Church ends crusade, tasks christians on obedience

Dean of the Cathedral and Chairman, Directorate of Evangelism, Ven. Ebenezer Adewole (left); Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev’d (Dr.) Olusola Odedeji; his wife, Lydia; and wife of the Dean, Mrs. Mercy Adewole

The 11th yearly crusade of the Diocese of Lagos West, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) tagged: 2023 Triumphant Convocation with the theme, “The Lord Will Fight For You” taken from Exod. 14:14, held recently at the Diocesan Field, Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA, lkeja, Lagos.

Hosted by the Diocesan Bishop, The Rt. Rev’d James Olusola Odedeji, the crusade incorporated a vigil.

Reading Exodus 14:1-14, Ven. Biodun Adenariwo extolled God and gave the over 1,000 participants the prophetic assurance of God’s willingness and ability to fight for His children as He did for the Israelites.

Ministering on the topic: “Winning The Battles Of Life,” Ven. Bolatito Dokunmu noted that Christians can engage weapons including the words of God, the name of Jesus and the Blood of Jesus, among others to win the battles of life.

He opened the eyes of participants to their heritage and entitlement in God, adding that the three factors responsible for the battles of life are glory, destiny and star, which he said remained the targets of the enemy.

He said: “We win the battles of life by individually giving our lives to Christ, so, we can receive the power to become a son or a daughter and be filled with the Holy Spirit”

The Bishop of Ondo Diocese, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), The Rt. Rev’d Stephen Oni concluded the first day with a fervent episcopal prayers.

On the second day of the event, The Rev’d Canon Austin Ifezue encouraged Christians to reflect on God’s word, which is able to make them wise in all areas.

The Dean, Ven. Ebenezer Adewole, in his ministration explained that God has no problem fighting for His children.

So far they are not standing against the relentless pursuit of the Egyptians to repossess a freed man or woman. He reminded Christians that not all who crossed the Red Sea were able to cross the River Jordan, adding that Christians should fight to maintain the victory freely delivered to them.

The Rt. Revd. James Olusola Odedeji, who was supported all through the three-day programme by his wife, Mama Lagos West, Dr. Olukemi Lydia Odedeji, gave the episcopal blessings and concluded the event with prophetic benediction.