15/10/2025
BISHOP IKEAKOR BUTTRESSES ON TRUE GREATNESS AS MASTERS VESSELS SEMINARY REDEDICATION HOLDS
The Bishop, Rt. Revd Ephraim Okechukwu Ikeakor has refuted the general believe that greatness is defined by wealth, position, possession or status. He said that one can be wealthy, well positioned and certificated without being great before God.
Bishop Ikeakor said that for anyone to be adjudged great before God he must know God's divine purpose for his life and existence, he must develop himself to pursue his divine purpose.
The Bishop who was speaking during the Rededication Service of the Masters Vessels Seminary Osumenyi added that men who are great are men who focus on their discovered divine purpose to achieve it and men who endure everything in life to achieve their divine purpose.
He said that you can count yourself great if your achievements are done in the fear of God and if your greatness impacts your generation and environment positively.
The Fiery Preacher speaking about John the Baptist said he was described by Jesus as the greatest of that was born of woman because he kept to his assignment of preparing the way of the Lord which is purpose of his existence, he kept to stringent rule over his life, he understands himself and never impersonated Jesus Christ when they asked him if he was the Christ.
Speaking further, The Bishop said that great people like John the Baptist know their limitations and what God says about them and key into it. He went on to say that they don't condemn others but they present others and place them where they belong and that they know when to bow out.
He concluded by saying that great men are not great in riches and wealth alone but in legacy and positive impacts.
The Bishop prayed a prophetic prayer of rededication for staff and students of the school for the new academic session.
Recall that last Sunday, the Bishop worshipped with and rededicated the Staff and Students of Holy Child Convent Amichi.
Rededication service is a special service where the Bishop prays for the staff and students of the Diocesan schools and commits them into God's care after resumption from holidays.
Today's rededication service was attended by the wife of the Bishop, Dame Nkem Ikeakor, Mama Amichi Diocese, the PTA Chairman of Masters Vessels Seminary Osumenyi, Mr Ugochukwu Onuigbo, the PTA Chairman of Holy Child Convent Amichi, Engr Edwin Onuorah, the Diocesan Education Secretary, Ven Chuka Nwosu, the Principal Masters Vessels Seminary Osumenyi, Ven Dr. Tony Okeke and host of other Clergymen.
The solemn service was conducted by the chief chaplain of the school, Revd Chinemelum Umeagudosi.
PICTURES ELABORATE
Revd Ugochukwu Umeakuana
Diocesan Communicator.