The wedding ceremony between brother Monday Attah Shaibu and sister Ojima that took place at Echa in Omala local government area of Kogi State on Easter Monday was a huge success.
The officiated Minister, Rev. Obed Onuh started by asking that if for any reason that the wedding should not hold, the person (s) should come and said it before the congratulations, otherwise everybody should stay silent , during or after this wedding forever.
While the event was ongoing the resident Reverend Obed called the family of the groom to find out from the family of the bride if all the necessary things according to Igala tradition is done, and it was confirmed that all is completed according to the tradition of Igala culture.
Further more, the couple present the ring as a symbol of union for blessing and Pastor Adama the resident pastor of CEFN church Ajaja, the native home of Monday the (bride) blessed it.
The couple was blessed by the group of clergy men led by the resident pastor, Rev. Onuh. Among the clergy men is Pastor Akus Friday of Glory House of Convenance Ministry International, Makurdi Benue State.
The sermon was delivered by Pastor Fransis with the title “the union of marriage that God will send” taken from the Judges 15 verse 1 – 7, Ephesians 1 verse 1 -25, Genesis 24 ver 44 verse 45, in all the scriptures, God see the needs to send man, and man should not be alone.
“And Ephesians 1 verse 45 speak on submission, reference to one another, so that there will be progress in the family” Rebecca covered her face so that Isaac should stand up for her all in love.
The clergy advised that, “stop competition and let there be love and good character with your in-laws. He also advised the tradition shouldn’t go contrarily to the will of God”.
Speaking with news men, Pastor Akus who represented the father of the bride express his happiness” I am the most happiest person on the surface of the earth today, Infact Monday my son told me of his intention to marry, I look at God of all possiblity and today is testimony of the manifestation of his glory, so thank be to God for today”.
“I pray for as many that come to rejoice with us to go home safely, and when next we hear from them it should be of thanks giving to God”.
Accordingly, Mr.Onailo Hassan who represented the father of the groom said, “I am feeling fulfilled today that God has answered my prayers. if you look around you will see many cases of unwanted pregnancy, but my daughter has choosed to honour the family and what you are seeing today is the evidence, to God be all the glory’.
The groom’s father pray that Almighty God that started this journey will never leave them halfway and my prayer is they will live to celebrate their great grandchildren in Jesus Christ’s name.
