Chinedum Elekwachi
Vicar of Church of Pentecost, Awka, Anambra state, Ven Chukwuma Oranye has urged parents to sow good seeds for their children to secure their future.
Oranye made the call in his sermon during the 21st Annual Diocesan Council of Laity retreat themed, “Sow Good Seeds Ahead” at Church of Pentecost.
He also urged parents to be mindful with the words they use on their children, describing spoken words as powerful.
“Mind the words you use on your children. Bless your children with good words, don’t curse them, no matter how provoked you are,” he added.
Oranye expressed worry over attitude of some church members who he accused of idol worship, including visiting native doctors, yet claiming to be believers.
He however commended efforts of Governor Chukwuma Soludo towards sanitizing the state of idolatry and other vices bedeviling the state.
He said, “There are lots of work to be done, including evangelism and exposing native doctors’ patronizers. Turn away from evil altars.
“The saying, God helps those who help themselves is a statement from the pit of hell. Whatever God can’t do for you, no one else can do it for you.
“Whatever you sow today, you reap tomorrow. Invest godly seeds on your children.”
President, Awka Diocesan Council of Laity, Sir Bonny Nwabuike called on members to inculcate in their children virtues of truth, godliness and hardwork to guarantee better society.
He regretted failure of parents to sow good seeds in their children.
He said such failure had resulted in the church losing her youths to idolatry, social vices as well as insecurity and corruption.
Nwabuike assured that the Council would institutionalise programmes that would ensure youths give more of time to church activities than idolatry.
“Christians should sow good seeds in God’s vineyard by serving him with their time, talents and treasure to reap bountiful harvest and make heaven.
He thanked the Archbishop of Province of Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Rt. Rev Alexander Ibezim for fixing the meeting.
He also urged the host church for successful outing.
