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Diocese of Etche Anglican Communion, St. Matthais Cathedral, Okomoko/Egwi/Umuanyagu, Okomoko (2026)

04/01/2026

31 DAYS BIBLE STUDY/PRAYERS

DAY FOUR: 4TH JAN., 2026

SUB-THEME: IN GOD'S STRENGTH

TOPIC: GROWING TO BECOME STRONG
TEXT: LUKE 2:40- 52

AIMS: To understand the meaning of growth in the context of spiritual strength; quality life and enrich other lives.

MEMORY VERSE: _Matt.13:8 “But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundred fold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold."

INTRODUCTION
To grow is to increase in size, number, ability, intelligent, wisdom (physical, mental and spiritual capability and capacity); To increase in strength and quality, to become bigger, taller, longer, develop and improve. Luke 2:40 states, “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit …“in verse 52; And Jesus increase in wisdom and stature and in favour with God and man” Jesus grew while on earth and this places a serious demand upon us; it shows that growth is a basic necessity and a demand on believers in Christ. He grew and waxed strong is a heaven- recognized growth.
This kind of growth however, raises a soul-searching question. How can we grow? What are indices of spiritual growth? To grow requires an addition and intentionality “to the word of God, a daily studying to show ourselves approved. It requires consistent and fervent prayers, deep fellowship and total obedience to instructions. The evidence of this growth will correspond with 2 Peter 1:5-10

STUDY GUIDE
1. Explain with practical example; the term growing to become strong
2. “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit” In your own understanding mention and explain how Christians can wax strong in the Lord
3. What steps can we take to accelerate growth and wax strong in the spirit of the Lord?

(I) Hear God's word daily- Rom. 10:17 (ii) Believe, speak and declare God's word (Luke.17:5-6) 2Cor. 4:13 (iii) Pray in the Spirit Jude 1:20 (iv)EstablishinRighteousness,1sa.54:14
4. In a new year like this discuss what shall be the benefits of our daily spiritual growth.
5. Are there dangers if we refuse to grow strong? Mention them (Num. 14:11,12,21-29; Matt.13:4-7-25)

CONCLUSION: The Scripture clearly reveals that shallow- rooted Christians begin well but will not endure the hard times. They do not have must strength “to stand against the wiles (schemes) of the devil “Eph. 6:13. Those who refuse to past through the pain and patient of spiritual growth will be out of service, irrelevant, even out of existence. But the righteous will flourish like palm tree even in dry season.

PRAYER
The Bishop and Family

1. Thank God for His gracious plan and calling on our bishop, his wife and family. Acknowledge God's grace and faithfulness, mercy and love towards them.
2. Thank God for divine providence and care, guidance and protection towards Bishop and the family
3. Take repentance on behalf of our bishop and family. Ask God to forgive all their sins
4. Pray for ministerial breakthrough in 2026
5. That God will increase the domination of his voice and ministry in Etche land and beyond. No power shall silence his voice and the impact of his ministry
6. Isa. 22:22, may he use the key of David to open padlocks used to lock up churches and members and the land
7. Ps. 144:6, let God cast His lightening into dark places of the wicked, scatter them and every padlock used by evil men in Etche land.
8. Pray for successful programme activities throughout 2026. Pray for victory on every side
9. Pray against attacks on his family. For safety and deliverance in 2026

04/01/2026

SUNDAY SCHOOL

STUDY 1: 4TH JANUARY, 2026 (CHRISTMAS 11)
SUB THEME: INTRODUCTORY STUDY
STUDY TOPIC: PRESENTING EVERYMAN PERFECT IN CHRIST
STUDY TEXT: COL. 1:28

STUDY OBJECTIVES: By the end of this study, all participants should
* Narrate the direction of Sunday school studies in 2026;
* Understand the theme and it's message;
* Be encouraged enough to attend Sunday school this year.

*MEMORY VERSE: _Colossians 1:28, Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus._*

INTRODUCTION
A good habit is worth keeping. Then there should be appraisal to ascertain how good and profitable our habits are. One habit that all Christians should keep is to sit at the Master's feet regularly with other believers, to study His word. Jesus commended Mary who did so against her elder sister who busied herself out of Jesus' presence. In Matthew 12:48-50, Jesus says that those sitting around Him to hear His word are His mother, brothers and sisters. Decide therefore, the type of relationship with Jesus and other brethren you desire this year. But as Joshua did, we advise you to choose life and God's word above every other thing.
The theme for our Sunday school sessions this year is the Synod theme for 2025. The theme is: Presenting Everyman Perfect in Christ. It's taken from Colossians 1:28. The word “man” includes everyone - male, female, and children. “Perfect” is better seen as “matured”. To “present” cannot be physical since Jesus is no longer here on earth. More will come from the study.

STUDY GUIDE
1. What are the likely advantages of using the Synod theme for Sunday schools?
2. Recite the theme about three times together. Then let some recite it alone.
3. Read the theme text from Amp, NLT, and Good news Bibles. What does the theme mean? What does it not mean?
4. From this, why should you attend Sunday school regularly & punctually? Psalm 122:1; Heb. 10:25
5. There will be the following major sections during our 2026 Sunday school classes (Briefly think about the possible direction of each sub-theme):
* Present Everyman Mature in Christ: Mandate – the work;
* Present Everyman Mature in Christ: Method – the way to do it;
* Present Everyman Mature in Christ: Means – what to use;
* Present Everyman Mature in Christ: Messenger – workers needed;
* Present Everyman Mature in Christ: Men to Present – target to reach;
* Present Everyman Mature in Christ: Motive & Benefits – reasons & rewards;
* Present Everyman Mature in Christ: Manifestations Expected – results in mind;
* Present Everyman Mature in Christ: Challenges and Consequences – troubles to expect; and
* Present worthy Gifts—Harvests.

CONCLUSION
God is supreme but He won't compel anyone to present himself or herself to Him. The extent of presentation determines the extent of His Lordship over that life, hence the better it would be for that person. Fully present yourself to Christ now so that He will empower you and prosper your ways this year.
See you in all Sunday school sessions throughout 2026!

03/01/2026

Big shout out to our new rising fans! Juxtice Wire, Stella Chidi, Joshua Vincent, Amb Hope C Nwuke

03/01/2026

Big shout out to my new rising fans! Juxtice Wire, Stella Chidi, Joshua Vincent, Amb Hope C Nwuke

03/01/2026

31 DAYS BIBLE STUDY/PRAYERS. DAY THREE

SATURDAY, 3RD JAN. 2026

SUB-THEME: IN GOD'S STRENGTH
Spiritual battle requires not only the whole amour of God, but also spiritual strength that will enable us scale through the year victoriously. To build spirituality is to engage in daily,

TOPIC: STRENGTH WITH GODLY WISDOM
TEXT: PROVERBS 24:5-4

AIMS: To help believers understand and practically apply divine wisdom to live a fulfilling and profitable kingdom life to foster spiritual growth, make wise decision and resilience in challenges.

MEMORY VERSE: Proverbs 24:5 “A wise man is strong; yea a man of knowledge increases strength”

INTRODUCTION: strength without wisdom is useless and destructive. Samson's life was marked by extraordinary feats of strength, but he lacks wisdom and prevailed not. His physical strength was undeniable, Samson story teaches us that it is very risky to exercise great strength without godly wisdom. That is why this fasting is accompanied with bible teaching. In this study, reflect on your own physical strength and ways you are applying it. Are there areas you need to seek wisdom to accompany your strength? Samson's story challenge us to consider how we handled the power and gift we have been given. In this fasting and praying season it's vital to seek the Lord intentionally to help us balance our abilities with discernment, understanding and wisdom. Strength is most effective when godly wisdom accompanies it.

STUDY GUIDE
1.a How would you define “strength and wisdom”?
b From the text, discuss how strength and wisdom relate in achieving result.
2. Discuss some attribute of godly wisdom that can help the under listed exert their strength toward kingdom advancement
* Church Leaders and adult members (Acts 6:1-7).
* Parent and family elders (1Sam 30;7-9,18; Gen 14;11-16).
* Young people
* Political and
* traditional rules (Est. 4:13-16) (2chro 20;1-4).
3. Enumerate and discuss the consequences that may arise when we choose the neglect godly wisdom in exerting strength. (2 Sam 18:6- 9; Judes16:16-20; Luke 12:16-20).
4. Are there benefit to be derived in the beginning of the year if we use strength with the application of godly wisdom. ( 1 Sam 30:6- 8,18; Prov. 4:8-12;8:12-21

*CONCLUSION:* Godly wisdom is acquired over time of intentional labour, commitment and sacrifice. Godly wisdom gives us the strength to break stronghold and live a fulfilled life. False wisdom is exerted by bitter envy and self-ambition that ends in regret and loss.

*PRAYER*
*FOR THE NATION*

1. Use Isa. 62:6-7, pray for the leadership of this Nation; those at the Presidency and National Assembly; at State and Local Govt. executive and legislative arm.
* For God to open their eyes to see the evil that they should fight against.
* Let the Spirit of God restrain men and women in the nation from engaging in evil as He did to Abimelech.
* For their interest to be for common good of Nigerians and its citizen.
* Pray for a peaceful and possible restricting of governance pattern in Nigeria.
* Let God create patriotism in the hearts of our leaders and entire citizens to love the country truly.
* And that God should position men at every level to resist and abort obnoxious laws and evil agenda set out.
* Pray that God should release true watchmen over the Nation until He transforms the entire system and build according to His eternal purpose.
2. Pray that God should intervene on the new tax reform policy and other essential issues in the country
3. Command satanic agenda against God's people to be of no effect. And agenda that are being sponsored to destroy or plunge the nation into bo***ge to cease.
4. 2 Chron. 7:14 “If my people.' O Lord, have mercy; we need your help and intervention in Nigeria. Please heal and deliver our land; heal our communities, our State and the Country.
5. I will remove far from you the northern army and will drive them to a desolate land (Joel 2:20). Jehovah Sabbaoth, stretch forth your mighty hand and fulfill this word in our time in the nation.
6. And I will restore to you the years of waste. O Lord our God, may you fulfill your word in our time.

02/01/2026

31 DAYS BIBLE STUDY/PRAYERS: DAY TWO

FRIDAY, 2ND JAN. 2026

SUB-THEME: IN GOD'S STRENGTH
TOPIC: BUILDING SPIRITUAL STRENGTH
TEXT: JUDE 1:17-24

AIMS:
* To provide effective strength to navigate and withstand life's inevitable trails and tribulation;
* to build strength for purpose and direction

*MEMORY VERSE: _Acts 9:22 “But Saul increased the more in strength and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ''._*

*INTRODUCTION:*
To build is to develop, grow, increase, add and multiply, etc. Building spiritual strength is not accidental, but Intentional. It is not about time and an event, but the importance of building spiritual capacity to serve as a reservoir. Relationship with God through intentional and consistent fasting/prayer, bible study, strong desire for the infilling of the Holy Spirit and aggressive involvement in service to God and fellow brethren. This is a personal responsibility. In Matthew 25:9. "But the wise answered, saying, "But the wise answered, saying, "No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves". Anyone that neglects this will loose and will be termed ''FOOLISH'' (Matt.25:8). Each year's success is not reserved for you because Christ had finished the battle, rather, to those who pursue after God.

*STUDY GUIDE*
1. Spiritual strength is not accidental or mere wishes. Discuss with scriptural proofs and life practical examples.
2. Daily desire and strong pursuit in building spiritual strength give us better advantage over our adversaries. Comment on this.
A. Engage in spiritual disciplines.
B. Daily cultivation in supportive community.
C. Daily practice virtuous life.
D. Take on challenges.
3. In your own view, why is building spiritual strength very crucial? Especially at the beginning of the year like this? (Ps 63:1-5; Matt. 25:4-13; Jude;20-24)
4. Are there lessons to learn in this study? Discuss, and what can be said are dangers, if we refuse/fail to build spiritual strength.

*CONCLUSION:* God hates stagnation. To build is to be fruitful, multiply, replenish etc. Building spiritual strength grants us access to the realm of supernatural wonders of God. In this world of battle, gaining spiritual strength is inevitable; else we become slaves, captives, and victims all through our lives. To conquer the adversary for a prosperous living, we must brace up now into building our personal spiritual strength.

*PRAYER*
_Renunciation and Breaking of Yokes_
1. Thank you Lord for your magnificent work in our midst: the church, family, community and the country (Ps. 105:1)
2. Every ancestral evil covenant prevailing over our families be destroyed in Jesus name Amen.
3. We renounce evil covenants established by ancestors/present generation, we reject them and command their total destruction.
4. We renounce any priesthood/spiritual covenant contrary to us, our families and Etche land that enthrone Satan. We renounce trans- generational evil covenant/ordinances instituted, be destroyed.
5. Satanic law enforcement agent enforcing wicked

6. covenant/ordinances in the land, homes, and local churches, be completely eliminated in Jesus name. We renounce, separate ourselves, and destroy demonic covenant and cultures, worship of amadioha and other deities. We renounce and destroy covenant/ties with water spirit, shedding of innocent blood, spiritual marriage, evil foundation, occultic practice, kidnapping, involvement in traditional wrestling, masquerading, we separate ourselves.
7. We stand totally to affirm and hold Abrahamic/Christ covenant as enshrine in the scripture. .
8. We loose ourselves, children, family, land, church, business, marriage, etc. from the grip stronghold of the devil in Jesus Name.
9. Let doors of captivity/bo***ge be opened throughout the year 2026
10. Ps 103:20, Ye angels of God that excel in strength, mount surveillance in our churches, families, and the land against all spiritual wickedness in high places. We shut down entry point of demonic invasion/activities in Etche land.
11. I decree and declare that 2026, we shall excel on every side. Our doors shall remain open. Isa. 60:11

01/01/2026

NEW YEAR COVENANT PRAYERS/BIBLE STUDY DAY 1

THURS. 1 JAN. 2026

SUB-THEME: IN GOD'S STRENGTH
TOPIC: SOURCE OF SPIRITUAL STRENGTH
TEXT: 1 SAM 17:31-47
AIMS:
i. To enable us to seek the right spiritual strength.
ii. To expose us to know that there are various sources people seek
for spiritual strength.

MEMORY VERSE: Ps 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength
a very present help in trouble.”

INTRODUCTION:
The Scripture holds that the ultimate source of spiritual strength one can have is God through Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Spiritual strength is available to God's people for unlimited
performance if we seek and pray for it. For example, David in his
confrontation and battle with Goliath revealed the source of his strength. He said to the Philistine, “you come to me with a sword, with a spear, with a Javelin. I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel.” Like David, we are not to use human
strength. David didn't see what others saw, from the source of his strength he saw an opportunity; he decided to use proven weapons he knows would work, not conventional devices; he knows Goliath's source of strength is mortal; he wanted to reveal his sources of
strength to the world--the most reliable in every century.

STUDY GUIDE
1. In your understanding mention and discuss different sources men had relied upon as source of spiritual strength. (Exodus 7:11-12,22; 1Sam 28:7-8; Acts 8:9-11)
(b) Tell us with life evidence
the sources of your spiritual strength.
2. How would you explain the sources of spiritual strength that
come from God? (Gen 26:1-5,12-13; 2Chron.20:2-6; Acts. 2:1-4)
(b) Are there derivable benefits in our quest and pursuit of God's
given strength. Make your answers more practical. (Gen. 26:12 -13, 22-25; Acts 13:2 -12; Job 19:25-26, Ps.2:3)
3. Goliath had been fighting battles and winning until he encountered David, and Beal worshipers might have been calling down fire until they met Elijah. Give likely incidents in your assessment of such happening in our time, discuss.
4. What shall be the adverse effect on us this New Year, if our
spiritual strength is not focused on God? Discuss with examples
(1Sam.1:11-14; 28:7-8) 1Sam 31:1-5, Luke. 12:16-20)

CONCLUSION: In the world system, men rely on human strength
and achieve little but through this study we were encouraged to
develop and maintain our strength in the Lord as the Scripture
admonishes us “The Lord is my strength and my song, and He has
become my salvation; He is my God, and I will praise Him and my
father's God, and I will exalt Him” (Exo. 15:2)

*Prayer of Thanksgiving*
THANKSGIVING, PRAISE & REPENTANCE
1) Thank God for His faithfulness throughout the year under review
in the Diocese of Etche
2) Thank God for His care and protection throughout 2024, and
achievements recorded in different churches and families.
3) Thank God for His provision and riches beyond explanation.

Prayer for Repentance, Confession and Forgiveness
1. Acknowledge, identify and confess the sins of the present church: The Diocese, the Bishop, Clergy, Missionary Pastors, our wives and children. Also confess the sins of our church members and families Ps. 32:5, 1 John 1:19
2. Pray that the church will produce fruit of repentance (Luke 3:8) pray earnestly that we would not go back to them. Ask God for the spirit of righteousness to manifest in us this year.
3. Ask God for cleansing from all sins and unrighteousness by the blood of Jesus (Mk 1:40-41)
4. Pray for the lost souls, those who run after other gods, kidnappers, armed robbers, harlots, cultists, rebels, smokers, drunkards,
disobedient children, etc.
5. Declare God's anointing that breaks the yoke to come

01/01/2026

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