By Ikenna Orioha
To expand the work of God, Graceland Baptist Church (Grace Arena), situated at Graceland Estate, New Road, Egbeada/Irete, Owerri, has been officially consecrated.
Dedicating the church, the Nigeria Baptist Convention President, Rev. Samson Olasupo Ajokunle, who was represented at the church service by Rev. Dr. Adewumi Oluwafemi John, said that the new church was “planted to convert more people to God”, adding that when righteousness abound among people, insurgency, crime and insecurity will reduce in the society.
Preaching on the topic “The Wine Finished”, Apostle Canice Okere, charged Christians to obey God’s words, offer sacrifice while putting God first in all they do in order to achieve success. “Seek the Kingdom of God first and every other thing will be added to you. We are excited that the church is being consecrated today in our time, for the word of God must not die in our time. God has a purpose of calling His ministers who have obligation to lead people to God who is kind to humanity”.
President, Baptist Conference and the Lead Pastor, Graceland Church, Owerri, Rev. Uzoma Uzoechi, affirmed that the church was established at the new area to win more souls to God.
Uzoechi, who thanked God for availing the church the opportunity to plant the new church at Grace Arena, appreciated all for coming for the inauguration of the church which he prayed would grow to the good of the society.
However, Rev. Dr. C.A. Amadi, Dn. TNJ Umunnakwe and Rev. Dr. B.U. Enyioha, prayed for the church to succeed in winning souls to Christ for the positive advancement of the society.
