Nnedi and I met and started our sisterhood and friendship as young undergraduates enjoying fellowship and serving God together as members of the Student Christian Movement (SCM) of the University of Nigeria, Enugu campus in 1981. I left school for NYSC in 1984 and we met again in the fellowship and service of God as young graduates in the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International (FGBMFI) Nnewi chapter in 1986 (she had just returned home from NYSC while I had started work with a firm in Nnewi). It was a great time we had being part of the fellowship and contributing our quota to the kingdom work in that area under our then chapter President Dr. Ifediora. There were strict rules and regulations like young ladies like us were not allowed to sit on the first two rows but we didn't mind, we had the kingdom in mind and obedience and service truly paid.
We both got married in 1988; Myself in April and herself in December to two friends who had also caught the vision of the FGBMFI so we all continued in the fellowship and service of God in the FGBMFI, growing through the ranks from Chapters to Zones to Districts and presently at the National Executive Council level of the fellowship.
'Nneora' as some of us fondly called her was a woman of prayer who had her eyes fixed on the heavenly goal.
Several years, ago she was taken to heaven during childbirth/surgery but was made to return to earth a few hours later since her assignment on this side had not been completed. This time, she has gone to be with her Lord and Master who she loved so much. I can imagine her joy at beholding her throne which was uncompleted during her first visit now a complete majestic piece of heavenly artistry.
We will greatly miss her as a friend, sister, counselor, confidant, prayer partner, co-labourer etc etc.
Thank you Lord for the comfort of the Holy Spirit which we are assured will envelope our brother Arc. Ifeanyi Odedo, the children, all the family and friends especially the FGBMFI Family.
We do not mourn like those who have no hope for we know that our sister Nnedi has taken the first flight Paul spoke about in 1 Thes 4:13-18. Nnedi and Co. will rise first and those who are alive shall surely be caught up together with them to to meet the Lord in the air and so we will always be with the Lord. Oh what great rejoicing it will be.
IT IS WELL!
When we all get to heaven
What a day of rejoicing that will be
When we all see Jesus
We'll sing and shout the victory✌