ANGLICAN YOUTHS: THE ST PIRAN’S YOUTH FELLOWSHIP COMING OUT IN A BANG WITH SOMETHING NEW, CAPTIVATING AND MASSIVE… The Youth Secretary

The Secretary St. Piran’s Anglican Church Youth Fellowship, the young Nnabugwu Chinazaekpere, who is also the teens representative of the fellowship, has opened up a little on the soon-to-be unveiled Project of the Group: the Journey, saying:

“At a time most Christian youths are struggling to sort themselves out, find a clear direction in life and remain faithful to their faith, serving diligently as true soldiers of the Almighty Lord; at a time many parents and grandparents are complaining about the unpleasant attitudes of their children and grandchildren, and at a time many of them are giving up, the St. Piran’s Youth Fellowship, also known as SPYFELL has risen to the rescue. SPYFELL in a near radical manner is injecting into the Society something captivating, educating and entertaining, massive, encompassing and highly enriching”.

LESSONS FROM THE TEACHINGS OF MY GRANDMA

Hello kingdom minded and Success driven teens and kids. In my previous publication, I informed you that I will share with you some of the lessons I learnt from the life of my late grandma, Late Mrs. Nnabugwu Asije Ihuomakaliwu whose sojourn on earth ended on June 30, 2022 and was buried on September 30, 2022.

GRANDMA YOU MAY BE GONE PHYSICALLY, BUT YOUR TEACHINGS, THE LESSONS AND THE VALUES YOU REPRESENTED ARE ALIVE AS YOUR MEMORIES LIVE

Late Mrs. Asije Ihuomakaliwu Nnabugwu  

Dear Kingdom minded teens and kids, sometime ago, I made a post in remembrance of my Grandma who passed on last year, June 30, 2022 and was buried September 30, 2022.

The Pains Of Life /Living Without a Mother

LATE MRS. NNABUGWU IHUOMAKALIWU ASIJE: REMEMBERING THE ICON, FAITH BUILDER AND COMMITTED SERVANT OF GOD, AT HER ONE YEAR MEMORIAL ANNIVERSSARY

Late Mrs. Nnabugwu Ihuomakaliwu Asije

It is a blessing and a privilege at the same for one to know the Grandparents. I say this from deepest part of my heart, aware that Grandparents, and the elderly in general, are in most part a huge store house of knowledge, a library of sort if you like.

CHILDREN'S DAY ACTIVITIES: TOOLS FOR ENLIGHTNING AND DEVELOPING CHILDREN

In 1964, May 27th, was set aside as  the Children's Day, in Nigeria. From thaat year, till date, the Nigerian Children are celebrated every year on May 27th. The day is used to draw attention or create awareness about the needs, challenges or problems that children face. The day is also used to commemorate, honour and treasure the greatest gift of the Almighty, the priceless possession on earth, the children.

The day, May 27th every year in Nigeria, in my thinking offers the old breeds, the older generation of Nigerians, a huge opportunity to reflect about their own lives as Children also. This action, which enables the adults of the present to recollect their own days as the little children of yester years, is also capable of creating stronger ties between the generations: young, younger and old.

YES KENNEDY AND PROPHECY ARE NOW ONE: KECY SHAIYEN

Saturday May 27th, 2023 was indeed a great and memorable day in the lives of Mr. Kennedy K. Shaiyen and former Miss Prophecy Yamusa, two heart throbs, who on that day observed with their own eyes, in their lives and in their own event, the reality of the greatest mathematical equation mystery: 1+1=1. 

A week after their transmutation from Kennedy and Prophecy to KECY Shaiyen, the couple reveals the incident was real.The transmutation was so amazing that when it occurred, Kennedy and Prophecy in the midst of the large congregation that gathered to witness the mystery, could only but succumb totally to the divine encounter with the roots strongly and deeply-seated in the most wonderful true story in the whole World, the Holy book, the Bible. 

KECY 23: PICTURES OF HOW MR. KENNEDY AND MRS.PROPHECY SHAIYEN WERE MADE

CHILDREN'S DAY CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES: THE BENEFITS TO THE CHILDREN

In 1964, May 27th, was set aside as  Children's Day, in Nigeria. From that year, till date, Nigerian Children are celebrated every year on May 27th. The day is used to draw attention or create awareness about the needs, challenges and problems that children face, and to commemorate, honour and treasure the Almighty's greatest gift, the priceless possession on earth, the children.

The day no doubt, also offers a huge opportunity for the older generation of Nigerians, to reflect into their lives. This singular act of the older citizens, enables them to recollect their days as the little children of their own time. 

CHILDREN'S DAY CELEBRATION: THE ST PIRANS CHURCH EXAMPLE

In my previous publication I noted very clearly that May 27th of each year is Children's Day in Nigeria. As Kingdom minded teens and kids, I wish to share with us as a mark of appreciation the efforts of St. Pirans Anglican Church, Jos, Plateau State in celebrating her Children, during the Children's Day celebration. 

I will through this present publication share with you how the Church, the St. Pirans Anglican Church, Jos, celebrates the Children's Day by ensuring that the original concept of the day is not loss but retained in the Church and in the life of her numerous Children. The Church has as an Institution firmly rooted to promote the ideals of the Christian Faith in every ramifications, continuously through the Children's Day celebration activities shown in character and principles that St Pirans Church on the Plateau, is a place for the Children.

WE DON'T INHERIT THE EARTH, WE BORROW IT FROM OUR CHILDREN... Few things to ponder as Nigeria celebrated her children, May 27, 2023

 

Dearies all over the Globe, it is in the Spirit of the season (Children's Day) in Nigeria that I write this piece. For this reason, I am starting on a very special, indeed fundamental note, saying with a joyful heart, Ndewonuooo! Ekaarooo! Sanunguooo! (greetings in the three major Nigerian languages - Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa respectively. I have over-stretched each greeting for emphasis, in line with and in total submission to the Spirit of celebration.

Dearly beloved Teens and Kids, how are you all doing? Do I have any reason to resign, become doubtful, descend or come down from my highly cherished,  honoured but self-imposed position as your advocate? 

WEDDING BELLS RINGING

 

The two hearth throbs: 

Kennedy and Prophecy 

Hello dear friends, I believe you all have been doing well. For those of you in school, I believe school activities have been going on smoothly as well. I encourage you to continue being good ambassadors of the kingdom through your words, deeds and actions.

As you know, here on your darling Platform, we bring you stories of events happening around such as birthdays, concerts, graduation ceremonies, weddings, etc. This week there is going to be a wedding of one who is passionate about kids, teens and youths, he is Mr. Kennedy K. Shaiyen of St. Pirans Anglican Church, Jos. He diligently serves as a drummer in the church. He is also a committed member of SPYFELL (St. Pirans Youth Fellowship). He will be exchanging marital vows with Miss Prophecy Yamusa on Saturday May 27, 2023 in St. Pirans Church, Jos. Yours truly promises to bring you update of the wedding, reception and thanksgiving (which will take place on Sunday May 28, 2023) as the events unfold. Please continue to follow us and invite your friends too.

STORY TIME: THE OPPORTUNITY TO TELL YOUR OWN STORY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE KINGDOM-MINDED TEENS AND KIDS

 

Dear kingdom-minded,  success-driven teens and kids, I hope you have been faring well and have been good ambassadors of the Kingdom. 

You are aware that here on this platform, we are consistently encouraged to indulge in activities that will improve our spiritual lives as kingdom-minded individuals, as well as help us become more successful by engaging in the activities that makes success much more predictable.

One of the core habits that we have been encouraged to imbibe in our pursuit of success in life is to:

ALLEGED SUICIDE BY A TEEN, A WAKE UP CALL FOR THE KINGDOM-MINDED, SUCCESS-DRIVEN TEENS AND KIDS

Whatever it is that you have for the teens and kids, ensure they are Kingdom minded. With this, they are fortified to withstand any shock. Equip them thereafter with any other skills and  capacity you want, they are good to go. 

In a previous publication posted on this Platform, I raised the issue of alleged suicide by a Nigerian teenager, an incident that was widely reported in the media, especially, the new or social media. According to the reports, the alleged suicide was the aftermath of the February 25th, 2023, Presidential Election, conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). 

Going by reports, the alleged incident occurred after the result of the Election was announced and winner declared by the INEC. Please note that this Platform, and the growing list of the Kingdom minded, success driven teens and kids, are focused on matters of interest to teens and kids. We are not directly or indirectly concerned with the issues of the party that wins and the candidates that will perform or the one that will not. These issues and others like them, are way off the goals and objectives of this Platform. 

ABUSE: 4

DJ hummed a song as she washed her hands. She could barely hear herself, the music outside was very loud. 

*Bang

DJ heard the bathroom door close. She wasn’t sure if it was the real or her imagination, so she stepped out. Maybe someone else wanted to use the bathroom. There were clearly many guests.

DJ was surprised by who she saw. Mr. Kolade. There he was stood with that same look on his face. His eyes dark with lust with his gaze fixed on her chest and his teeth on his lower lip. DJ became very uncomfortable. She knew she should have carried a shawl along.

‘Good morning Sir,’ she greeted and rushed to walk pass him. She needed to leave.

‘Where are you rushing to?’ He grabbed her right arm and pulled her back. DJ could hear her own heartbeat in her ears. Mr. Kolade carried DJ and placed her on the wet sink. Her fingers immediately became cold, she was anxious.

He planted his lips on her neck and kissed her passionately. 

‘Mm’ He breathed and then licked her skin. DJ felt a sensation on her spine. She had never felt this feeling before. She gasped and closed her eyes tightly.

‘What exactly is happening?! Is this man crazy? His family is celebrating the birth of his son and he’s here in the bathroom with his daughter’s best friend.’ DJ’s mind exclaimed as she thought.

Mr. Kolade had a firm grip on her waist. He pressed his torso on her chest and jammed his lips with hers. He tried to force his tongue into her mouth, but she firmly shut her mouth as tightly as she could. The man chuckled. Apparently, he was amused by her actions.

‘Sir…stop!’ Was all DJ was able to say.

‘Stop what?’ His hands slid down her dress.

‘Baba Wale! Baba Wale! You dey here? Dem wan start oo’ People called from outside from the bathroom.

‘I’ll be out in a minute!’ Mr. Kolade yelled looking right into DJ’s eyes.

He looked at the mirror beside DJ and adjusted his cap. DJ watched him walk out of the bathroom. She took several deep breaths and tried her best to fake a smile. She walked out of the bathroom as well, about thirty seconds later.

As soon as DJ stepped out, she met the questioning gazes of Wunmi’s mother and some of the guests. 

She walked out too soon! 

ALLEGED TEEN'S SUICIDE IN RELATION TO THE 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: CONCERN FOR ALL THE KINGDOM MINDED TEENS

Immediately after the 2023 Presidential election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Nigeria, I heard the story of a teen that allegedly committed suicide when he heard the result and subsequent declaration of the winner by the INEC. 

In addition to the reports I read, and the fact that most of the people that spoke said the incident was unfortunate, yours truly, on-behalf of herself, your darling Platform, and all the Kingdom minded, success driven teens and Kids, in and outside this Platform, is lending her voice, to the obviously growing list of contributors to the issue. 

On the strength of the above, let me on your behalf begin by saying not again, and consequent upon this state that the alleged incident is widely and out rightly condemned by all the Kingdom minded teens and kids. Please lend your voice too.

Having said that, let me use this opportunity to draw the attention of all Kingdom minded, success driven teens and kids in out of this Platform that the alleged suicide incident is a strong reminder to all of us, individually and collectively that there is so much work on our hands. There is a lot of work to do.

We should not make the mistake of thinking we cannot do anything because:

• I don't know the person involved
• This is my first time of hearing it 
• It is only one incident, and the number of people affected is very small 

It is my believe that the incident shouldn't have happened, as we say in Nigeria, at all, at all.

Permit me to pause here, and enquire from you, my dear teens and kids, what the Holy Book, the Bible says, concerning the main focus of this discussion. 

In your response, please remember to tell the house the following:

• The major focus of this discussion
• The Bible reference(s), stating the: Chapter(s) and verse(s) and they say concerning the main focus of our discussion in this piece

I remain yours truly, 

Nnabugwu Chinazaekpere

Till I come your way next time, stay happy

MOTHERING SUNDAY: BRIEF HISTORY AND THE RELEVANCE OF THE CELEBRATION TO TEENS AND KIDS

In a recent post I made here, I discussed the celebration of mothering Sunday at St. Piran’s Church Jos, the capital of Plateau state. In this post, I’ll be discussing the relevance of the celebration to us as kingdom-minded, success-driven teens and kids. Before going deep into the discourse, let me give you a little gist about the history of Mothering Sunday.

KINGDOM MINDED TEENS AND KIDS PLATFORM AT THE 2023 MOTHERING SUNDAY CELEBRATION

Cutting of cake By the Elderly Women

Mothering Sunday is a special day, often the 4^th Sunday during lent. The day is set aside for the celebration of mothers and motherly figures. On this day, children usually give their mothers flowers and gifts to show their appreciation of the love, sacrifices and care extended to them.

This year’s Mothering Sunday, which fell on March 19, 2023, has as its theme “You Shall Reap the Fruit of Your Labour.” This was taken from the Holy book, the Bible in Psalm 128:3.

2023 Presidential and National Assembly Election: Sharing My Thoughts With Teens and Kids 4

 

The second lap of the 2023 General election in Nigeria is here. The first was the Presidential and National Assembly elections that held on February 25, 2023, in the various states of the federation of Nigeria. The second lap in the election is the Governorship and State House of Assemblies.

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Ndewo, Ekaaro, Inakwana, Bonjour my friends, there is no doubt that the struggle to live the kingdom-minded life is not an easy one. As success-driven teens and kids, this is even more complicated. For the fact that our objective is clear and the reward for our efforts something that cannot be offered by any other but our Heavenly Father, The Great King of Kings, The I Am that I Am, The Master of the Universe. In view of this, I urge you to remain fervent, persevere and keep pushing no matter the odds.

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Salut mes amies (Hello my friends, translated in French), welcome on board once again. I have no doubt you have been good ambassadors of the kingdom. As kingdom-minded, success-driven teens and kids I can’t expect less. As the host of your very unique brand: Naza’s Corner, I can conveniently assure you that the team I lead is as always, properly and effectively positioned to make your resolve of remaining Kingdom minded teens and kids a pleasurable, memorable and realistic goal. This is the reason we are committed to driving you and your noble aspiration through a progressive and impact oriented path for a meaningful life style.

WORLD INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2023: THEME DigitALL: INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY FOR GENDER EQUALITY

My inspirational Mom

March 8, 2023 is the global celebration of women worldwide.

Dear teens and kids, please join me and the crew members of your oneness platform the

to celebrate in line with the 2023 theme “DigitALL: INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY FOR GENDER EQUALITY” all the innovative and tech Grandmas, Great Grandmas and other women around you, particularly our very dear mothers. Do I need to recount here their innovativeness, in terms of bringing us up, Abeg no go there… (pardon my grammar). Of course they are not the only ones to celebrate. Our aunties, elder sisters, and teachers, etc (Not End of thinking Capacity). I wish to share with us some very wonderful women in my life, and encourage you to do the same, as well as share your experiences and memories with them.

ABUSE: 3

 

She walked downstairs taking a step at a time. She did a quick survey, she was the only one wearing a French dress. As a matter of fact, she was the only one who wasn’t wearing a cultural attire.

‘Thank God Wunmi didn’t listen to me,’ DJ thought to herself. She walked back to Wunmi’s room. She opened the door. 

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Hello and happy new month young and vibrant achievers. It’s been a while since we last interacted on this platform. I hope you have all been faring well.

ABUSE 2

 

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‘Did you and your friend get into a fight?’ Mrs. Anthony asked daughter in frustration. She couldn’t understand why her daughter insisted on not following Omawunmi home. The whole thing was her idea in the first place.

‘I’m asking you!’ She said when she got no response from DJ.

‘No.’ DJ finally said as her shoulders fell and her eyes fixed on the ground.

‘No? Why then?’

‘Nothing.’ Dubem mumbled.

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Dubem Anthony Jr. (DJ) was still waiting on her best friend, Omawunmi Kolade’s dad. Since her dad had decided to be absent from her life and her mum was usually busy with work, Wunmi’s dad would pick them up from school. Surprisingly, her very strict mum was okay with it.

Sooner than fifteen minutes later, Mr. Kolade was in the school parking lot.

‘Oya Hurry up! I have a meeting by 7 this evening. I want to get some rest before then.’ He said looking at his shiny wristwatch. It looked expensive and it probably was.

‘Good afternoon Daddy,’ Wunmi hugged her father in the front seat.

UNCLE DOT AND WIFE CHALLENGED NOLLYWOOD AT THEIR WEDDING RECEPTION

The Couple 

Respect and regard met face to face with love and care, and ignited an unquenchable fire of gratitude, praises, and honour to the Almighty Lord, the King of Kings and the I am that I am, when worshippers of St. Luke’s Cathedral: Anglican Church and the members of St. Piran’s Anglican Church, both in Jos, the Plateau State Capital, converged in Jos City, for the wedding reception of two exceptional youth members of the two churches, who recently performed the I do, I do ceremony.

Mr. Dotun Benson Fasanya, fondly called Mr. Dot, or Uncle Beautiful feet, by the teens and youths of St. Piran’s Anglican Church, many of whom he started mentoring into the Christian faith from their toddler days, recently took as a wife, the former Miss Ada Catherine Oduah. Uncle Dot and Aunty Ada are not only members of the Anglican Communion, but also hardworking and committed church workers. Mr. Dot, before his wedding was a Teen Bible instructor at St. Piran’s Anglican Church, and Aunty Ada, the newly wedded wife, a Youth worker at the St. Luke’s Cathedral Anglican Church.

The brief preamble above, explains the exciting moments that enveloped the reception arena, from start to finish. The event Guests, who spoke to our reporter, said:

“What do you expect when the former Mama Yard, St. Piran’s Anglican Church and currently of Emmanuel Anglican Church, Mrs. Esther Gongden, is present”?

“The Chairman of the wedding reception is Prof. Dr. Ekwempu, a youth coordinator of the St. Piran’s Anglican Church, and from the celebrants, Uncle Dotun, leader, St. Piran’s Youth Fellowship (SPYFELL), and Aunty Ada, President, St. Luke’s Youth Fellowship, the excitement of what is witnessed here today is expected”, 

UGOEZE OGBONNA: NNEOMA AWARD CONFERED ON HER, HONOUR WELL DESERVED

 

The Nneoma award recipient,

Mrs. Ugoeze Ogbonna 

Call it a day of Thanksgiving, prayers and praises; call it a memory making, a memory keeping and celebration day, in the family of Very Rev. Ogbonna Victor, of Ameke Ibeku, Umuahia North Local Government Area, Abia State, South East Nigeria, and particularly, members of the Methodist Church, at the Archbishop Dimoji Memorial Cathedral, Ihube, also the same State, when the Clergy, the men, women, youths, teens and kids of Methodist Church, and many other people, from the various Christian denominations, poured out in mass as the Bishop's wife, Nneoma Chinwendu Ada Ekebuisi, stepped out to honour an exceptional and adorable woman, a child of God, and a committed, hardworking Mother and Wife, a dedicated co-worker in the vine yard of God, who has proven over the years, a reliable and dependable, huge source of inspiration, an ally and strong supporter of her husband's calling, as a servant of God.