By Brave Dickson
The Rivers State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has enjoined Christian faithful to celebrate this year’s Day of Pentecost in accordance with the COVID-19 rules on worship.
In his message of felicitation, the state Chairman of CAN, Apostle, Dr Stanley Dimkpa expressed his delight to our correspondent over the safe release of the Nasarawa CAN Chairman, Bishop Joseph Masin.
His words: “I most specially appreciate the Almighty God for His show of love and continuous gifts of life, the safe release of the Nasarawa CAN Chairman Bishop Joseph Masin and His protection on us against the deadly COVID-19.
“I also humbly and joyfully felicitate with you and all Christians on this year’s celebration of pentecost day.
“Pentecost is another important event in Christian history being the day the Holy Ghost Power that birthed the church was released upon the apostles and the fulfillment of the promise of our Lord Jesus Christ.
“This divine power is very essential in our Christian life, hence must be celebrated.
“The power is self anointed thus does not need any assisted fetish material, concoction etc. But comes only through faith in Christ, total repentance, submission and forgiveness of sins.
“We must therefore shun every form of evil and do right things to become beneficiaries of this power.
“Today, brethren in the Lord, I encourage you to joyfully celebrate this day in your respective churches or as directed by your family or denominational heads in strict compliance with the Covid-19 worship regulations.
“It is also my prayer that by the reason of this celebration, the Holy Spirit will revive the church, Rivers State and the entire nation in Jesus Mighty Name Amen.”
