All is now set for the 2024 annual synod of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Lagos West.
The three-day event coming up at Methodist Church Nigeria, Odi-Olowo, Mushin, Lagos, will kick start on Friday, April 19 to Sunday 21 with both the Ministerial and Lay Sessions
A former member of the House of Representatives, Niyi Oyemade, is expected to declare the synod open during the opening ceremony on Saturday, April 20, while the synod programme will be rounded off with a thanksgiving service on Sunday, April 21 at the same venue during the 10am service.
The theme for the synod: “Arise and Build,” has been prayerfully selected to challenge Christians to stand up for what is right in the society beyond the four walls of the church and build a better and God-fearing society at large.
In his words, the Chief Host of the synod, the Diocesan Bishop, Ezekiel Akande, said: “It is right time for us as Christians to rise beyond our religious beliefs in our comfort zones and extend our hands of fellowship to all other citizens of our nation, Nigeria, to jointly build a Godly-led country we will all be proud of.
“As Methodist, we have challenged ourselves to take a position on how best we can create and add value to our immediate societies by bringing it to the front burner at this year’s synod of the diocese and pray for peace and togetherness among nations all over the world.”
According to the Lay President, Diocese of Lagos West, Deji Aderibigbe, the synod would attract notable personalities within and outside the Methodist family to be led by Oliver Ali, Aba, prelate, Methodist Church Nigeria.