Ven.Dr Egwuonwu Thanks God 20 Years After, Tasks Christians On Humility
By Odogwu Emeka Odogwu,Awka
The Vicar, Church of The Holy Spirit Awka, Ven.Dr Onyeka Egwuonwu fortnight ago appreciated God for His faithfulness in his life and that of his family in the last 20 years of his ordination.
The solemn service was witnessed by immediate family members , friends and well wishers including members of the Church of the Holy Spirit and CHS Archdeaconry Awka.
Ven.Dr Egwuonwu noted that God’s faithfulness and Grace are sufficient upon him since he was ordained even from day one in the Minister till Theology school days.
He recounted numerous God’s numerous interventions in his life and that of his wife, who’s the Vice president Mother’s Union, Women’s Guild, Girls Guild and Young Wives Association, CHS Awka Archdeaconry, Barr Mrs. Chioma Egwuonwu in the ministry particularly his sojourn in the last 20 years as a priest in the order of mechezedek.
He encouraged worshippers to give Thanksgiving always for God delights in Thanksgiving of His children.
At the Sunday July 13th, 2025 Holy Communion Service sermon with theme: ‘Walking in Christ’s footsteps’, Ven Dr Onyeka Egwuonwu encouraged Christians to be Christ-like in practical lifestyles rather than in words.
Ven Dr Egwuonwu literally begged Christians particularly privileged ones and those in authority to exemplify humility in all they do including leadership, service to humanity and generosity.
He pointed out that demonstration of noble character is better than prayers, since according to him, humility leaves a lasting legacy on others.
He warned that Christians should shun divisiveness and demonic mentality by following Jesus Christ’s footsteps. He encouraged Christians also to stop being judgmental as it appears as marketing of one’s pride and ignorance before others.
He described Jesus Christ as the perfect being hence every Christian strives to be like Him.
