By Iliya Kure

Kaduna
(Nigeria) — Christian parents and guardians have been tasked on the
need to stand in the gap for their children, especially in an unpleasant
world.
A child preacher, Jennifer Nicholas made the call on
Sunday in a message at the worship to mark the end of Children Week at
Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), ECWA Gospel in Romi New Extension
Kaduna, Northern Nigeria.
Taking her text from the Book of
Ezekiel chapter 22, verses 30, Jennifer emphasized the need for parents
and guardians to train their children in the way of the Lord by leading
exemplary lives.
She called on parents to pray continually for
their children and discipline them as the need arises, reminding them
that they will give account on them before God on the last day.
Jennifer
also emphasized the need for children to stand in the gap, so that the
forces of darkness will not take over the church and christian homes.
She
called on them to start at the young age, and not wait till they grow
old, emphasizing that the wrath of God will not escape anyone who failed
to stand in the gap for their generation.
Jennifer said in doing
that, it means Christians must show exemplary lives in the office,
school, community and the home, calling on them to set themselves apart
as holy and purposeful people, who are not enticed by worldly things.
In a remark, overseer of the Church, Pastor Bulus Ibrahim, tasked Christians not to fail in their responsibilities.
He
said the Week was set apart as part of Church strategy to instill the
fear of God in the lives of children, and build their talents, calling
on parents to train their children in the way of God.
Highlights of the worship were, special song ministrations, dance, children news casting, and scripture memorization
Certificates were also presented to children who participated in the Holiday Bible School (HBS).