As part of activities marking its fifth year, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, “The Father’s Place Parish” last weekend, partnered a non-profit organisation to provide free medical services to residents of its host community, Onike/Iwaya, Yaba.
The church conducted free health examination, distributed free eye-glasses and drugs to residents.
Resident Pastor Ben Atebe said the gesture was to give a practical essence and meaning to the biblical injunction of loving and caring for your neighbor as thyself.
“We decided to reach out to the people in this community as part of activities marking our fifth anniversary. We are also doing this to cater for those who are in need.”
Atebe described the people’s response as exciting, and appreciative of the gesture.
Leader of the medical team, Dr. Funmi Shokunbi said the Church’s initiative came at the right time as many of the residents, hitherto, took their health status for granted.
Dr. Shokunbi enjoined faith-based organisations and institutions to emulate the RCCG gesture, saying it was the best way to give meaning to biblical teachings.
A community leader and a beneficiary, Chief Josiah Omolewa, hailed the church for its efforts, stressing that he would have remained ignorant of his hypertensive status if not for the health check.
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