We may arrange «a group of professing believers in Jesus who have been baptized and have organized themselves
under the
leadership of elders and deacons for the purpose of carrying out the Great Commission; for conducting the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper; for building up of the Body through the
worship of God, the fellowship of believers, the teaching of the Word, and the exercise of spiritual gifts» and still not be receiving the presence of Christ.
«While we call on all Catholic faithful and Christians generally to remain prayerful and steadfast in the face of these provocations for the sake of peace in our country, we also call on the Federal Government
under the
leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari to take every step to ensure that Nigeria and Nigerians are protected from foreign invaders who defile our places of
worship and lay their murderous hands on the Lord's anointed.