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HISTORY OF ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH AMAKWA OZUBULU
It has to be recalled that Christianity was introduced in Ozubulu Community by the then Obi of Egbema, Chief Edward Nnubia Anadu, who got converted in Obosi in friend’s house) on his way to Agueri to see a “diviner” over some strange occurrences in his domain. When he brought the missionaries to Ozubulu he promptly introduced them to Obi of Ozubulu, Chief Ezeifeukwu Oruche 1 of Amakwa. That same year, 1904, a church was established in front of the Obi’s palace by Enekebe (Ugonano of Obosi) Among the earliest convert to this first Church were Messers Jacob Ekwulundu and Isreal Ekwulundu. Regrettably, this first church at Amakwa could not survive because of certain misfortunes and misconceptions. The cleared heathen sacred bushes and eating of totem animals like: the Ogwui reptile and fish, from the sacred Ogwui stream by the pioneer converts inadvertently angered the community. Consequently, both adults and children started to defecate in the little Church building which adversely affected the young church.
In 1908, with the arrival of a rival mission, the Roman Catholic Mission, many converts then switched over to RCM. Thereafter, the CMS Church at Amakwa folded up while the residue faithful converts returned to St. Matthew’s Church at “Kalamimi” Egbema. Among these faithful steadfast converts were Madam Zipporah Nwosu with her two sons: John Nwachukwu and Benjamin Chukwukadibia, Ejefebihi Nwosu, and Daniel Maduka. Jeremiah Orjia, a retired Church teacher use to organize and maintain regular evening Sunday school services there for Amakwa people; he kept the church alive until the collapse of the little Church building.
This building collapsed after some years and the adherents move into Onukwulu Onwu home (Holy Innocent Chapel) in Ven Dr. BCE Nwosu (of blessed memory) compound. The resounding rebirth of All Saints’ Ang. Church Amakwa Ozubulu came in the walls of Ven Dr. BCE Nwosu declaration on 27th December, 1955 at the OPS general meeting held at St. Matthew’s Church Egbema, that St. Matthew’s Ang. Church Egbema Ozubulu should be decentralized; each quarter should go home and establish its own Anglican Church. Amakwa quarter then returned to All Saints’ Amakwa to start All Saints’ Church Amakwa Ozubulu..
On January 1956,All Saints’ Anglican Church Amakwa Ozubulu was officially born again under the visionary leadership of Ven Dr. BCE Nwosu with clear and purposeful goal. Immediately, he successfully procured some plots of land from members of his kindred. The policy of “do as you can” was adopted to build the first Church and school block.
The first Church teacher was Mr. Christopher Okafor (Now Rev.) from Umuonulu, while the first school teacher was Mr. Joel Odunukwe from Nnewichi Nnewi who was transferred after five months. He was replaced by Mr. F.U Nwakile who was a member of the Church and an indigene of Amakwa. He worked tirelessly and the population of the school increased immensely as children from nook and crannies of Amakwa rushed in Between 1959 and 1961, All Saints’ Church Amakwa choir under the leadership of Mr. F.U Nwakile represented Ozubulu district at Onitsha Archdeaconry singing competition and took the 4th position in the 1960 edition. During the civil war, the population of the Church increased tremendously because of the influx of refugees and All Saints’ Church Amakwa Ozubulu being the Refugee Camp.
FIRST DISTRICT PARISH STATUS
In 1969, as the Church grew in strength and size, the members applied for a District Parish status. On January 2, 1970, the new District of All Saints’ Church Amakwa Ozubulu was inaugurated by Late Rt. Rev. L.M Uzodike, the then Diocesan Bishop on the Niger. The late Rev P.D Onwuzulu was appointed the first superintendent.
On 26th December, 1970 the foundation stone of the present Church building was laid but Rt. Rev. L.M. Uzodike for All Saints’ Church; who from their labours rest.
On 27th January 1973, the foundation stone of the vicarage was laid by Ven. Dr. B.C.E Nwosu. All Saints District Amakwa Ozubulu continued till1974 when it became unviable as the refugees returned to their former places of abode. Nevertheless, the spirit of the Church gained much fortitude, invincibility and immortality like the departed saints. In 1970, the great mentor, missioner, founder, patron of All Saints Church Amakwa Ven. Dr. BCE Nwosu, joined the Church triumphant. His son Dr. Sir Ben Nwosu, clip of the old block, took up the mantle of leadership of the Church and encouraged the work of building of the Church voluntary by donation; he contributed much.
SECOND PARISH STATUS
The present Parish status became visible in 1991 as Rev. Enoch Ekpehichi came to assist the superintendent at St. Matthew’s Parish Egbema Ozubulu. He was housed at the uncompleted Church vicarage at All Saints’ Church Amakwa. History provoked one more of thought of a Parish status. The following played vital roles in one way or another toward actualization of this dream; Mr. Alphonsus Ireoba (Now late retired Rev), Rev. G. Okoye and Rev A.C Ngaikedi in whose time (1996) the parish status was granted by His lordship Rt. Rev. G.I.N Okpala then Bishop of Nnewi Diocese. The Parish has come to stay and shall grow from strength to strength in Jesus name Amen.
The dedication of All Saints’ Amakwa Church building was performed by Rev. Dr. G.I. N Okpala, (JP), the then Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, on All Saints’ Day, November 1, 2002, while the new vicarage was dedicated on the 12th of September 2012 by the same Bishop.
CHURCHES /CHAPELS PLANTED BY ALL SAINTS’ AMAKWA OZUBULU
1. HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH UMUEZE AMAKWA OZUBULU.
This Church was planted in May 2008, during the period of Rev. R.N Obikobe (Now Ven) with Mr. Muodilim (Now Rev) as the first Church Teacher. Thereafter, a large parcel of land was granted for the building of the Church by Mr. Samuel C. Orji and Hon. Robinson N.Orji. However, by the efforts of Mr. Jerome Udebuni, Christopher N. Orji, Christian C. Igbokwu, Innocent O. Asomugha and Hon. Robinson N. Orji the issue of access road was resoooolved. A philanthropist, Dr. Ikeenna Ubadiagha, together with other spirit filled individual helped in completion of the Church and vicarage building. The Holy Trinity Church building was dedicated on 29th September, 2012 by His lordship, Rt. Revd. Prof G.I.N Okpala, the then Bishop of Diocese of Nnewi, while the vicarage building was dedicated in 2020 by His lordship, Rt. Red. Ndubuisi Obi the Bishop of Nnewi Diocese. The Church was granted Parish status on Jan. 2023 with Rev Can Clifford Chukwukamma as the first Vicar.
2. LIVING HOPE ANGLICAN CHURCH AMAKWA OZUBULU
This Church was planted on 1st May 2022 during the period of Rev KC. Nzewi (Now Canon) with Evang. Nwabueze Dike (Now Church teacher) as the first Church worker / Missioner. Mr. Chukwuemeka Ibeneme, who returned from Pentecostal Church, provided his living room for the commencement of the Church. All Saints Church Amakwa Ozubulu through the assistance of the Diocesan bought a property for their place of worship worthy of N5M (Diocese – N3M, All Saints – N2M) The Church started to use the property on 1st Jan. 2023. They now have a resident priest by name, Rev Anthony Ezechukwu
3. VALLEY OF BLESSINGS ANGLICAN CHURCH OFUFE AMAKWA OZUBULU
This Church was co-planted with HolyTrinity Church Amakwa Ozubulu on 31st July 222 during the period of Rev KC. Nzewi (Now Canon) of All Saints Amakwa and Rev Christian Okafor (Now Canon) of Holy Trinity Amakwa. The first Church worker of this Church which is directly under Holy Trinity Amakwa was Evang. Gabriel Chinedu (Missioner).
4. ANGLICAN CHAPEL, CATHOLIC GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL OZUBULU
This Chapel was planted on 13th Nov, 2022 during the period of Rev. Cannon KC Nzewi, with Pst. Uzochukwu Udeaja as the first Church Teacher. In 2022, 9 girls were baptized, 12 received confirmation and 4 admitted into LGUF. The 2nd Church teacher and still is Pst Christian Umeh
5. ALL SAINTS EXTENSION CHURCH MBANEZE BY OFFIA MMIRI NZA OZUBULU
This Church was planted on 30th July 2023 during the period of Rev. Cannon KC, Nzewi with Evang. Paul Ekwueozor as the first Church worker. A Roman Catholic man, Mr. Vitalis, provided a land in front of his house for construction of temporal place of worship.
6. OKWUTU AMAKWA OZUBULU OUT STATION/OUTREACH CENTER
In All Saints Amakwa Parish Council held in Dec 2023, it was resolved to start up Morning Prayers at Okwutu Amakwa Ozubulu. With the arrival postulants from Paul’s Institute of Theology Awka for college mission, the Morning Prayers kick started on Mon, 12th Feb 2024 at the Okwutu village hall. The postulant assigned there did great work/evangelism for the 10 days of their mission. Thereafter, another worker, Evang Chinedu Nwaju was delegated to pastor new Okwutu Amakwa Ozubulu Outreach center together with ACM there. He is currently doing well under the supervision of Rev Can Kc Nzewi. Kudos the efforts of Mr James Obianefo, Mr Clement Nworah and others, whose names were documented.
INDIGENOUS PRIESTS OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH AMAKWA OZUBULU
1. Ven Ben Nwokedi (Aba Ngwa Diocese
2. Revd. Can Gilbert Ikeotuonye (Yola Diocese)
3. Revd. Canon Izunna Mbasor(Otukpo Diocese0
4. Revd. Orji Chibueze (Diocese on the Niger)
5. Revd Nathan Udeze (Nnewi Diocese
6. Revd. Ikediobi Anagbakwu (Nnewi Diocese)
INDIGENOUS CHURCH TEACHER OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH AMAKWA OZUBULU
1. Pst. Samuel (Nnewi Dioceses)
PRIESTS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THIS CHURCH SINCE 2004
1. Revd. Canon S. C. Uzoabaka (2003 – 2006) now late
2. Ven R.N Obikobe (2007 – 2008)
3. Revd. Cannon Dr. Chinedu Afamefuna (2009 – 2013)
4. Ven. B.C Okeke (2014 – 2015)
5. Revd C. Eni-Okoli (2013-2020) Priest, Holy Trinity Church
6. Ven. Ogochukwu Esomonu (2015-2019) (now retired)
7. Rev. Can Livingstone Akunwanne (2019 – 2020)
8. Ven. Dr. Abel Dike (2021) now late
9. Revd Canon Okey Uzokwe (2021) Priest, Holy Trinity Church
10. Revd. Can Christian Okafor (2022) Priest, Holy Trinity Church
11. Revd. Canon KC. Nzewi (2022 – ).
The History of All Saints’ Ang Church Amakwa Ozubulu will not be concluded without appreciating the efforts of everybody triumphant and militant heroes, indigenes and non-indigenes, members and non-members, home and abroad, noticeable and no noticeable, for the progress of the Church thus far. God’s blessings.
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Sundays:
* English Service; 6am – 8.45am
* Igbo Service; 9am – 12noon
* Children’s Service; 9am – 11am
* Follow Up Study; 3pm – 4.30pm
* Organization/Ministry Prog: 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Mondays
* Breakthrough Hour; 6am – 7am
* Visitation Team; 9am – 11am
* ACM at branches; 4pm – 5.30pm
Tuesdays
* Morning Prayers; 6am – 7am
Wednesdays
* Mid Week Holy Communion; 6am – 7am
* Wednesday Prayers; 10am – 1pm
Thursdays
* Morning Prayers; 6am – 7am
* EFAC Fellowship; 4pm – 6pm
Fridays
* Morning Prayers; 6am – 7am
* Friday Class/Discipleship; 5pm – 6pm
* Church Prayer Team; 10pm – 2pm
Saturdays
* Family Rededication; 6am – 7am
* Sanctuary Cleaners; 7am – 8am
* Choir Practice (Eng & Igbo); 5pm – 6pm
OTHERS
* Christian Men’s Fellowship (CMF) meets every 2nd Sunday after Igbo Service, then Outreaches to families twice a month
* General Women Fellowship/Meeting, every 2nd Mondays; 8am – 12noon
* General Church Evangelism every last Sundays; 4.30pm – 6.30pm
* Young Stars Spots/Fellowship every 2nd Sundays; 4.30pm – 6.30pm
* Youth Forum every 3rd Sundays; 4.30pm – 6.30pm
* Boys & Girls Brigade every 1st Sundays; 4.30pm – 6.30pm
* Ladies Night every 1st Sundays; 9pm – 1am
* Young Men Night every 2nd Sundays; 10pm – 1pm
ALL SAINTS EXTENSION CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Venue: Opp Egbe 1 Lorry Park, Egbe 1 Rd Mbaneze By Offia Mmiri Nza Ozubulu
* Sundays Service: 8am – 10am
* Mondays Fellowship; 5pm – 6.30pm
OKWUTU AMAKWA OUT STATION/Outreach Center
Venue: OKWUTU Amakwa Village Hall
* Mon to Sat(except Wed), Morning Prayers; 6am – 7am
ÀNGLICAN CHAPEL INSIDE CATHOLIC GIRLS SEC SCH OZUBULU Activities
Venue: Homec Lab
* Sundays Services; 6am – 7.30am
* Moral Instruction, every Thursday; 10am – 11.20am
* Holy Communion Service, once a term on a Thursday; 10am – 11.30am
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Good day and God bless you. With God, we will overcome all the challenges of life, including Nigeria’s bad economy and victoriously excel in Jesus name Amen.
Please go through the above sent All Saints Amakwa Ozubulu 2024 Budget as approved in the Parish Council held yesterday, Mon 11th March 2024; give your comment, advice and financial support
You can consider helping us in the following expenditures:
A. Nos 1 – 8; Workers(Vicar, Church Teacher & Clerk) salaries totaling N3,654,744 as stated in Diocesan payroll slip
B. No 25; Other workers(Sexton, Security, Cleaner) wages totaling N660,000
C. No 31; Fuel/oil = N1,200,00(Note, we have been using generator for more than 2 years due to the Ugwu Orie transformer problems). Let’s also consider solar source of power
D. No 20; Building Project =N1,500,000. This is to complete the Erosion Control and Fencing projects
E. No 10; Diocesan Assessment =N2,000,000. Remember this is the first charge as stated in the constitution.
All Saints Ang Church Ozubulu,
5210056587, (Fidelity),
0007402303, (Access Diamond).
CHRISTIAN UMEH
MRS JOY OKOLIDO
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