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'Celebrate Christmas By Helping The Less Privileged In The Society '- YOWICAN Chairman


By Adedayo Said

The Chairman, Yowican Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kwara State Chapter: Evang. Stephen Adeola Awoyale (JP) has called on Christian Youths to celebrate Christmas by helping the less privileged within the society.
 
Awoyale said this in a statement on Saturday, 24th December 2022 entitled “2022 Christmas Goodwill Message
 
The statement read: "The message of Christmas is a reminder that, love is an essential ingredient and a key tool for peaceful communal coexistence and relationship with one another, not minding creed, race, tribe, religious beliefs and other factors that are today promoting hatred, discord, disunity and self-centeredness."
 
"The coming of Jesus Christ which we mark at this season is God’s way of reminding humankind of our pride of place which many of us seem to take for granted, daily.
 
‘The essence of His coming is that we may be able to treat one another with love and compassion, care for those on society’s margins: the sick and the hungry, the poor and the persecuted, the stranger in need of shelter – or simply for us to show an act of kindness. This is the spirit that should bind us together – not just as Christians, but as people of all faiths.
 
‘That is what this special season should be about: coming together as one family to celebrate our blessings and the values we hold dear.
 
‘What however seems to be pervading our dear land is something that has left many devastated.
 
‘Today, many are under the weight of hunger and quite a number of homes are in despair.

‘We must then use this Christmas to locate and identify many who are heavily burdened and depressed and put smiles on their faces.
 
‘We must wipe away their tears and ensure they are fed and their thirsts are quenched. That is what we are commanded and mandated to do.’
 
The CAN chairman also urged Government to find a lasting solution to the issue of insecurity in our lands, they should channel all their efforts, resources & energy to the security problems.
 
Awoyale also urged Christians to pray for Nigerian soldiers who are on the battlefield facing terrorists, bandits and other criminals.
 
‘As we celebrate at this season, let us remember our brave soldiers who on a daily basis lay down their lives in their enormous task of defending us from terrorists, bandits, evil men and women in different parts of the country.
 
‘Every day, the brave men and women of our military serve to keep us safe – and so do their families who pay the ultimate sacrifice of having loved ones very far away from home.
 
‘On a final note, I sincerely use this period that we are celebrating the birth of Christ to urge all those who are yet to collect their PVC to please do so without any further delay as this is one of our most civic duty and act of responsibility. Have a most memorable holiday season everyone. God bless us all, Amen'.



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