Most Rev Barrister Chris S. Ede, the Arch Bishop of Enugu Methodist Church of Nigeria overseeing three States, Enugu, Anambra and Ebonyi was at the Voice of Evangelism International (VOEI) Church in Houston, Texas where he co-presided a packed congregation during a Labor Day Service on September 4, 2016. Host Pastor, Dr. Emeka Agwu – overseer of VOEI described the august visitor as a distinguished spiritual leader and respected man of God.
Reverend Ede’s message drawn from Second Corinthians 10 (12) enjoined children of God to remain consistent with whom God created them to be and desist from comparing themselves with others. “It is unwise to compare ourselves with others” he preached. Reverend Ede further advised children of God to know Christ; pray each day so as to fulfill the will of God.
Reverend Ede’s visit was seen as a mission to strengthen VOEI’s partnership with the Methodist Church and other churches in Nigeria toward training, community development, and missionary activities such as taking care of the widows, orphans, and the less privileged. Earlier this year for instance, Enugu Diocese of the Methodist Church commissioned the construction and completion of Wesley Specialist hospital in city of Enugu. Reverend Ede received state and national commendation over this humanitarian project.
The service at the VOEI celebrated the Labor Day, the first Monday in September, commemorating a creation of the labor movement dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Also at the service were the Dioceses First Lady, Ezinne Phoebe Nkechi Ede who is also the President of the Methodist women in entire southeastern Nigeria; Dr. Chizoba Agwu, Fisrt Lady of the VOEI.
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