Remembering Jonathan Udo Ekong

Founder’s Day

Founder’s Day is the 10th of September of every year and is celebrated in Nigeria.

Here in attendance is his daughter, Deac. Dorcas Umoffia and his nephew, Engr. Ibanga Ekong.

Daughter, Deac. Dorcas Umoffia and Nephew, Engr Ibanga Ekong on Founder’s Day

Below is another Founder’s day celebration attended by Deac. Dorcas Umoffia and Archbishop Christian Ekong.

L-R: Daughter, Deac. Dorcas Umoffia and nephew’s son, Archbishop Christian Ekong on Founder’s Day

Seminary

The Lutheran Church of Nigeria Seminary in Obot Idim Ibesikpo, Uyo has been named after Rev. Jonathan Udo Ekong. The seminary tutors and seasoned pastors to continue with the work of Jesus Christ, preaching the gospel. To support Jonathan Udo Ekong Seminary (JEMLS), donate to: ACCOUNT NAME – JEM Lutheran Seminary; ACCOUNT NUMBER – 2001910407; BANK NAME – FIRST BANK

Seminarians at Jonathan Udo Ekong Seminary
Seminarians at Jonathan Udo Ekong Seminary

Statue at LCN Headquarters

Statue of Jonathan Udo Ekong at LCN Headquarters

To remember Papa, a sculpture of him has been placed in the Lutheran Church of Nigeria headquarters Obot Idim, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. It was a memorable day with Archbishop Christian Ekong presiding over the event which had a good turnout. Also on display was his cassock

Archbishop Christian Ekong (Founder nephew’s son and president of the Lutheran Church of Nigeria) at unveiling of the Founder’s statue at Obot Idim, Uyo

A Book by Prof. Udo Etuk

A book, Jonathan Udo Ekong, The Log-Bell Ringer was written by Prof. Udo Etuk. Professor Etuk shared memoirs of the Patriarch and insightful details of his life as a missionary