Pastor W.. F. Kumuyi – Nigeria – Source: Guardian What a privilege to suffer as a Christian and not as a criminal; to be reproached, insulted and mistreated for the name of Christ and not for being a murderer, or a thief or an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters! If we suffer for the name of Christ, for Christ’s sake, we are happy and blessed. Those who remain faithful and loyal to God during persecution have special fellowship with the Lord like the three Hebrew children in…
Month: November 2021
CHRISTIAN PENTECOSTAL MISSION LOSES PASTOR, REV. DR. OBIORA EZEKIEL
Nigeria – Source: Punch The founder of the Christian Pentecostal Mission, Rev. Dr. Obiora Ezekiel, is dead. He died at the age of 78. The death of the cleric was announced on the Facebook page of the church via a statement signed by the Coordinator; CPM Int’l Imo State, Nigeria, Rev. John U. Ezeh, who is also a member of the Board of Trustees. The statement read, “Ladies and Gentlemen, I am saddled with a responsibility to all sons, daughters, friends and lovers of Christian Pentecostal Mission International (CPM) to make an…
REJOICING IN CHRISTS’ SUFFERING – PART 1
Pastor W.. F. Kumuyi – Nigeria – Source: Guardian It might seem surprising that in a passage of the scriptures that deals with trials and suffering, we find the words “joy, gladness, rejoice, glory, exceeding joy, happy, glorify God”. But God’s Word is different from man’s words, just as God’s ways are different from man’s ways. It is not natural to rejoice when there is suffering, especially if we are living righteously. Most people see it as a strange thing for the righteous to suffer. The text begins by instructing us…
NOMTHI ODUKOYA IS IN HEAVEN – PASTOR ADEBOYE
Nigeria – Source: PM News Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has said Nomthi Odukoya, the late wife of the senior pastor of Fountain of Life Church, Taiwo Odukoya, is in heaven. Adeboye stated this on Monday as he paid a condolence visit to Pastor Odukoya. The highly respected cleric, however, prayed to God to grant Odukoya the strength to bear the loss. “Earlier today, I paid a condolence visit to one of my sons, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, whose wife transitioned into glory…
CLERICS, OTHERS EULOGISE NOMTHI ODUKOYA’S LEGACIES
Nigeria – Source: Guardian Pastors and members of Fountain of Life Church, Lagos, have eulogised the legacies of the late Pastor Nomthi Odukoya who passed on last Tuesday at the age of 47. They described her as a woman that touched so many lives and also left so many testimonies behind. Pastor Fred Ohiani, who spoke at a service held yesterday at the headquarters of the church in Ilupeju, Lagos, urged members not to sorrow but give thanks to God because she has gone to be with the Lord. He…
DEATH OF PASTOR ODUKOYA’S WIFE PAINFUL, SAD – GOV. SANWO-OLU
Nigeria – Source: PM News Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has condoled with Pastor Taiwo Odukoya over the death of his beloved wife, Nomthi. The Governor described the unfortunate death of the late Pastor Mrs. Odukoya as a painful and sad occurrence. The Governor urged Pastor Odukoya to take heart and not lose the strength of his mind, believing that his wife had gone to be with her maker. The Governor said that death is one of those harsh realities of life that we have to accept, adding that…
YABATECH INAUGURATES NEW EXECUTIVES FOR THE JOINT CHRISTIAN BODY
The Joint Christian Management Committee of Yaba College of Technology has ordained new executives to manage religious activities on campus. The role of the executives is to coordinate religious assignments and carry out administrative works. The inauguration took place on Sunday 31 October at the College Chapel on Campus. During the service, Head of Metallurgical Department and the Chaplain of the College, Very Rev. Dr. Olumuyiwa Awe encouraged the new Executives to be steadfast in their service to God and man. He asked them to be upright and selfless. 20…
CACI FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE ORGANISES DAY OF BLESSINGS
The youth have been urged to live in harmony with their parents and elders in society, and should not abuse them in any form. By adhering to this admonishment, it would enable the youth to attract supernatural blessings from God. Apostle Samuel Amponsah Frimpong, General Secretary of the Christ Apostolic Church International, made this clarion call on the youth while ministering at the “Day of Blessings” service marked in Teshie-Accra. Dubbed “Day of Blessing“, believers of the gospel from all the length and breadth gathered and tapped into the anointing…
POLITICAL CORRUPTION TAKING A TOLL ON NATIONAL ECONOMY – GHANA BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE
Ghana – Source: NewsGhana Most Rev. Philip Naameh, Metropolitan Archbishop of Tamale and President of Ghana Bishops’ Conference, has stated that perceived corruption and corruptible practices by politicians and other politically exposed persons in Ghana are taking a toll on the national economy. He said corruption was also making the poverty situation to grow progressively, emphasizing that “Poverty is grinding down millions of people all over the country”. Most Rev. Naameh who stated this during the opening of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) in Wa, noted that prices of…
PASTOR NOMTHI ODUKOYA, WIFE OF PASTOR TAIWO ODUKOYA DIES OF CANCER
Pastor Nomthi Odukoya, wife of the Senior Pastor of Fountain of Life Church, has passed on to glory. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, her husband Pastor Taiwo Odukoya says, “with deep regret and gratitude to God, I have to announce the passing of my wife, Pastor Nomthi Odukoya.” Her death comes after almost two years of battling cancer. Announcing her death, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya says, “she gave me 11 beautiful years of marriage and two wonderful boys, who I know will be very significant in life. I loved her…