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  • Adeboye to govt: Treat teachers well

    The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has appealed to government and other stakeholders to keep encouraging teachers so they can give their best to the nation.

    He spoke at a special prayer and thanksgiving service for teachers and students organised by the church at the National Headquarters, Throne of Grace, Ebute-Metta in Lagos.

    According to him, teachers all over the world are the instruments used in positioning youths for exploit and deserve encouragement to offer their best.

    He lamented the spate of neglect of teachers’ warfare, which he described as a generational problem that has inhibited the performance of today’s students to excel in the work place.

    Adeboye, who spoke through his Special Assistant on Personnel and Administration, Pastor Johnson Odesola, noted that proper investment in education is not negotiable because it remains a veritable platform to prepare youth for a prosperous future.

    He said: “I have discovered that if we want to make progress, it is the youth that is engaged, empowered, and envisioned that would lead the change we want to see in Nigeria.”

    Adeboye added: “We cannot drive the engine of the 21st century with old, obsolete and parochial mechanisms, which have pervaded the system and continue to draw us back among the emerging economies of the world.

    “We are all products of the work and commitment of a teacher and they are supposed to be appreciated and celebrated to do more.”

    He admonished the teachers to perform their duty with patience, honesty and the fear of God, which would go a long way in shaping the future of their students who look up to them for guidance and direction.

    “Teachers, please train these children to fear God, train them to love God. When they are young, the song we sing and the words we speak go deep into their heart and at crucial moments when they have to decide, they remember and it help them to lead a better life,” he said.

    He restated the commitment of the church in supporting education, especially in the remotest parts.

  • ‘Bonding is important for marital success’

    ‘Bonding is important for marital success’

    do you know your wife’s lingerie’s sizes? Do you know the name of the primary school she attended and or her grandma’s name?

    If you are not too sure, you can start working on these areas and more so you don’t get caught pants down.

    This and more are some of the lessons picked at the grand finale of the one -week conference of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Redemption zone, Lagos Province 9, Agege.

    Men, who attended the conference with the ‘the over flowing family’, were charged to build intimacy with their spouses.

    The guest minister, Pastor (Mrs.) Abigail Adarabioyo, said:  “Our husbands must know the mind of God. And when they do, it will take a smart man to carry his wife along by loving her.

    “And this can be achieved through some of these tips we have highlighted above. Women should also not provoke their husbands to anger or disrespect them, either in public or in private.

    “When a couple is in unity of purpose, it will be easy to raise the children, hence an overflowing family.”

    The hostess, Assistant Pastor (Mrs.) Olusegun John, anchored the session where men were told to dress their babies up.

    Turning to the men, most of those who were uncomfortable with the chore, Mrs. John said:  “You can see that it is not easy to dress up for children. So, whenever you feel your wife is taking time and ‘delaying’ you, bear in mind that children must not be mismanaged and your wife is a professional, trying to prevent crises.”

  • Arise Women supports women’s health, others

    Arise Women, City of David, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), is screening women for breast and cervical cancer, high blood pressure and diabetes, among others.

    Its convener, Pastor Siju Iluyomade, said the not-for-profit group was established to cater for the physical and spiritual well-being of women.

    Speaking on the Arise Women’s yearly conference, with the theme seasons and reasons, she said women need good health of mind and body as well as empowerment to support the family and make the country a better place.

    “There are answers to all problems in the word of God.

    “These seasons all come to past but the message is that there is for a good future,” she said.

    Iluyomade said women need to be more aware of their body and should take ownership of their health.

    “Coming for checkup is not sinful, rather it is scriptural, natural and needful,” she said.

    She said many women are suffering from high blood pressure because of the harsh economy, adding that they need to bring it down.

  • Adeboye charges govt on affordable housing

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has tasked government to review the land use act and tenancy rate in to make housing affordable to all.

    Adeboye said this at the Special monthly prayer and thanksgiving service for tenants and landlords at the National Headquarters of the church in Ebute-Metta, Lagos.

    Tagged A sure house, the service attracted thousands and featured which prayers, thanksgiving, teaching and prophetic ministration.

    Adeboye stated that the provision of affordable houses by the government will reduce crime to the barest minimum.

    He said it could also reduce death rate among Nigerians while also helping with National planning.

    He said that in the advanced countries, housings are made available at very low with long-term mortgage facilities.

    He pointed out that such transparent mortgage systems have been the major panacea for affordable housing in other countries.

    Adeboye appealed: “If Nigerian government could do that also it will to reduce the problem of housing in the country.”

    Adeboye, who spoke through his Special Assistant on Administration and Personnel, Pastor Johnson Odeola, said: “government pragmatic way of addressing housing problems in Nigeria should be “Start it Now”

    “If government at all level could start doing something now and be committed to it, in few years to come the housing problem in will disappear into thin air as little drop.”

    He opined that strict policies on land ownership, tenement rate and other measures should be considered to encourage average Nigerian to own a land and build their houses.

    “Government could also made landed properties available to common man at low rate which will enhance building capacity of a common man to own and build his own house,” he added.

    While encouraging the congregation to trust God to supply for their needs including a house for them to live in, he said: “There is a time and a season for every man created by God.

    “Hence there is a time for God to turn someone from a tenant to a landlord. I think it is the time of God to remember someone for good that is why the topic is a sure house.”

  • Adeboye calls for more Christian drama ministries

    Adeboye calls for more Christian drama ministries

    The wife of the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Folu Adeboye, has charged Christians to support Christian drama, saying it is a veritable medium for evangelism and discipleship.

    Adeboye made this appeal at the World Premiere of With Wings Like an Eagle and Pastor’s Wife’s, the pilot of the RCCG Drama Department television serials last weekend. The project is in conjunction with the Redemption Television Media, Johannesburg, South Africa.

    Pastor’s Wife is a satire, a mirror of what pastors and their wives are going through. It focuses on conflict in their official duties and the burdens placed on the shoulders of their wives. With Wings was written in 2011 in attendant with the annual convention of RCCG.  It is a story about the intervention of God in the life of Bisoye, a serious Christian, fervent in evangelism and prison ministry which takes her to the zenith of her career. Her faith in God and salvation made a difference in the life of Akin, a boy with a hopeless life.

    According to Adeboye, the need for the church to support Christian drama is important, as it can help to save lives, restore homes and shape destinies of millions of people around the world.

    She said that a Christian drama ministry based on the scriptures had the capacity to reach many unreached people with the gospel message and get them convicted of their sins and make their way right with God.

    She noted that the drama serial, Pastor’s Wife, is a welcome development to the needs, aspirations, challenges and godly principles needed for pastors’ wives in managing their homes and the church.

    Adeboye, who pledged to support the production of some episode of the Pastor’s Wife drama series, appealed to Christians to work together and be part of the vision financially and spiritually.

     

     

    The Managing Director of Redemption Television Ministry, Pastor Bamisile Badmus, said the two films were aimed at addressing the breakdown in marriages and rekindling hopes, through Christ, of the hopeless people around the world.

    “The pastor’slife is one of the most difficult for women to bear. A pastor’s wife goes through a lot of work. We will learn how they build their homes in the midst of societal pressure”, he said.

     

     

     

     

  • Ibironke Falegan LAUNCHES Koni Ja S’asan

    Ibironke Falegan LAUNCHES Koni Ja S’asan

    AT last, talented singer, Ibironke Falegan, aka Caimron, is set to delight lovers of Gospel music today, as she launches her much-anticipated album, Koni Ja S’asan (It will not be in vain), at the RCCG, Ebenezer Parish, Province 25, Area 3 Headquarters, Abule Egba, Lagos.

    According to the organisers, there will be performances by other artistes such as Wole Isaiah, I.O.P and OGE, among others, at the event that will be hosted by Comrade Fanika Victor (J.P).

    An elated Falegan described the album as a “rich spiritual menu.

    She added: “It contains a number of songs that can buoy the spirit of any troubled soul. I am sure that every conscious Christian deserves to get a copy of the album.”

    Dignatories expected at the event, which has been generating a lot of buzz, include Engr. Gbenga Taiwo, Pastor Kunle Adegoke, Mr. John Kusimo, Mr. Oluwole Abiodun and Alhaji  Abdulfatai Ogunlade, among others.

  • Adeboye: I don’t want to live up to 100

    Adeboye: I don’t want to live up to 100

    If the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor, Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has his way, he will not want to live up to hundred years.

    The 72 year old preacher doesn’t  mind living up to 90, but being hundred for him, ” is not necessary.”

    Pastor Adeboye gave his opinion on longevity last Sunday, while delivering the sermon at the 60th birthday of the founder and president of Living Faith Church worldwide, a.k.a Winners Chapel, Bishop Oyedepo.

    ‘’When I marked 70 and people prayed that I would be up to 80, I said amen. When they said I would be up 90, I said well, amen. But when they said 100, I didn’t say amen.

    “I didn’t because I don’t know what offence I would have committed for God to keep me up to 100 in this sinful world when a crown of glory is awaiting me in heaven.

    ‘’I wouldn’t mind to be 92 though, so that I will be alive to preach when Bishop Oyedepo is 80. But to live up to 100, I don’t know about that,’’ Pastor Adeboye said, noting that every birthday is a reminder that ‘’our days are numbered.”

  • Adeboye condemns abortion, approves use of contraceptives

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has condemned the act of abortion as ungodly and not biblical.

    Adeboye made this known at the monthly prayer and thanksgiving service organised for pregnant women at the RCCG, National Headquarters, Throne of Grace, Ebutte-Metta, Lagos.

    The programme tagged Shout of Joy brought together thousands of waiting mothers and featured bible teachings, prayers, prophetic ministration and anointing service.

    According to him, the bible condemns abortion in its entirety and othe church is against it because it is ungodly and unbiblical.

    He said that although God is not against family planning as it is permitted to prevent pregnancy among married couples but as soon as the sperm meets with the egg, any attempt to abort it is not biblical.

    Adeboye, who spoke through the Special Assistant on Personnel and Administration, Pastor Johnson Odesola, said “you can prevent pregnancy but once the egg and the sperm meet and is formed, anything that suggests that it should be terminated is against God’s word.”

    On when the life of the pregnant mother is at risk and the option of abortion is being considered, he said “the option of abortion is an option preferred by medical professionals but as Christians, we believe in miracles and that God is able to take away every problems.”

    “There is nothing God cannot do even if the life of the woman is at stake; pray for a divine intervention and God who created the universe knows what to do in any situation we find ourselves as we look up to him in faith.”

    He gave a testimony about God’s miraculous intervention on his wife whom medical personnel had said would not be able to give birth again because her womb had been damaged; Adeboye said “today we have all our children without any ceasarian operation because we trusted in God that cannot fail.”

    He encouraged pregnant women to always take time out to rest, eat well and avoid too much stress as life is too short to live carelessly.

    Adeboye opined that children will definitely fight themselves and give mothers tough times during pregnancy but mothers must not come themselves up. He said “play your part in the training of your children, watch and be careful that you don’t stress yourself.”

  • Two docked for ‘invading’ RCCG, others

    Two docked for ‘invading’ RCCG, others

    •As Magistrate sends reporters out of court

    For allegedly invading a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG); Jesus Headstone Evangelical Ministry and threatening a lawyer’s life, two men were yesterday brought before a Lagos Magistrates’ Court at Igbosere.

    The defendants, Akindele Afolabi (48) and Adio Kazeem (79), were arraigned for conspiracy, breach of peace, forceful possession and threat to life before Magistrate O.O. Martins.

    They were alleged to have invaded the churches located in Mushin and demanding ransom from them, as well as threatening the life of a lawyer, Wale Okediran.

    It was alleged that the defendants sent a threat message to the lawyer, demanding properties located at 91, Agege Motor Road and 3, Eniola Street, Idioro, Mushin.

    According to the police, the defendants forcefully entered buildings belonging to Otunba Taiwo and Adebola Adegbuyi in a manner likely to cause breach of public peace. They also allegedly mobilised some persons, now at large, to do same.

    The defendants on June 6, it was also alleged, threatened the complainant, Okediran, forcefully entered the RCCG (Holiness Temple Parish) located at 16, Kobiti Street, Alakara, and Jesus Head Stone Evangelical Ministry, located, Olaniyi Close, Idioro, during church service, demanding ransom.

    They were said to have committed the alleged offence which contravened Sections 410, 52, 166(d) between July 6 and June this year.

    The defendants were granted bail in N100, 000 with two responsible sureties in like sum after pleading not guilty. The matter was adjourned till October 14.

    Meanwhile a mild drama ensued before the commencement of the day’s proceeding as the Magistrate walked reporters out of the courtroom.

    Mrs Martins, who had last year ordered reporters out of her court because a media organisation “published what she did not say,” yesterday came out, shouting: “Where are the pressmen? Out … out… out!”

  • Akabueze tasks youths on godliness

    Lagos State Commissioner for Budget and Finance, Ben Akabueze, has charged Christian youths to play active roles in national transformation by demonstrating Christ in their little corners.

    He spoke at the 2014 Youth Ignite Summit organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Region 1 in Lagos.

    Thousands of participants from Lagos attended the summit, which featured career talks, marital seminar, talent hunts, vocational skills, health talks, bible teaching, song ministration and prophetic ministration.

    Akabueze said Christian youths have significant roles to play in the cleansing and transformation of the nation that is contaminated by sin, moral degradation and social vices.

    He said: “Our society and indeed the world at large needs a lot of disinfectants from contamination by upholding righteousness, truth and eschew all forms of evil in our land even in the face of opposition.”

    The commissioner pointed out Jesus and enjoined all faithful disciples to act as agents of righteousness, holiness, salts and light in the dark world.

    “Transformation is a thorough and dramatic change in form or apparent which begins with oneself and one’s sphere of influence which when we do, we would with time build an oasis of sanity.”

    Akabueze stressed: “Youths are significant stakeholders in the building of our nation and thus, they must have a say and not become passive players in the process of building the nation.

    “It is the duty of every heaven- bound youth to cleanse our society from dirt and sin as Nigeria and, indeed, the world need a lot of disinfectants from contaminations.”

    The Special Assistant to the General Overseer of RCCG, Pastor Johnson Odesola, said investing in youths of today has a lot of great prospects and possibilities as they are the pillars of growth and development in any society.