RCCG Takes Health Outreach to Igando Community

February 19, 2023255 views0

RCCG Takes Health Outreach to Igando Community

2023-02-19T11:56:41+01:00

By Church News

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has recently set up a Health Outreach held at Onimaba Community in Igando, Lagos to mark this year’s Women In Ministry programme.The wife of the Pastor in Charge of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lagos Province 37, Pastor Grace Ayanda explained that some diseases that usually result in loss of lives could be well managed or treated in the hospital if those affected were able to present themselves for diagnosis on time.She also advised the community dwellers, Women in particular, to always go for a periodic health check to avoid being brought down by some diseases that could be life-threatening if not treated early.Pastor Ayanda who is a Nurse by profession also admonished the people to desist from engaging in self-medication as this could be injurious to their health.She, however, urged people to live on healthy diets and shun harmful habits like smoking, taking alcohol and hard drugs.She added that beyond the medical attention any human being could get, it is important for anyone that wished to live a peaceful and healthy life to be close to God and live a righteous life.Giving a sermon on the theme of the programme, “Flowing In His Power”, the Assistant Pastor in Charge of Province, CSR, LP 37, Pastor Debo Orekoya admonished the people to always live a righteous life In line with the word of God and forsake all forms of sinfulness.He explained that for anyone to enjoy a peaceful life, such a person must be under the covering of the Power of God almighty.He, therefore, advised the people to eschew all forms of evil and embrace a life free from wicked activities and careless living.The highlight of the event was the distribution of clothes, shoes, household utensils and food to members of the Igando community.The Medical team on the ground also carried out some medical tests on the people and administered drugs to those that needed medication.ALSO READ Church Wheelchair Ministry Celebrates Significant Milestone