DAY FOUR SUMMARY
(MORNING AND EVENING SESSION)
MORNING SESSION
The morning session of the fourth day of the convention commenced with Pastor Ogunwole Emmanuel Regional Pastor 13 serving as the moderator. Pastor Taiwo led the opening prayer, after which the praise team led the congregation in praise and worship. Following this, Pastor Paul Williams, the district Pastor of Okokomaiko led the congregation in the morning supplication. The congregation was then led in the congregational hymn, G.H.B. 353 by one of the choir leaders, before the morning tonic was delivered by Pastor S.O. Omowumi, the General Secretary. The focus was “Unveiling the Mystery of Divine Guidance,” with the core text being Isaiah 48:17.
In his note, he explained that God teaches us to profit in every area of our lives, guiding us on what to do and when to do it. He emphasized that divine guidance is not always revealed all at once but occurs step-by-step. He cited Abraham as a prime biblical example of someone who depicted divine guidance.
Later, Pastor Sunday Adu coordinated the launch of the book of the founder and first General Overseer, Late Pastor Rueben Akinwalere George. Pastor Adu reinforced the importance of cross-checking faith with the words of elders, as a way to validate spiritual understanding.
The main teaching three, titled “Spiritual Blessings of Abraham’s Children,” was delivered by the General Overseer, Pastor Dr. E.O Abina, with scriptures including Ephesian 1:3, Galatians 3:14, John 1:11-14, and 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. He opened by affirming that God has blessed believers with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places, and that Abraham’s blessings come in two dimensions: physical and spiritual.
He explained that the blessings of Abraham are passed down because we are spiritually connected, and because Abraham was rejected by the Jews but accepted by the Gentiles.
Pastor J.J. Udofa prayed for the General Overseer and the congregation and the announcements were made by Pastor Matthew Akinola.
Pastor M.O Adeogun closed the session with prayers and benediction.
EVENING SESSION
The moderator of the evening session was Pastor Ayejusunle Bankole (IP, Region 22). Pastor Jairus Oglegwu (IP, Region 5) opened the service with prayers, and after that, the praise and worship session was led by the Praise Team, followed by the congregational hymn from G.H.B. 75.
As soon as the congregational hymn was sung, the National Choir ministered to the church in their songs. Thereafter, the first charge was delivered by Rev. Dr. Gary Maxy, focusing on the topic “Renewing of Our Minds,” with Scripture emphasis from the book of Romans 12:1-2. He expressed the need to have God in our lives, stating that without Him, we are hopeless and lost.
The scripture reading was taken by Dcns. Olanike Odeyemi from Acts 5:12-16. Following that, the service offering was collected by Pastor Dr. Joshua Shodeinde, after which the National Choir gave their rendition.
Moments later, the General Evangelist, Evangelist (Dr.) E. O. Falade, preached the main message, tagged “The Night of Wonders.” His message focused on “Celebrating the God of Wonders.” With massive instant testimonies following the powerful ministration. The moderator invited Pastor Theophilus Ajadi to pray for the minister.
The evening session ended with a closing prayer and benediction said by Pastor Onayemi.