Dr. Dewah Changes Tactics In Celebrations In Balikumbat

No one could imagine that this year’s All Saints Day in Balikumbat cold have been different from the previous. Yet, Dr. Dewah the renowned international Modern Traditional Doctor created the unexpected. At the St. Mary Catholic church in Balikumbat, the event epitomized Dr. Dewah’s dedication to God and a special thanksgiving; then general euphoria. It spanned from the St Mary parish to Dr. Dewah’s auspicious palace, in what Chronicle subsumed as an event encompassing three (3) scenes.

Last year, when Dr. Dewah performed same spiritual rite, faithfuls merely shared in his acts of commitedness. Pupils of the St Mary Catholic Primary School were honoured with varied scholarships.

Last November 1, though the setting remained the St Mary parish, the excitement was more rhapsodized and engaging given that Dr. Dewah was presented a crucifix by the Rev Father.

Enter Rev Father Joseph Nchituh

He is the parish priest of the St Mary Catholic Church in Balikumbat and was chief celebrant of the mass last November 1, 2012. Drawing afflatus from the books of Isaiah, Corinthians and Luke, Rev Father Nchituh placed his message under the theme “To acknowledge others, to say than you to others is the mark of greatness”.

Rev Father Nchituh disclosed that the November 1, 2012 celebration was at the request of Dr. Edward Dewah, on behalf of his family. He said Dr. Dewah had come to thank God for all the good things that came their way throughout 2012, nothing “in everything, give thanks for this is the will of God’. He noted that every November 1 and 2, the Catholic Christian community celebrate the Feasts of All Saints (Nov. 1) and the feast of All Souls (Nov. 2); reason why all joined Dr. Dewah and his family in the thanksgiving to God.

Rev Father Nchituh recalled some of the instances how the Lord has done great things for Dr. Dewah and family in 2012; reason why he has humbly and publicly praised and thank God for his marvelous deeds; without attributing any merits to himself: that in celebrating the feast day in thanksgiving, Dr. Dewah attributes to God every good thing that has happened “to his family, in his business, among his workers, in his production unit, in his clinics, in his building construction, in his international and national outreach…”.

The priest thereon congratulated Dr. Dewah, noting how very often, we fail to thank God Almighty for all the benefits received from him. He noted how today, Dr. Dewah stands out as the only one who came back to say thank you to God for what God has done for him and his family. He recalled how since November 1, 2008 till date, prayers occupy a central position in Dr. Dewah’s family. He further opined how Dr. Dewah is not a saint and neither is he canonizing him.

Crux of the Celebrations

A special gift was handed to Dr. Dewah alongside his first wife, Dr. Mrs Anna Dewah, being a crucifix: the status of our lady. To this, the priest averred how it equates Dr. Dewah as very humble, simple and a man of great faith. November 1, coincidentally was the birthday of Dr Dewah’s first daughter, Susan Dewah.

Dr. Dewah exploited the All Saints Day to conduct a special song, composed by his 4 wives. This preceded an exceptional thanksgiving which he led in a euphoric procession and dance.

Even after the mass at the St Mary parish, action moved to Dr. Dewah’s palace where a private chapel, was dedicated. The crucifix was adorned and placed in the chapel.

Dr. Dewah Speaks

The 3 scenes on the All Saints Day were: the St Mary church; Dr. Dewah’s private chapel then his palace for reception. Dr. Dewah actually addressed guests at his palace. EvenValerie Kuela, the Senior Divisional Officer for Ngoketunjia just like the Balikumbat Divisional Officer, were at Dr. Dewah’s palace to live history.

At least six fons were present, including some 50 journalists. Doctors of Dr. Dewah’s clinics and a cross section of observers and musicians including the legendary Takan II, Prince Afoakom, Bog Gala Didier were at Dr. Dewah’s palace.

The message of the host was simple and unique: “Today, November 1, 2012 is the 5^th edition of this Dewah family feast”, he averred. He said it was a day a revelation was made to him and his family to set aside for thanksgiving to God for his goodness towards them.

Dr. Dewah has since been very consistent in his thanksgiving every November 1. Being a feast day, Chronicle effectively observed a feast. Food and drinks were in plenty at Dr. Dewah’s palace at the tail-end of the feast. Budding musicians like Takan II, Prince Yerima Afo-akom and Bob Gala Didier thrilled guests exceedingly. At least 1500 guests left, taking another rendezvous for November 1, 2013.