COMMUNIQUE OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE NUPE CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL HELD AT THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. JOHN,

BIDA, NIGER STATE, FROM 15TH

-18TH APRIL, 2021.

THEME: BEHOLD, I WILL DO A NEW THING IN YOUR MIDST (ISAIAH 43:19)

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GUEST SPEAKER: REV. JAMES N. ADAMS
NCFI Headquarters, Bida Niger State. Nigeria

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1.0 PREAMBLE
The Annual National Conference of Nupe Christian Fellowship International (NCFI) took place at the Cathedral Church of St. John in Bida, Niger State between 15th – 18th April 2021. The conference focused on various activities such as teachings, Bible studies, praise worship, prayers, and sermon that are meant to encourage the spiritual growth of members. The speaker Rev. James N. Adams charged Christians to know that God is capable of doing new things in our midst but we must flee from sin.

Annual Conference of ECWA Patigi 2020 (27 Feb. – 1 March, 2020)
    The annual conference of ECWA Patigi District Council (DCC) was held from 27th February to 1st March 2020. The conference which took place at the ECWA Patigi DCC Mission Compounded had the theme “Not by might, nor by power but by my Spirit” (Zech. 4:6), and was hosted by Rev. Dr. G. K. Philips, with Rev. Stephen P. Baba, ECWA President as the Chief Host. As the Guest Speaker, Rev. Gideon Jiya of 1st ECWA, Mobile Minna, Niger State, ministered to the conference with the word of God in passion. 
    The NCFI joins the ECWA Patigi Church Council in giving thanks to the Almighty God for the blessings received during the annual conference.

The 2020 Annual Synod of Doko Diocese (16 – 19 July, 2020)
The 2020 Synod, which is the Second Session of the Forth Synod of the Diocese of Doko, in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria was held from 16th to 19th July, 2020 at St, Peter’s Anglican Church Pati-Shabakolo. The Chief Host, the Rt. Rev. Uriah N. Kolo, presented the Presidential Address and Bishop Charge on 18th July, 2020 on the conference theme “Serving the Lord” (John 6: 22-29) with focus on evangelism in the Missionary Diocese of Doko. The Synod presented an opportunity for the Clergy and the delegates to reflect on taking the gospel to all people in the Diocese. 
NCFI congratulates the Bishop, the Clergy and the Delegates for a successful conference. And appreciates the partnership for the evangelizing the people of the Dioceses. 

The 2020 Annual Synod of Kutigi Diocese (30 July – 2 Aug. 2020)
The 2020 Annual Synod, commenced as the Third Session of the Third Synod of the Missionary Diocese of Kutigi, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion. The synod was held from Thursday 30th July to Sunday 2nd August 2020 at St. John’s Anglican Church, Kutigi, Niger State. The host of the Synod, the Rt. Rev. Jeremiah Ndana Kolo delivered the Bishop address on the theme “Wheat versus Weed: The Professors’ Negligence and the Oppressors’’ Craftiness” with referencing to Mathew 13: 24-30. “Jesus told them another parable: ‘The Kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. --------------- First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barns’.
NCFI congratulates the Bishop and all the delegates for a successful and fruitful synod 2020.

The 2020 Synod of Bida Diocese (4-6 Sept. 2020)
The 2020 Annual Synod of Bida Diocese is scheduled to take place from 4th - 6th September 2020 at St Luke’s Anglican Church, Essan Patigi in Lemu Local Government, Niger State, Nigeria. The theme of the Synod is “I will build My Church.” The Chief Host, The Rt. Rev. Jonah Kolo invites you to attend and participate in the Synod. Your substance and prayers for the Synod are appreciated. NCFI encourage our brethren to attend the Synod.