Religion

Cleric Admonishes Families to be Mindful of Economic Realities

By Web News 727

By Jeffrey Ahonmisi

Economic realities demand that families, particularly men, refrain from having children beyond their means.

President of the Men’s Ministry, Assemblies of God, Oyo District, Professor Malachy Akoroda gave the admonition in a address at the District Men’s Convention, Assemblies of God, Apata, Ibadan.

Professor Akoroda explained failure to live within economic means coupled with lack of contented lifestyle and hope in God, in part account for social crises in societies worldwide.

Professor Akoroda, however, implored men not to play the blame game but be responsible for their actions.

In an address of welcome, the Senior Minister, Assemblies of God, apata, Ibadan, Reverend Emmanuel Olubiyi, said the annual convention was organised for all men of the church’s district in Oyo State to worship with one heart in the presence of the Lord.

Highlight of the convention was the presentation of awards to distinguished members in the district. 

One of the recipients of the award, Mr Wale Adelowo, who is a retired staff of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan, while appreciating the church for the gesture, stressed that the recognition would spur him on in doing more for God.

Mr Adelowo enjoined men all around the world to depend on God in these trying times so as to surmount challenges confronting them.

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Religion

Hold fast to your faith regardless of the crisis – Reverend Olubiyi

By Web News 897

Christians have been encouraged to hold fast to their faith in Jesus Christ during this challenging period and beyond.

A cleric, Reverend Emmanuel Olubiyi of Assemblies of God Church, Apata Ibadan, made the call while speaking with radio Nigeria on the lockdown which has affected Sunday worship services.

Reverend Olubiyi who noted that coronavirus pandemic was a face in human history, said Christians should renew their faith in Christ believing that the present situation would soon be surmounted.

The cleric also implored Christians to be more fervent in their prayers and remain sources of encouragement to others during the challenging period.

Reverend Olubiyi, added that the outbreak of the disease was a signal that the end was close, hence the need for all to always reflect on their deeds.

Meanwhile, churches are still in compliance with government’s directive regarding ban on gatherings of more than ten people as most churches remain locked.

Adedayo Adelowo