From 6th to 8th September 2024, the Mid-East Apostle Area care for by Apostle Chima Okpara Ibekwe held a three-day annual convention.

Over 400 Youths from the 21 Districts gathered over the weekend at Amuzu Ohanze Congregation in Obingwa District to express their love and joy to God. They all arrived on Friday 6th, September 2024 and were accredited and allocated to their various quarters. The Youths all embarked on a street rally, Evangelism and sensitization of the community.

An opening Divine Service for the Youths was Conducted by District Elder Samuel James Achor who stood in for the Apostle.

Reading a text from Luke 6:12 “And it came to pass in those days, that He went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.”

He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to God for bringing the area youths together once again and also reminded the youths that prayer works. He further urged them to pray before making any decisions in life.

District Evangelist Japhet Chigbu and Shepherd Austin Nnah served along,

On Saturday 7th 2024, The Youths engaged in so many activities such as Skill acquisition/Training on how to make Liquid soap and perfumes. Different kinds of sporting activities, Choir Presentations, draw your Sword, Interactive sections with the Apostle (Questions from Doctrinal Thoughts), talents showcase, Praise Night, fun moment and so many more took the evening.

On Sonday 8th September 2024 Apostle Chima Ibekwe conducted a divine service to conclude the three-day area youth convention at Amuzu Ohanze congregation in Obingwa district.

A bible text was taken from the Gospel according to Saint Luke 10:29 “But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, and who is my neighbor? Special Bible reading: Luke: 10:30-37

Message: “Who is your neighbor?”
Jesus Christ Himself was involved in this explanation of a neighbor. He talked about an encounter with a certain man who was passing from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves who stripped him of his belongings and left him half dead. Many people passed without looking after him including a Priest and a Levite. A certain Samaritan showed compassion to him by taking care of him, took him to a place of healing with a promise to come back and pay whatever the bills may be. 

Apostle Chima Ibekwe Explained that a Neighbor is someone who shows love and care and has compassion. According to the Apostle, it doesn’t matter where the one comes from, his Religion or his social status. That person beside you at a moment of need, is your neighbor. Jesus tells us to love God and keep all His commandments and love our neighbors as we love ourselves. He further called on the youths to always volunteer themselves for the service in the vineyard and remain committed in the work of God and in society.

‘Preaching What we have Learned’
Prayer works when you are committed to it. He urged them to pray at all time for the wisdom of God to enable them do the required task in the Vineyard. In conclusion, he urged the youths to also identify their neighbors and show love and compassion to them, that is what God requires from us. 

District Elder Stephen Onyebuchi, District Elder Samuel Chigbu and Shepherd Samuel Uba the District Rector of Obingwa served along, two brothers were ordained Priest and Deacon, over 400 members were in attendance including guests.