A source close to the church revealed that participants who are coming for any of the programmes only need
to obey instructions of the officers, some of whom will be drawn from Lagos
State.
According to the source, the church
on its own has mobi-lised thousands of its workers to maintain law and order in
and around the Camp as well as the Lagos-Ibadan Express-way throughout the
period of the convention, noting that the Ogun State Command had already
established a division in the fast growing city.
Asked if the facilities in the Camp
would be enough to cater for the needs of huge number of persons expected
during the programme, the source said between last year and today, the church
had built several additional facilities for the comfort of participants.
For instance, three additional water
stations have been established in the last one year, toilets and more
facilities have been put in place, “but honestly, with the rate of expansion in
the church, there is no way we can provide adequate facilities.”
The source also assured motorists of
the safety of their ve-hicles because the church has provided between 12 and 13
car parks in and around the Camp. Seven of the car parks can accommodate a
minimum of 20,000 cars each and they are manned by the competent security
operatives.
“Despite these efforts by the
church, as at Thursday during the Ministers’ Conference, accommodation problem
had started rearing its head. Therefore, I enjoin all those who want to attend
the programme to come early to avoid last minute desperation to enter the Cmp,”
the source told our reporter.
Also speaking on facilities in the
camp, the Camp manager, Pastor A. F. Elufowoju said everything is set for a
smooth take-off of the convention, noting that the church generates its
electricity. “New things have been put in place since last year’s convention,”
he stated
...Adeboye assures participants of major
turning point
Barely 24 hours after its Ministers’ Conference attended by pastors drawn from
across the globe in preparation for the 61st annual convention, the
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch
Adejare Adeboye, has perfected plans to host millions of persons at the yearly
spiritual fiesta.
The purpose of the Ministers
Conference, according to the General Overseer, is to equip and recharge every
minister for the great task of reaching the world that the Lord has graciously
given to the church.
The convention, like the ministers
conference, is scheduled for the sprawling Redemption Camp of the church along
the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, and the quintessential erstwhile mathematics
lecturer has enjoined every genuine seeker of the one and only true God who can
do the miraculous to take advantage of the annual week long event.
Adeboye said the programme themed;
‘Jesus’, is specially packaged at great expense for the benefit of persons who
want God to change them and make them true seekers of righteousness.
In his welcome address to the
multitude of worshippers expected at the event, Pastor Adeboye said: “It is
with great joy in the holy Glory that we welcome you to the
61st Convention with the theme: JESUS. The person and work of Jesus is
central to Christianity. His birth marked the turning point in history. An
encounter with him in this convention will surely mark a significant turning
point in your lives. Jesus is the link to answered prayers.
“He said whatever we ask in His
name, He will give it to us (John 14:13). Therefore, spend quality time
in prayers during this convention. The only genuine way to salvation is through
Jesus (John 14:6; Act 4:12). He will show you the way out of trouble;
open the door of breakthrough to you; and lead you into eternal bliss. All you
need is ensure you surrender your life to Him,” he assured.
Continuing, Pastor Adeboye said:
“Jesus is called “Wonder-ful” (Isaiah 9:6) which implies that He is full
of wonders and does wonders. He has done many wonders before like turning water
to wine (John 2:1-10); feeding 5,000 people with only five loaves of
bread and two fishes (Matthew 14:15-21).
“This convention is going to be
loaded with signs and wonders from the very beginning to the end. Release your
faith and you will be a recipient of His wonders. As the Great physician, Jesus
will cure the incurable as the Lord of hosts; He will deliver the captives from
captivity. As the master builder, He will build lives and destinies. As the
great provider, He’s going to glory Himself in lives and cause us to begin to
reign.
“This is one convention we will not
forget in a hurry. Be focused, prayerful, determined not to leave the same way
you came, avoid any sinful acts and don’t miss any of the sessions. Be a good
imitator of Jesus Christ. Thanksgiving was His way of life; He gave thanks
before feeding 5,000 people and before calling Lazarus out from the grave.
“Thank God with passion throughout
this convention and you will go home praising the Lord. Once again, we welcome
you to a life trans-forming convention where Jesus will move like never before.
God bless you,” Adeboye stated.
He maintained that this year’s
convention is very unique and very special, because only those who are hungry
for God, those who really want God to change their lives from inside out, are
invited.
“Anyone who is not seriously seeking
God, who is not hungry for God and thirsty for His righteousness, should not
even bother to come because this year’s convention is going to be for those who
want God to change them from inside out,” Adeboye said.
As early as 8.30 a.m. today
thousands of candidates for ordination to the office of deacons and deaconesses
are expected to assemble for the commencement of the anoint-ing for service in
the fast grow-ing church.
According to the programme of the
convention, there will be meetings of House Fellowship leaders and workers at
8.30 p.m. alongside a meeting of the church council.
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