2017 SYNOD PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
SYNOD PRAYER
Almighty God, our heavenly father, the creator and the preserver of all mankind, we thank You for bringing us together as one family to witness another Synod. The Immortal, Invisible, and only wise God, we ask for Your presence in this Holy Convocation. By the power of the Holy Spirit break, remould and use us to Your own praise and glory. Give us the power to deny ourselves, take up the cross and follow You daily and closely; that we may enter into Your Kingdom at last, through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Amen.
Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
We bring you greetings in His name, who is the King of kings and the Lord of lords. The Architect and Controller General of the affairs of our Diocese, our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. I ask that you join me as, through Him, we give all glory, honor, worship and adoration to the Almighty God and our Father, the creator and preserver of all life, for graciously bringing us together to this second session of our fourth synod. We joyfully welcome all our Diocesan Officers here present, my noble nominees, members of the house of clergy and their wives, council of Knights and the ladies, our distinguished guests and honorees, and all other diocesan staff members and their families. We are glad to welcome our honorable delegates, to yet another opportunity to testify to the love and grace of the Lord upon us and a privilege to seek for, and obtain divine direction for our life together as the family of God. On your behalf, we extend our show of appreciation to all our political and traditional leaders here present. Please join me as we humbly welcome the Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Aba, and the Bishop of Umuahia Diocese, His Grace, The Most Rev'd Ikechi Nwachukwu Nwosu PhD. Your grace, on your behalf, we welcome all our brother bishops here present. My lords, we are honored to have you. We however welcome in a special way, our grandfather and grand mentor, the immediate retired Archbishop of Aba Province and Bishop of Aba, His Grace, The Most Rev'd Dr. Ugochukwu Uwaoma Ezuoke, and Mama Hon. Mrs. Chinonyerem Ezuoke. Your grace, and Mama, may you continue to enjoy God's grace, as you remain a source of encouragement and support to us. We extend our heartfelt welcome to all security and uniform outfits here present, our choirs, the press, and the rest of us. Continue Reading
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