…….says prelate Ekpenyong Akpanika
By Lizzy Carr
The prelate and moderator of presbyterian church of Nigeria Ekpenyong Akpanika has called on Christians to see the church as a place to find rest for those who are weary .
He was speaking at the dedication of PCN Bauchi second church building and ordination of running elders at rafin zurfi Bauchi.
“The church should serve as a place where people who have problems and come in and find peace by meditating on the word of God”.
Ekpenyong Akpanika said the church is also a place to connect with God and to have divine dreams and visions.
” Men of God should preach the bible to uplift the spiritual life of members and show them the right path to follow, it should not be a place where people come to look for worldly things without first seeking God”.
The prelate who took his message from the books of Genesis and Matthew called on Presbyterians and Christians to use the church as a place to connect with God through prayers.
He urged the church to show love to one another and those around the building through visitations and offer help to those in need.
The prelate then commended Mr Victor Ndoma Egba and all who worked towards the building of the church in Bauchi.
During the dedication service two ruling elders were ordained and admitted in the church.
They are Mr Victor Ndoma Egba and Mrs Helen Shadrach.