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TREM Atlanta Celebrates Bishop Okonkwo’s 46th Wedding Anniversary

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  • TREM Atlanta celebrated the 46th wedding anniversary of its presiding Bishop, Dr. Mike Okonkwo, and his wife, Dr. Peace Okonkwo.
  • The event featured a worship session, cake cutting, and a sermon by Bishop Okonkwo focusing on God's mercy and the believer's identity in Christ.
  • Bishop Okonkwo encouraged congregants to deepen their knowledge of God's word to avoid falling prey to the devil and to live with assurance of victory.

The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) Atlanta, also known as God's Embassy Smyrna, recently held a vibrant celebration for the 46th wedding anniversary of its presiding Bishop, Dr. Mike Okonkwo, and his wife, Dr. Peace Okonkwo. The event was marked by a lively worship session filled with joy and spiritual reflection.

that the greatest thing that can happen to any human being is to get “ born again.” That this affords the believer the infinite grace of God’s mercy by reconciling every believer to God.

— Bishop OkonkwoExplaining the significance of being 'born again' during his sermon.

Attendees participated in cutting anniversary cakes and enjoyed an "all-star worship" segment. The highlight of the celebration was a profound sermon delivered by Bishop Okonkwo himself. Drawing from biblical passages including 2 Samuel 19:1-7, Romans 4:25, Matthew 22:29, and 1 Corinthians 6, he shared the story of Mephibosheth.

We matter to God, he is involved in our lives. God doesn’t want us to be defeated in this life.

— Bishop OkonkwoAssuring the congregation of God's involvement and care.

Bishop Okonkwo used the narrative of King David showing favor to Mephibosheth, not based on merit but on lineage, to illustrate the concept of God's infinite mercy and grace for believers. He emphasized that being "born again" reconciles believers to God, granting them unmerited favor and mercy through continuous mind renewal. He reminded the congregation that they are not accidents but part of God's plan, and that God is involved in their lives, desiring them not to be defeated.

The scripture is filled with treasures but unfortunately most believers don’t access this knowledge in the word of God.

— Bishop OkonkwoHighlighting the lack of scriptural knowledge among believers.

However, Bishop Okonkwo noted that many believers struggle with understanding their identity in Christ and accessing the "treasures" within the scripture. He warned that a "lack of knowledge" can lead believers to fall prey to the devil. To counter this, he strongly advised listeners to fortify themselves with the "living word of God" through church services, Bible studies, and personal study, ensuring they benefit from God's assurance of eternal victory. He concluded by urging the congregation to "be still, calm and to know that God is God," reminding them of their divine calling to glory and assuring them that their thoughts are of good, not of evil.

Continue to innoculate yourselves with the living word of God by attending church service, Bible studies and self study of the word of God.

— Bishop OkonkwoAdvising congregants on how to gain spiritual knowledge.
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