General Overseer of the House of Prayer International Covenant Church, Rev. John Jude-Peters Oguaju
The General Overseer of the House of Prayer International Covenant Church, Rev. John Jude-Peters Oguaju has called on members to renew commitment to sacred inheritance of the church.
Oguaju stated this when the House of Prayer International Covenant Church celebrated its Diamond Jubilee, with the theme, ‘Our Faith: A light for our future,’ took place at the church international headquarters in Owerri.
The cleric pointed out that the celebration attracted worshippers and guests from various parts of Nigeria and beyond and was characterised with thanksgiving, reflection, honour, and renewed commitment to the ideals upon which the church was founded.
Jude-Peters Oguaju, described the Diamond Jubilee as a moment of remembrance, honour, thanksgiving, and reflection, as well as an opportunity to renew commitment to the sacred inheritance entrusted to the church.
Oguaju paid glowing tribute to his late father and founder of the church, Most Rev. Jude Oguaju, popularly known as “Jude Okporo,” for fulfilling his mandate through the establish-ment and growth of the church.
He said the 60-year journey of HPICC was evidence of what could be achieved when people remained committed to a divine calling.
“Seasons have changed, circumstances have evolved, generations have emerged, yet the foundational values of faith, prayer, covenant, service and spiritual responsibility have con-tinued to provide direction,” he said.
The chairman on the occasion, Apostle Barnabas S. U. Dike, commended the late founder for listening to God’s instructions, urging worshippers to use the occasion of the diamond Jubilee to rededicate themselves to the service of God and sustain the values that had kept the church strong over the years.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the HPICC National Executive Council, Luke Nwannedi Ejezieh, described the progress of HPICC as demonstration of God’s work upon those who diligently serve Him.
The Chairman of the Jubilee Committee, Deacon Ndubueze Ogbonna, and its Secretary, Deacon Okeke Nnamdi, recounted the blessings experienced through the church over the years and paid tribute to the late founder for laying a foundation that had continued to pro-duce spiritual and community impact.
The traditional ruler of Isiala Okporo, noted that the community had benefited immensely from the activities of the church, both spiritually and in other areas.
In their separate speeches, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial candidate for Orlu district and Chukwudi Mayor Eze, a former Imo State lawmaker, Hon. Pascal Okolie, described HPICC as a symbol of faith, worship and righteousness since its inception.