THE Anglican Church has made public a number of synod convocation it plans to hold in 2011. The first session of the 20th Synod of the Diocese of Ibadan will hold on Thursday April 28 - Sunday May 1, 2011. It will be presided over by the Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ibadan and the Bishop of Ibadan, Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Akinfenwa. The theme of the Synod is Immanuel. Among guest preachers expected at this special event are Rt. Rev. Abraham Akinlalu and Rt. Rev. Dapo Asaju. The venue of the Synod is Cathedral Church of St. James the Great, Oke Bola, Ibadan. Also, the sixth Synod of the 3rd session of the Anglican Diocese of Umuahia holds on Thursday, April 28 - May 1, 2011. The venue of the Synod is the Anglican Church of Epiphany, Lodu Ndume, in Ndume Ibeku North Archdeaconry. The theme of the Synod is Building Our Society/Nation On The Indestructible Foundation Stone: Continuing At The Village . It will be presided over by the Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Rev. Ikechi Nwachukwu Nwosu. The Bishop shall read his Synod charge on Friday April 29, 2011. Meanwhile, the second session of the fifth Synod of the Diocese of Ughelli holds on Saturday April 30Wednesday May 4, 2011 at St. Marks Anglican Church, Otorho-Orogun. The theme is Do The Work Of The Lord Now That It Is Day, Before The Night ComesJohn 9:4. The Synod is to be presided over by the Diocesan Rt. Rev. Cyril O. Odutemu.The Synod of the Diocese of Ikwerre will hold on Thursday April 28May 1, 2011 at St. Martins Anglican Church, Omuagwa, Rivers State. The theme is Being A Disciple Of Christ: Rediscovering The Implications And Characteristics Of Christian Discipleship. The Synod is to be presided over by his Lordship, Rt. Rev. Blessing C. Enyindah. Wale Oke For Anointing Service THE Sword of the Spirit Ministries, founded by Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has concluded plans to hold a special programme on May 1, tagged: Breakthrough and Anointing Service with Bishop Wale Oke. The event is scheduled for Daniele Hall, Olusesi Street, Lekki/Epe Express Way. The theme is Total Family and Marital Restoration. The programme aims at healing troubled hearts and restoring broken homes. According to the Church Administrator, Kunle Samuel, lives will be changed and yokes broken during the anointing session. The ministry has said that the May Day event is the first in a series expected to kick start a new focus on the mission in the Lekki area of Lagos. Samuel said that since the ministry launched its mission in Lagos, 15 years ago with the establishment of its church arm, known as Christ Life Church, the General Overseer has remained in Ibadan. General Overseer, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, will spearhead commencement of service at the new Lekki branch. A statement by the church said two services would now hold in Lekki communion service on Thursdays and Power Service on SundaysChris Irekamba Holy Tuesday A Blessing To Nigeria, Says Udofia PRIMATE of The African Church Worldwide and President, Christian Council of Nigeria, His Grace, Most Rev. Emmanuel Josiah Udofia, has appealed to Christians to sacrifice Tuesday, May 26 (Holy Tuesday), for the nations governorship election. Some religious leaders had described conduct of election on the day as violation of their faith. Udofia made the appeal in Lagos at a press conference, organised by the church to address national issues. He said: If Christians can sacrifice that day for the good of Nigeria, personally, I dont see anything evil or bad in it. Chris Irekamba Presbyterian Prelate Congratulates Jonathan THE Prelate and Moderator of the General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Most Rev. Prof. Emele Mba Uka, has congratulated President Jonathan on his success at the polls. In a congratulatory statement, the Prelate describing Jonathans victory as a signpost for positive change and a consolidation of the democratic practice in Nigeria. He said the election was the most credible, free and fair in the country. Uka also commended the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, for the successful conduct of the polls praising Nigerians for their discipline during the exercise. This Presidential election in which Dr. Goodluck Jonathan received majority votes in most geopolitical zones of the country, the Prelate said, has amply demonstrated the general acceptance of the President by the Nigerian populace. This is a positive indication that the future of this nation will be bright under Jonathan who is Gods choice for Nigeria at the present time. The Prelate condemned the spate of violence that greeted announcement of Presidential election results in parts of the North, describing it as senseless, uncalled for and unpatriotic. He said the action of such detractors is unfortunate as it is obvious that God is at work in using Jonathan to restore peace, justice, fair play and progress in a country that has been ravaged for decades by corrupt, inept and demonic leadership. The church leader advised the President not to be deterred but remain focused, assuring the President that God and Nigerians are on his side. Uka also advised those who lost in the Presidential elections to join hands with Jonathan in re-building the nation. He reminded them that politics is not a battle of life and death, pointing out that politicians should be gallant both in winning and in losing. He said that since it is on record that Nigerians and international observers declared the election as credible, Nigerians should give peace a chance.
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