The need for workers in the church beginning from the Pastors to the ushers to emulates good virtues has once again been emphasized.
The general oversea of The WAY OF SALVATION CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Apostle Peter Udofia gave this charge during an ordination service.
The ordination ceremony took place on Sunday 9, 2020 at the international headquarters of the church located at Ikot Akpan Ikpong, Afahaobong, Abak LGA in Akwa Ibom State. The man of God charges the ordinees to always remain steadfast in the Lord and stay focus and depend upon the trust embedded in the word of God irrespective of what the world says about them.
Taking his context from Psalm 9:7, Revelation 22:12-14 and Psalm 1:1-3 the holiness preacher advised ministers of the gospel and church workers to allow the light of God shines on them so that the people might see the good deeds in them and praise God.
Apostle Udofia noted that lots of Christians are suffering from refusing to let go of deceitfulness and other sinful lifestyles which are contrary to the word of God.
The philanthropist made it known that some Christians are worship on conditional basics, hence anybody who holds office in the church need not be hurt tempered and other ‘antichristics’ characters but should live a life worthy of emulations, must be kind to people, be hospitable and be nice to the society.
According to Thessalonians 5:12-13 and Hebrews 13:16-17 the servant of God while admonishing the ordinees not to forget to do good as God is well pleased with such sacrifices, and to do so with joy in their hearts and not grief, he also called the congregation to recognize those who labor among them and over them, and also obey to those who rule over them, be submissive to them for since they are been assigned to watch out for their soul and as those who must give an account, hence should hold esteemed, engage them highly in love and prayers for their work sake.
Those ordained and elevated were Deacon Peter Samuel Udo as a Pastor, Deacon Silas Peter Idungafa as an Elder, senior Deaconess Udeme Joseph Udoma as a pastor and bro Prince Peter Tom elevated as a deacon.
The Ecclesiastical ordination attracts faithful of the church within and outside the country as well as lovers of God from other denominations. The ceremony also features choir ministration, Thanksgiving, appreciation and lots more.
Written By Divine Sam