The month of January started on a high note with some very key events.
- STARTING STRONG 2
Starting Strong Level 2 had its 3rd Edition on January 28th. This edition focused on a special and much-needed topic: “Defining Purpose; Why am I in Medicine?” Dr. Chifumnanya Nwagagbo, the theme speaker, spoke thoroughly on the subject, mentioning,
“Practical ways of understanding your purpose in
Medicine is expressly hearing from God”. ( Act 13:2).
Watch the session in full through the link below.
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CLUSTER LEADERSHIP TRAININGS
The leadership training for 2024 school executives in various clusters, which started in December 2023 came to an end in January 2024. Join us to give thanks to God for the success and also pray for an impactful tenure for the leaders.
1ST CENTRAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING 2024
THE 1st Central Executive Committee Meeting (1CEC) for the students arm in 2024, held at Brother Roman Centre, Ebhoakhuala Ekpoma, Edo State, hosted by Ambrose Ali University, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (AAU/ISTH)
WESTERN ZONAL COUNCIL MEETING
The Western Zonal Executive Council Meeting took place with the gathering of all council members in the zone online via ZOOM on the 27th of January. The program activities included welcoming the new chapter, FMC Ebuteme, presenting chapter reports, and providing updates from the zonal Secretariat. However, the zonal executive elections were postponed.
ANNOUNCEMENT
2024 GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING
- 2024 GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING
CMDA Nigeria council members will be meeting in Gwagwalada for the 17th Annual General Council Meeting.
Venue: Wholeness House, Gwagwalada Abuja
Date: Friday 23rd – Saturday 24th February, 2024
Members of the council (only) register through the link below
6TH JOINTH CONFERENCE
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ZONAL PRAYER AND MISSIONS CONFERENCE
In April the three zones of CMDA Nigeria student’s Arm will be having its zonal prayer and missions conferences, are you ready!
- Western Zonal prayer and mission’s conference 2024 (WZPMC)
- Date: 12-14th April
- Host Chapter: University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH)
- Northern Zonal Prayer and Missions Conference 2024 (NZPMC)
- Date: 26-28th April
- Host Chapter: Usman Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH)
- Eastern Zonal Prayer and Missions Conference 2024 (EZPMC)
- Date: 26-28th April
- Host Chapters: Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Teaching Hospital Aanmbra State.
EASTERN ZONE
CMDA Rivers
CMDA Rivers chapter swiftly resumed the year with its weekly virtual prayer meetings every Friday via Facebook.
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CMDA EBONYI
For the first fellowship in Ebonyi, the doctors and students arm of CMDA Ebonyi convened at the Community Medicine Seminar Room to fellowship together as one family on the 30th of January 2024.
CMDA CROSS RIVER
CMDA Cross River chapter met at CMDA Command Center, UCTH for its January Forum meeting. The focus of this forum was to thank the Almighty God and raise a cry unto God for all the brethren and activities for 2024.
CMDA AKWAIBOM
CMDA brethren at Uyo, in collaboration with the Association of Resident Doctors at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (ARD-UUTH), gathered for a thanksgiving and solemn assembly themed “The Living Sacrifice” at the UUTH Chapel. They gave thanks and prayed together, seeking results together according to Matthew 18:19-20.
CMDA IMO
CMDA Imo members convened at Dr. Udonyang’s house for its monthly meeting, opening its first meeting of the year by praying to the God that answers prayers.
CMDA ANAMBRA
Anambra CMDA brethren gathered at the NAUTH Clinical Building for its monthly congress. The meeting, a prayer meeting, brought the brethren in one accord, lifting their voices to the one who is in control of everything.
CMDA IMO
CMDA Imo members convened at Dr. Udonyang’s house for its monthly meeting, opening its first meeting of the year by praying to the God that answers prayers.
CMDA ANAMBRA
Anambra CMDA brethren gathered at the NAUTH Clinical Building for its monthly congress. The meeting, a prayer meeting, brought the brethren in one accord, lifting their voices to the one who is in control of everything.
CMDA ENUGU
Enugu brethren resumed activities for the year with a Joint students and Doctors fellowship, gathering to fast and pray for the New Year at the NOHE Conference Hall on the 21st of January 2024. Additionally, at the meeting, a brief on the secretariat project was given, sub-chapters provided their reports, and updates were given on payments of subscriptions, NEC, and EZC 2024 meetings.
WESTERN ZONE
CMDA OSHOGBO
CMDA(Ile Ife and Osogbo chaptersIn collaboration with Blood of Jesus & Mighty Miracle Ministry, CMDA OSUN had a two-day Free Medical Outreach and Eye Screening in Osogbo on January 23rd and 24th, 2024.
CMDA KWARA
Kwara chapter had its first meeting of the year in the last week of January, conducting it online via Google Meet to pray together, reminding themselves that “The effectual fervent prayers of a righteous man availeth much” James 5:16.
CMDA IDO-EKITI
CMDA Ido-Ekiti family met for its monthly general house meeting, tagged “WHEN MEDICS PRAY,” at the hospital chapel on January 25th. They gathered to pray together, raising their voices with humility of heart to the heavenly Father, holding onto Him who hears and answers from Psalms 145:15 & 16.
CMDA SAGAMU
CMDA Sagamu Ogun chapter, since resuming activities at the start of the year, has enjoyed special fellowship at the Children’s Auditorium, Reigning Christ Chapel OOUTH Sagamu. The chapter held regular weekly prayer meetings, spoke into the year, and prayed for the Lord to enlarge their coasts.
CMDA LUTH
The Lagos CMDA LUTH chapter kicked off its monthly activities by gathering members for the year’s first weekly prayer meeting via Google Meet. Three days later, the House Officers organized a fellowship titled “Attending to Patients – Jesus Approach” part 2 at the Chapel of Transfiguration. The LUTH chapter also resumed its mission’s activities with a Prison Outreach in partnership with Foursquare Gospel Church, visiting Kiriki Maximum Security, male and female correctional centers in Lagos. The month concluded with a general monthly meeting at the chapel of Transfiguration.
CMDA ILE-IFE
In Ile Ife, the chapter acknowledged that prayer saw them through the previous year and only prayers can see them through the New Year, then started the year by resuming its weekly prayer meetings on January 7, led by the chapter chairman, Dr. Ogundipe. The next day, the chapter held its monthly family meeting, where Prof. Olaniyi Onayemi spoke on “Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven” from Matthew 16:13-19.
CMDA OSUN
CMDA(Ile Ife and Osogbo chaptersIn collaboration with Blood of Jesus & Mighty Miracle Ministry, CMDA OSUN had a two-day Free Medical Outreach and Eye Screening in Osogbo on January 23rd and 24th, 2024.
CMDA LASUTH
CMDA LASUTH chapter gathered its members for a thanksgiving service at the Chapel of Saint Luke the Physician, themed “IT IS GOOD TO GIVE THANKS,” marking the commencement of activities for the year in appreciation to God.
CMDA LUTECH
The brethren at Lautech were joyful to resume fellowship, gathering at LTH Chapel to give thanks to the Lord and commit the year 2024 into His hands.
CMDA OYO
The Oyo chapter of CMDA Nigeria conducted its weekly virtual prayer meetings via ZOOM and, in the last week of January, held its monthly fellowship virtually. The fellowship was led by the chapter chairman, Dr. Amos Okedare, who spoke on the topic “Financial Sustainability in Times like This.”
NOTHERN ZONE
CMDA TARABA
Taraba chapter encouraged its brethren to set aside time for fasting and prayer, designating the 12th and 13th of January for a prayer retreat at FMC Chapel Hall, Jalingo. The theme of the retreat was “Teach Us To Pray.” Weekly prayer meetings recommenced after the retreat, and CMDA Taraba family gathered prayerfully at FMC chapel on the 27th of January to elect new leaders for the chapter.
CMDA KOGI
CMDA KOGI resumed the year with its monthly meeting, featuring a study on LOGO EXPLORATION with Dr. Godwin Ewu as the events minister. The meeting took place at the Antenatal Clinic, KSSH, Lokoja, on the 28th of January.
CMDA ADAMAWA
The members of CMDA Adamawa fellowshiped together at the MAUTH Hospital Chapel on the 9th of January, marking the chapter’s first activity for the year 2024.
CMDA BIDA
Bida CMDA chapter had a refreshing time together in God’s presence at the Praisefield Chapel, where they gathered for their first breakfast meeting of the year. They opened their eyes and hearts to hear God’s direction for the chapter and chose new leaders to serve Him in the new year.
CMDA KADUNA
CMDA Kaduna chapter organized an online Prayer and Fasting breakfast meeting for its members, praying for their lives, families, careers, the health sector, and various other intercessions for the New Year. They reminded brethren that “When there is a People to Pray, then there is a God to Answer.”
CMDA BIDA
Bida CMDA chapter had a refreshing time together in God’s presence at the Praisefield Chapel, where they gathered for their first breakfast meeting of the year. They opened their eyes and hearts to hear God’s direction for the chapter and chose new leaders to serve Him in the new year.
CMDA KADUNA
CMDA Kaduna chapter organized an online Prayer and Fasting breakfast meeting for its members, praying for their lives, families, careers, the health sector, and various other intercessions for the New Year. They reminded brethren that “When there is a People to Pray, then there is a God to Answer.”
CMDA KOGI
CMDA KOGI resumed the year with its monthly meeting, featuring a study on LOGO EXPLORATION with Dr. Godwin Ewu as the events minister. The meeting took place at the Antenatal Clinic, KSSH, Lokoja, on the 28th of January.
CMDA KEFFI
Nasarawa Keffi CMDA chapter gathered its members for the first meeting of the year at the Conference Hall FMC, Keffi. The focus was on a family meeting and a House Officers welcome. Members were blessed with a talk on “Financial Stability in Unstable Times.” Additionally, prayer meetings resumed virtually via Google Meet on the 25th, emphasizing the urgent need for prayer. They gave thanks to God and prayed for House Officers, Residents, Consultants, and FMC Keffi.
CMDA FCT
The capital chapter of CMDA Nigeria met at the National Hospital Chapel for a Thanksgiving and Prayer fellowship to usher in the new year. At the event, they prayed, praised, and gave testimonies of God’s faithfulness in their lives.
CMDA GWAWGALADA
CMDA Gwagwalada chapter met at Wholeness House for its prayer meeting, looking forward to fellowship together as one body in Christ.
CMDA PLATEAU
In CMDA Plateau chapter, members received an invitation for the first monthly event of the year (prayer meeting) with the advice, “It is important that a man sets the tone of his life, day, season, and whatever it may be by enquiring from his Lord.” Members convened at Faith Alive hospital for a breakfast meeting to fellowship with God and one another.
CMDA KASTINA
CMDA brethren in Kastina gathered to fellowship together, listening to God’s message from Psalms 84:11 – “For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly.” It was a beautiful time of fellowship at the Action Clinic on the 26th of January 2024.
As February dawns, may the inspiring stories of service and faith shared here equip you for your journey of impact and dedication. Keep the fire and prayer burning bright! Top of Form
“And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words:
Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.” – *Isaiah 58:11-14
PRAYER POINTS
1. Covenant keeping God, we thank You for Your unfailing love – Deuteronomy 7:9
2. Guide us continually Lord, satisfy our soul in drought and let our water fail not – Ish 58:11
3. We pray and receive divine enablement to live in Your will, obey Your instructions and excel in all we do despite situation of things around us – Deuteronomy 29:9, Psalm 92:12-15
4. Make CMDA Nigeria members repairers of the breach, restorers of paths to dwell in and builder of old places in Nigeria health sector and worldwide – Ish 58:12
5. At CMDA Nigeria, Lord, we pray and receive the power to get wealth at this point in time – Deut. 8:18, Deut 28:8
6. Pray about the forthcoming CMDA Nigeria General Council meeting slated for 23rd – 24th February, 2024: willingness to attend, Journey mercies, divine provision and presence, divine impartation of lives and God led election of new governing board members – Ish 41:10, Phil 4:6,19, Ps 91:1-2, Prov 3:5-6
7. Draw in all Eldad and Medad in our midst to the council meeting holding this month and let your will be done Lord – Number 11:23-26
8. By reason of the forthcoming Council meeting, let there be a revival in all our chapters, students and doctors’ arm alike – Psalm 84 7, Ish 57:15
9. We pray for transfer of wealth from the unrighteous to the righteous – Pro. 13:22, Psalm 84:11
10. Righteousness exalts a nation. Let the reproach of sins depart from Nigeria as Righteousness becomes the order of the day in Jesus name – Proverbs 14:34, Psalm 92:10
Thanksgiving
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