Religion

Be watchful, prayerful at all times – Cleric enjoins Christians

By Web News 597

The Shepherd-in-charge of Celestial Church of Christ, CCC, Beulah Wonderful Parish 1, Alexander, Apata, Ibadan, Senior Evangelist James Awoyemi says Christians must see the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as a link to eternal life.

Senior Evangelist Awoyemi said this in a sermon to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The cleric who spoke extensively on the essence of the resurrection of Jesus Christ for Christians, explained that the end time is near and everyone would be accountable for their journeys on the judgment day.

Preaching from first Corinthians, chapter fifteen, senior Evangelist Awoyemi stated that Christians should be prepared for the judgment day, emphasising that sinners would not inherit the kingdom of God

He enjoined Christians to always seek God’s grace, be watchful and pray at all times even when they are confronted with economic hardship, insecurity and other social vices.

Olaolu Fawole

Lifestyle

Some Ibadan Churches Flout “No Large Gathering” Directive

By Web News 1424

Despite the government’s directive on avoiding any gathering of more than ten people, to curb the spread of Covid19, some churches around Apata area of Ibadan did not comply.

Radio Nigeria observed that, one of the churches in the area of Aba-Pan, Apata, The New Covenant Church, which had more than ten people in attendance, held Sunday service.

Earlier, the Celestial Church of Christ in the area, held night service, during the weekend.

Some of the residents in the area who did not want their names to be mentioned called on government to take punitive measure on the violators.

Taiwo Akinola