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Church Of Nigeria Moving On Despite Covid-19 -Archbishop
The Archbishop Province of Niger Delta, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Rev Blessing Enyindah said churches in the province are moving on despite the threat posed by the Corona Virus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Enyindah said this in an interview with newsmen during the just concluded 3rd session of the 4th Synod of the Diocese of Evo.
The Archbishop who is also Bishop of Ikwerre Diocese, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion said, nothing under the sun can stop the work of God not even the Covid-19 pandemic.
He described the synod church which has as its theme: “Don’t Be Weary in Well Doing” as a big success and urged Christians to abide by the word of God.
Meanwhile, the Diocese of Evo Anglican Communion has tasked churches in the Diocese to consider the establishment of welfare scheme with the view to addressing the rising cases of poverty in the diocese.
Bishop of the diocese, Rt Rev Innocent Ordu said this in his presidential address.
The address which was read on behalf of the Bishop by Ven. Charles Mordu, Chairman of the Clergy Association also called on wealthy churches and individuals in the diocese to assist the poor ones in their midst.
He also stressed the need for Christians to always respond to the need and yearnings of their people, adding that the act of goodness must not cease among them.
According to the Bishop, every genuine minister of God has a right to be supported while the church as a body has a lot to do in the spread of the good news of Christ to the world.
He said the church through evangelistic activities breeds God fearing citizens who influenced the society positively.
By: John Bibor & Oribim Ubama