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| A cross-section of invited dignitaries during the unveiling of the book |
By Ekpor Temple
In a heartfelt expression of gratitude and spiritual renewal,
Pastor Anyalebechi Nnunukwe chose the auspicious occasion of his Thanksgiving
service for a successful tenure of office as defunct Port Harcourt Conference
President to unveil his deeply moving and memoir, "Broken but Blessed”.
The high and the mighty gathered on March 25, 2024, at
Seventh-day Adventist Church, Mile Three, Port Harcourt District, in an
atmosphere charged with hope and reverence, with the coloration of an Adventist
congregation, to celebrate the release of Pastor Nnunukwe's transformative
literary work, which chronicles his journey from the depths of spiritual
triumph to the heights of despair.
Pastor Nnunukwe in the book shared his personal journey of
overcoming adversity and finding profound blessings amid brokenness. Through
candid anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, he offered a raw and unfiltered
account of his struggles, doubt, loss, and despair, triumphs, and unwavering
faith in the face of adversity ultimately leading him to discover the power of
God's grace and mercy.
In his Thanksgiving service sermon, Pastor Bassey E.O Udoh,
President of the Eastern Nigeria Union Conference, admonished Nigerians to be
faithful to God and put their trust in Him. Quoting copiously from the
scriptures, the cleric stressed the need for people to always appreciate God
for divine protection and provision.
The UN peace ambassador complimented Pastor Nnunukwe on his
book presentation and praised him for clinging firmly to God through trials and
temptation.
“The obligation of
successful people to write their stories, to share the histories of phenomena
they have become, to instruct, to admonish, and to inspire, would change the
world to a better society, He sermonized.
During the unveiling ceremony, the book reviewers dive into
the experiences of selected Bible characters from the piece's eight chapters,
demonstrating the author's harrowing experiences of loss, betrayal, and pain.
And they both voiced a great preference for the manner of language, genres, and
message contained in its pages, which they believe will be a source of solace
and inspiration to the target public; they also encouraged everyone to pick up
copies of "Broken but Blessed".
In a stirring testament the Chairman of the occasion, Elder
Engr. Beniah Ojum, stated that Pastor Nnunukwe's message of resilience and
faith has always been a source of strength for our community, and that "he
has no doubt that the book 'Broken but Blessed' will continue to touch hearts
and transform lives for years to come.
Elder Barr. Naboth Onyeso, while presenting the book
highlighted the powerful themes explored in the book used the opportunity to
praise the author's ingenuity. He also urged the Adventist church and others to
obtain copies of the book, as he believed it would leave an indelible
impression on everyone who dared to read its pages.
In a media interview with journalist shortly after the
programme, Pastor Nnunukwe seized the opportunity to offer his own testimony of
resilience and redemption. Through poignant anecdotes and reflective passages
from Broken but Blessed, he illuminated the universal truths of human suffering
and divine compassion, inspiring the readers unwavering commitment to hope and
healing.
"I am humbled and
grateful to share my story of brokenness and blessing with the large audience
that turned up for me today. In the darkest moments of my life, God's light
shines brightest, guiding my family toward a future filled with hope and
purpose."
“From navigating the
complexities of relationships to overcoming personal insecurities and doubts,
the memoir resonates with readers on a deeply human level, offering solace and encouragement to those
grappling with their own trials and tribulation, Pastor Nnunukwe expressed with
deep emotion.
The ceremony was pomp and pageantry, one of the few times
when current and former presidents of various fields converged in an event. The
ceremony was also attended by respected elders of the church, and educators
from all walks of life, amongst others; graced, supported and donated with
strong affection to the author, whose deeds as the church's leader will be
indelible in the sands of time.
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