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Chiamaka, another addition to the Campus Ministry.
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Akepreye and Ignatius Nwadinobi, both of the Islands region in Lagos, recently tied the marital knots in Warri.
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Gani Aluedo and his wife, Grace, both got baptized recently at Ojo/Apapa.
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" This is the happiest day of my life and I wish to thank my parents and all the disciples who stood by me all through out the period of my studies. I have lots of role models in the church, some were even baptized as teenagers, and their lifestyles really convicted me to become and disciple of Christ. As a teenager myself, I just can't wait to take the message of salvation to my friends!"
Elizabeth Bolajoko (Right) Ojo/Apapa Region
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After being met on the second day of the Churchwide campaign in Ojo/Apapa Region, Chinedu Eke, an auto mechanic, was recently baptised May 27. " It's a thing of great joy to be added to God's Church and I can't wait to shout it out everywhere so that men can get to witness the joy of salvation. I'm looking forward to the day my wife and children will get baptised too and pray that this occasion of my baptism will motivate me to bring others to God."
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Segun Silas celebrated his birthday recently in Ilorin. Picture shows the celebrant ( 3rd from right) and other disciples at the venue |
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Vincent Eloka of the Ojo/Apapa region this month, took Olabisi Badamosi of the Oshodi/Isolo region, to be his wife. |
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" I always see Disciples worship and evangelise in my neighborhood. They have so much passion and joy in their service to God. I decided it was a kind of fellowship I need and so I joined their easter midweek service and was blown away when the leader started washing everyone's feet! That night, I made a decision of been a Disciple. A brother, Jacob Obeh, asked if I would love to study the scriptures and i said "yes"! I did not regreted it one bit,for everyday, I keep learning something new and enriching. The study that impacted me the most is The Kingdom study which opened up my eyes to see the need to repent, get baptised and be added in God's Church."... Tayo Adewole-Ojo/Apapa Region |
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Margaret Njoku,Ojo/Apapa Region, a part- time student of Lagos State University, Isolo Campus, and also a visitor to the jointly held Women's Day by the Oshodi/Isolo and Ojo/Apapa Regions, recently got baptized after studying the Bible for close to three weeks. " The first though that passed through my mind when I finished studying Discipleship was, "how come these has been in the Bible all this while and i havent seen it?" Studying the Word was a big challenge for me. Giving up everything for God is a command God takes very seriously but most times we can be swayed by our desires to keep a part of our lives back. I thank God for the grace of His strenght because it wont be possible without that. I have to admit that my baptism into the Body of Christ has opened my eyes to see that there are other people like me who is earnestly searching for the Truth and I have a responsibility now to reach out to such people." |
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Golden Jubilee...
The amiable wife of the Church's administrator, Mrs. Abigael Ereola recently turned 50 and this was celebrated with pageantry.
Organized by her ever supportive husband, a special thanksgiving was held at the Gamezone Garden worship venue of the Ojo/Apapa Region of the Church. The service culminated in rendation of special numbers by the musician of the day. The event also brought together friends, family members and other disciples, who used the occasion to glorify the Lord for the life of the celebrant
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The month of April ended gloriously for Dr. Phil Osagie of the Ikeja/ Ketu Region as his mother got baptised. In picture left, Dr. Phil stands in the pool of baptism as his mother gets ready for the baptism and in picture right, Stella and Dr. Phil Osagie couldnt hide their joy as they pose with Mama after her baptism... |
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| It was birthday blues for four members of the administrative staff of the International Christian Church, Lagos recently. Emmanuel Afahame, Surulere Region), the Church Farm Manager and Comet Ojiabor,Ogba/Ketu, the Senior Accountant were treated to a time of refreshment in the office recently by members of the administrative staff. picture left shows Comet Ojiabor (bottom left) and Emmanuel Afahame (bottom right) celebrate with members of the administrative staff (top left) |
 
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The Administrator and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Church, Mr Israel Ereola was treated recently to a surprise 61st birthday party by his family members and members of his family group. The party, which was held at Gamezone Garden in FESTAC town, had the Regional Leader, Charlie Davies,the Lead Evangelist, Chris Ogbonnaya and lots of the celebrants friends in attendance. The Lead Evangelist, in his toast to the celebrant, encouraged other disciples to emulate the heart and passion of Mr. Ereola, who, he said, inspires many by his sacrificial leadership. And on a lighter note, spoke of how Mr. Ereola is emulating Jacob(Isreal- who had 12 sons) in the Bible by the number of children he now has ( Mr Ereola has 9 children). Mr. Aina also toasted, to good health, the celebrant. On the right are pictures from that day.
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| ...Also, the Financial Administrator of the Church, Mr. Sam Onuoha, was caught unawares when Staffs of the Church Office recently gave him some surprise birthday presents. The celebrant, who clocked 44 on that day, was presented with gifts items which includes some textile materials and cakes. |
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“I’m ecstatic and joyous that I can complete my studies and get baptized. Indeed no joy can be compared to this. I wish to thank God too for bringing disciples and discipleship my way. I was a religious kind of guy before I met Lawrence, who studied the Word with me. My first impression of the Church then was weird since I don't even know the man next seat to me in my former denomination but here; I hugged and almost shook hands with everyone! Never felt so important in my life before like when I first came to church and met other brothers, who took special interest in me. The bible also opened up my eyes to the fact that lots of so called Christians don't even know the half of it! Then we did light and darkness study, and I saw the NEED to be urgent in getting saved and getting my friends and family members saved too...Its been great been baptized a disciple of Jesus and I just cant wait to express my joy by winning lots of souls for Christ!" Michael Ani, Ojo/Apapa Region
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“My elder brother, Luke Ezeja first invited me to Church and it was like a new and incredible experience for me. Getting to meet lots of Teenagers who were not concerned with the things of this world was really cool for me and I didn't know the Bible had lots of answers for most of my life's questions till a sister, Onyinye, started studying with me. I used to think evangelism was for a specific kind of people till I did the Discipleship study and saw, quite clearly, that it was a command for anyone who wants to be a disciple. The Cross study too could melt any heart of stone just to see that Christ didn't just die for my sins but that He was killed by my sin! My baptism into the Body means so much to me and I thank God and everyone He used to help me enter His light!" Mabel Ezeja, Ojo/Apapa Region |
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Restoration...
“I wish to apologize to the church and to God, especially, and to seek for forgiveness. I did what is wrong in the eyes of the Lord and wish to be accepted back in the fold. I thank everyone for being there for me even while I left the faith. I've been away for close to 3 years now but believe me; the world has nothing to offer us. I want to come back and work for God like I've never worked before I hope He can accept me back."
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“ By this all men will know that you are my disciples ,…” John 13:35
T he Ikeja Region of the Church recently extended its’ benevolence arm to the poor in the area as they gave out clothes items to the less privileged in Ikeja. The event, which is a quarterly initiative that targets beggars and the handicaps, was held at the popular and ever busy Maryland, Ikeja with the regional leader, Kemi Olufowobi and coordinators of HOPE Worldwide, Nigeria in attendant. The roadside beggars, led by its spokes person, Nasiru, thanked the Church for it’s good initiatives and stressed the need for people to emulate this kind gesture. Uwamai Igeni, of the Ikeja Region, emphasized the importance of reaching out to the poor in the society. He said we should be imitators of Christ, who had deep compassion for the plight of the poor and wishes further out reaches so needs could be met. |
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Mama clocks 70!…
Mama Ariba , from the Sarah Group, recently turned 70. Well wishes includes her children , grandchildren and members of the Sarah group along with many other disciples who paid her glowing tributes for the incredible impact she has had on the Church. Members of the Sarah group also turned out in their different colourful attires to make the day truly grand.
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The Odusanyas’ joy…
Little Temilove Odusanya also recently turned 1. The amiable daughter of had a birthday to remember put together by her parents which had lots of her friends in attendance. We wish her many happy returns.
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OFF TO BANJUL
Olaoluwa and Biodun Karunwi, were recently sent off to lead the Banjul Christian Church, at the Gambia.
A reception was held in their honour where the couple (pictured right) were presented with gifts.
The presentation was carried out by Phil (hidden) and his wife, Stella Osagie, and Isreal Ereola on behalf of the Lagos Church. |
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...AND TO GHANA
Jide and Biola Ojo assumed the leadership in the Accra Christian Church, Ghana, not too long ago.
Customarily, they were hosted at a reception to send them off. In picture right, the couple were presented with gifts by Ken and Titi Aghoghovbia, representing the Lagos Christian Church. |
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ABUJA LEADERS GET LONG SERVICE AWARD
Leaders of the Abuja Christian Church, Okechukwu and Stella Emeka, have served over 10 years in the Christian ministry.
In recognition of their long-term devotion to service, they were rewarded with a long-service award by the International Church of Christ, Nigeria. |
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ICOC NIGERIA HOLDS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The International Church of Christ, Nigeria held its 2006 Annual General Conference in November in Lagos.
Participants were drawn from all the eleven Nigerian churches.
At the conference the financial statements of the church were presented in addition to the Chairman's report. |
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