Some members of the Love of Christ Generation Church, Cherubim and Seraphim on Saturday, July 14. 2024, have taken to the streets of Abuja in a walk to spread the message of love and unity
The members began the 24.2-kilometer walk with a 7.7 km trek from the Moshood Abiola National Stadium to Area 1.
From Area 1, the church members trekked for about 9.2 km to Eagle Square in Central Area before trekking for 7.3 km back to the national stadium.
Speaking at the event, the founder of the Church, Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi, explained that the long walk was to herald the church conference organised to deepen peace and unity in Nigeria.
Themed, “Celebrating the Unity of the Holy Spirit: Celebrate the Comforter”, the conference will be held on July 20, 2024.
Citing Psalm 133 and 1 Corinthians 12, Ajayi highlighted the importance of unity within the Christian community and humanity.
Love for one another
She urged all Christians to embrace one another in unity and love and stressed the need for people to love their neighbours as they would love themselves.
While condemning discrimination within the church, the church founder stressed the importance of inclusivity and diversity in Christendom.
“The only perfect church is in heaven. I, therefore, encourage believers to focus on the essence of Christ’s love rather than external appearances or denominational differences,” she said.
She, however, urged Nigerians to remain patient and united, trusting that the country’s situation would improve in no distant time.
The spiritual leader equally called for collective efforts and prayers for the nation and its leaders, stressing that “Rome was not built in a day.”
She added, “We will continue to pray for President Bola Tinubu, his family, and this great country for divine blessings and a better future.”
Ajayi also expressed hope that the local government autonomy declared by the Supreme Court would bring the much-needed people-centred governance at the grassroots.
