As the annual Holy Ghost Congress of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, starts today, the General Overseer of the church, Pastor E.A Adeboye has admonished prospective attendees not to be distracted but focus on God through the week long event.
The programme will run till Saturday with different events slated for morning, afternoon and evening sessions.
The theme is; “The Great Shepherd”, and it will feature several gospel ministers from across the nation and overseas including Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye, CAN president and Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, a dynamic preacher, pastor, evangelist, teacher, prophet, apostle and an author, with a unique anointing of God upon his life.
Bishop Mike Okonkwo, Rev. Joe Olaiya, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, Lagos.
Others include Pastor Stephen Rathod, Revd. Moses Aransiola, president/General Overseer of the Gethsemane Prayer Ministry. He is also the national director of Nigeria Prays, a national prayer body initiated by the former Head of State of Nigeria, General Dr. Yakubu Gowon.
President/founder of Christ Life Churches under the umbrella of The Sword Of The Spirit Ministries, Bishop Francis Wale Oke will also minister. Pastor Adeboye is expected to minister every evening.
In a welcome address to participants, Pastor Adeboye said: “We welcome you to a special encounter with the Great Shepherd at this year’s Congress. We are highly delighted to see you again, knowing that you made it to this congress despite all the devil had planned and done. The One who promised you more abundant life is ever willing, ever able and ever faithful to keep you.
“We give Him all the glory for what he did over the past one year in your life, family, work, the church and the nation. May He be highly exalted in Jesus’ name!
“This year’s Congress promises to be quite remarkable as we celebrate the Great Shepherd Himself ––His goodness, His love and His faithfulness. He guides, protects, provides and sustains. Whatever your situation, He is present and ready to meet you at the very point of your need. Just put your faith in Him and come before Him with prayer and thanksgiving. You shall not ask in vain in the mighty name of Jesus.
“Do not miss any session and do not let anyone distract you. As you come before God and look up to Him, He will single you out of the crowd. The reason you are here is to meet the Almighty, Great Shepherd Himself. Give Him all your attention and He will give you all He has in store for you,” he appealed.
DAY 1 Programme of Events:
OPENING SESSION
6.00 – 7.00 pm Prayer & Intercession
7.00 – 8.00 pm Praise & Worship
8.00 – 8.10 pm Opening Prayer
8.10 – 8.30 pm Choir Ministration
8.30 – 9.00 pm Talk One – “He is
worthy To be praised”
9.00 – 9.20 pm Greetings &
Announcements
9.20 – 9.40 pm Thanksgiving for Past
Congresses
9.40 – 10.10 pm Offering
10.10 – 10. 40 pm Choir Ministration
10.40 – 12.00 am Talk Two – “Defender
of the Defenseless“
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