BY PROPHETESS OGONNAYA UMEHAM, ABUJA.
A big congratulations to the Women Association of the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim church (ESOCS) Worldwide and entire members, Executives of the association as they celebrate the 50th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service of this great Association.
It has been a great privilege to attain 50 years.It is not by power but by the grace of God upon the lives of the women.
The association was founded in 1974 with the sole aim to provide a forum for women under the ages of eighteen years and above in the church to share common interest,promote love, unity, and understanding among themselves.
It also includes to affirm women’s commitment to the progress of the church, foster the spirit of friendship and affection, among members of the association.
Mostly to assist the less privilege in the society and to empower members through advise and fervent prayers, constant study of the bible and fellowship.
Over the years, the association has continued to grow from glory to glory with the support of the church and the present Prelate of the Holy Order, His Most Eminence, the Baba Aladura, Elder (Dr) DL Bob-manuel.
The Baba Aladura has been rendering unwavering support to the women and has contributed positively to the growth of the association worldwide.
Eternal women can now heavy a sigh of relief as they are no longer relegated to the background because of the good leadership style of the Baba Aladura in church administration.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
Since he (His Most Eminence, the Baba Aladura, Elder (Dr) DL Bob-manuel) took over the leadership mantle of the ESOCS Church worldwide, His resolve to give Eternal women a pride of place in the church and secular world has remained unshaken.
At just
the concluded 13th Baba Aladura’s Women Conference held recently at the Mount Zion National Headquarters in Lagos, His Most Eminence, the Baba Aladura re-assured the women that his resolve to work with them in building a new ESOCS of their dream without losing their heritage is till unshaken.
In his words he said ” it is my dream that ESOCS women of our time shall stand out and surpass the record of our women of old”
With these assurances and promises kept women are now appointed as Assistant Secretaries in both Districts, provincial, and National levels of the church.
Last Advisory Board meeting held on the 13th of April, 2023, the Baba Aladura created the Directorate of Women Affairs(DOWA) to be headed by the three titled mothers and managed on their behalf by the Executives of the National Women Association.
In the same vein, approval was also giving by His Most Eminence to declare Saturday preceding the Baba Aladura’s Women Conference as Women Retreat Day.
Most importantly, Eternal women now read first lessons in the church on Sunday services.
We are proud to say we have the following Mothers as Board members; Her Eminence, Mother Maria Udoh, – Director, Directorate of Audit and Monitoring (DAMU), Her Eminence, Mother Ukeje, Her Eminence, Mother Cordelia Wilson to mention but a few.
The appointment of these great women was a major breakthrough for the women association worldwide.
Looking towards the centenary, the National Chairperson of the Women Association, Mother-In-Israel Elizabeth Iwerima mentioned that the association have a vision to embark on impactful projects that would leave a lasting legacy.
The vision she noted includes the establishment of a much needed maternity center, a haven for mothers and newborn.
Not just that women of this great association also graciously hold elective positions in the Women Wing of Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN), Organization of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) and Women’s World Day of Prayers an international organization.
At 50 Eternal women are highly favoured. Thanks to His Most Eminence, the Baba Aladura Elder (Dr) DL Bob-manuel for giving us a pride of place in ESOCS. We are very grateful.
Our Slogan” Eternal Women! Arise and Shine best describe whom we are. We would keep soaring higher and higher like an eagle and would continue to excel to greater heights in Jesus name, Amen.
GOD BLESS ESOCS WOMEN ASSOCIATION WORLDWIDE
GOD BLESS THE ENTIRE MEMBERS AND EXECUTIVES AS THEY CELEBRATE THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY THANKSGIVING SERVICE.
*Prophetess Ogonnaya beUmeham, writes from Abuja. She is the National Publicity Secretary, ESOSC Women Association Worldwide.