By Bimbo Yusuf
It was a celebration of joy, prayers, praises, and worship as Christ Miracle Church Mission (CMCM) of Christ the Solution Assembly, Housing Estate, Oke - Ila, Ado-Ekiti celebrated their One Year Anniversary at the Church Premise.
At a well-attended ceremony graced by all the pastors and notable members of the CMCM, Zone 1, special guests, and members of the Housing Estate Community, the Ekiti State Pastor of CMCM, Pastor Omowaye who is also the Pastor in charge of CMCM Ikere-Ekiti, Pastor Omowaye, congratulated the Pastor-in-charge of the church, Pastor (Mrs.)Omodele Adebola Okunbor, and her congregation for the celebration of one year of the church's existence in the area.
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Pastor Omowaye said CMCM churches established through the God-sent man, Pastor (Proph.) Peter Abiola Adebisi , had proven their commitment and loyalty to the work of God on which they too were richly blessed.
He commended Pastor (Mrs.) Omodele Adebola Okunbor and members of the church for their steadfastness and unwavering support to the work of God and prayed for more grace to move the work of God forward among other churches in the area.
Also addressing the gathering of men and women of God, the Zonal Pastor, Pastor (Prof.) Kayode Olofintoye, expressed joy and satisfaction at the growth and development of CMCM churches in the State. He looked back at how the church of God was established by Prophet Peter Abiola Adebiyi in 1987, laying the spiritual rock they all sit upon till now.
While thanking God for Pastor (Mrs.) Omodele Adebola Okunbor's accomplishments, He also thanked her husband, Elder Okunbor, for his support, as well as the people for working for God. He called on the members to reach out to the lost souls with a message for the salvation of their souls on the last day.
Also, speaking at the occasion, the Pastor in charge of CMCM, Iworoko Branch, Pastor Afolabi Owa, advised Christians to put God first in all their undertakings in life and shun pride, rumor mongering, and seeking solutions where there are none. He urged Christians to meditate day and night to be rewarded bountifully at the end.
In his own contribution, the Pastor at CMCM Mega Parish, Pastor Segun Famoroti, expressed gratitude to God for the progress recorded by the church of God and charged the people to continue with their support and cooperate with the leadership of the church to move the church to greater heights. He urged Pastor (Mrs.) Okunbo not to relent in her efforts in preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of the community.
The Baba Ori Oke of CMCM Mountain of Ado Ekiti, Pastor Kolawole Afolayan,who is also the Pastor in charged of CMCM Grace Assembly, Textile, Basiri, Ado praised the people for their commitment. He described Pastor (Mrs.) Okunbor as a hardworking Woman, honest, diligent, respected, God-fearing, and deeply rooted in the words of God, always in the forefronts of Church activities when she was at CMCM, Grace Assembly, Ado. Pastor Afolayan called on members to emulate her good works and to continue to be loyal and be their brother’s keeper, especially during this turbulent period in the Nation.
In his own speech at the occasion, Pastor Owolabi of CMCM Mega Parish felicitated with the Church of God on their celebration and called for more soul-lifting programs of the church in the area to gain more members.
Speaking on behalf of the family of Pastor (Mrs.) Omodele Adebola Okunbor, her immediate Sister, Rev.(Mrs.) Olagunju Yemisi of Good News Baptist Church,Aramoko Ekiti thanked God for her sister's life and for hearing the called of God, which she said had turned her life around for better.
At the program, the first lesson was read by Evangelist (Mrs.) Eunice Afolayan, reading the 1st Bible passage.
Pastor Odeyemi of CMCM Ile Ileri Parish, Adebayo, Ado-Ekiti, Pastor Femi Gabriel of CMCM, Iyin Ekiti, Pastor Ologbonyo, an Assistant Pastor at the Mega Parish, also felicitated with Pastor Okunbor and members of CMCM Christ the Solution Parish on their celebration of joy and prayed for more successful years ahead.
In her address, the Pastor of CMCM Christ the Solution, Housing Estate, Ado-Ekiti, and the celebrant, Pastor (Mrs.) Omodele Okunbor, thanked God for His mercies and goodness to her and her congregation since the creation of the branch. She shared her journey of hearing the call of God and the establishment of the church, starting from Akure in Ondo State.
Pastor (Mrs.) Okunbor recounted her encounter with the Holy Spirit, where she received a divine mission to establish the church, which began as a house fellowship. She emphasized the importance of obedience to God's call and the collective efforts of all members in achieving the church's success.
The program concluded with awards of Excellence to Notable Nigerians, among them were; Pastor (Prof.) Lawrence Kayode Olofintoye, Pastor (Dr.) Olusegun Famoroti, Pastor Kolawole Afolayan, Evangelist Bade-Gboyega Oyebade, CMCM State Youths Leader.
The occasion was also witnessed by all the Wives of Pastors and Elders of the CMCM in the State,among them are, Pastor (Mrs)Adetunji of CMCM Ile Ileri, Ladies Evang. Omowaye, Olofintuyi, Famoroti, Eunice Afolayan, Felicia Gabriel, Elder Adegboye Aladegbemi & Wife, Elder Ekiran and Wife, Chief (Mrs) Bimbo Yusuf, Mrs Adeleye, all the Choir of CMCM in Zone 1
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