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  • Motailatu choir fiesta

    No fewer than 22 groups will participate in the choir fiesta of Motailatu Church Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide (MCCSW) today.

    It holds at the international headquarters of the church on Lekki-Epe expressway by 10 AM with the theme praise unlimited.

    A statement by the coordinator of Sanctuary choir, Senior Leader Funso Odigie, explained    Mr. Kayode Obasa will serve as chairman of the event.

    Rev Dr A Akitoye-Braimoh will function as chairperson while special guests include Special Apostle Oduselu, Apostle Tayo Phillips and Bishop Dr Taiwo Ajose.

    Also expected is the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs Lagos State, Mrs. Toyin Awoseyi.

  • Motailatu inaugurates another parish in Abuja

    The growing rank of Motailatu Church Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide (MCCSW) further swelled last Saturday with the inauguration of another parish in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

    Hundreds of enthusiastic members and well-wishers witnessed the colourful ceremony of the Word of Faith Chapel of the church in Lugbe.

    The inauguration brings to two the number of parishes of the fast-growing church in the FCT.

    The Prelate and Supreme Head of MCCSW, His Eminence Dr Israel Akinadewo(Omoeri), said the essence of the ongoing expansion project is to penetrate the nooks and crannies of the nation with the Aladura zeal and spiritual orientation.

    He stated that the plan is to plant no fewer than 25 branches of the church in the FCT in the next one year to reach more souls.

    The church, he reiterated, is committed to “quality in Spirit, service and impact through creation of conducive atmosphere for the spiritual and general well being of members.”

    In his prayers of dedication for the parish, Akinadewo, who is the general secretary of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Lagos branch, asked God to fill the auditorium with the Spirit of truth, excellence and godliness.

    He specifically requested that God will meet worshippers at the point of their needs, asking that none of them will miss eternal rest.

    The guest preacher, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola, praised the church for the impressive expansion plans.

    Bamgbola, who spoke on the theme of the inauguration all things are possible, urged members and leaders to keep the zeal of evangelism burning.

    He said God was determined to change lives and destinies through the unique spiritual impact of the MCCSW.

    Calling for great faith to conquer more lands, the chairman of Lagos CAN said only those who have unshakeable belief in God accomplish great things for the kingdom.

    He advised members of the church to continue to seek expansion of the kingdom because only then will God be committed to taking care of them.

    “If you can just be faithful to God in righteousness and holiness, God will take care of your affairs,” he reiterated.

    Launching into the prophetic realm, he declared: “I see the day this parish will have the largest land in Abuja filled with people.

    “The beginning may be small but God will surely make this parish great.”

    To underscore the commitment of the church to God, Akinadewo stated: “Only those interested in making heaven are welcomed to this church.”

    He hinted that the next point of call will be a strategic state in the South West.

  • Motailatu opens new branch in Ondo

    Motailatu opens new branch in Ondo

    The tentacles of fast-growing Motailatu Church Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide (MCCSW) spread further last week with the inauguration of Saint Isaiah Motailatu Akinadewo Cathedral, Christ Land in Oka, Ondo State.

    The inauguration was climax of a three-day crusade in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ondo State chapter, tagged total transformation with the theme restoration of lost glory.

    Hundreds converged on the facility of the church from within Ondo and neighbouring towns as well as adjoining states to witness the occasion.

    Speaking at the inaugural service, the chairman of CAN Lagos State chapter, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola, said churches and individuals as well as nations must return to God for the total restoration of lost glories.

    He lamented that churches have become mere buildings without the presence and power of God.

    “Nations have lost the glory of God. Families have lost the glory of God. Tribes have lost the glory of God. Individuals have lost the glory of God.

    “Lamentably, the church of today worldwide has lost the glory of God. The glory of God consists of His power, that is why the church is devoid of power.

    “We are just amusing ourselves and making noise because God is not there. I stand upon it and I repeat it. Tell me where do you see the power? Is it where they are gathered in millions?” he said.

    On the way out, Bamgbola assured that God would restore the years that the agents of the devil have eaten on the condition that individuals return to God in genuine repentance.

    “The one condition is that we return to him in repentance with godly sorrow like the prodigal son. Whosoever that decides to return to God shall be restored.

    “There is no glory except we are deceiving ourselves, we have lost it. We need the glory of God.

    “There are fundamental things we must know to make heaven. We need pure hearts to make heaven. We need to return to God for the sake of heaven,” he stressed.

    Prelate and Supreme Head of the church, Elder Dr Israel

    Akinadewo, also called for repentance for genuine restoration.

    “God is the only one that can give glory. We need to separate ourselves from sin and return to him. To regain Nigeria’s lost glory, all hands must be on deck; it is only God who can do it.

    “You only see people running to God when things have gone worst. We should make our supplications known to God and fast.”

    Akinadewo said the church would from time to time hold crusades across states for expansion.

  • Motailatu choir holds fiesta

    Motailatu choir holds fiesta

    The Mass Choir of Motailatu Church Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide (MCCSW) will celebrate its annual fiesta tomorrow by 12noon.

    The fiesta holds at the church’s International headquarters on Lekki-Epe Expressway, beside Lead City University, Ajah. It is themed “The God of perfection”.

    Choristers from the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Surulere District and Oko Oba District; Zion International voices; C and S Movement, Abeokuta; Lagos State Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa; World New Jerusalem and others, will participate in the fiesta.

    General Evangelist Elder Joseph Otubu is the preacher while dignitaries expected include Chairman of Lagos CAN, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola.

    Host is Prelate of MCCSW, Elder Israel Akinadewo.

  • Motailatu Church holds three-day revival in Ibadan

    Motailatu Church holds three-day revival in Ibadan

    MOTAILATU Church of God will today start a three-day revival at Mount Sinai Parish, Ago-Taylor, Ibadan, Oyo State.

    The theme of the crusade, according to the minister in charge of the parish, Prophet Akinkunmi O. Gomez, is: ‘God of Resurrection’.

    Various men of God, from the international headquarters of the church in Ondo, Ondo State and other parishes will minister at the event.

    The Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of Motailatu Organisation Worldwide, Senior Superintendent Gabriel F. Akinadewo (Omo Jesu II), will preside.

    The founder of the church, Archbishop Isaiah M. Akinadewo (Omo Jesu), started the missionary work in Ibadan in 1964.

  • Motailatu awards suicide survivor full scholarship

    His father went straight down on his knees, praising God. TundeOlaniyan, the National Diploma student of Lagos State Polytechnic, Isolo couldn’t resist thanking God too. His mother, who sat to his left, too joined in the celebration.

    It’s been a 360-degree turnaround for the family. Less than two months ago, the accountancy student was just minutes away from death. He had taken a poisonous substance that made pass out for hours. It took critical medical attention before he could be resuscitated.

    The 21-year-old Tunde decided to take his life after pick-pockets made away with his N45, 000 ND 2 tuition. He left a suicide note for his parents before his immediate elder sister luckily walked in. His father, a driver and mother, a petty trader, had toiled day and night to raise the N45, 000.

    Tunde, who was homeless for the two years he was in school, had taken to working as a bus conductor himself to survive. “I didn’t think I would ever make that kind of money in my life. I just thought it was better to die,” Tunde told our correspondent.

    When his pathetic near-death case was reported in the media, it got attention of the Supreme Head and Prelate of Motailatu Church Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide (MCCSW), DrIsreal Akinadewo.

    “I started thinking of what he could have gone through and what would have happened if he had died. I felt we must do something to give him a new lease of life,” Akinadewo recalled.

    Last Thursday, the church awarded full scholarship to Tunde. General Evangelist of MCCSW, Prof. Joseph Otubu, said the gesture was in continuation of the church’s commitment to raising the downtrodden.

    “By the grace of God, we will sponsor Tunde to any level he wants to gets to academically, even PhD level,” he announced to the excitement of those in the church’s auditorium.

    Otubu explained that the scheme will cover his tuition, accommodation, feeding, textbook and whatever “it takes to make his studies comfortable.”

    Akinadewo corroborated that the church will see to it that Tunde becomes a success in life. “That is what this church is all about,” he stressed.

    The church has issued a letter to that effect to the lucky Tunde.

    It reads: “In view of the recent communication with and your parents, please be informed that our church has decided to offer you a complete scholarship on your educational career and pursuits.

    “This scholarship covers through to any level of your educational pursuits.”

    Tunde’s father, Amos Olaniyan, who was wrongly suspended from the Nigeria Police 21years old, was elated.

    He said: “This is an unexpected favour from God. This is a complete miracle. I am grateful to God and the church. I never imagined this would happen to us.”

    Tunde said with the gesture, his life will never be the same again. According to him: “Money has always been the problem but since it is out of the way, I will stop at nothing to soar academically.”

  • Motailatu backs CAN leader Ayokunle

    Motailatu backs CAN leader Ayokunle

    The process that led to the emergence of Rev. Supo Ayokunle as president-elect of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) was flawless and incontestable, Motailatu Church Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide (MCCSW) has said.

    The church, which Elder Prof. Joseph Otubu belongs to, said it has no objection or complaint with the process that led to the defeat of its General Evangelist at the poll.

    In a statement by its General Secretary, Special Apostle Samuel Adekoya, the church’s Prelate and Supreme Head, Baba Aladura Dr. Israel Akinadewo, said the church is willing to work with Ayokunle to reposition CAN for greater impact.

    It said those allegedly working towards scuttling the inauguration of the new executives of the umbrella Christian body should have a rethink.

    MCCSW said: “In view of the recent matter emanating from the outcome of the CAN presidential election, the Prelate and Supreme Head of MCCSW, restates the support and total acceptance of the process, which produced Rev Ayokunle and Elder (Professor) Otubu, as the President-elect and Vice President-elect respectively…

    “Our church is committed to the unity of the Body of Christ in Nigeria, and we will absolutely work with the new president in repositioning CAN.”

  • Motailatu organisation shakes Ondo at 52nd founder’s day

    Motailatu organisation shakes Ondo at 52nd founder’s day

    Motailatu Church of God (MCG) painted Ondo city where its headquarters is located red last week during its 52nd founder’s day anniversary.

    For three days, members and elders of the church from various parishes converged on the city for activities marking the occasion.

    The organisation was founded by His Most Eminence, Archbishop Isaiah M. Akinadewo (OmoJesu) on June 14, 1964.

    He died on December 26, 2014.

    Presided over by the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the church, Senior Superintendent Gabriel F. Akinadewo (OmoJesu II), the anniversary witnessed visits to historical sites.

    A convoy of vehicles from Ondo City went to Bolorunduro town, a distance of 15 minutes, to worship in OkeIgbalaOlu C&S Church founded in 1936 by the late Chairman, Spiritual Workers’ Union in the defunct Western Region, Saint Benjamin A. Adekahunsi.

    Archbishop Akinadewo was ordained in this church by his father, Saint Adekahunsi, as ‘the Lion of the tribe of Judah’ in 1976.

    The parishioners were happy that 80 years after the church was founded and 40 years after the ordination of Archbishop Akinadewo, they visited the premises.

    From there, the close to 20 vehicles in the convoy moved to Mount Ararat in the same vicinity where Special Apostle David Akinadewo preached on the essence of  ‘the powerful effect of prayer on the mountain’ as illustrated by the Biblical Prophet Elijah and Jesus Christ.

    As he was preaching, heavens sent ‘showers of blessing’ on those in attendance.

    The convoy immediately moved to the Cathedral of OkeIgbalaOlu C&S Church in Sabo area of Ondo City, also founded by Saint Adekahunsi, for a revival and later prayed at the tombs of Adekahunsi and Holy Mother Emily O. Akinadewo.

    After returning to the Mission House of Motailatu Church of God on Brigadier Ademulegun Road, special prayers held at the tombs of the Patriarch and Matriarch of the church, Archbishop Akinadewo and Superintendent General Apostolic Mother Mary A. Akinadewo.

    After the prayers, series of bible lessons were conducted which dovetailed into vigil at St. Adekahunsi Motailatu Cathedral, OkeIwosan, Ondo.

    The vigil was conducted by Special Apostle Babajide Akinadewo.

    At 2pm, a procession was held round the town and hundreds of residents joined the parishioners.

    Shouts of ‘Motailatu’, ‘OmoJesu’ and ‘Baba Oluso’ were heard from the joyous crowd as the convoy moved through popular streets, such as Oke-Isegun, Lafenwa, Olorunsola, Yaba, Idi-Isin, Surulere, OpeOluwa, GaniFawehinmi and Mokola.

    The choir, supported by trumpeters and drummers, rendered melodious songs.

    Many old men and women, who could not join the convoy, prayed for the growth of the church andAkinadewo’s children.

    The thanksgiving service on Sunday held with Special Recognition Awards given to 56 families in the city.

    According to Senior Superintendent Akinadewo, the award was given to the families “to appreciate the support given to our father when he started the missionary work”.

    Before the service started at 10am, the church was filled to the brim.

    The choristers, in their white garment and blue cape, rendered beautiful songs to mark the 52nd anniversary and annual conference.

    In his sermon, Akinadewo, who quoted relevant verses in the Bible, said there was ‘a big stone’ hindering the progress of the country and ‘only God can roll away the stone’.

    He urged political and religious leaders to fear God because “according to Psalm 62:11, power belongeth unto God”.

    Superintendent James Akinadewo, Special Apostle Victor Adelalure and Special Apostle AbayomiDaramola supervised the award event.

    The four head teachers of Motailatu Primary Schools in the city, founded by Archbishop Akinadewo in the early 80s, were also honoured.

    After receiving their awards, representatives of the families thanked God for the life of the founder “and we also want to appreciate the children for their efforts in projecting the image of their father and ensuring that the church continues to carry on the good works of Baba OmoJesu”.

    The ‘seven prayers in seven minutes’ session was spiritually magnifying and soul lifting as members prayed for the world, Africa, Nigeria, Ondo State, Ondo City, families and individuals.

  • Motailatu empowers women at 52

    Motailatu empowers women at 52

    Hundreds of women last week benefitted from an empowerment scheme by the Motailatu Church Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide (MCCSW) in commemoration of its 52nd anniversary.

    Items such as fridges, grinding machines, sewing machines, gas cookers and food items were distributed freely to the women, most of whom are less-privileged.

    Founded on 14th June, 1964 the celebration coincidentally fell on the same the General Evangelist of the church, Elder Professor Joseph Otubu emerged vice president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

    The weeklong programme commenced with a women’s conference which featured seminars on parenting, submission and home management.

    The women wing of the church then elected new officers to manage its affairs.

    The conference, presided over by the Prelate and Supreme Head of MCCSW, His Most Eminence, Baba Aladura, Elder (Dr) Israel Akinadewo, also witnessed the anointing of deserving clerics into the body of Prophets and Prophetesses as well as ordination of others into various positions in the church.

    The Baba Aladura enjoined members never to allow things of the world to take them away from Christ.

    He challenged them to always be orderly, knowing that Motailatu means orderliness.

    Apostle General Jehoshaphat Akinadewo delivered a sermon to round off the conference on “Christians and the unending endurance during temptations”.

    He stressed that irrespective of the situations Christian find ourselves, they must guide against falling into temptations that would lead them into doing ungodly things.

    The church also created five additional Districts for administrative conveniences.

    The General Secretary, Special Apostle Samuel Adekoya announced the 2017 conference will hold in Abuja.

    He hinted that more empowerment initiatives, including scholarship will be given to the less privileged.

    Otubu thanked the gathering for their prayers and support during his emergence as vice president of CAN.

    He pledged not to fail the church and the Aladura church movement.

  • Joy as Motailatu honours late founder

     Members, associates and well-wishers of Motailatu Church Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide (MCCSW) were at the Lekki International Headquarters of the church recently to celebrate the life and times of its founder, Saint Isaiah Akinadewo.

    Akinadewo passed on to glory in December 2014 at 80.

    Government officials, prominent clerics and professional associates were some of the guests at the celebration, which ended with a grand reception.

    A book titled Prophecies and the messenger: The Lion of Judah way was also unveiled to document the giant strides and legendary leadership of the late founder.

    A musical CD by the choir of the church was also presented to the public.

    Ministering at the church service, the Baba Aladura of the church, His Eminence, Elder Dr Israel Akinadewo, spoke on God’s enigmatic parameters: Do the ministers have a choice?

    In the sermon laden with many illustrative anecdotes, Akinadewo said God chooses His ministers not minding parameters such as age, size, qualifications or capacity.

    He said good ministers have no choice but to yield to the dictates and counsel of God, no matter how differently they think or wish.

    According to him: “He gives instructions without allowing you to have your own mind because His standard is embedded in His words and instructions.

    “One mystery about God is that when you do not yield to His warning or you are challenging His choice of servant He has chosen, He might not argue with you or stop you at the first instance.

    “Even for the men He has chosen to lead His people, when you complain, He will start looking for your replacement. Whenever you think you want to do great things for Him or in glorifying His name, He will tell you I have not asked you to do it.

    “Whenever He decides to use you and you remain stubborn, He will show you that He is God by bringing you to your knees and you have to be begging Him when you are ready.”