Christians Tasked To Exercise Faith In God As A'Ibom Assembly Clerk Lays Grandmother To Rest

Christians the world over have been tasked to live exemplary lives and exercise faith in God while alive as their deeds here in earth is what they would be remembered for.

This was contained in a homily by Prophet Ernest Paul during the burial obsequies of Late Deaconess Elizabeth Jumbo A. Udoh, grandmother to the Clerk of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Mrs. Nsikakabasi Orok held over the weekend at deceased's compound in Awa Ndon, Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Speaking on the topic "Fight a Good Fight of Faith," taken from the book of 2 Timothy 4:7, Prophet Paul urged those in the body of Christ to fight for a good cause. The preacher described the late Deaconess as a devout Christian who fought a good battle while alive, noting that her good deeds will forever be remembered and her life celebrated.

Prophet Paul emphasised the need to be intentional as a Christian and to know what course one is fighting and for whom. "You must receive Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord to be able to fight the fight of faith successfully," he said.

Late Deaconess Elizabeth, who died at the age of 105, was born in 1919 to the family of late Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Nkodo Etukudo Essien of Awa Iman. She was married to the late Reverend Jumbo Udo of Nung Odiong in Awa Ndon and remained a devoted Christian and member of Christ Royal Kingdom Church International until her passing on October 19, 2024.

The funeral service was officiated by Pastor (Mrs.) Mfon Nyeneime Jumbo, along with Pastor Prince John, Prophet Ernest Paul, Pastor Asuquo Sunday, Prophet Samuel Ime, Evangelist Uduak Mkpong, and many other anointed ministers from Christ Royal Kingdom Church International.

The interment of the late Deaconess Elizabeth's remains was done immediately after the sermon in the deceased's compound.

The funeral ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly and his wife, Rt. (Hon.) and Mrs. Kufreabasi Edidem; Hon. Sunday Johnny (House Leader/member Onna); Rt. (Hon.) Otobong Bob; Hon. Jerry Otu (Ikot Ekpene/Obot Akara); and many others.

Late Deaconess Elizabeth left behind a legacy of love, with three children, 24 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and other relatives mourning her departure.

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