…to do more in winning, saving souls
General Overseer of Christ Chosen Church of God International, Most Snr. Apostle Dr David Unuefe-Ikhuiwu, has warned against the growing competition common with some people within the christiandom, saying that women as agent of social change in the society can do more by channelling their energies towards the pursuit of winning and saving more souls from the world.
He made the declaration during the five-day annual International Women’s Convention with the theme “The Glory of Christ,” admonishing the women to always embrace the spirit of self-awareness, humility, in resisting and fighting against the spirit of arrogance and ignorance that have destroyed many people in world.
Speaking further, he urged the congregation to always put their trust in God as the only way out in the face of the growing economic challenges in the nation, adding that God favoured the Israelites in Goshen sheltered by divine providence while the Egyptians faced calamities as they did not know God.
The spiritual leader, taking his message from Psalm 113:1, harped on the need to always show gratitude at all times to God, noting that believers must let their light shine before others as their righteousness would manifest the glory of God.
He urged participants at the convention to always put their faith in God in every situation, adding that wandering from church to church in search of miracle would not liberate them but rather confront their challenges with the true teachings of the scriptures.
On her part, the co-ordinator-general, Chosen Women Fellowship International, and wife of the spiritual leader, Mrs Maltida Unuefe, while addressing the women at the convention, harped on the need to address pressing concerns leading to marital strife and societal pressures faced by women.
She encouraged all the women to always put their burdens on God, even in the face of adversity, and encouraged the congregation to steadfastly hold on to faith, declaring God as the ultimate source of deliverance, noting that Christ remains the hope of glory.
Speaking at the convention, Snr. Rev. Mrs Mary Igberase, first vice-coordinator, said 2024 convention with its theme “Glory of Christ” was very impactful and life transforming in moulding the life of the Christian woman for a better future under the glory of God.
Also speaking at the convention, Mrs Lizzy Ehigiamusoe, delivered her message titled “Healthy Marriage and Living,” which focused mainly on how to achieve a harmonious marriage grounded in love and mutual respect.
She stressed on the role of virtues of forgiveness and shared responsibility, explaining that true marital bliss comes from a good foundation of spiritual unity and shared devotion.
Also, Snr. Rev. Mrs Gloria Echigbue in her message titled “Glory in Tribulation,” stressed on the inevitability of trials in the life of believers as she urged women to remain steadfast in faith in the face of adversity.
The 2024 annual International Women Convention of Christ Chosen Church of God International with the “the Glory of Christ” held from March 28 to April 1, 2024, at its headquarters in Benin City, and witnessed the convergence of women from different parts of the country to experience the glory of God through power-packed ministrations, praises and worships.
