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Mission Refocus: Seventh-day Adventist Church, North East Nigeria Expanded.

Posted on fév. 13 2023

NENC News 
Mission Refocus: Seventh-day Adventist Church, North East Nigeria Expanded.

It was an experience of love, joy, praise, and commitment to service to God and humanity during the inauguration of Farin-Gada District at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Anguwan Jarawa compound Jos.
With an emphasis on Mission and progress in spiritual Reformation, the 35th District of NENC was inaugurated Saturday, 11 February 2023 to expand the work of Evangelism.
Leading other ministers, Conference administration to the inauguration, NENC President, pastor Joshua Ezra Mallum said, the purpose of this inauguration is to make discipleship as found in Mathew 28:16-20, 
Mallum charged leaders of both Laranto and Farin-Gada to endure all persecution, and preach the word in season, and out of season.
Speaking on the topic: "It is Possible if God is in it" Joshua Mallum told the congregation to be resolute and work, not minding their strength and ability just like Gideon in Judges 6:12-16.
Lending her voice, on behalf of Adventist Women Ministries Mrs. Ruth Donald Umaru was full of appreciation to God for the new District and pledge to join hands to uplift the gospel.
Similarly, Luka Zakkariya a member of the Church and student of the University of Jos said students have contributed to the growth of the church and they are ready to accomplish 
more for the sake of Christ.
Elder Jacob Nathan said though 70% of members are students, he is optimistic that the church will change positions in terms of mission and outreach within the new District.
Beautiful Songs with eye-catching demonstrations from AWM, the Seventh-day Adventist choir, and various singing groups made the District inauguration a memorable one.
North East Nigeria Conference Executive Secretary Pastor Dave Ode Onuwa, the Financial Adviser Mrs. Lay Mary Mallum Evangelism, and Global Mission Director Pastor Bitrus Nuhu and Hamisu Ishaku alongside many pastors and over six hundred members attended the inauguration service.