Man ought to fear God------- Dr Oparaji .....as St Bartholomew Anglican Church Nguru Nweke hosts 1st Session of the 12th Synod 2026
Man ought to fear God------- Dr Oparaji
.....as St Bartholomew Anglican Church Nguru Nweke hosts 1st Session of the 12th Synod 2026
By: Ebere Osuka
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A renowned Medical Practitioner and a Parishioner of St Bartholomew Anglican Church, Nguru Nweke, Aboh Mbaise Dr Chima Oparaji has charged christians to have the fear of God in them as well as exhibit same in whatever they do and wherever they may find themselves.
Dr Oparaji who is the Chief Medical Director, Umuguma Specialist Hospital, Owerri gave the charge on the occasion of the 2026, 1st Session of the 12th Synod, held at St Bartholomew Anglican Church, (Diocese of Mbaise) Nguru Nweke, Aboh Mbaise with the theme "The Loudest Hallelujah without the fear of God (Amos 5 : 23- 34).
Speaking to Journalists shortly after the event, the CMD, stated that the event which is a big occasion attracted all Anglican faithfuls both within and outside the State, a time when the Church takes stock, a decision making period where issues concerning the church are looked into and where previous issues are equally, renewed
The Chief Medical Director further described the event as very significant in the lives of the Anglicans, a time to reflect, look into the activities of the church, strengthening of families, a time to build, reflect as well as a time to grow the church of God, equally, a big ceremony that is done yearly in different stations expressing, joy that this year's Synod fall in his home church.
Still speaking, the Parishioner asserted, that the 4 day programme, which started on Thursday and the grand finale on Sunday was a huge success as it attracted all Anglican faithfuls from far and near, Bishops, dignitaries both within and outside the state and all lovers of the gospel.
The CMD further emphasized, that with what is happening in the country today, one wonders if people are really fearing God adding, that as believers we should have the fear of God in us, mind our ways and know that there is a God who we are all answerable to at the last day
Commenting on the Synod topic "Loudest Hallelujah without the fear of God" the parishioner asserted, that the theme was quite timely, adding, that man needs to fear God both in words and in actions and not by mere saying or paying lip service but their heart is far away from God also noted, that as a christian, no matter how the person shouts hallelujah without the fear of God, the person is just deceiving his/herself describing it as pure hypocrisy.
The Parishioner who equally described, the Bishop Rt Rev Chamberlain Ogunedo, (Bishop of Mbaise) as a pragmatic, energetic and a hard working man of God that has got a lot of innovations, as well as great vision in the vineyard of God.

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