By Emeka Odogwu
Right Reverend Dr. Nixon Enekeme of the diocese of the Niger Delta West has made four (4) Ordinands Deacons and Priested ten Deacons (10) in His 3rd Trinity Ordination Service.
The service was held at St. John’s Anglican Church, Opolo in Yenagoa Archdeaconry.
His Lordship the Diocesan Bishop charged the new clerics to be faithful stewards as they carry out their duties.
During the ordination Service, Right- Reverend Dr. Nixon Enekeme Bishop of the Diocese of Niger Delta West dropped fatherly words to the new entrants to the Priesthood.
He told the newly ordained that as witnesses, they must maintain an intimate fellowship with Jesus Christ.
Delivering the sermon on the theme, called to be a *witness* ” drawn from Jeremiah 1:4-9; Acts 1:4-8 & Matthew 28:16-20, the *Retreat-Master* and sermoner – Venerable Ibara Odibikuma affirmed that Jesus Christ called the Church with the mandate to go out and witness Him to the society.
He lamented over the State of the present day Church which seems to be complacent with activities within rather than going out for soul-winning.
Venerable Ibara admonished Christians to live the life of witnessing Christ starting from their families to the neighborhoods and the society.
He charged the newly ordained and all believers to continually lift the barner of Christ high anywhere we find ourselves and make Christ known to the world.
Some notable personalities include:
– The Diocesan legal team led by Prof. Biobele Nyananyo,
– HRH Eniya Moneyman – Paramount Ruler of Opolo Community.
– The Council of Knights of the Diocese was led by the President – Sir Mattias Otuogha.
– The President Council of Knights Diocese of Ogbia – Sir Gabriel Opuene.
– The President Council of Knights Northern Izon – Sir Braveman Wodi.
– The President Council of Knights Western Izon Diocese – Sir Preye Enisuoh graced the ceremony.
