FULL SUMMARY DAY TWO
(MORNING & EVENING)
Day Two morning session commenced with a prayer rain titled “War Against Agents of Confusion” in GOFAMINT, led by Pastor Austin Opara, Inspectorate Pastor of Region 4. Following this, Pastor Ayejuyole, the day’s moderator, moderated the morning which included the following elements:
– Praise and worship led by the praise team
– Morning supplication, where Evangelist Agbeni Ademola, the National Evangelist from Region 12, led the congregation on the prayer titled: Convention 2024 must witness an unusual harvest of miracles, signs, wonders, and testimonies.
Thereafter Hymn 351 was sung.
The Bible exposition focused on Philippians Chapter One, presented by Pastor Emmanuel Afolabi, the Assistant General Overseer for Training and Development.
The exposition outlined five main areas of focus:
- An introduction and critique based on verses 1, 2, and 3.
- Thanksgiving and prayers were discussed in relation to verses 3-11, highlighting how and why Apostle Paul prayed due to the assistance the Philippians provided him, including the content of his prayers.
- The theme of preaching Christ was examined through various aspects:
- Report
- Reaction
- Rejoice
- The profound statement “To live is Christ and to die is gain,” as seen in verses 19-26. Resolved and requests were made.
- Addressing the concepts of striving and suffering for Christ in verses 27-30.
Furthermore, it was noted that grace and peace cannot be erased from the church, with peace defined as “Shalom,” representing total peace of life equating to prosperity. The speaker emphasized that prayer should not be a matter of confidence but must be offered without ceasing. It was highlighted that Apostle Paul did not introduce himself with any title, asserting that there is no entitlement in titles; rather, what is essential is the mantle to perform. It was warned that possessing a title without a mantle could lead to conflict.
The speaker remarked that the fruit of righteousness equates to total salvation, cautioning that if one’s salvation remains hidden, they are not truly saved.
Characteristics of mature believers were outlined as follows:
- They are thankful.
- They are prayerful.
- They are filled with unspeakable joy.
The assertion was made that anything capable of stealing one’s joy can also rob life. The need for Christians to encourage one another was stressed, alongside the idea that love serves as a key distinguishing factor among believers. The gospel must be preached regardless of circumstances, reinforcing that if believers are indeed in Christ, they must acknowledge that God oversees their lives. A warning was given that those seeking fame may end up in flame.
The message concluded with an affirmation of the efficacy of prayer offered by the saints, the comfort provided by the Holy Spirit as a companion, and the reminder that Christ is only seen living through the body of those who are alive today. Persecutions were encouraged to be viewed as a privilege rather than a cause for fear.
The program continued with a series of events led by various pastors. Pastor Paul George, the District Pastor of Bariga, led a Thanksgiving for the answered prayers requested during the past convention. Following this, Pastor Amos Adeleke, the Inspectorate Pastor from Region 29, introduced the convention participants by regions, nations, and non-members of GOFAMINT. This was followed by a choir selection.
Teaching One was delivered by Pastor Dr. E.O. Abina, the General Overseer, who emphasized that where there is no peace, there is no joy. He noted that current events around the world serve as indicators of the pervasive lack of peace. He defined peace as a stress-free state of security or calmness that exists in the absence of fighting or war. For a child of God, peace is not merely the absence of trouble but rather the presence of a person who possesses everything needed for a good life, and that person is Jesus.
Pastor Dr. Abina quoted Mark 4:24, explaining that peace relates to welfare. He underscored that individuals are who they are not by accident, but by what God has ordained them to be. He highlighted the importance of peace, stating that it is peace that keeps one alive and referenced Mark 4:37. He further explained that “Shalom” means wholeness, with nothing missing, stolen, or decayed, representing total wholeness for man. He stressed that peace means to be unharmed and fortified, reminding attendees that while things and times change, Christ does not change.
To make God’s Shalom a reality in their lives, Pastor Dr. Abina emphasized that the following steps must be taken.
- Be saved and separated from sin.
- Ensure that their ways please God.
- Love the law of God.
- Know the way of peace.
- Seek peace and pursue it.
- Increase in knowledge of God.
- Determine not to worry or be afraid.
After his teaching, he made an altar call to those that want to give their life to Jesus, followed by announcements and orientation from the convention working committee. Pastor M.I. Jinadu coordinated the collection of the service offering, and the morning session concluded with a closing prayer and benediction.
SUMMARY
DAY TWO (EVENING SESSION)
The second day’s evening session, tagged Missions Night, commenced with an opening prayer by Pastor Oloruntuyi Adekoya, the Regional Pastor of Region 15. This was followed by a praise and worship segment led by the praise team, after which the congregation hymn 150 was sung. Pastor Samson Adegbite then led a special intercessory prayer focusing on the theme “Lord! Send Labourers to This Decaying Harvest.” Deaconess Funmi Fagbuyi rendered the Bible reading.
Evangelist (Dr.) S.O. Okomolehin gave the opening charge, emphasizing the theme “Missions: An Assignment for All.”
Few Points to Note from the message:
- It is a necessity for every one of us to be involved in the work of missions.
- The work of missions is not to a sent few.
- You must be born again to be a qualified missionary.
- Christianity is a lifestyle and a race.
- You can be a Pastor and not born again.
- Being born again is the beginning to the lifestyle of a Christian.
- All of us can be involved and all of us MUST be involved in the assignment of missions.
- We can all be givers to missions.
- Nobody is too poor to support the work of missions.
Afterward, representatives from various fields presented mission reports, including updates on home missions, as well as African and foreign missions.
Evangelist Paul Adaramola conducted the service offering, which was followed by a selection from the choir. The General Evangelist, Evangelist E.O. Falade, then delivered an evening message titled “The Message of Peace to All Nations.” During the message, he made a clarion call for special donations for mission work. He highlighted some points and prayer points which can be found below:
NOTES
- Turbulence and other occurrences will persist till the coming of Jesus Christ.
- No matter what is happening to you, you must be expectant of the second coming of Jesus Christ.
- The delay in Jesus’ coming is due to the message of peace not being preached to the ends of the earth.
- Any life without the light of Christ in them will definitely be in crisis.
- There is no PEACE without Jesus.
- You should be able to do ANY and EVERYTHING to the one that gave His soul for you.
- To prove to Jesus that you love Him, you must do the work of evangelism.
- If you say you love God and you hate soulwinning – You are FAKE!
- Everything we need is in God.
- The time you use for hypocrisy and gossiping, channel it to SOUL-WINNING
- What you see in the spirit is greater than what you can see naturally.
- Anybody that wants to overcome poverty must learn how to give.
PRAYERS
- Lord, in every area I’ve wronged you – Father, forgive me tonight!
- Father, rekindle your spirit and fire in me today in order for me to be passionate about soul-winning.
- Father tonight, kill the spirit of poverty in my life.
- Father help me to push your work, beyond my capacity so I can get rewards here on earth and in heaven.
- Whatever battle of life I’m facing, let them disappear now in the name of Jesus.
Next, Evangelist Anyebe Shadrack, the National Evangelist Administrator, made announcements. The session concluded with a closing prayer led by Pastor Prof. S.O. Ewuola.