2021 International Youth Conference: CAC Asst. Youth Officer charges youths on connecting with God at Kano conference centre

By 'Gbenga Bankole

The 2021 International Youth Conference of Christ Apostolic Church, Worldwide, Kano Conference Centre which started on Wednesday September 8, ended in the early hours of today, Saturday September 11, 2021.

Kano Conference Centre which comprises Kano, Sokoto, Kebbi, Maiduguri, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina, Jigawa, Zamfara,Yobe and Taraba states held at CAC Adelaja Regional Headquarters, 79/81, Aitkenu by Ibo road, Kano state.

The conference had in attendance the Regional Superintendent of CAC Adelaja Region, Pastor Solomon N. Maichibi, Assistant Youth Officer, CAC Worldwide, Pastor Simeon O. Oke, Regional Youth Coordinator, Adelaja Region, Pastor Samuel Olajuba and many others.

A non-governmental organization led by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Chairman of Kano State visited  the conference and they educated the youths on the War against drug abuse.

CAC News gathered that they shared educative materialsfor all participants; and also training tracts and pamphlets to the various unit leaders who would pass the message to other youths on avoiding drugs.

While ministering on the topic "The Quest for God in True Communion", the Assistant Youth Officer, CAC Worldwide, Pastor S. O. Oke said the greatest quest that man could ever occupy himself with is the pursuit of God and His presence.

He told them that, "until you know God as your God, you cannot be strong and do exploit for Him."

On the requirements to obtain the presence of God, Pastor Oke said one needs to be determined, disciplined and develop an unsatisfiable desire for Him above all things.

He further said that, "an intimate 'knowning' involves a change of life. It involves soaking in God's word to us, printed in the Bible. It involves prayer, listening to God, who is present with us. It means cultivating community with other believers. It means coming to the startling realisation that God's purpose for you form part of His plan for the world. It requires great efforts on the part of Christian Youth. It requires overcoming the many obstacles of the flesh and our weaknesses. The Bible describes the Christian life as a journey in which we are Pilgrims just passing through this world. God's plan for our lives will lead us through many twists and turns as we seek to see the face of God (1 Corinthians 3:18)."

According to him, Christian life is meant to be marked by union with God, adding that, by the powerful sacrifice of Jesus, the Holy Spirit now dwells within us longing to make His nearness known.

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