Rev’d Canon Basil Orji Celebrates God’s Healing Grace in Thanksgiving Service
By Oguocha Chukwuebuka
It was an atmosphere of joy and gratitude at St. Paul’s Anglican Chapel, Federal Government College, Nise, as Rev’d Canon Basil Chidozie Orji and his family hosted a special thanksgiving service to appreciate God for preserving his life following a recent health challenge.
The event attracted a large gathering of Anglican priests, friends, students, well-wishers and members of the congregation, who came together to celebrate what they described as a testimony of divine mercy and healing
Among the clerics in attendance were Ven. Christian Nkem Okafor, Ven. David Obiagboso, Ven. Dr. Rex Chika Kanu, Ven. Jason Onyekagbisi, Ven. Benson Nwachineke Ekwume, Ven. Dr. Gift Ohakwe and Rev. Pharm. Chukwubuikem Okolo, among others.
The thanksgiving service featured Bible readings, congregational hymns, prayers, a sermon, special musical renditions by the Wisdom Mathematics Choir and a personal testimony by Rev’d Canon Orji.Delivering the sermon, Ven. Christian Nkem Okafor expressed gratitude to God for the recovery of Rev’d Orji, whom he described as an important figure in his ministerial journey.
He recalled the emotional moments surrounding the priest’s health challenge and said news of his recovery brought him immense joy.Drawing inspiration from Psalm 116:12, which asks, “What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me?” the preacher encouraged Christians to reflect on God’s goodness and cultivate a lifestyle of thanksgiving.
He further referenced Psalm 103, urging the congregation not to allow life’s challenges to overshadow the blessings and miracles they have received from God.In his testimony, Rev’d Canon Basil Orji narrated how he suddenly developed a health complication while conducting a Sunday service and was subsequently taken to Beluchukwu Hospital for emergency medical attention.He thanked the doctors and other medical personnel at the hospital for their professionalism and care, while also appreciating his congregation, friends and well-wishers for their prayers, encouragement and support throughout the period.Beyond the thanksgiving celebration, the gathering also provided an opportunity to support the chapel’s ongoing roofing project.
Members of the congregation and invited guests made generous financial contributions towards its completion.Appreciating their generosity, Rev’d Orji prayed for God’s continued blessings upon the donors and their various sources of livelihood.
Rev’d Canon Basil Chidozie Orji serves as Chaplain of St. Paul’s Anglican Chapel, Federal Government College, Nise. He is also a retired Deputy Director of Programmes at the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), Awka, and Proprietor of Wisdom Mathematics Academy, Nise.
