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  • Apostolic Church brings hope to Majidun rehabilitation centre

    Apostolic Church brings hope to Majidun rehabilitation centre

    In a gesture of love and compassion, The Apostolic Church Nigeria (TACN) Prison and Hospital Ministry has reached out to over 200 residents of the Lagos State Vocational and Rehabilitation Centre, Majidun, Owutu, Lagos, with food items, clothing, baby supplies, and educational materials.

    The outreach, which took place at the centre’s premises, saw children, youths, and adults, gather with joy and admiration as church members distributed the relief packages.

    Beyond the gifts, the church also adopted some of the children, pledging continuous support with food and educational resources to make life more meaningful for them.

    Speaking at the event, Pastor Isaac Ogunrinola, Coordinator of the Prison and Hospital Ministry, described the visit as timely, coinciding with Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebrations.

    Represented by Elder Tunde Adebisi, Secretary of the ministry, he said the gesture was part of the church’s decision to make the Majidun centre a special project.

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    “Our coming here is auspicious because it allows us to share the refreshing spirit of independence with you in our own little way,” he said.

    Ogunrinola, added, “This ministry is committed to fulfilling the golden commandment—love your neighbour. We are here to let you know that Jesus Christ cares for you, regardless of your condition, and that He can set you free. As Scripture says, ‘Whom the Son sets free is free indeed.’”

    Quoting Luke 21:13—“And it shall turn to you for a testimony”— Ogunrinola, encouraged residents of the centre to see their placement not as the end of the road but as a chance to rediscover purpose.

    “Once you were nobody, but by being here, the Lord is turning you into somebody for His glory, to fulfil destiny and live a life useful to yourself, to society, and to God,” he said.

    The outreach was marked not only by the distribution of material items but also by words of encouragement, prayers, and a reaffirmation of the church’s commitment to ministering hope, dignity, and the love of Christ to vulnerable people in society.

  • We’re repositioning at 100, says Apostolic Church

    The Apostolic Church Nigeria (TACN) said yesterday that its centenary anniversary was an opportunity to reposition and restrategise for greater harvest of souls.

    Its National Vice-President, Pastor Emmanuel Awojide, said the church would rejig its operational approaches towards meeting challenges of contemporary Christianity.

    He addressed reporters at the LAWNA Ketu-Olorunda, Lagos headquarters of the church during the 42nd LAWNA annual international convention, with the theme: “The imminence of His coming”.

    Awojide said: “This anniversary, for us, is a platform to review and appraise ourselves. We want to see what we have done so well and where we need to improve.

    “The running of a 21st century is different from what used to be in the 60s or 90s. The challenges of today are different from those of yesteryear.

    “We cannot afford to do things the way they used to be. We have to reform and reposition the church without changing the doctrines because revelation is progressive.

    “We want to win more souls and gain nations for God by letting down our nets with different strategies for a big catch.”

    He said the church had done so well in the last 100 years by winning millions of souls and making impact in the educational sector with the establishment of primary and secondary schools, as well as Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa Edo State.

    The cleric said establishment of seminaries, human capital development and dedication of a national temple reputed as the biggest apostolic temple in the world were some of the achievements of the church in 100 years.

    He said the church still has more to do for God and humanity.

    “We want to do more, being the first classical Pentecostal denomination in Nigeria. We want to win more souls, open more fields at home and abroad as well as contribute to national development.

    “We thank God we have come thus far. But we are poised to achieve more because there are more land to conquer,” Awojide said.

    He said the centenary thanksgiving service holds on Sunday with the launch of an historical book, unveiling of a commemorative plaque and public presentation of a documentary video and photo book.

     

  • Apostolic Church commissions road, building

    For the first time in almost half a century, the Apostolic Church, Nigeria Lagos, Western and Northern Area, (LAWNA) has a tiled road network.

    The church’s president, Pastor Gabriel Olutola commissioned it recently with a building.

    Olutola told our correspondent: “This church has been here for almost half of a century but there was no permanent road so we made a road and another entrance many years ago but it wasn’t tiled, which gave us many inconveniences especially with the dust we experienced.”

    The dust, according to him, changed the colours of most of the buildings in the premise.

    “Our temple wasn’t left out. We had to dedicate it without finishing it because we were scared what the dust would turn it to if we finished it.

    “So, we decided to grade the road first before finishing the building. So for the first time we have a tiled road.”

    The road network that leads to different parts of the church, Olutola said, is named after all past LAWNA chairmen and the incumbent.

    They include Late Pastor J.O Akisoya, Zaria Area Superintendent; Late E.A Okon, First National President and Late Pastor J.A Babatope, First African Superintendent for Ilasa Area.

     

  • Fanfare as Apostolic dedicate church

    Fanfare as Apostolic dedicate church

    Amidst joy and exaltations, the corporate headquarters of the Apostolic Church (Mount of Zion), was inaugurated in Maryland, Lagos. IBRAHIM APEKHADE YUSUF reports

    SWEET, good memories! That described the lasting impression in the minds of those who witnessed the ordination service as well as the inauguration of the corporate headquarters of the Apostolic Church (Mount of Zion), Maryland, Lagos.

    The twin event, which drew crowds from far and near, was the first of its kind in the annals of the church.

    A cursory look at the auditorium, decorated in turquoise blue and laced with white apparels, complemented by the galaxy of faces including church officials and guests decked in all-white attires. They gyrated to the melodious hymns churned out by the choir.

    The cool ambience added a touch of panache to the occasion as evident in the way and manner the audience in the auditorium chattered about with no care in the world, albeit, in joyous ecstasy!

    The officiating minister, Apostle Isaac Enoch, who set the tone for the celebration, expressed gratitude to God for crowning the efforts of his congregation with success thus far.

    Going down memory lane, an upbeat Apostle Enoch said there was every cause for the congregation to bring out the drums and cymbals to celebrate the successes because the journey has been anything but smooth.

    “This whole thing started nearly over 23 years ago. This church you see standing magnificent here today can be described as a child of circumstance. When majority of us, mainly indigenes from Akwa Ibom, Cross River states, came to Lagos, we wanted a place of worship, where our kits and kin could have a sense of belonging,” he recalled.

    “We faced a lot of persecution from different quarters as our members became the butt of derisive jokes, violent attacks among other untoward sufferings. But our faith remained unshaken. From a humble congregation of only three, we soon rose to tens of thousands. Today what the Lord has done is marvelous in our eyes and we shall rejoice and be glad in it. From our experience, you can see that it is good to serve the Lord in truth.”

    While buttressing the sermon, Pastor Ekomobong Umosoh said, it behoves Christians to imbibe the teachings of the holy book, adding, “This is the only way we can become models to the rest of the world.”

    Echoing similar sentiments, other ministers took turns to give exhortations, even as they urged the congregation to remain steadfast to rededicate themselves to God.

    The cutting of the tape to formally declare the church open was conducted by the presiding bishop, assisted by other elders in the church.

    The highpoint of the occasion was the ordination of some members including: Evangelist Imoh Stephen, Pastor Gabriel Ufot, Savior Ufot, Aniekan Akpan, Samuel Akpan, and Ekomobong Umosoh respectively.

    Speaking on behalf of the ordained pastors, Evang Stephen, a former journalist with the now rested Newswatch and The Nigerian Economist, said the elevation of some members to positions of responsibility in the church was a wake-up call for them to rededicate their lives to the service of God, adding that as ministers of God, they would do everything to justify the trust reposed on them by the church.

  • Fanfare as Apostolic Church dedicates auditorium

    SWEET, good memories! That just about describes the lasting impression in the minds of those who witnessed the ordination service as well as grand commissioning of the corporate headquarters of the Apostolic Church (Mount of Zion), Maryland, Lagos, penultimate Sunday.

    The twin event, which drew crowds from far and near, was the first of its kind in the annals of the church.

    A cursory look at the auditorium, decorated in turquoise blue and laced with white apparels, complemented by the galaxy of faces including church officials and guests decked in an all-white attire all vivaciously gyrating to the melodious hymns churned out by the choir, said it all: A ceremony was indeed in the offing!

    The officiating minister, Apostle (Dr.) Isaac Enoch, expressed gratitude to God for crowning the efforts of his congregation with success thus far.

    He said there was every cause for the congregation to bring out their drums and cymbals to celebrate their successes because the journey has been anything but smooth.

    “This whole thing started nearly over 23 years ago. This church you see standing magnificent here today can be described as a child of circumstance.

    “We faced a lot of persecution from different quarters as our members became the butt of derisive jokes, violent attacks, among other untoward sufferings.

    “But our faith remained unshaken. From a humble congregation of only three, we soon rose to tens of thousands. Today, what the Lord has done is marvelous in our eyes and we shall rejoice and be glad in it. From our experience, you can see that it is good to serve the Lord in truth.”

    The cutting of the tape to formally declare the church open was conducted by the presiding bishop, assisted by other elders in the church.

    The highpoint of the occasion was the ordination of some members including: Evangelist Imoh Stephen, Pastor Gabriel Ufot, Savior Ufot, Aniekan Akpan, Samuel Akpan, and Ekomobong Umosoh respectively.