WIDOWS ANNUAL CONFERENCE GANA ROPP 2023

 

The Bege for Gobe annual widows' conference took place from 1st to 5th August, 2023. The theme was My Beloved and His Vineyard( Isaiah 6: 1-5 ). The purpose was to help the widows know and to learn that God has invested a lot in their lives and they need to respond to His love. It was a conference full of the word and prayers.

About 400 widows from Plateau, Benue and Kaduna States were in in attendance.

 

OPENING CEREMONY

The opening ceremony was a one-day event on the 3rd day of conference, 3rd August, 2023. The aim was to create awareness, introduce the Foundation and to solicit for support in any form for the growth of the Foundation from our guests.

 

It was a grand occasion where we had guests from church and society in attendance. The widows presented cultural dances and testimonies. There were goodwill messages from guests while Rev. Dr Stephen Dangana, General Overseer of Citadel of Knowledge Ministry delivered the keynote address. There was an exhibition of beaded crafts made by blind people that were sponsored by Bege for  Gobe for training at Hope for the Blind school in Zaria, Kaduna State.

A 3-day medical outreach ran as part of the package for the conference. There was a combined force of Medical Teams from JUTH and Dr Rebekah’s Team. God is awesome. The hall was filled up with Patients (widows) and Medical Personnel. Missionaries and mission students of Agape Missions were also beneficiaries of the medical outreach.The medical team comprised of general physicians,  dentists, ophthalmologists, nurses, pharmacists and lab technologists.  Several tests were carried out depending on the needs. 

 

Some teeth were extracted and some were washed and scrubbed (probably the first time in their lifetime). Some widows obtained reading glasses, eye drops and many had medicines administered to treat different ailments. Those with serious cases were referred to bigger hospital facilities.  All the widows went back home healthier than they came in.

The widows did not only go with healthier bodies, but also with food items like rice, beans, cassava flour, garri, palm oil,etc. Clothes and shoes were also distributed to the women and to their children. They all went home rejoicing. 

The conference was indeed wholistic; feeding the total man, spirit, soul and body. Most importantly was that there was immeasurable joy in heaven over 44 widows who surrendered their lives newly to Christ Jesus . 

 

We thank God for partners; groups and individuals who supported with cash, palliatives,  prayers, their presence and participation. 

• A special ‘thank you’ to the Christian medical team from The Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) led by Dr Elijah Otokpa and coordinated behind the scenes by Dr. Oyebode.
• A special ‘thank you’ to Rev Yemi and Dr Rebekah Ayodele and their team from USA also in collaboration with Alheri Hope Foundation. Rev Yemi ministered the word daily and prayed for the women with attendant testimonies of healings and deliverance. Dr Rebekah mounted the clinic counselling and treating.
• A special ‘thank you’ to Jeff and Renée Seely also from another part of the USA. Their presence and ministry added value to the conference.
• A special ‘thank you’ to Simi for decorating the conference hall so beautifully. May the Lord decorate her life more beautifully.
• A very special ‘thank you’ to Hudu Gyang of PRTV who anchored the Open Day programme in a very professional manner. It was special.
• A special ‘thank you’ to the AW for AWgroup who donated 7 big bags containing clothes, shoes and bags for the widows.
• A profound appreciation to Mr Abraham Oyewo for foodstuff.
• Thanks to Mrs Omolola Alero Stephens for offering her time for counselling and prayers all through the conference.