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01/08/2026

AUGUST PRAYER BREAKFAST ENDS WITH A REMINDER THAT GOD CARES

The 2026 August Prayer Breakfast was held today at the Cathedral Church of St Andrews Amichi in Nnewi South local government area Anambra state

The Bishop preached on the topic, God Cares. He read Mark 4:35-41 and made it clear that oftentimes, circumstances and situations around us seem to make us doubt that God cares. He said that to care means to be interested in, to provide for, to protect and is still working on your behalf.

The Bishop pointed out that once worries and fear sits in anyone's life, doubt takes the center stage and once the devil takes you to doubting God and what He can do, the devil has finished you.

The Bishop said that they should believe that God cares because God always answers and intervenes whenever He is called upon. He also said that God promises to help and that He knows their troubles and sorrows.

The Bishop added that God also invited them to bring their challenges to him because God is compassionate, merciful and faithful at all times.
He concluded with an episcopal declaration.

The programme which was moderated by Canon Chinedu Mbabie had Dame Nkem Ikeakor, Mama Amichi Diocese and others in attendance.

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Revd Ugochukwu Umeakuana
Diocesan Communicator
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01/08/2026

HEAR THIS AUGUST DECLARATION BY BISHOP IKEAKOR

01/08/2026

31/07/2026

YOU ARE INEXCUSABLE IF YOU FAIL... BISHOP IKEAKOR AS MASTERS VESSELS GRADUATE 74

The Bishop, Anglican Diocese of Amichi, The Rt Revd Ephraim Okechukwu Ikeakor today told the graduates from the Masters Vessel Seminary Osumenyi that they don't have any justifiable reason to fail in their academic, destiny, morality or carrer. He went on to say that it is an abomination for any graduate of the Masters Vessel Seminary to be a drop out, drug addict, fraudster, cultist or dullard because a lot has been impacted into their lives for the past six years.

The Bishop said this while preaching on the topic, You are inexcusable with Romans 2:1 and 1:18-20 as the preferred Bible texts at Chapel of Redemption, Masters Vessel Seminary Osumenyi on the occasion of the 10th Valedictory Service and Prize-giving ceremony.
The Bishop defined Inexcusable as that which cannot be excused, justified and unpardonable. He highlighted the reason why they are inexcusable to include that God has given them all things needed to succeed and that they have been equipped during their time in the seminary.

The Bishop reading Gen 39:2-6 said that they are inexcusable because Joseph like them has succeeded despite what he went through in Egypt.
He told the graduating set known as the Tenacious set that the greatest disservice they will ever do to themselves is to abandon God and all the teachings and disciplines they have imbibed and encouraged them to tenaciously hold onto God and the godly disciplines.

The Bishop said they should know that as the Tenacious set, the world is expecting to see something from them as graduates of Masters Vessel Seminary Osumenyi. The Bishop said that they are sending into different sectors of the nation to go and bring changes in all facets stating that Nigerians are not meant to be suffering but bad governance, selfishness and greed has kept the nation in this bad light. He called on them to be light and shine to bring positive changes.

He said that the reason why the Potipher's wife was after Joseph was because devil knows that the only thing that can stop Joseph destiny is immorality and informed the 74 graduating students to watch and remember the trainings seeing that the devil is hunting their destinies.

He concluded by reminding them that there is a level of faithfulness they will maintain and God will not joke with them because due to the faithfulness of Joseph, God was with him even inside the prison. He prayed and concluded the sermon.

In a farewell Speech, delivered by the out-going Senior Prefect, Master Chidubem Onovo, he appreciated God for seeing them through the six years without record of any death. He extol the love, caring and discipline of the Bishop, staff and Management of the Institution. He said that the Tenacious set will equally team up with old boys of the Seminary to promote and further elevate the name of the school in the society.

In his welcome address, the Principal of the Seminary, Ven Dr Tony Okeke, said that since the inception of the Seminary, it has produced a total of 867 young boys. He told the graduating set that they are built on the value of refusal to quit, the strength to preservere, and determination to keep pressing forward when the journey becomes difficult. He said that the school has maintained her excellent performance academically in both Jamb and other external examinations. He congratulated the set and wished them well.

The Highlights of the occasion were Special thanksgiving by the out-going students, handing over mantle of leadership to the new functionaries and dedication by the Bishop, Prize-giving to students who distinguished themselves in character and learning.

The occasion was attended by Dame Nkem Ikeakor, Wife of the Bishop, Ven Chika Mbeyi, Chairman of the school Board, Mr Ugochukwu Onuigbo, the PTA chairman, Clergymen and parents. The Bishop gave each of the graduating student a copy of the Holy Bible and a copy of the Valedictory sermon.

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Diocesan Communicator
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31/07/2026

29/07/2026

BISHOP IKEAKOR CHALLENGES GRADUATING STUDENTS TO BE LIGHT AS HOLY CHILD CONVENT AMICHI HOLDS 20TH VALEDICTORY SERVICE

The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Amichi and Proprietor of the Holy Child Convent Amichi, the Rt Revd Ephraim Okechukwu Ikeakor has charged the outgoing students of the Holy Child Convent to live as the light wherever they find themselves insisting that if they stop fearing men and cultivate the fear of God they will shine as light.

The Bishop said this today during the 20th Valedictory service and Prize-giving ceremony of the Holy Child Convent Amichi. The Bishop who preached on the theme: You are the Light with Ephesians 5:6-14 as the chosen Bible text. He noted that the greatest challenge before human beings is the challenge of choice between light and darkness. He further stated that the greatest battle raging in all sectors of human existence is the battle between light and darkness.

Bishop Ikeakor told the graduating students that they must shine as light because they have been incubated in the convent for six years and not to forget that the devil and his agents are on rampage against the youths.

The Diocesan while highlighting the qualities of light noted that light must shine irrespective of the prevalent or dominance of darkness. He said light is not shy nor intimidated but it reveals and exposes secret and dark things.

The Bishop said that light brings joy, hope and celebration noting that light is consistent and not location based. He went on to say that light does not need status, position, permission or consent before it shines and it has no acceptable excuse not to shine.

He concluded with a warning to the graduating students to know that they should not befriend sin, Satan and the world because the devil is always on a mission with an agenda to destroy. The Bishop prayed for the graduating student and gifted all of them a copy of the Holy Bible and a copy of the Valedictory service sermon.

Delivering her Valedictory Speech, the out-going Senior Prefect, Miss Nancy Chiagoziem Izuehie appreciated God, the Bishop, the teachers and parents for the opportunity given to them to pass through this great citadel of learning and promised to remain ambassadors of God and the institution wherever they find themselves. She encouraged other students to make up their mind to overcome any challenge before them and be the best.

In her welcome address, the School Principal, Mrs Chinyere Ugochukwu commended the out-going students and charged them to know that their parents are expecting much from them having known that much have been invested in them and pleaded with them not to disappoint the expectations. She appreciated the parents for partnering with the Bishop and the staff of the school by sending their wards to the school.

The PTA chairman, Engr Edwin Onuorah who was represented by the Vice Chairman, Mr Uzoma Obi, in his vote of thanks, appreciated the Bishop for his spiritual and academic investment alongside the sacrifices he along with the staff of the school have made in the life of these graduating set. He called on the out-going students to remember that they are representing God, Bishop Ikeakor and the Holy Child Convent Amichi wherever they go. He urged the students that are left behind to continue to submit to the academic and spiritual training they are going through in the institution.

The service which had the Wife of the Bishop, Dame Nkem Ikeakor in attendance saw a total of 92 Girls graduate from the Convent with their set name as the Exquisite Damsels.

Other highlights were special thanksgiving by the out-going set with their parents and giving prizes to students who distinguished themselves in character and learning in the academic year and lots more.

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Diocesan Communicator
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29/07/2026

26/07/2026

BISHOP IKEAKOR HIGHLIGHTS THE SCOPE, THE DEMAND, THE BLESSING OF FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH AS THE 18TH AMICHI DIOCESAN WOMEN CONFERENCE ENDS WITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE

The Bishop, Anglican Diocese of Amichi, the Rt Revd Ephraim Okechukwu Ikeakor has called on Christians all over the world to know that as Christians, they are expected to fight this fight of faith wherever they found themselves insisting that the scope of this fight is the entire world. This was part of the Bishop's sermon today at the special thanksgiving service to conclude the 18th Amichi Diocesan Women Conference at St Peter Anglican Church Amichi.

The Bishop who preached on the topic, Fight the Good Fight of Faith: The Scope, the Demand and the Blessing with Mathew 5:1-2, 13-16 as the Bible text. He said that as Christians they are demanded to be strong in their Christian faith, be bold and courageous as well as study and feed on the word of God. He also listed other requirements to include being ready to endure hatred and persecution, endure hardship and difficulty, avoid the multitude and be ready to walk alone. The Cleric added that fighting this fight requires Christians being habitual witnesses and being consistent in prayer.

The Diocesan said that if they fight this fight faithfully that God will be their God, transgenerational blessings and fruitfulness will be their portion. He enlisted more blessings to include God fighting all their battles, great signs and wonders will be their portion and they will inherit eternal life at the end.
The Bishop prayed a prayer of God's strength to fight this fight as he concluded the sermon.

The Bishop while appreciating the people appreciated the Vicar of St Peter's Anglican Church Amichi and the wife, Ven Oliver Chigbo and Mrs Adaora Chigbo for mobilizing the church members to support the women's work in the Diocese. He also prayed for lady Uche Umechiedo who sponsored the cake for the project lunching.

Addressing the congregation, the Member Representing Nnewi South Constituency 1 in Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Sir Chuddy Atuchukwu appreciated the women and encouraged them to keep doing their work to make our society better adding that if the women fail in their duty, the society and families will suffer terrible consequences.

The President of the Conference and the wife of the Bishop, Dame Nkem Ikeakor ( Mama Amichi Diocese) led the women in a special thanksgiving to thank God for a successful Conference.

Other points of the conference were cutting of the Conference cake, special renditions by the choir and performance of the Diocesan Boys and Girls Brigade of the Diocese and lots.

Recall that this conference is held every last weekend in the month of July every year in the Anglican Diocese of Amichi with next edition taking at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Utuh under Ebenator Archdeaconry.

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Revd Ugochukwu Umeakuana
Diocesan Communicator
Reporting.

26/07/2026

BISHOP IKEAKOR DECLARATION AT THE 18TH AMICHI DIOCESAN WOMEN CONFERENCE.

25/07/2026

DAME NKEM IKEAKOR PRESENT HER PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS TO THE 18TH DIOCESAN WOMEN CONFERENCE

The wife of the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Amichi, Dame Nkem Ikeakor (Mama Amichi Diocese) today presented her Presidential Address to the 18th Amichi Diocesan Women Conference ongoing at St Peter Anglican Church Amichi. The address which is a compendium of the entire activities in the Diocese within the year under review and particularly the giant strides recorded under the Women Organisation.

Dame Nkem Ikeakor speaking on the theme of the conference which is Fight the Good Fight of Faith: An Imperative for all Christians, Now or Never, made it clear that the Christian race is not a hundred meters sprint dash but an enrollment into a battle and fight. She said that the call to fight the good fight of faith is serious, decisive, intentional and sacrifice. Dame Ikeakor who is the President Mothers Union, Women's Guild and Girls Guild of Amichi Diocese hinted that since this fight is serious, it does not accommodate nominalism, sitting on the fence or casual engagement by any Christian.

Dame Nkem Ikeakor went on to say that the theme is not a suggestion, or plea to Christians but an outright charge, instruction, and reminded us that this fight started in the garden of Eden and continues till date. She emphasized that for the Bible to say fight the good fight of faith, it equally means that there is a bad fight of faith. She added that this good fight of faith will be fought according to the laid down principles, procedures, and standards of the Christian Race.

Addressing the Mothers, Mama Amichi Diocese said that mothers have slept enough and have postponed the fight enough and demand that they should arise and join Evangelism, Discipleship, children ministry and Sunday school teachings in the churches adding that there is need to mobilize their time, talents and treasures to defend the faith that was once delivered to the Saints.

The Bishop of the Diocese, Rt Revd Ephraim Okechukwu Ikeakor was present during the occasion while other Bishop wives within and outside our Diocese also attended the occasion. The host vicar, Ven Oliver Chigbo and the wife, Mrs Adaora Chigbo mobilized the members of the church and their friends to support the work of the women in the Diocese.

Earlier, the day started with Holy Eucharistic service celebrated by Ven Nchegariamaka Iloabueke while Ven ThankGod Agu preached. The Revd Canon Festus Ewenike read the Old Testament, Mrs Amara Enemo read the Epistle while the Revd Chinemerem Umeagudosi read the Gospel.
This Conference will step into the last day with a special thanksgiving service to conclude the wonderful conference.

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Diocesan Communicator
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