Borno CAN commemorates 50-year existence with prayers

Christian Association of Nigeria, Borno state branch, Thursday said it organised special prayers for justice, peace, love, unity, forgiveness, mercy, healing, progress and development at the local, state and national level of the country.

At the event held at EYN Church of the Brethren in Nigeria with the  theme: ‘Obey to Prosper,’ the Borno state chairman, Most Reverend John Bakeni, delivered sermon  on situation and conditions of the nation lamenting on the  level of abject  poverty, hardships  and sufferings bedeviling Nigerians.

He called on God for intervention in our economic sector  as Nigerians are struggling to survive.

 With another  theme: ‘Common heritage, common health and unity,’ he said, celebrating 66 years of Nigerian  Independence and CAN 50 years of existence  are a mixed grill of  difficulties, challenges and joy, giving Glory to God while appreciating despite all odds, urging  people to continue  to stay united and live peacefully.

“We are here today to praise the Lord, offer prayers and sing the name of God,  to give thanks to God and appreciate God and Jesus Christ .

“How do we celebrate when our brothers and sisters are  still in captivity, kidnapped, attacked  and maimed. So, we have decided to pray to seek for intervention and protection from God,” Rev. John said.