By Chukwuemeka Orji
No fewer than 407 candidates including children, men, and women, were confirmed and officially admitted into the Women’s Guild and Christian Men’s Fellowship across eight parishes under the Diocese of Awka, Anglican Communion.
The service took place at St. Peter’s Parish, Amawbia in Awka South Local Government Area and was presided over by His Grace, The Most Revd. Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim, PhD, Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of the Niger and Bishop of the Diocese of Awka.
Delivering his sermon, Archbishop Ibezim urged Christians to remain steadfast in their faith amid present-day challenges. “The enemy delights in the destruction of destinies, ensuring they don’t become what God intended,”he said, referencing John 10:10. “Let your relationship with Christ be strong. Do not lose hope—God is more than capable. If you believe and walk with Him, He will open your eyes to His blessings, make your path prosperous, and fill your heart with joy.”
The archbishop emphasized that spiritual focus and obedience to God’s will are the surest guarantees for divine victory in life.
The confirmation and induction service drew participants from eight parishes, including: St. Peter’s Parish, Amawbia -host, St. Mark’s Church, Enugwu-Agidi, St. Augustine’s Church, Amawbia, Church of the Resurrection, Amawbia; St. Luke’s Church, Amawbia, Church of the Transfiguration, Enugwu-Agidi, Church of Ascension, Enugwu-Agidi, St. Paul’s Parish, Umuokpu.
Clergy members, church elders, and families of the candidates filled the venue to witness the momentous occasion, celebrating the growth and spiritual maturity of those confirmed into the faith.
- Orji is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
