It was a nine-day of glory, impactful teachings, open heavens and outstanding testimonies as Victory Life Bible Church (VLBC) International recently had its 2023 Holy Convocation tagged: ‘Divine Speed.’
The VLBC Int’l Holy Convocation is an annual power-packed gathering where members of the church from all its 26 branches across the globe converge on its headquarters, Victory Cathedral, along Ajebo Road, Abeokuta, Ogun State to get spiritually impacted for the year.
All through the nine days, the Lead Pastor and his wife, Apostle Lawrence and Rev. Fola Achudume welcomed God’s generals, dignitaries and gospel artistes from in and around Nigeria to the August gathering.
Speaking at the event, the General Superintendent of Gospel Light International Ministries, Rev. Dr Felix Omobude, who also commissioned the newly completed building project and hostel at the VLBC Campground, urged the people to “lay aside every weight, title, or position when coming to God’s presence and be humble,” and reiterated that “God exalts His word above His name and He can never go back on it.”
Also, The Senior Pastor of the Eternity Network, Apostle Joshua Selman, preached that: “there is a standard of knowledge allocated to every result and knowledge is not enough to produce a result. Knowledge must be commensurate to what you want”, adding that “dominion over time is the highest level of dominion anyone could have because the unit of destiny is time and it cannot be reversed as no one has the luxury of unlimited time.”
Meanwhile, the First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, who graced the convocation advised youths to engage in things that would present the nation in a good light, and “have people who will keep us in check in everything we do and be dedicated to God.”
The Lead Pastor, Apostle Achudume, while preaching on Easter Sunday during the Holy Convocation 2023 said that “any speed without direction is a wasted effort because your target determines your determination and speed. By extension, your target fuels your enthusiasm.”
Other activities that took place during the 2023 Holy Convocation were a Bible quiz in which gifts were given to winners from the various districts, a football competition tagged: “The Lawrence Achudume Tournament,” and the provision of financial support to small business owners to boost their businesses.
The VLBC Int’l Youths also had a great time at their annual Youth Blast, where they were allowed to express themselves by asking questions that pertain to their emotional, physical and spiritual growth.
Addressing the youths during the Blast, Revd. Fola Achudume implored them to abide in the presence of God as that is where they can get the heavenly secrets and treasures their heart desires.
“Divine speed in life is a function of heavenly secrets and treasures you seek. The secret to your change is in the secrets you get in His presence,” she said.
Dare Justified, Eniola Olusoga, Ayan Jesu, and VLBC Livingstone Choir, among others, led the people to the throne of grace through worship songs and praises.
The grand finale witnessed special impartation and anointing service for divine speed led by the set man of the ministry, Apostle Lawrence Achudume.
Praises as curtain is drawn on Victory Life Bible Church Int’l convocation
