Religion

Love as Jesus Christ loved and died for humanity – Clerics

By Web News 1371

By Rotimi Famakin

The trial, suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ was brought to the fore through its demonstration by some youths of the Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Oke Padre, Ibadan.

Speaking on the significance of Good Friday, the administrator of the Saint Mary’s Cathedral, The Very Reverend Felix Akiode, said the genuine love of Jesus Christ for mankind demonstrated in his death on the cross should manifest in the love for one another in Nigeria.

At the Methodist Church Nigeria, Ekotedo, the congregants were admonished to thirst towards God and cater to the wellbeing of less-privileged citizens.

The moment was also used to pray for Nigeria, Oyo State, Ibadan, and traditional and political leaders in the country.

In an interview, the cleric in charge of the church, Very Reverend Solomon Ogunyebo said Nigerians in the face of the current unpalatable economic situation should endure saying the hardship would not last.

The cleric condemned the present harsh economic and insecurity and emphasized the need for Nigeria’s political leaders to be urgent in addressing the socio-economic crises in the country.

Very Reverend Ogunyebo who expressed optimism on the better future of Nigeria, however, said Nigerians must pray for their leaders and the country in general to bring about the kind of country we all desire.

Subscribe to our Telegram and YouTube Channels and also join our Whatsapp Update Group

Lifestyle

Bamidele Opesanmi Laid to Rest

By Web News 775

The Very Reverend Akin Akinpade of the Reverend B.G. Esan Chapel, Methodist Church Nigeria, Iilesa, Osun State, wants Christians to live an exemplary life and prepare for eternity.

The Cleric made the call at the burial service of Mr Bamidele Gabriel Opesanmi, a senior technical officer with Radio Nigeria Gold FM, Ilesa.

The Very Reverend Akinpade, who was speaking on” Accept what you cannot change”, explained that the deeds of all on earth were major determinants of a smooth journey to eternal reign with the Lord.

Quoting Job14, Verses 1 to 5, the Cleric reminded the people that death was inevitable as human beings had a limited time and days, hence the need for them to emulate the good works of Mr Opesanmi and support his immediate family.

The Very Reverend Akinpade, who noted the commitment of the deceased to the service of God and humanity, also described him as a strong leader in the church.

Speaking in an interview after the burial service, the General Manager of Gold FM, Ilesa, Mr Adedamola Tinubu described Mr Opesanmi as a dedicated and resilient worker.

Mr Bamidele Gabriel Opesanmi, who on Tuesday passed on at 48 during a brief illness at the Ilesa Annex of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, is survived by aged parents, siblings, wife, Kemi Opesanmi and three children.

Folake Oye

Subscribe to our Telegram Channel and join our Whatsapp Update Group

Religion

Christians Mark Easter Sunday in High Spirit

By Web News 738

Christian worshipers in Ibadan were in high spirit celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ as Easter Sunday is marked worldwide.

 Our correspondent who monitored the situation at Agbowo, Mokola, Ojoo, Dugbe, Apata and Iwo Road, reports that the worshippers were in various churches to mark the all-important event in the Christian calendar.

 At the Methodist Church Nigeria, Eko Tedo Dugbe, Saint James Cathedral Oke Bola, Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Agbara and the Gospel Faith Mission International Agbowo, worshippers rendered songs that reflected the resurrection of Jesus and renewed hope of better future.

In an interview, the pastor in charge, Region Eleven of the Gospel Faith Mission International, Pastor Ademola Akangbe said the resurrection of Jesus Christ brought hope to the Christians and all who are ready to embrace Jesus.

The cleric, who described Jesus’ sacrifice as a mark of commitment to humanity, used the occasion to call on government to remain committed to the masses through the provision of infrastructures.

 Speaking in the same vein, the Presbyter, Methodist Church of Nigeria, The Very Reverend Abraham Akinyode, stressed the need for government to put an end to incessant killings and religious intolerance, which he said were inimical to the peaceful coexistence of Nigerians.

  Rotimi Famakin

Religion

Low Turnout at Worship Centres Marks Good Friday in Parts of Ibadan

By Web News 883

Worship centers in Ibadan recorded low turnout as Good Friday is observed across the world.

Good Friday is observed by Christians to acknowledge the trial, suffering, crucifixion and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Christian adherents commemorate the day by acting the out the event through carrying of the cross and accepting to be beating a rally.

In Ibadan, the situation was a total deviation from the usual annual event as most of the churches visited only held their services at different period of the day.

 At Saint James Cathedral, Oke Bola, few members were present during two separate services to mark the day.

 Radio Nigeria observed that songs rendered reflected the death of Jesus on the cross for the redemption of mankind

The situation was not different at the Methodist Church Nigeria, Ekotedo where the members converged to commemorate the day.

In an interview the presbyter of the church, Very Reverend Abraham Akinyode said Jesus demonstrated selflessness not by meeting the needs of people but by dying on the cross.

Very Reverend Akinyode used the occasion to lament the spate of kidnapping for ransom and attacks on farmland by herdsmen, saying failure of government to address the crises might lead to famine.

Very Reverend Akinode appealed to political leaders in the country to be selfless and initiate policies that would alleviate the suffering of the masses.

Rotimi Famakin