". International intervention is a panacea to religious bigotry says Anyanwu

International intervention is a panacea to religious bigotry says Anyanwu



‎From Everest Ezihe, Owerri


‎Worried by fears being recently expressed by most Nigerians over, President Donald Trump of United States of America, USA declaring Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern,Senior Pastor Friday Anyanwu has identified international intervention, long term justice and spiritual assistance as the strategic panacea that would end religious bigotry in Nigeria, even as he advised Christians to be mindful of taking the laws into their hands.

‎Anyanwu who’s the Senior Pastor Of Heaven Is Real Grace Assembly, located at Umuodu Mbieri in Mbaitoli LGA of Imo state, disclosed this on Sunday during his sermon heralding the church historical ordination service for Deacons, Deaconesses and Ministers of the gospel.

‎He decried the high level of religious intolerance especially in Northern part of Nigeria, which he attributed to some unduly attacks by some Islamic sects against christians in their homes and most places of worship.

‎The man of God reiterated that foreign intervention will certainly curtailed the alleged genocides against the christian communities in Nigeria by the Islamic fundamentalist sects, just as he passionately enjoined Trump not to back down following the blackmail and campaign of calumny by the Nigerian government.

‎The well-attended evergreen event which took place at the Church auditorium, amidst pomp and pageantry, showcased lots of activities and witnessed the presence of high profiled dignitaries, and notable gospel ministers, amongst whom are the Presiding Bishop of He Reigns Chapel, Owerri, Bishop Ngozi Durueke Ph.D., Renowned Evangelist , Mummy Oluchi Anyanwu and host of others.

‎In his message, Bishop Durueke who spoke in line with the theme: “Your time has come” stressed the need for Christians to be Christlike.

‎He passionately advised Christians to ignore foundational idealogies, and to embrace the teachings of Jesus Christ, and welcome Him for greater manifestations prophetic and spiritual things.

‎In his own words, “God does not have anything to do with your foundation. You need Jesus Christ in your life to sharpen whatever you are doing,” he assured.

‎Admonishing Christians and the newly ordained Ministers, Deacons and Deaconesses, Bishop Durueke also advised them to always remember the word “integrity” in the discharge of their assigned duties.

‎Interacting with newsmen, immediately after the event, the General Overseer of Heaven Is Real Grace Assembly, Pastor Anyanwu expressed satisfaction for the successful outcome of the event.

‎Speaking on the journey so far, he said, “Before the Ministers, Deacons and Deaconesses were ordained, there were line up of activities, there was a two-day programme titled “Your time has come”.

‎Highlighting the essence of the ordination, Pastor Anyanwu said, “Ordination is a way of empowering the pastors to do their ministerial work. Some of them have been answering pastors for years, but their time has come for total manifestation and testimonies, that is what we are celebrating today.”

‎Pastor Anyanwu who has been in God’s vineyard for over 14 years, congratulated the newly ordained ministers and seized the opportunity to reel out a brief history of the church, its mission, vision and objectives.

‎”Heaven Is Real Grace Assembly which is registered and incorporated about six years ago with the mission and vision of changing lives and winning more souls for Jesus Christ”.

‎He urged Christians to say “no” to negative influences and be good shepherds to the flocks.

‎In their respective speeches, Pastor Obidinma Okechukwu, Deacon Idah David, Pastor David Good luck, Pastor Ifeanyi Akpaka, Pastor Joseph Arisukwu, and other newly ordained church leaders who spoke with reporters, promised to live up to expectations.

‎The newly ordained Minsters include Pastor Chukwuebuka ThankGod Mmadu, Deacon Obinna Lazarus, Deacon Ikechukwu Agoha, Deacon Solomon Eberechi, Deaconess Eunice Obinna and Deaconess Chioma Michael.

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