The wife of the Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno has been presented with a portrait by The women of Qua Iboe Church, Eket Township Suprintendency, The President of the group Deaconess Ekaette Eshiet made the presentation during a programme organized by The Church as part of “The Women Rally 2023”. The First Lady in her speech during the occasion charged women in Akwa Ibom State to emulate the virtues of some biblical women who were dedicated to God and exhibited love for mankind. She mentioned Mary, Esther, Priscilla and Ruth as women of virtue in the bible who’s examplary lives the women should emulate. With the Theme “ Devoted Woman” the First Lady said , “I just want to point out to you a few women in the Bible who were devoted in their different areas, ways and occupations. They were businesswomen of old, women who were busy in the house of God, doing the work of God, serving the men of God in the church and ministering in the things of God like; Rhoda, Abigail etc,”
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Pastor Mrs Eno, The Keynote Speaker at the occasion posited that the stories of these virtuous women can escalate the spiritual lives and ginger deeper devotion to God.
“The theme of this conference, “Devoted Woman”, to me, is very commendable because, throughout the Bible, there are numerous accounts of devoted individuals who exemplify unwavering faith and dedication to God. Within this context, there are several women whose stories stand out as testimonies of devotion.” She continued.
“Whether it is Ruth’s commitment to family, Mary’s submission to God’s plan, Esther’s fearless advocacy, or Priscilla’s dedication to ministry, their stories remind us of the power of unwavering devotion in our spiritual journeys. By studying and emulating their faith, we too can cultivate a deeper sense of devotion to God and those around us,” The First Lady asserted.
The First Lady was optimistic that as in the biblical day where miracle happened when women gathered, it will happen in the Women Rally.
According to her, “Anywhere and time women were gathered in the Bible, it is recorded that miracles were always visible and this I believe would not be an exception because Jesus Christ is still the same yesterday, today and forever.”
In his welcome address, The Pastor of the church, Rev. Ime Matthew Obong, thanked God for the success of the event and appreciated the women for huge attendance as God’s presence brings joy and blessings, he sees God as the Head of The Church, and Eket Suprintendency a satisfactory arena with God’s presence. The President, Qua Iboe Church, Eket Township Superintendency Women Fellowship, Deaconess Ekaette Eshiet, thanked God for sustainance through the years to the fourth edition they are celebrating this year, while appreciating The First Lady for being their guest, She said the import of the rally was to bring together women from the different congregations of Eket Superintendency to fellowship and urged them to be devoted to God no matter the situation they find themselves. Hon. Akan Tommy, The Chairman of Eket Local Government Area poured encomiums on Pastor Patience Eno for finding time to attend the rally and her encouragement to the women. Pastor Mrs Eno was with The Member Representing Oron/Udung Uko State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Kenim Onofiok; Wife of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Inemesit Uwah; Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Idongesit Etiebiet; Wife of the Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs, Mrs Bright Archibong; Wife of the Paramount Ruler of Eket Local Government, Akwa Obonanwan Mandu Abia; among other female stakeholders in the State during the event.
