By joshua 
Exercise, ‘Rest’, Prayer Are Helpful, Bishop Okonkwo Tells Nigerian Women, Others
Ayo Ola
The Resident Pastor of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission, (TREM) International Headquarters, Bishop Peace Okonkwo, has said that exercise and prayers are very important for the physical and spiritual wellbeing of people.
She therefore advised women in Nigeria and globally, to engage in regular exercise as a strategy to keeping fit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
She stated that regular exercise is helpful to the body and also authorized by God as enunciated in the Scriptures.
Dr. Peace Okonkwo, fondly called Big Mummy, also admonished them to be prayerful and godly and continue to be good ambassadors of Christ and added that they should rest on the finished work of Christ.
The Bishop advised people not to be despondent about the current challenges in the nation and globally.
She said God has provided rest for His people and urged people to connect with God and rely on His finished works.
She spoke during the Christian Women Fellowship (CWF) Annual Sports Day – 2025; organised by CWF, TREM, International headquarters, Anthony-Oke Gbagada Expressway, Lagos, according to a statement on Thursday.
Recall that the World Health Organization (WHO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, recommends that adults aim for at least 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, or 75-150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, per week, or an equivalent combination of both.
It further recommended muscle-strengthening activities that involve all major muscle groups on 2 or more days a week.
It added that these guidelines are for overall health and well-being, and can reduce the risk of various diseases.
Vice Chairperson, CWF, TREM International Headquarters, Deaconess Doris Anyaoha, while delivering the Chairman’s welcome address explained that the event was the 4th edition of the Sports Day, which CWF organises annually to commemorate the birthday anniversary of Bishop Peace Okonkwo.
She noted that Dr Peace Okonkwo, a few days ago, marked her 73rd birthday anniversary.
Anyaoha said: “This is a day the women take off basically to honour her, fellowship with one another, win souls for the kingdom, intentionally bond and network whilst interacting with each other one on one, thereby fulfilling the admonition referring to bodily exercise and its benefits in the scriptures, which is good for our health. This year’s theme is “Rest In Every Step.”
“I encourage every one of us to feel free, relax, and have all the fun in His presence. Let’s make our new friends 17souls before today for Headquarters, feel at home and get to know them better.
“We are going to be scored for the games and activities but this should be seen as fun, it is healthy competition all through as we are all winners.
“Once again, I thank Big Mummy for being here and wish her a very happy birthday anniversary. I also salute our Big Daddy, our Patriarch, Bishop Dr. Mike Okonkwo for being with us and also our new friends for gracing the event. My special appreciation to Lekki and Festac Zones for attending this event against all odds.”