Godly marriages produce godly homes, produce better society says Gombe Deputy Gov
…urges people to inculcate habit of writing books, leaving legacies to be remembered for
By Jack Tasha
The Gombe State Deputy Governor, Dr Manassah Daniel Jatau, has commended Rev.Dr Stephen Gana (retd.), for giving his contributions towards effective Christian marriage by writing a book titled “Marriage As A Divine Institution, Purpose and Plan for Humanity.
The Deputy Governor who was Special Guest of Honour at the book launch ceremony at ECWA Goodnews Church Federal Low Cost, Gombe, represented by his senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Jack Tasha, said anyone who engaged in promoting better families are invariably assisting in the development of a moral society.
He said, the level of growth of any Society is dependent on the level of moral growth in families, hence the need to concentrate on ensuring that our families are built on godly foundations.
The Deputy Governor also noted the significance of documentation of knowledge, and findings on marriages, and other areas of human endeavours for references, and acquisition of knowledge for a better Society.
He stressed that the author has done a great work that will be of help to everybody irrespective of religious sentiments, expressing hope that it will impact a lot to even an unborn generation and humanity.
The Book reviewer, Dr. Hassan Langa described the book as instructive, educative and almost like a manual to efficient christian marriages.
Reviewing the Ten-Chapter book , Langa said the book provided an indepth knowledge of what marriage is all about, covering from the divine purpose of the institution, the planning stage, who to marry and who would not, to the marriage itself, pointing out that it takes the leadership of the holy spirit in every family to be able to succeed.
He recommended the book to all intending couples, and those who are married to begin on sound foundation, and and be rooted deeply in the purpose of God for marriage and humanity as a whole.
The sermon was presented by Mr Asiya Isuwa, who spoke on the topic ” All resources are given by God for his honour, glory and power, urging the congregation to give for the work of God to progress.
Isuwa took his text from First Chronicles Chapter Twenty- Nine verses Ten to Fourteen, and remind them that whatever they have is given by God therefore they should give for the work of God.
The Senator-elect Gombe South; Anthony Siyako Yaro, was represented by Evangelist Josiah Nabinta.
He commended the author of the book and urged him to continue to write more for the wellbeing of humanity.
The Senator also challenged the people to emulate the writer by contributing to development of humanity.
He donated the sum of N150,000.
The Author, Gana, appreciated the Deputy Governor, the Senator-elect and all those who contributed to the success of the book launch.
Describing the author as a Pastor as well as a councilor teacher who is versed in theology, the Gombe, ECWA District Church Council Secretary, Rev.Habu Audu, urged participants to endeavour to pick a copy, “as it will be useful to any married family member. I wish to dedicate the books in the name of the father, son and the holy spirit,” Audu said.
