By Asuquo Cletus
Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State Indigenous Gospel Ministers Discussion board has held its second version of the State Thanksgiving Service.
The well-attended service which happened on Saturday in Calabar, the State capital, introduced collectively folks from various backgrounds to thank God for His grace and blessings upon the State.
The interdenominational service aimed to foster unity amongst residents, promote a tradition of thanksgiving and search divine intervention for the state’s progress.
Talking in a sermon, the State Chairman of the Discussion board Evang. Stephen E. Atukanre stated the solemn meeting is put collectively to hunt forgiveness, atone for sins, and chat a brand new 12 months in dedication to God for all he can be doing for the folks and the State.
He appreciated God for giving the State Governor, Prince Bassey Otu, the knowledge to run the State in His fears and different leaders for a time like this.
“At the moment is a solemn meeting to firstly search forgiveness and atone for our sins.
“Secondly, to talk a brand new 12 months in dedication to God for all we can be doing as a folks and a State, bringing earlier than Your Throne, our pricey Governor, His Excellency, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, his household, his Administration and the State basically for Your blessings.
“And thirdly, to supply sacrifices in thanksgiving for prayers answered and people but to be requested for that You already know; Oh, Let’s Give Thanks To The Lord.
“At the moment isn’t any day of political talks, however allow me to understand our pricey Governor, His Excellency, Apostle Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, in whom God has determined to dwell to prosper Cross River State. We thank God for the present of Prince Otu for giving him the knowledge to run our State in His fears and different leaders for a time like this, the place we now sleep with our eyes closed for we take pleasure in peace, progress and prosperity,” Evang Stephen stated.
He disclosed that Cross River State is revolutionising in the direction of meals safety and self-sufficiency.
“Let me with out equivocal state that Cross River is on the a part of Agricultural revolution and headed in the direction of meals self-sufficiency and safety,” he added.
Additionally talking, from Psalms 116 vs 18, Apostle Dr Trinity Ogar emphasises the significance of residing a life centred on God’s ideas, saying “Allow us to not reside a life that’s removed from God. Allow us to proceed to hunt Him and His righteousness, for it’s in Him that we discover true peace, progress and prosperity”.
Apostle Ogar inspired the congregation to prioritise their relationship with God, looking for his steering and knowledge in all facets of life, urging congregants to recommit themselves to the religion.
Highlights of the occasion have been prayers, choir performances, testimonies, and attended by prime authorities officers, together with representatives of the Governor, Commissioner of Police, Nigerian Air Pressure Commander, Nigeria Safety Civil Defence Corps, Paramount Ruler of Abi Native Authorities Space, Spiritual leaders, amongst others.
