wife of the Rivers State Governor.
Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike presented gifts to all the children that attended the party, while kids that won different games were given special gifts.
Also in attendance at the Christmas Children Party were; Deputy Governor Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Adama Iyaye-Laminkanra and women top government officials .
Addressing the children, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike urged the children to take their education seriously, so that they would be equipped for their future.
She called on them to emulate Jesus Christ in all their ways, so that they can live as responsible citizens.
She said: “I am sure you learnt about the birth of Jesus Christ yesterday during the Christmas Church Service.
“The significance of Christmas is that Jesus Christ is the only begotten son of God who died for our sins.
”Jesus Christ lived among men and gave up his life for the salvation of mankind.
“He did that so that we can be more like him and do his service. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ and to teach us to continue our work with God and do his will”.
The Wife of the Rivers State Governor added: “We have to live the life of Christ and in line with his examples. That means we should love everybody we meet. We should be considerate. We should be kind”.
She advised the children to be obedient to their parents as that was the best way for them to grow up as responsible citizens.
The children were thrilled by musicians, comedians and calisthenics displays.
A cross section of children thanked the wife of the Rivers State Governor for her kindness, saying that they enjoyed the party.
Susan Serekara-Nwikhana
Niger Delta
Make God Your Anchor To Fulfill Destiny, Cleric Charges Christians … As Jaja Marks 70th Birthday
The Lead Pastor at Jesus Appointed People’s Bible Church, Ozogbe, Ikwerrengwo-Etche, in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Pastor Promise Nwaelele, has urged Christians to make God the anchor of their lives in whatever position they find themselves, in order to attain the destinies set for them by God.
Pastor Nwaelele, who gave the charge recently in a sermon he preached at the 70th birthday anniversary thanksgiving service of Sir Donald Michael Jaja, a veteran journalist in Rivers State, said this is because any genuine child of God is a permanent target for destabilization and destruction by the devil.
Taking his text from the Bible book of Mark 4:16-17, the preacher stated that fulfilment in life for a child of God required faith, obedience to God’s word, humility and grace to withstand trials and temptations.
According to him, temptations and afflictions are bound to happen in the lives of those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
“No wonder the Bible said that those that endure till the end shall be saved”, he said.
The Clergyman said God prospers believers who are humble, not proud and conceited, and leads them to destiny fulfilment.
“David said in Psalm 51:17, that the sacrifices acceptable to God are a broken spirit, not an impatient or proud spirit”, the preacher said.
He called on Christians not to allow persecutions and afflictions to sway them from the love and blessings of Jesus Christ.
On his part, Jaja, a seasoned Journalist who retired as an Acting Editor of the Rivers State Government-owned The Tide Newspaper, gave thanks to God for honouring him by giving him the grace of attaining 70 years.
“I cannot capture what the good Lord has done for me in my entire life in this fleeting moment of thanksgiving. But, I know that without Him, I wouldn’t have been who I am today, in all spheres. Therefore, my joy knows no bounds as I give thanks to my creator today, alongside my family. Praise be His holy name”, Jaja said.
