Titus 2:3-5; Exodus 15:1, 20-21; Ephesians 5:18 Psalms 71:9

Christian women in all our churches must be actively involved in the fulfilment of the great commission. In fact, there are great potentials and abilities reserved in the lives of women who are wholly consecrated unto the lord. Women ministry in the church should affect the spiritual and physical welfare of the women, young girls and the children who must be reached through teaching and counselling (Titus 2:3-5). In addition, Christian women should not be wanting  in the singing ministry like Miriam and Deborah of old (Exodus 15:20-21; Judges 5:1-2). God`s call on Christian women, especially the aged, as keepers at home should fit them for the ministry of intercession, praying  for the ministers and members of our churches (Acts 1: 12 – 17). We can follow the steps  of Jesus as our example in this ministry of intercession for the church. The intercessory ministry of the Holy Spirit in us should aid in the fulfilling of this ministry.

Visitation as a ministry among Christian women is invaluable to foster love, care and growth in our churches. The aged women in our midst should be borne in mind in this regard. Women leaders in the church should look weel  to the general welfare of the womenfolk, including widows. The young ladies who need to get married need the attention of women leaders and mothers. The youths and children must not be neglected.

Acts 16:30, 31; Ephesians 5:21-33;6:1-4


A successful marital home does not come by accident. It takes a lot of efforts and sacrifice.
First, genuine conversion/repentance. The very first step to take in order to enjoy a successful marital home is genuine repentance which has to do with change of mind and life (John 3:7; Matthew 6:33; Acts 16:30, 31; 2 Corinthians 5: 17). Next, all those who desire a stable, happy, successful home should endeavor to marry according to God`s will and leading. Beauty, handsomeness, certificate, position and popularity should not be our main reason for accepting or rejecting a life-partner (Romans 8:14).
Thirdly, the fear of God should characterize the lives of those who wants to enjoy successful marital homes (Ephesians 5:21; Psalm 128: 1-6). This makes room for proper conduct and interaction among family members no fighting, no cold war, no acts of wickedness, no starving of family members, no extramarital affairs. There should also be strict adherence to the scripture and godly principles Ephesians 5:22-25. All members must endeavor to fulfil their God-given responsibilities in the family.

Another important secret of enjoying successful marital home is Christ-like love. This kind of love is above the ordinary. It is strong, active, practical and unconditional. It also involves sacrifice, self-denial, readiness to overlook and forgive the shortcomings of others. Dynamic family altar is also necessary. There should be regular exciting family worship coupled with scripture reading and prayer (Joshua 1:8). Practical involvement in child training  by both parents is also encouraged (Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:4).
Finally, scriptural partnership is also indispensable to successful marital homes. There should be leaving and cleaving, fellowship, companionship, togetherness, sharing, personal appreciation and praise for one another, etc.

Proverb 29:2; 14:34
The Christian home in the fundamental unit of the society, the backbone of the nation, the salt of civilization. The state or nation is indeed families-writ-large. Consequently, the peace of the families is the basis for peace in the society and strong values must necessarily be cultivated. Thus by cultivation and promotion of family ethics and values such as love, care and mercy, loyalty, selflessness, generosity, obedience, sharing, sincerity, steadfastness and so on, in individual families, the whole nation would be gradually transformed. If a man is good at home, he can be counted on to behave correctly in society. From the practice of filial piety to parents, one enters  object of filial piety. As subjects practice filial towards the rulers and the rulers are faithful to reciprocate this gesture, there will be peace, harmony, security, and social cohesion.
What we are saying in essence is that home environment and nation building go together. Where the atmosphere at home is conductive, the task of nation-building becomes lighter, easier and joyous.

Philip  had a successful home. His four daughters were virgins. Where this is the case, parents and children are God-fearing and under control. Spread pf HIV/AIDS and others STDS, abortion, single parenting and its associated problems, will be non-existent or reduced to the barest minimum.
In successful marital homes, the fear of God and prompt practical obedience to God`s word is the order of the day. God`s commandments without exception are unconditionally kept. Love, humility, obedience, honesty, sincerity and hard work are emphasised. The result is that corruption is phased put of the way and there is respect for constituted authority at home, in the school and in the office. Intercessory prayers play a major role in making of successful marital home. The members frequently pray for the needs of one another and for those in authority. Through these intercessory prayers peace, prosperity and good, political, economic and religious stability are enhanced.

Genesis 18:19; 1 Peter 3:7 Proverbs 16:24; Colossians 3:18,19; Philippians 4:31,32; Philippians 2:5

Successful marital home consists of a God fearing father, mother, children and servants.

A successful marital home is a place where members are bound Together by Christian love and where the lord Jesus is the actual Head.

A successful marital home is the home that has achieved the purpose for which it was set up.

There is courtesy, mutual respect, gentleness, unity, kindness, and openness to one another.

There is a cheerful disposition and forgiveness of one another

A successful marital home is a place where members of the family enjoy rest, privacy, a sense of security, equal right; and learn to plan, play and pray together.

Loyalty, honesty and cooperation are learned and practiced by each member of the team.

There is submissiveness. No bitterness, anger, clamour, malice and wife-beating.

Tyranny and all forms of aggressive behavior are strange and uncommon experiences.

Each member demonstrates patience towards the other at all times and under all circumstances.

There is Christlikeness in the life of every member

Every member is in a rapturable state.

1 samuel 8:1-5

The words home and family in this context could inter-changeably used. That the home or family set up is very important cannot be argued out.
Everyone comes from a home and its is through the home or family arrangement that the entire nation is constituted. The stability of a nation depends on what goes on in the home. What we are seeing in the society today, waywardness, fraudulent practices, the defilement  and corruption, the deception, the immoralities, the lawlessness, broken homes, the convetousness, etc, are all signs and signals notifying us that all is not well with the home. The home is sick and the sickness has negative influence on our effort at nation  building. We are living in the era of failed marriages. What we see and hear about is a direct consequence of troubled marriages. If there has to be one solution at all, we will need to change our attitude towards the home and also look up to the one who founded the home. The sole Creator, Owner and Administrator of the universe.

The initial experience of reconciliation with God through Christ's atoning blood and forgiveness of sin ( Romans 5 : 9 - 10 ) God demands the following character traits amongst others for service in his vineyard :-
(1) Contentment : believer must hate covetousness Titux 1: 8
(2) Truthfulness Exodus 18 : 21.
(3) Godly fear.
(4) Honesty : there must be honest report about us. Act 6 : 3
(5) Blameless and a disciplined life. 1Timothy 3 : 2
(6) Chastity a d purity. Isaiah 52 : 11
(7) Sobriety, justice and sanctity.  Titus 1: 7 - 8
(8) Obedience to the word of God. Palm 1 : 1 - 3
(9) Faithfulness 1 Corinthians 4 : 1 - 2
God is holy , He expects holy instruments as channels for his holy use.He is calling all who will walk with Him unto holiness and perfection. 1 Thessalonians 4 : 7

1Timothy 4: 12, Titus 2: 7 - 8, 2 Corinthians 6 : 3 - 7
A challenging and exemplary life of transparent honesty, spotless conduct and integrity is what God is searching for in a men who bear his vessels.
If we are to lead souls to the Kingdom of God, expect them to walk in the gospel light in the perverse, evil and dark world, we are to be the beacon of light (Philipians 2: 13 - 15).
Spiritual renewal becomes necessary to have our spiritual experiences, freshness, consecration and vibrancy sustained.

Some Major international gospel acts, Including Don Moen, Donnie Mclurkin, Hezekiah Walker, Kim Burrell Micah Stampley, and Jessica Reedy amongst others lit the iconic Experience Lagos stage last Friday, the 4th of December. The 10th edition of the world’s biggest gospel concert also saw powerful performances by award winning locally celebrated artistes including Midnight Crew, Sammie Okposo, Frank Edwards, Sonnie Badu, Nathaniel Bassey, Chioma Jesus, Julius Nglass, Mike Aremu, The Lagos Metropolitan Choir amongst many others. See more photos after the cut…

Comedians, Akpororo, Mc Abbey, Chigurl and Yaw were on hand to bring the much needed doses of humor to the night. The event which had an estimated number of over 700,000 attendants at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan , Lagos, was streamed live online and aired live on DSTV channel 199. Look out for repeat broadcasts on the DSTV Channel.

Osun State, since last week, played host to the General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, who was in town to hold a two-week crusade scheduled to end today. During the crusades which held across various communities in Osun State, such as Ife, Osogbo, Ijeshaland, among others, miracles were recorded and dignitaries from all walks of life were present.

Pastor Kumuyi’s visit to Osun State also saw the DLBC pay courtesy visits to the new Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, whom he congratulated on his ascension to the throne, and the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, HRM Oba Gabriel Aromolaran.

During one of the crusades, taking his bible text from Psalms 62:11 on the message titled “The Great Possibilities of God’s Unlimited Power,” he reiterated the fact “God has unlimited power to attend to all.”

According to him, “Nothing created by God should be used against us and that whatever the enemies have used to bind us shall be broken down,” just as he charged the worshippers to embrace freedom by turning away from all known sins.”

The crusades witnessed the presence of Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State;  mummy Esther Kumuyi, wife of Pastor W.F. Kumuyi; Baale Augustine Odedire, Baale Ajebamidele, Ile-Ife; Prof . Victor Adetiloye, Chief Medical Director, OAU Teaching Complex, Ile-Ife; Dr Kayode Olabamiji, Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, OAUTHU; Evangelist Toso Oluborode, Chairman PFN, Ife Central; Chief and Princess Aramide, Jagunmolu of Esa Oke; Pastor Simeon Oyedokun, National Overseer, DLBC, Russia, DLBC Osun State Overseer, Pastor John Biola Adeniran; HRM Oba Samson Adelabu Akanni Adeyeye, the Lesi-Ekun of Ominfunfunland, Ife, and HRM Oba Rev. Dr. Solomon Adeyeye Adenipekun (Ademakinwa1) Olosi of Osiland, Ife.

Others were Ife South CAN chairman, Pastor J.O. Oladimeji; Pastor David Adebiyi DLBC Kwara State Overseer; Pastor Jacob Asubiojo, DLBC Ekiti State Overseer; Pastor J.B. Adefila, DLBC Oyo State Overseer; Pastor Kayode Oguntuyi, DLBC Ondo State Overseer; Region Overseer of Deeper Life Bible Church in Ilesha, Pastor Gabriel Olorunninbe Esho, representatives of the Egbe Atunluse of Ijesaland and the Ijesa Progressive Council; Ope Fatinukun, Deputy Comptroller of Prisons; Pastor Balogun, PFN Osun State Vice Chairman, among others.

The picture above was taken during the 1979/1980 academic year at the Mathematics and Statistics Department of the University of Ilorin.

At that time in UniIlorin, there were no laptops, no smartphones and no Internet to ease the stress of formal education.

Today, Pastor E.A Adeboye leads one of the biggest churches in Nigeria with branches all over the country.

Pastor Joan Godwin, the founder of Great Word Ministries in Asaba was killed last week Friday in that Dangote trailer accident in Asaba, Delta state that left at least 10 people dead.

She will be laid to rest in her hometown this Friday in Isiala Ngwa South, Abia State. Her family say she was so kind, passionate, and dedicated her whole life to serving God.

May her soul rest in peace, amen

One of the side attractions at the just concluded All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) was a white stretch hummer limo.The car became a cynosure of all present immediately it was parked.




Many were waiting to see the music stars that will alight from the state-of-the-art car when the door opened and Bishop Tom Samson was received by the executive producer of AFRIMA, Mike Dada. He was dressed in a sparkling white flowing agbada in the midst of tight security.


Bishop Tom Samson being welcome by the executive producer of AFRIMA, Mike Dada
Bishop (Dr) Tom Samson, who is the founder of Christ Royal Family Church, is well known for making a show of his appearance at events.

Bishop Tom Samson

The celebrity Pastor will clock 50 on December 12, 2015 alongside his beautiful wife, Apostle Lanre Samson.

A committee set up in celebrating the man of God, and they have released a week long activities that will run from Sunday, December 6-13.

The epoch-making celebration opens on Sunday with Birthday Lecture by Hon. (Barr.) Segun Odubela. He will speak on “The Role of the Church in Nation-Building” at Oranmiyan Hall, at Airport Hotel Ikeja. On Monday 7th Bishop Tom will visit Ijamido Orphanage Home, Sango Otta, while on the 8th, he will visit Little Saint Orphanage, Egbeda.

On Wednesday 9th December, all road leads to 100 Hectares Royal City, Iyesin Otta for Camp Meeting while Thursday 10th will be a date for novelty match between Royal Men and Women at Royal City stadium, Iyesin Otta by 4pm. Friday 11th is slated for Music Fest by 4pm at Monarch Hall.

On Saturday, it will be birthday proper and official commissioning of Monarch University Faculty of Humanity and Library.

The senior pastor of Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo and his wife Faith arrived Benin city in their private jet this morning. They are in Benin city for the 40th anniversary of Church of God Mission Miracle Center which was founded by late Arch Bishop Benson Idahosa. Oyedepo and his wife were welcomed by Bishop Margaret Benson-Idahosa, her son Feb and daughter in-law Laurie.

Many people make light of one of the commandments of the Supreme Being, which states thus “thou shall not steal”. Countless number of times, this simple instruction has been flouted with several culprits getting away unscathed, but, that is not the case this time as you are about to discover.
                                             

If you are a clergyman or you are one of those who steal from sacred places, desist so you won’t end your life the way this man did.

Olawore, the man with the light fingers was employed as an accountant with the Living Faith Worldwide a.k.a Winners Chapel some years ago.

It is mandatory that anyone who wants to work with the religious body, must undergo the church’s pastoral training irrespective of the educational credentials presented. Before Olawore was employed, he was duly made to understand this pre-requisite.

He was therefore enrolled at the theological seminary, from where he subsequently graduated and was employed as an accountant in the church.

Mr. Olawore as he was called to resume work and was assigned to counting and recording the church’s proceeds after every service. According to an insider, the church’s strong room has close circuit cameras installed in all the environ except the toilets. Olawore alongside other fellow accountants are saddled with the responsibility of counting the money and separating the hard currency from the local bill.

Olawore, a close family source revealed was very close to the bishop because of his intelligence, this paved way for him to head the department after a few years of his stewardship.

But despite being close to the richest pastor in the world, Mr. Olawore and some of his colleagues were found to be stealing from the church’s treasury. How did they do that with the Close Circuit TV monitors around?

We gathered that they pinned the money in their hand and take excuse to visit the toilet where they would now hide it somewhere they would later have access to, because, after close of work, everyone will be subjected to thorough search before they are cleared to leave the strong room……

“sometimes they spend up to three days counting money and separating the hard currencies in different denomination. The tithes are directly paid into the Bishop’s account.

It became possible for them to steal hard currencies of higher denominations because these are monies that will last them sometime three days to finish counting. And while performing that duty, some of them were always using the convenience place to keep the money till after they are through with it the exercise before they would later go for their harvest” an inside source told us.

You would be shocked that many atimes the cleaners have even made themselves rich as they often see monies stashed in polythene and kept in the WC or sometime use the brush holder as piggy banks to keep the money.

Few months into this act, Olawore who is said to be blessed with the gift of prophecies was always seeing where others used to keep their stolen ‘goddies’ and as he has seen it, he would always go directly to retrieve the stolen loot.

It got to a point that the money was so enormous and he started buying lands all over the place mostly at Agbado area of Lagos, and at the same time living large and enjoying life to the fullest, but he could only do this for a short while, as his insatiable greed and appetite for women ruined him and all he has acquired through this shady means all went down the drain.

As you are reading this, Mr. Olawore seems to have become a recluse and is often seen muttering to himself while walking the streets without any hope of him regaining his sanity.

The General Superintendent, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi has said that the war against corruption is one important war President Muhammadu Buhari must win.

The cleric who stated this after the Lagos City-Wide Crusade organised by the church in conjunction with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), said he is praying for President Muhammadu Buhari to succeed in the war against corruption and other reforms he is undertaking in the country.

He urged Nigerians to support the president rather than complaining , saying the president needed the wisdom of God to pull through in the fight against corruption.

Kumuyi said, “My prayer for the country is that the mighty change, supernatural change that God has done for individuals, He should do for our country and you see, God works in various ways and as we see all the things happening, fighting against corruption and all that, we need the wisdom of God, power of God and the support of God.

“My prayer is that God will assist the government to actually pull through until we get to the end of the tunnel in Jesus name. A change is coming and the change has started already.”

According to him, the encouragement he wants to give everyone is that they should have hope and look unto God to turn things around, pointing out that it may not take place immediately.

“God is going to do wonders in our country and things will turn around for the better,” he assured.

He assured that in spite of the socio-economic uncertainties in the country, there is still hope for Nigerians.

Source: Leadership

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) through its provincial headquarters on Lagos Island has cancelled a three-day outdoor crusade of one its parishes.The cancellation came after the criticism that followed the invitation of the Fuji musician Wasiu Alabi Pasuma as a guest artist for the crusade.

Pasuma’s picture appeared on the handbill advert alongside the gospel singer Tope Alabi and a former band leader of the late Fela Anikulapo’s Egypt 80 band, Kereke Jike.

Naij.com gathered that the decision to stop the programme was because the church headquarters felt the idea to bring Pasuma and his fans to the church was not well conceived.

A source who spoke on condition of anonymity said the organisers did not do a detailed consultation before going ahead with the programme.

He also said that as a result the programme has been cancelled and the pastor in charge of the church along with the organising committee has also been suspended as they now await sanction for dragging the name of the church into the mud.

The crusade organised by Province 20 and tagged ‘Lagos Island Family areas forum’ was expected to feature Pastor Keji Hamilton and billed for Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25.

Naij.com further learned it was a fan of the Fuji lord who worked at the press where the posters and fliers were being printed who leaked the artwork of the posters and fliers of the event.

A few months ago a church was criticized for inviting a secular singer, Mavin Records’ Korede Bello, to perform his hit single ‘Godwin’ during the Sunday service.

Happy 33rd Wedding Anniversary to the Genearl overseer of Living Faith Ministeries Bishop David Oyedepo & Wife Faith Abiola Oyedepo.

Apparently referring to his spiritual endowment, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has said that he is richer than one of the world’s richest
men, Bill Gates.

Teaching the worshippers in the mission during the church’s 63rd Annual Convention on Saturday shortly before the Holy Communion Service on the topic; “Overflowing Cup,” Pastor Adeboye said that
if Bill Gates needs shoes, he would have to go to the market to buy them, but that if he should announce that he needs shoes at the Redemption Camp, where the convention took place, the auditorium might not contain the shoes people would donate to him.

“I have houses in at least 188 countries of the world, where we have our churches, so I am richer than Bill Gates. Each time I visit these countries, my children would be struggling and saying ‘daddy, come and stay with me.’

“ If I announce here that tomorrow morning, I need a car to travel to the new auditorium, how many cars do you think would be made available to me by you my children? Those of you that do not have a car of your own, very soon, God will give you your own cars. So, I am appealing to you to become an incurable soul winner before you leave this convention ground and your cup will overflow,” he said.

The man of God had earlier used the occasion to warn that any of the mission’s provinces with the dirtiest hostels at the camp would not be allowed to attend next year’s convention, and advised that people should tidy up their dormitories.

Meanwhile, a total of 104 children, comprising 49 boys and 55 girls, were delivered at the camp ground of the mission as at Saturday, 8th August.

The Friday, August 7 Convention/Holy Ghost Service, which attracted millions of people from all over the country, and which caused heavy traffic gridlock along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, witnessed salvation, testimonies, prayers, songs and healing, where the lame walked and the sick got healed.

There were also many powerful testimonies during the Friday Holy Ghost service, with a woman testifying of how she was healed of cancer, while another woman, who was barren for 20 years, said God eventually gave her a set of twins through the ministry of Pastor Adeboye.

Another lady, who was possessed by a marine spirit, also gave a testimony of how God delivered her and she vomited two keys, which she showed to the congregation as proof.

Also testifying, Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, said that he dropped out of school in 1979 and became a motor park tout, but that he is now a holder of a doctorate degree and a worker in RCCG.

He said, “Pastor Enoch Adeboye prayed for me concerning my ambition to become governor and it came to pass after many years of my attempt to hold a public office”.

In his sermon, Pastor Adeboye assured the congregation that God is sufficient in all ways, adding that God can reverse all the irreversible and solve all their problems if they obey Him.

Welcoming the vice president, Professor Osinbajo to the convention on Saturday, Pastor Adeboye stated that he is not just a pastor in the mission, but that the VP is also one of the mission’s ushers, who minister
during special occasions.

“I don’t know why he was not allowed to officiate during the convention. I hope he would do so during the congress in December. I want you to send our regards to President Muhammadu Buhari and we want him to join us next time,” he added.

Daddy Adeboye, as he is fondly called, used the opportunity to urge the worshippers to always pray for the Nigerian Army so that they could help defeat all the enemies of the country.

It would be recalled that this year’s convention is tagged, ‘The All Sufficient God’ and ended with thanksgiving service on Sunday August 9 at the mission’s new camp ground situated in Shimawa Area.

Dignitaries at this year’s event included, Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Benue State Governor, Mr. Samuel Ortom and his wife, Ondo State Governor, Mr. Segun Mimiko, Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi amongst others

Popular Nicholas Australian Christian evangelist and motivational speaker Nick Vujicic and his beautiful wife is expecting their second baby. the 33-year-old shared some cute family photos on his facebook page. He wrote;
“Sharing with you the joy of our family in the excitement and anticipation of Dejan's arrival smile emoticon Thanks to our photographer Nicoletta Daskalakis we got some pretty awesome shots. Hope you enjoy these photos. Thanks for keeping us in your prayers.”

                                             

Redeemed Church’s three kilometre-by-three kilometre Arena, still under construction, located on Simawa Road, some distance from the outgoing one and half kilometre by one kilometre arena, will be in use for its 63rd annual convention slated to hold between 3 and 9 August 2015. The Redeemed Christian Church of God confirmed the auditorium is expected to host 12 million persons.

Head of Media and Public Relations, RCCG, Pastor Segun Adegbiji, was reported by therainbowonline.net as telling journalists at the Redemption Camp that the new arena would host plenary sessions of a few evenings of the week long programme on an experimental basis. He was supported during the briefing by several other ministers of the mission.

According to Pastor Adegbiji adequate arrangements have been put in place to host participants from the 24 regions of the church spread across 188 countries of the world.

He quoted the General Overseer of the church, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, as warning unserious persons to stay away from this year’s convention, which has a theme The All Sufficient God.