ECoY marks 50th anniversary, unfolds activities

The Evangelical Church of Yahweh (ECoY) has disclosed plan to host its 50th year anniversary.

According to the Church, activities to mark the anniversary include, colloquium and football competition and others.

The celebration will begin with a Football Match on February 3 and a praise evening, which will feature seasoned music ministers. This will be followed by a colloquium on February 4, 2023.

The conference will host speakers from ministries to present series of lectures on:“The prophetic ministry and the pentecostal movement in Nigeria: 50 years evolution of the Evangelical Church of Yahweh”.

The keynote speaker for the occasion is the Diocesan Bishop of Ilesa Diocese Anglican Communion and Bishop Theologian, Anglican Communion, Rt. Reverend (Prof) Dapo Asaju, while renowned religious leaders such as Apostle Dr. John Amarachukwu Daniel, President/Provost, Melchisedek Graduate Bible Academy, Prophet Bolaji Oduntayo, Deputy Shepherd, Disciples of Christ Ministry, Cherubim and Seraphim Church Movement Church (Ayo Ni O), Dr. Tokunbo Bankole, and Pastor Joshua Olabayo, Pastor Evangelical Church of Yahweh, London will lead other discussions.

The conference is expected to be a time of reflection, re-dedication to the mission of the church and it end on February 5 with a thanksgiving service.

Speaking on the anniversary, the Organising Committee Chairman, Bishop Enighokhana Oni, said: “The anniversary marks a turning point in the physical and spiritual development of the ministry.

“It will give us opportunity to re-evaluate the past and look forward to the expansion and winning souls for Christ, in accordance with the vision of the ministry.”

ECoY is a pentecostal and prophetic church established on February 4 1973, by Apostle Theophilus Olabayo in Ilorin, Kwara State with parishes in states across Nigeria, United States of America and United Kingdom.