All over the Ministry, the Men’s fellowship held their men’s week. The Men’s Week kicked off to a vibrant start which rightly reflects their slogan, “Action”. The week flagged the theme, “Men as Disciples Indeed (A reflection on the Burden of our generation)” (Nehemiah 1:4).
Our correspondent was live at GEWC Base Church to cover the event. Thursday, 12th October 2017 began with a talk titled, “The Burden of building on the foundation laid by our founding father” (Ephesians 2:20). Pastor Joe Cookey made the men understand the vital role they had to play in not just upholding the legacy of our founding father, Apostle G.D. Numbere, but in ensuring the vision lives on and is heralded by every man. The vision was reemphasized because it was not just for the good of the ministry, but it edifies the soul of the individual. Men were called upon to speak about the founding father and the testimonies were breath-taking.
Two powerful talks ushered in Friday’s session – “The burden of maintaining the Evangelical Spirit – our trademark” and “The burden of sacrifice and service”. With texts from 1 Corinthians 9:16 and John 2:17 respectively. The speakers, Pastor Chris Opara and Pastor Victor Abbey, delved deeply into the core of the vision of the ministry – evangelism and service. The first talk enlightened the men on their responsibilities as Christians and as members of the great ministry. Reaching out to the world is a service on its own and to effectively serve, sacrifices must be made.
Saturday, 14th October 2017, was well garnished with medical sessions split into the morning and afternoon session. The morning session went under way with practical checks were their blood pressures, weights, sugar levels, etc. were measured and proper advice, rendered. It was all smiles in the afternoon/evening session when they all converged again at the Base and received a lecture by Dr. (Mrs) Cookey who spoke on Monkey pox. This session was quite interactive and educative. She spoke on the origin of the virus, the transmission modes, the prevention techniques, the symptoms, the control measure and the severity. This was wrapped up with a rehearsal by the newly formed Men’s choir which was jovial all through.
To wrap up this wonderful program, a thanksgiving service was held on Sunday. The action and hospitality of the Men’s fellowship was portrayed in their presence. Appearing in the Ministry’s uniform, the men made quite an impact in the church and the Men’s Choir gave a wonderful rendition to a rousing ovation by the entire Church. The Senior Pastor, Pastor Steve Oparaodu, taught on “The burden of our generation”. The message made everyone focus on their spiritual tasks, looking beyond earthly gains and sourcing for souls to bring to the Kingdom of Heaven.
The week was a huge success and in one of men’s words, Pastor Johnwill Otobo, “There is a revival among the men”. The revival, indeed, is here to stay.
