Anglican Dioceses Install 2 Archdeacons, Canon

                             

Anglican Bishop of Amichi his Lordship, The Rt Revd. Ephraim Ikeakor on Sunday  warned Christians living worldly lives that did  conform with the word of God.

Bishop Ikeakor spoke at the installation of  two Archdeacons and one Canon to beef up the work force in the Anglican Diocese of Awka, Anambra state.    

          Officers installed at the  Catheral Church of St Faith, Awka were Arch-Deacon Ven Silas Okwudili Friday Ike and Ven. Ofonakara Chamberlain Uchenna while Revd.  Vincent Chukwuma Nkemdilim  was installed as Canon of the church.

       The Amichi Anglican Bishop observed that many Christians attend church service but shield their minds assimilating the word of God which he said, was essential for healthy Christian living.

       While commending the Anglican Bishop of Awka Diocese , Most Reverend Dr Alex Ibezim, Ikeakor said that even as in the days of Ezikiel 22:23, God was still looking out for a man who would stand on the gap for humanity, but expressed regret that such a man was still not available even among the ordained.

       He said “in the days of  Ezekiel, there were prophets , but God could not find a man”

       The Bishop said that Christendom at the moment was filled with actors in the guise of preachers, while the pulpit had been turned to acting stage.

       “We are now in noise oriented generation, when people have turned the pulpit to acting stage and the preachers virtually turned into actors.

       According to him, any righteous man of God could be bold enough to ask his congregation to emulate him.

       He warned church leaders against financial and other abuses, pointing out that any church leader who uses stolen money to train his children would be incurring a curse  the children.

       He also advised parents to be mindful of the way, their children dress pointing out that bad dressing code breads immorality.

In his remarks , the Anglican Bishop of Awka Dioceses, His lordship the Rt Revd Alex Ibezim who installed the new officers advised them to continue to work hard, in order to continue winning souls for God.

      

Bishop Ibezim commended them for their dedication in the service of the Lord which prompted their elevation to their new positions.

In his speech, the Anambra State  Deputy Governor Mr. Nkem Okeke extolled the Anglican Church for its co-operation with the state government  which he said, would result in speedy development of the state.

       He assured the people that the state Governor, Mr. Willie Obiano was working hard to deliver on  all his election promises. The Deputy Governor noted with delight that criminals were fast leaving Anambra state due to the operation of Joint Task of Police, Army, SSS and NDLEA .