Afrigather …marks World Day of Prayer
World Day of Prayer Committee of Nigeria (WDPCN) has urged Christian girls in Nigeria to wish earnestly for the nation, in order that God will intervene over the crises dealing with the nation.
Talking at WDPCN maiden conference which held in Lagos underneath the theme, “Ambassadors of Christ within the motion of world prayer in communities”, pioneer nationwide chairperson of WDPCN, Florence Uche affirmed that with prayer, God can flip the disagreeable scenario within the nation for good.
In response to her: “if there are individuals that can pray, there may be God to listen to, God solutions prayer, when girls pray, unbelievable issues occur, and we imagine that it’s only via prayer that we are able to overcome, it’s only by prayer that we will prevail over the methods of the enemy on this nation.”
She additionally suggested that moms ought to be centered , including : “with the troubles within the land, among the many scenario that has effects on humanity, girls ought to be centered , they need to depart righteous life, they need to be good examples to their daughters and their sons.
“When the house entrance is at peace, the society can be peaceable, each girl ought to take heed to the center beat of their youngsters even their husbands, know when they’re in a single want or the opposite, if you don’t take note of your husband and your youngsters, they may search for any individual that can take note of them on the market, and what they may get would be the reverse’’.
On the WDPCN maiden conference, she stated it was a part of the group’s actions to mark the 2024 World Day of Prayer.
Whereas describing WDPCN as a denominational motion, she urged members who she described as Christ’s ambassadors to be reconciled with God and with each other in order that they’ll make heaven ultimately.
The authorized adviser to the group, Gloria Iwuamadi who additionally spoke on the two–day conference labeled the occasion as an impactful one, including that it introduced collectively Christian girls from totally different denominations within the nation to mark the World Day for Prayer.
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Iwuamadi, nevertheless counseled the nationwide chairperson of WDPNC, Florence Uche on her initiative to collect Christian girls from totally different church buildings throughout the nation to wish for the nation.
Lamenting the elevated circumstances of rape and using women for cash rituals, she suggested moms to observe their feminine youngsters in order to know the form of associates they preserve.
Talking on the theme of the conference, “ambassadors of Christ within the motion of world prayer in communities”, Eunice Onyeukwu Kalu outlined World Day of Prayer as an ecumenical motion which began in america of America in I887.
In response to her, the day aimed to carry collectively girls of assorted races, cultures and traditions in a yearly widespread day of prayer, in addition to in a more in-depth fellowship.
Via WDP, she stated girls are inspired to turn into conscious of the opposite nations and cultures and not reside in isolation.
In her phrases: “They’re additionally inspired to take up the burden of different individuals, to sympathise with the issues of different nations and cultures and pray with and for them.
“They’re equally inspired to turn into conscious of their skills and presents and use them within the service of the society.’’
Whereas describing the individuals as ambassadors of Christ , Kalu pleaded with them to get entangled within the worldwide ecumenical motion meant to reshape the historical past of the world via girls of all ages.
Equally, co-senior pastor on the Metropolis of Refuge Worldwide Church Abuja, Debora Olocha inspired girls to stay devoted within the service of God irrespective of the challenges which may come their method.
Excessive level of the occasion was awards given to among the individuals who’ve contributed to the expansion and improvement of the motion.
