By Uzo Ugwunze
Crown Patriots Chaplaincy (CPAC) has tasked newly commissioned and licensed Chaplain officers to be vanguards of its vision to reach the Global Society With True Patriotism by practical commitment to providing meaningful society transformation and Governmental support services.
The charge was given by the International Corps Commandant General ICCG, Chap. Gen. Amb. Dr. John Rich Ubah on the occasion of the 5th Anniversary of the Crown Patriots Chaplaincy cum inauguration of the Youths and Children arm of CPAC called “the Royal Stars Moral Brigade (ROSTAMOB)”.
Speaking during the anniversary which held at Chidoka Hall, Obosi Idemili North LGA, Anambra State the ICCG Chap Gen. John Rich Ubah urged both the children and adult Chaplains to be passionate about chaplaincy unlike some other chaplain organization which were not doing it according to the plans and purpose of which Chaplaincy originated but saw it as business of only wearing uniform, ranks, learning parades, drilling exercises and engaging in activities not meant for chaplains.
“Chaplaincy is a ministry of caring, sharing, compassion. The ministry where divinity connects with humanity, Spirituality connects with Religiousity, Ministry of Practical Pastoral care, Ministry of Presence, Reconnection and Reconciliation of Humanity to God, Ministry of Hope and Direction.
“Chaplaincy is an off church ministry taking Jesus to the Corporate World who will not come to church to receive him.
“Our world is seriously effected with all kinds of trauma and societal ills so deadly which has eaten deep into the root of human race. Humanity has become deadly and violent towards his fellow citizens because of selfishness, greediness, desire for power and superiority. These things has breeded the uncertainty we see in our environment such as religious and tribal wars, kidnappings, unstable economy, bad government leaders and leadership, militancy, insecurity, unethical life styles, immorality”.
“Without any doubt or fear I can boldly say that CPAC within these past five years has impacted the society as the vision suggests against all social abnormalities and ills with great and verifiable proofs.We are chaplains at walk and work with God and His grace graciously radiating and backing us up in all we do”said Chap Gen Ubah.
He stressed the commitment of CPAC in training, education and certification of chaplain. “There is a significant relationship between education and quality of chaplains produced by chaplaincy outfits. We have offered and still offering Chaplaincy education on several core chaplaincy and management courses”.
Moreover, the ICCG said that THE ROYAL STARS MORAL BRIGADE (ROSTAMOB), the first of its kind in chaplaincy was a department which shall assist families and schools for the grooming of the future children and youths for a better society.
According to the Int’l Patron & President, CPAC Patrons Forum, Chap. Gen. Dr. Bishop Norman Okeorimili ,Zechariah 2:1-5 reminds us: the world won’t come to church; we must go to it. Chaplains handle conflicts peacefully through love and patriotism. Mahatma Gandhi stated “Where there is love, there is life.” “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.” said Martin Luther King Jr. As chaplains, we are clergies without borders, called to serve humanity through love. Love can bridge cultural, ethnic, and national divides, promoting global peace and patriotism.
- let us therefore work towards building a more harmonious and loving world community”.
Also, the IGD of ROSTAMOB, Chap Evang. Mrs Ifeoma Okonkwo flanked by her husband Rev Dr. Emmanuel Okonkwo of Liberation Gospel Mission International Obosi urged parents from whatever christian denomination, Moslem or Traditional religion to release their children to CPAC for proper grooming and upbringing in the things of God so that they will not take to crime and criminality when they grow up.
Dignitaries present include Chap Gen Sir Dan Igbokwubili, Newly Decorated Chap. Gen. Dr. Uche Nwachukwu, Chap. Gen. Dr. Amarachi Ekeke whose wife was decorated as a Noble Lady, Chap Gen. Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Charles Great, the CPAC Enugu State Command, Chap. Gen. Dr. Daniel O. Daniels
They all commended the CPAC ICCG and founder, Chap Gen Amb Dr. John Rich Ubah for his creativity, doggedness and versatility towards expanding CPAC across the Globe saying that CPAC is the only chaplaincy that has commands in up to 18 countries of the world impacting humanity positively and sacrificially.
They said that the induction of ROSTAMOB will catch Children young as a panacea to juvenile delinquency, get rich quick syndrome, ritual killing, kidnapping, robbery, fraud and drug addiction saying that raising children as agents of change in the society will preserve the future of that generation.
Highlights include Inauguration/induction of ROSTAMOB , Cutting of Anniversary cake, parades, decoration of CPAC Patrons, Noble Ladies and new officers, Award presentation among others.