Fast and pray for Nigeria - Methodist church

As Nigeria is faced with several challenges, the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Diocese of Lagos, has called on citizens to fast and pray for the country.

This move comes in the wake of the numerous crisis of kidnapping, Boko Haram, Fulani/herdsmen and many more that has plunged the country into a devastating country.

“The state of the nation has been a source of concern for a while now, with the seemingly never ending challenges of Boko Haram, Fulani herdsmen, kidnapping, banditry, terrorism, EndSARS protest, agitation for Biafra and Oduduwa Republic etc.  This is the time to step into our prophetic calling as a Church and go to God in fasting and prayer and allow what is God’s will, or disallow whatsoever is contrary to His will for our Nation, Nigeria,” he made this statement in a communique issued at the end of the 2021 annual 59th synod of the Church hosted by Olorunda circuit, Lagos signed by Olatunde Oniyide.

The church noted of its commitment “to taking deliberate steps to create an atmosphere for youths to thrive” although it had directed its oulets to begin its membership drive.

“The place of our youths cannot be over emphasised. The Diocese of Lagos is committed to taking deliberate steps to create an atmosphere for our youths to thrive by engaging them spiritually and socially.

“Our Diocese should begin to experience unprecedented numerical growth. A target of a minimum of 2,000 new members has been set for the diocese. This naturally should reflect in the number of people being presented for confirmation by each local church.”