By Sampson Uhuegbu

Duruawuzie Na Nwahia village, Umugara Nkwerre, in Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State, came alive on Saturday, 7 November 2026, as one of its sons, Rev. Chinedu Nmezi (God’s Powerful Instrument) and his wife; Evang. Vivian Nmezi, organized a crusade in their hometown.

The programme, which attracted men, women, youths and visitors from other communities in Nkwerre, featured praises, prayers and ministrations.

In his opening remarks, the organiser, Rev. Chinedu Nmezi, who is also a priest in the Anglican Diocese of Orlu, expressed appreciation to God for yet another opportunity to gather his village people for the crusade.

“To God be the glory for keeping us alive, hale and hearty to be here today,” he said.

Preaching from the book of 2 Corinthians 12:9, One of the guest preachers, Rev. Canon Obinna Ohayagha (Fr. Yamee), reminded Christians that even in pain, God still rules, citing the experience of Apostle Paul in the Bible to encourage the congregation to remain steadfast in faith, despite all challenges.

Speaking on Sufficiency of God, which is the theme of the crusade, Rev. Chimobi Uzoho, said there is peace in God and that the Lord loves His people. He prayed God to bless Rev. Nmezi for being a vessel and to continue to uplift him in all ramifications.

“Let us continue to commend him and his household,” he said.

In his message, the organiser, Rev. Chinedu Nmezi (God’s Powerful Instrument), urged parents to do the needful to ensure that they raise good children, and advised the

offspring to be serious with their academics.

Reading the book of Philippians chapter 2:5, he said he was raised to draw people to God and urged them to have the mind of Christ. He noted that at the mention of the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow.

He described the Son of God as humble, noting that God can allow challenges to make people turn to Him, seek His face and depend totally on Him. He urged the congregation to be humble in order to see God, to be prayerful,  avoid hatred and jealousy.

“Jesus did not come for us to be in disunity; but for us to remain peaceful and in oneness. Whatever you are doing that is not good, stop it. When you bring yourself low, God shall lift you up,” he urged.

Quoting Isaiah 43:1, Nmezi reminded  people of Umugara kindred and Nkwerre that Jesus loves them, emphasizing that they would never be forsaken.

 He also said, “It’s good to be in the Lord, bearing in mind that one needs Him to succeed.” Charging them to recount their experiences they had encountered, and how God had delivered them.

“Jesus loves you. In times of trouble, trust in Him. Have patience and allow God to lift you up,” he said.

He added that God made a promise to Abraham, and that because of his patience, he received it, encouraging everyone to come to God.

Another guest Speaker, Rev. Casmir Mgbedoro (Amen and Amen) prayed during the crusade, and healing took place among the congregation.

In an interview, one of the people at the crusade who gave her name as Mrs. Chioma Anyanwu, expressed gratitude to the convener, Rev. Chinedu Nmezi and his wife, Evangelist Vivian Nmezi, for their yearly crusade programmes and empowerments  in Nkwerre, of which she said they have benefited bountifully.

“I am happy today for being blessed through the sermon from Rev. Chinedu and other anointed men of God. I pray God to bless them,” she said.

There were soul-lifting praises, prayers and other ministrations during the crusade.