From The Nijasun News Desk
The Bishop of the Diocese of Nnewi, Anglican Communion, Rt. Revd Ndubisi Obi, has called for intensified evangelism, particularly house-to-house witnessing, to win more souls for Christ amid what he described as the rising prevalence of idolatry in society.
Bishop Obi made the call during the third anniversary celebration of Christ Church Annex, Irefi, Oraifite, in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State.
He said the church had positively impacted many people within its environment, including backsliders, atheists and people who previously did not attend church services.
According to him, greater impact could be achieved if Christians embraced house-to-house evangelism rather than relying mainly on large crusades.
“Citing the church here has been very beneficial to many. I’m not a man of crusade. So much has been invested in crusade without achieving the much desired objective.
“House-to-house evangelism is deep-rooted more than crusading. Reduce evangelism to informal mode to be able to penetrate the nooks and crannies of society.
“It is an informal witnessing, telling people about what Jesus has done in your life and what He does in the lives of others. Informal evangelism is very effective and result-oriented,” he said.
The bishop urged parishioners to develop practical strategies for winning souls for Christ, adding that evangelism should target both the elderly and younger generation.
He also advised churches to make their services lively and relatable, while allowing the Holy Spirit to take control.
“Make your church service lively to allow Holy Ghost to take control. Bring your Bible stories to relate to individual experiences,” he added.
The Vicar of Christ Church Annex, Revd Ndubisi Onyia, expressed delight over the success of the anniversary celebration, describing it as a huge success and giving glory to God.
Onyia said he felt blessed, fulfilled and satisfied with the outcome of the event, adding that he saw it as an expression of God’s mercy and an open door to greater ministerial responsibilities.
“What happened was like an open door, a stepping stone to a greater height for me to go on and take charge of the church to begin my ministerial activities fully,” he said.
The priest, newly posted to Christ Church disclosed that he had previously worked as a missionary in rural communities, saying that his experience would help him remain focused in his new assignment.
He pledged to reach out to people who needed Christ and bring them closer to God for their salvation.
“We expect to see those who need Christ in their lives and every manner people. If we do not see them in the environment where we are as missionaries, we won’t feel fulfilled. We are here to bring them to Christ.
“We need to encourage them and preach the word of God to them,” he said.
Onyia thanked Bishop Obi for his administration and fatherly guidance, saying the bishop’s advice would contribute significantly to the growth of the church and his ministry.
The anniversary celebration also featured posthumous awards presented in honour of Pa Sir Egbuniwe and Dame Irene Okwuosa, as well as an award to Venerable Charles Nwankwo Emelugo.
Other dignitaries at the event were Engr Sir Emeka Okwuosa, Sir Azuka Okwuosa, a human rights lawyer, Barr Ifeanyi Ejiofor, among others.
Receiving the posthumous awards on behalf of their late parents, Engr Sir Okwuosa thanked Bishop Obi and the Church for the recognition and further made some big donations to the church.
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