50 Years, 50 Smiles, 50 Heroes…Celebrating Hope In The Jubilee

Partners of Rhapsody of Realities and brethren from Christ Embassy on October 1st 2010, distributed 20 million free copies of Rhapsody of Realities in commemoration of the 50th Independence Anniversary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. They distributed the devotional in 8 Nigerian languages namely English, Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Efik, Ijaw, Urhobo, and Igala.

ReachOut Nigeria Nationwide Charity Projects!
The partners also embarked on over 50 Charity Projects that put smiles on the faces of Nigerians. From the remotest rural communities in the country, to the renowned cities and business districts, everyone felt the impact of the 2010 ReachOut Nigeria Campaign.

Impacting The Educational Sector

In the area of education, partners in major cities like Lagos and Benin made efforts at improving the lot of students in schools by renovating classrooms and libraries and equipping them with books and computers.

Governor Adams Oshiomole of Edo State poured encomiums on Christ Embassy for organizing charitable projects across the nation describing the endeavour as inspiring and worthy of emulation. He commended the Church for
championing the cause for change—positive change in Nigeria.

Also, partners in Calabar, Makurdi and Ebonyi rewarded academic excellence amongst students in the states who participated in special debates and quiz competitions organized under the auspices of ReachOut Nigeria 2010. “Of all the gifts we have received from Christ Embassy, what I appreciate the most is the daily devotional, particularly for my students in the hostel. Every day, they can open it and receive God's Word for their lives,” said the Principal of a Secondary School in Makurdi.

A Primary School in Bauchi State where pupils sat on the floor to learn, received classroom furniture from members of Christ Embassy Bauchi. The pupils, who also received free notebooks from the partners, now learn more comfortably.

Face-lifting Hospitals/Providing Medical Supplies

In Kano State, the partners addressed health issues in the rural communities by supplying Medical Aid and offering free Medicare to many in some rural communities like Gezawa LGA, where such is above the reach of the average rural dweller. In Nassarawa State, free drugs were presented to citizens of Lafia.

Also making an impact in the health sector, Rhapsody of Realities Partners in Oyo and Ogun states renovated hospitals and supplied them with some medical equipment.
In Lagos State, a symposium was convened to educate motorcyclists on safety and they were provided with vests and crash helmets. “This initiative by Christ Embassy is a welcome development that I wish other organizations will emulate. There's nothing like giving back to a nation from which you have thrived,” expressed the Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety, Mr Abdullahi Muhammed Lawal.

A specially fitted ambulance was also donated to the State Government as contribution to the development of the Health Sector in the state. Receiving the ambulance on behalf of the Lagos State Governor, the representative Mr. Fola Arthur Worrey said, “This is a case of practical support for a positive ideal. It’s an indication that, beyond the common rhetoric, change must be practical and solid. This ambulance is an evidence of support. On behalf of the Lagos State government and the citizenry, I say “thank you” to Christ Embassy.”

Other projects embarked upon by Christ Embassy Church chapters in marking the 2010 Reach Out Nigeria Campaign include: provision of boreholes in several communities across the country, provision of supplies for inmates in prisons, orphanages and remand homes, the renovation and supply of equipment and services for various Police stations in different parts of the country, provision of computers and IT facilities to schools, prisons and police stations etc.