Cleric Tasks Christians On Productive Service

By Sampson Uhuegbu, Owerri

The General Superintendent of God’s Favour Ministries Int’l, Umuezeala, in Ehime Mbano Council Area of Imo State, Reverend Emmanuel Nwankwo, has challenged Nigerians to use their productive years to plan, think and invest in their future and contribute to development of society.

Rev. Nwankwo spoke at the service during the 60th Birthday thanksgiving in honour of Elder Nnanna Anyanwu, which took place today; Sunday, January 10, 2022.

Preaching on the theme: “Purposeful Anniversary”, the Cleric said the necessity of life should be measured by how much value an individual adds to societal growth and development.

According to him, birthdays should not merely be the celebration of the day one was born but a day to reflect on the achievements one has been able to record or attract to humanity.

He charged christians to appreciate God for his bountiful blessings upon them as thanksgiving is the surest way of acknowledging divine guidance and protection.

The Cleric opined that God has greater purpose for his children, describing thanksgiving and gratitude to God as recorded in Psalms 103 as an acknowledgement of divine mercies protection and benevolence.

Rev. Nwankwo said, when people express gratitude to God, they recognize his numerous benefits, including forgiveness of sins, healing of diseases, redeeming peoples lives from destruction, loving kindness and tender mercies.

“I want to use this opportunity to commend our guests and well wishers for coming around to celebrate God’s marvellous kindness upon the life of Elder Anyanwu”, he thanked.

He advised christians to be contented with what they have, saying that real wealth is being measured by contentment rather than measurements.

The fiery Cleric advised youths to be diligent in their dealings ,challenging them to discover their potentials and present themselves as solutions to myriad of problems confronting the society.

Emphasizing the importance of self discovery as recorded in Genesis, Rev. Nwankwo said that Joseph discovered his purpose at age of 17 and pressed on to ensure its manifestation.

He pointed out that those who have visions and purpose are selective, calling on christians to remain unperturbed in the face of difficulties.

He advised parents to always train their children on how to contribute their quota to self development and add value to society, stressing that time has come for people to take their mind off Civil Service jobs.

Rev. Nwankwo who noted that it is the lord that gives power to create wealth to people, however, encouraged Christians to use their productive years to impact on self and societal transformation.

He charged worshippers to change their reasoning pattern inorder to see how to contribute significantly to self and societal development.

Acknowledging God for his benevolence, the celebrant, Elder Nnanna Anyanwu, appreciated God for sustaining him throughout the last three decades attributing successes recorded to the grace of God.