22/08/2026
IBEKWE 1 AREA ANNUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY
WELCOME ADDRESS FROM THE AREA SUPERITENDENT'S DESK
It is with great joy and gratitude to Almighty God that I welcome you all to the year’s Ibekwe 1 Area Annual Sunday School Rally. This special gathering provides an opportunity for our children, parents, guardians, Sunday school teachers and the entire church to celebrate God’s faithfulness and renew our commitment to raising a generation that loves, fears and obeys God.
Our theme “Living in Obedience” is drawn from the words of Jesus in John 14:15: “If ye love me, keep my commandments. “True love for God is demonstrated through obedience to His word. Psalm 119:9 asks, “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?” and answers, “by taking heed thereto according to the word.”
Children are therefore called to make God’s word the foundation of their voices. They must obey and honor their parents (Ephesians 6:1-3), respect elders and authorities, speak the truth, chose godly friends, maintain purity and good conduct, be diligent in their studies and responsibilities and develop a consistent life of prayer and Bible study. True obedience is not merely behaving well when parents or teachers are watching; it is choosing to please God at all times. God richly rewards obedience. Scripture associate's obedience with long life and well-being (Ephesians 6:1-3), divine favor and blessings (Deuteronomy 28: 1-2), wisdom and direction (Proverbs 3:5-60, and fruitfulness and prosperity (Joshua 1:8.
Though obedience may sometimes require sacrifice, its blessings far outweigh the temporary pleasures of disobedience.
Dear parents, guardians and teachers, we also have a sacred responsibility to teach, pray for, lovingly correct and model godly obedience before our children.
May this Rally raise children who love God, obey His word, honor their parents, resist evil, and shine as example of Christ at home, in school, in Church and everywhere they go.
Once again, I warmly welcome you all. May this Rally be spiritually enriching and fruitful in Jesus' name, Amen.
Apostle M. J. Udomah, FCA
Area Superintendent