Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Pray for Peace and Progress in Nazareth


Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Pray for Peace and Progress in Nazareth

BY WALE OLAPADE

PILGRIMAGE: A group of Nigerian Christian pilgrims arrived in Nazareth, Israel, on December 28, 2024, as part of the 2024 Main Pilgrimage Exercise. The pilgrims, mostly from Lagos State, gathered at the Tabar Hotel in Nazareth for a combined Sunday service.

During the service, Hon. Mrs. Omowunmi Ogunlola, Federal Commissioner representing the South West in the Board of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), read a Bible lesson from Joel 2:18-27, highlighting God's restoration of Israel's glory.

Bishop Akinpelu Johnson, Chairman of the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, delivered a sermon titled "Restoration of Nigerian Hope," emphasising the need for collective prayer and cooperation with God to restore Nigeria's glory.

The pilgrims offered prayers for Nigeria, its leaders, and citizens, seeking God's guidance, wisdom, and restoration. They specifically prayed for the restoration of Nigeria's glory, guidance and wisdom for leaders, and grace for leaders to finish strongly.

Bishop Johnson expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for facilitating this year's pilgrimage exercise, despite the challenges posed by the Hamas militant group's attack on Israel last October.

The pilgrimage exercise, which began on December 22, 2024, will continue with prayers and reflections on the theme "Pilgrimage of Renewed Hope for Total Restoration."

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