Religious
Abuja Area chairman charges believers to look unto Jesus amidst wanton killings, others
By Chinaka Okeke
The Area Chairman, Scripture Union (Nigeria) Abuja Chapter, Engr. Chigbo Nwafor Sunday, has urged believers in Christ to continue to look unto Jesus in the midst of the wanton killings, kidnapping, banditry amongst others ravaging the country and the world in general.
He spoke in his welcome during the 2022 Easter Pilgrims’ conference holding at JC Best International School , Life Camp Abuja.
He said,” we are kept by the power of God through all the issues confronting our world both locally and internationally. The local issues of insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, and wanton killings of lives and property. At the international domain , the Russia invasion of Ukraine sparks off fears of 3rd world war. Many nations of the world are aligning with their perceived supper powers.
“In the midst of these , we have to live our Christian lives and run with patience the race that is set before us. Since this race is set with all the environmental and social factors , we have a directive as Scripture Union in Nigeria to keep “looking Unto Jesus, the author and the finisher of our faith” (Hebrew 12:2). If we must run successfully to the end , we must look unto Jesus who also endured the cross in order to enter the joy that was set before him,” he said.
According to the Area Chairman, we are in a the Scriptures called perilous time when situations and environments wherein a Christian lives , make it difficult and unbearable for the Christians to live and conduct his business.
He said to this end we have come for set apart in this 2022 Easter Pilgrims and mission awareness Retreat where we need a fresh encounter for a more fruitful and fulfilling walk with God.
“With this expectation, I welcome you to this year’s Easter Pilgrims Conference and Mission awareness, and sincerely pray that God will help us to find Him as we sit down in this meeting . The fresh discovery of God in this camp will indeed help us to run the set race patiently. We hope to rise from this meeting to shine in the midst of darkness and gross darkness that seem to cover the earth as instructed in Isaiah 60:1-3,” he said .
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CAN Appoints Professor Fatokun As New General Secretary
Joel Ajayi
Christian Association of Nigeria CAN has appointed Professor Samson Adetunji Fatokun as the new General Secretary of the religious body in Nigeria.
In a statement Signed by President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Archbishop Daniel Okoh on Tuesday in Abuja said the of appointment of Prof Fatokun appointment follows the retirement of Barr. Joseph Daramola, who has served our organization with distinction in the past 11 years.
According to the statement, It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Professor Samson Adetunji Fatokun as the new General Secretary of the CAN.
“This appointment follows the retirement of Barr. Joseph Daramola, who has served our organization with distinction in the past 11 years.
“Professor Fatokun is a distinguished scholar and professor of Christian Religious Studies at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. He brings to this position a wealth of experience in church leadership and administration, as well as a deep commitment to the Christian faith.
“We are confident that Professor Fatokun will continue to uphold the values and principles of CAN, and work tirelessly to advance the cause of Christianity and promote religious harmony in Nigeria.
“We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to Barr. Joseph Daramola for his dedicated service to CAN. His leadership and contributions have been invaluable, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
“We pray for Professor Fatokun as he assumes his new role, that God will grant him wisdom, strength, and grace to lead with integrity, promote unity among Christians and advance the cause of Christ in Nigeria. Amen.”
The statement added that: “Professor Fatokun is a Professor of Church History, Doctrinal Theology and Pentecostal Studies, Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
“Prof. Samson Fatokun emerged from the CPFN/PFN Bloc of the Association. He is to replace Barr. Joseph Bade Daramola who will officially rotate out as the General Secretary of the Association on May 31, 2023 after a good long record of service.
“Professor Fatokun is an Apostle in the Body of Christ, being a member of the General Council of The Apostolic Church Nigeria (TACN), First Classical Pentecostal Denomination and Mother of Apostolic Pentecostal Denominations as far as Nigerian Pentecostal Church History is Concerned.”
He is the Director, Directorate of Archives, Research and Development, TACN LAWNA Territory as well as Chairman, Board of Trustees Samuel Adegboye University, (Glorious Vision University), Ogwa, Edo State.
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