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ACCORD Project: March 2010 Newsletter

God has continued to use the ACCORD project to touch the lives of many children and families in the communities...more






Uncommon Conversion
…a pastor of 13years and wife become disciples of Jesus

When we started the year with a goal of each disciple making one disciple before the end of the year, little did we know that God was set to do a new and even greater thing in our Region...more




Commanded to Love

A message by Evangelist Emmanuel Emeh at the Family Meeting of 20 Feb. 2010...more



Family Meeting
...20 Feb. 2010

The first Family Meeting of the Lagos Church in the year was held on Saturday 20 February at the popular Akanbi Onitiri facility in Surulere...more




Strategic Ministry Moves Across the Nigerian Churches

We are happy to announce our successful implementation of the following major strategic ministry ‘moves’ made by the Church leadership group...more

New Era for the Church in Francophone Africa

For the first time in over a year, the Church in Francophone Africa will finally be united under the direction and leadership of a Lead Evangelist...more

Mission 2010

Four New Churches to be Planted in 2010

In accordance with the resolutions of the International Leadership Group to tag 2010 as the year of Missions, Nigeria has emerged with four new mission fields...more



The ACCORD Project: Special Announcement



On behalf of the children in the ACCORD Project, we wish to express our deepest appreciation to the Church for the support you have all given to the success of the project...more

Port-au-Prince Church Celebrates 3 Baptisms

Pulled from the earthquake rubble by disciples from the Port-au-Prince Church of Christ in Haiti, Yvrose was baptized into Christ on Thursday despite her broken leg...more

Report from First HOPEww Trip to Haiti

Last Sunday the first outside HOPE worldwide team arrived in Port-au-Prince. Dr. Mark Ottenweller of HOPE worldwide, Stanley Dumornay, New York City evangelist and Wagner Mendez of the Santo Domingo Church brought water, food, medical supplies and the love of Christians from around the world. Here is their report, assessment and plan...more

Great HOPE Walk 2009
10km in 3 Hours...We Did It!

And what a great job you all did! The 2009 HOPE Walk raised more awareness across the city and saw thousands turn out to support a worthy cause and walk the Walk...more

ICOC Nigeria Holds AGC in Lagos



The Annual General Conference of ICOC, Nigeria for the year 2009 was held on Saturday 7 November at its Akanbi Onitiri premises in Surulere, Lagos...more




Ikeja/Ketu Tops In Church Olympics



No new world record was set in the end but try telling that to the Ikeja/Ketu region as they topped the medals table and was crowned champions in the 2009 Lagos Church Olympics...more




The ACCORD Project



In July 2008, the International Church of Christ got a grant from the USAID through HOPE WorldWide to provide Care and Support to OVC  and their Caregivers...more




The Whole World Will Know!



It was an electrifying Sunday at the Glover Hall on Lagos Island as close to 200 campus students from all over the country gathered for the grand finale of the 2009 ICMC... more

ICOC Lagos Marrieds Forum



Saturday October 3, 2009, marked the re-launch of the Marrieds Ministry in the Lagos Church with over 200 couple in attendance...more




Going Back to the Basics in Our Marriage



In trying to plan or live the married life, one must always go back to the manual on it given by the Inventor Himself – The Holy Bible...more




The Lord Adds to The Campus Ministry

Great things are happening in the Campus Ministry in Lagos as Temitope Peters, a Hotel and Catering Management student of the Yabatech, becomes the latest addition...more

Teens & Pre-Teens Summer Camp '09



Summer camps help children discover new interests and develop character and the just concluded ICOC Teens & Preteens Summer Camp 2009 provided just that... and more...Read



Lagos Church Celebrates 20 Years!



On July 12, 2009, the Lagos Church rolled out the drums to celebrate her memorable 20th Anniversary amidst royalities and some very special guests ...more

Anniversary Thanksgiving Service


When 17 disciples stepped off the plane in Lagos on 17th May 1989, they had nothing on their hearts but selfless, sacrificial, Spirit-spurred and...more





Lagos Appoints More Elder



The Lagos Church's 20th Anniversary festivities started on 5th July with the appointing of Mr. Imagbe Igbinoba and Mr. Omoruyi Iyamu to the office of Elders as shepherds...more




Beauty From Within


I have no word to describe the amazing things that God did for the women of the Ikeja/ Ketu Region of the ICOC, Lagos on the 20th of June 2009...more




Tosin Sowoolu Baptised in London


The South East Sector of the London church rejoiced to see a young man baptised into Christ last week. Tosin Sowoolu was baptised in the presence...more






Special Sunday Service


These were the introductory lines of the Lagos church’s 20th anniversary theme song as the choir fine-tune their performances for the celebrations...more.





Singles Worship Night


After the Singles Retreat in May, the singles in the Lagos church craved for more time with their Maker and had a night of praises and worship at the Surulere land...more





Mission Evangelist Tours South-East Churches


Here is the concluding part of the Mission Evangelist's tour of the Nigerian churches. This edition features his tour of the South-East churches...more





Project to Cultivate Cassava Underway


Plans are currently underway by The ICOC Agric Ventures Ltd to embark upon a pilot project to cultivate Cassava at the farm in Imeko, Abeokuta...more

Women Worship Night


It was the first ever and it was glorious. For a whole night from 10pm on Friday 12th June, the women of the church sang, praised, prayed and humbled themselves before their Lord...more





Abuja Memo...


ICOC Lagos Leaders, Chris & Rolayo Ogbonnaya were in Abuja recently to spur on disciples in the 'City of Power' where they also witnessed the Super Eagles fly over the Harambee Stars at the Abuja National Stadium...more





Mission Evangelist Tours South-West Churches


A 12-day missionary visit to the South-West Nigerian Churches aimed at inspiring, strengthening, encouraging and re-positioning the Churches for maturity, stability, growth and...more

The Necessity of Humility


These two men represent two groups in the Church. The tax collector represents those who always keep in mind that whoever or whatever they are is all by God’s grace. They acknowledge that only God is holy and that they are sinners who constantly need his grace. Such people do not hesitate to confess their sins...more

20th Anniversary Campus Essay Competition

‘You are the salt of the earth…you are the light of the world…let your light shine.’ Matt 5: 13-16

God has always been on the lookout for men. Men of faith and visions and dreams. The Gideons, the Davids, the Esthers and the Daniels were ordinary young men and women with extraordinary passion. They salted and lit up their world for God in their generation... Will you?

Be a part of the first ever ICOC NIGERIA CAMPUS ESSAY COMPETITION.

TOPICS:

20 Years & beyond – Effectively Communicating God’s Changeless Word to a Fast Changing World.

OR

20 Years & Beyond – The Role of God’s Church in Building Our Nation.

Essays to be hand-written and not more than 5,000 words.

Successful entries must communicate clarity and visionary thoughts.

All entries to be submitted at the ICOC Lagos Church Office, 4 Eric Moore Close, Surulere on or before Tuesday 30 June, 2009. Entries from outside Lagos are to reach the same address by Friday 26, June, 2009 or can be sent via email to – emmanuelemeh@yahoo.co.uk or chux_bright@yahoo.com.

Prizes include laptops, inspirational books and cash rewards.

Lagos Announces 40 Days of Fasting

A special Monday morning prayer meeting at the Akanbi Onitiri premises of the Lagos Church was organised by the Elders to herald the start of 40 days...more

Lagos Church Unveils Logo For 20th Anniversary

It was an exciting atmosphere on Sunday April 5, 2009 and venue was the Akanbi Onitiri facility of the Lagos Church where members from every part of Lagos...more

Get 20th Anniversary Screensavers on your Desktops!

Download for desktop or laptop

Click here to download the Anniversary Programme and the programme for the 2009 West African Missions Conference

Our Lives are but a Mist...

Arguably the greatest ever musician since David sang the Psalms, Michael Jackson was recently laid to rest but what are the lessons...more

The ICOC ACCORD Project
The Journey so far...

The ICOC-ACCORD (an acronym for Assistance and Care for Children Orphaned and at Risk, an initiative of the USAID) project, though still in its infancy, kicked off in July, 2008. What started like child’s play back then has become one that has come to stay...click here for more

Boundaries and Values In Marriage


Values are the foundation on which a marriage stands. Weak foundations often times make weak marriages. In this insightful and uplifting article, The Osagies' highlight the values that make a married life vibrant...more


Trust in Completeness



Our sister from the Oshodi/Isolo region, Ifeoma Agumanu, in this explicit and uplifting article, highlights the role Trust plays in the Christian faith...Click here


Ikeja/Ketu Married's Retreat



The Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) was the venue once again as the marrieds in Ikeja/Ketu region enjoyed a romantic escape...more


David's Amazing Exploits on Campus!



David, the only disciple on campus at the Benue State University, Markurdi, was baptised earlier this year in the Abuja Church shortly before leaving for school. He realised how much of a task he had...Click here


International Teachers Seminar & Biblical Study Tour



The international Teachers Seminar (ITS) and Biblical Study Tour (BST) are two events organized yearly by our brother, Dr. Douglas Jacoby in collaboration with other bible teachers from around the world. This year’s event is so unique because of...Click here

Strength of a Woman...


A Women’s forum, which celebrated the virtues and the attributes of the ‘weaker sex’, was held recently at the Benin Church. The forum, with ‘Strength of a Woman’ as its theme, had more than 50 women in attendance...more






Men of Honour

...Messages From The Ikeja Men's Forum



Click here to view messages from the Men's Forum in Ikeja. Men of Honor vs Money by Sesan Ogunro; Men of Honor and the Society by Yemi Osilaja; and Men of Honor...Maintaining a Healthy Heart by Gboyega Adeniran

Ibadan Church Celebrates Men's Day


To bring men to seek the will of God, the disciples in Ibadan organized a Men's Day program on Saturday, 7th of June 2008 with the Theme, “What Makes A Man?” Click here for more and to view exotic pictures from the Ancient City of Ibadan

Teens Career Workshop
...becoming a Church Worker


We want our Teenagers to be successful in life. We hope to one day see them in satisfying careers with the promise of growth. The thought of seeing them in dead-end jobs saddens us. In this insightful presentation, Evangelist Emmanuel Emeh highlights The Need for Church Ministers





Singles Career and Development Workshop


A special Singles Workshop tagged 'Career and Personal Development' was recently held at the Ikeja Facility of the Church. The programme, aimed at 'developing and motivating the Singles in their career,' had almost 200 in attendance. Click here


Baby Chikadibia Undergoes Sucessful Surgery in India


Our profound and heartfelt gratitude to you all for all the prayers, words of encouragement and financial support that we received toward the successful surgery on the heart baby Chikadibia Okeke...more






Tragedy in Myanmar
... HOPE worldwide is looking what it can do to help



Another major disaster devastated Asia as Cyclone Nargis left an estimated 15,000 people dead in Myanmar while some worries that the numbers will rise significantly once proper communication and assessment conducted...Click here


Ojo-Apapa Thanksgiving Sunday


Everyone seems to have a reason to thank God these days in the Ojo-Apapa Region. Click here to view pictures from their colourful Thanksgiving Sunday Service of May 25, 2008.


Motivation and Job Satisfaction


How do you stimulate team members to give their best? In this inspiring presentation taught at the retreat for the staff of ICOC, Nigeria, Evangelist Emmanuel Emeh provides answers. Click here to view slides


Thanksgiving Sunday to Remember!


The Seven Regions which make up the Lagos Church met at the Surulere facility for the second time this year and the Choir made it a truly memorable Sunday...click here for picture gallery


It's Harvest Time!



The month of March was declared as the month to commence radical evangelism in the Ojo-Apapa Region and the start of a special Campaign dubbed ‘Ojo-Apapa 100’...click here






News Around the World
- President's Daughter Baptised in Botswana

February and March have been declared Mission Months in the Gaborone church. This brought a great revival and an air of repentance and great expectations for the year ahead...Click here








Heaven and Hell
- A Reality Check

In this revealing presentation, Dr. Phil Osagie examines the most important question in life - where we are headed after death...Click here



Living as Aliens

Why does the Bible charge disciples to live as aliens on earth? Imagbe Igbinoba, a Deacon in the Ikeja/Ketu Region, throws more light...Click here


Marrieds Valentine Retreat

The idea of having the Marrieds Valentine Retreat came as a result of the desire to do something different for this year’s Val season...Click here


Ikeja Region Opens Children Library

Click here to view the picture gallery as the Children Ministry in Ikeja receives a massive boost as they launch a library of their own




18 Years of Miracles!

The Past, Present and Future of the Lagos Church come alive in this Special Presentation as we highlight, in slides, selected milestones of our Movement...Click here




A King's Quest for Meaning

What insights does the Book of Ecclesiastes provide? How careful should we be in studying Ecclesiastes? Evangelist Emmanuel Emeh explains in this presentation...Click here




Fellowship with the Holy Spirit

Allowing the Spirit to work in our lives is not just a matter of careful thinking and following certain propositions. It also has a lot to do with something that is warm, personal, close and reassuring. It is DIVINE INTIMACY...Click here




Bissau Church Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary
History was made on Sunday the 9th of December 2007 as our Church in Guinea Bissau celebrated her 10th year of existence...more





The Calabar Prison Experience
... more than 40 attend New Year's Eve service in Calabar Prison
'...God's word is not chained.' - 2 Tim.2:9

The Prison Ministry of the Calabar Church is indeed something of a miracle as it has blossomed beyond human imagination. It all began with the visionary leaders in the Church...more







Disciple Shines in Calabar Carnival Pageant
... wins Miss Personality
'I can do everything through him who gives me strength' - Philippians 4:13

Our young and beautiful sister, Iyaji 'Iyaya' Odey demonstrated character and faith as she combines a run on the catwalk with discipleship... more





Campus Interns on the Block!
... Lagos Church Appoints Campus Interns

The Lagos church is truly grateful to the administrators of the Beam funds. With the donation made available to us, we have been able to hire 4 new interns...Click here for more





Stand By Me
... Singles Retreat in Calabar

68 Singles from across the South-South of the Movement gathered recently in Calabar for the yearly Singles Retreat in a City reputed to be the 'Cleaniest in the Country'...Click here to view the Slideshow of the event.

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Elsewhere on the Web...
Beaten and Arrested in Bangalore, India

Read the shocking story of some brothers in India arrested and beaten for sharing their faith...click here






Amazing Revival in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
...averages more than 100 visitors weekly 

Three months ago after seeing our attendance going down with less visitors in our services, ... it was obvious that our church needed  a renewal  from the Holy Spirit...click here





Banjul Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary

The Banjul Church recently marked its 10th year anniversary. Click here to view the slideshow of the memorable celebrations of the Church.






A Father's Pride
Frank Okodugha, a Deacon in the Ojo/Apapa Region, guides us through a story of perserverance and success as he shares about his son, Tomiwa's Baptism...click here







The Unfading Beauty
...Ogba/Agege Women Workshop


“The word ‘beauty’ is synonymous with women. A world without women is dead, boring and musicless because women are uniquely made. God’s creation was not complete until the woman was made..." click here






Pearls of Great Worth
...Accra Church Holds Women Empowerment Seminar

Well over 300 women trooped into the Bediako Hall in Accra to participate in a 5-hour event that left many feeling refreshed, revived and re-energized to the Glory of God...read more






Liberian President Attends Bible Talk

Wednesday September 26, 2007 was not an ordinary day for the Monrovia Christian Church. The church had organized its first Bible Talk for executives and God was getting ready to bless them indeed...more







Determine not to come down!

What does the Message of the Cross mean to you? Yusuf Danesi, of the Somolu-Mushin Region, provides some insights...more





The Treasure Principles
...Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving - Week 5

Join the rest of the Church as we examine how 15% of everything Jesus said relates to the topic of Giving...

Lagos Church Targets 50 Missions by 2010

The Elders, Elders-in-training and 363 Older Disciples challenge the Church to embrace the New Mission Plan for the Lagos Church...Click here for more




Teenagers Rule!!!
…A Weekend of Trophies

The Teens Ministry of the Lagos Church and the National Under-17 team, the Golden Eaglets made this a weekend to treasure and savour.Click here to find out more

A Call To Serve

Disciples of Somolu/Mushin Region of the Lagos Church recently paid a visit to an orphange in the region. Click here for a slideshow of the visitation.






Glorious in Holiness!
The Eye Report!

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GIVE US A YELL!!!

We would love to hear your views and comments about the recently concluded West Africa Missions Leadership Conference. How much of an impact will it have on your faith and ministry? To read other comments and to post yours, Click here

Lagos Church Appoints Elders
Ordains Dr. Phil Osagie and Mr.Israel Ereola as Shepherds of the Church.
posted July 25

The Lagos Church recently appointed two (2) Shepherds to oversee the Church. This is a milestone achievement in the history of the West African movement...more

Disciples Of All Nations!

Click here to meet all the delegates from each state of the country and all participating nations in the recently concluded West Africa Missions Leadership Conference in Lagos.
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From Glory To Glory !

What visions do you have for your Church and how do you plan to make it happen?Our brother, Dolapo Ogundipe (ICOC, Jo'burg, South Africa), in this Powerpoint presentation, provides solutions. Click here to view Slideshow
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You can now read online the 2007 Evangelism Campaign Daily Devotional for the Month of May, themed: "Even Greater Things"

Light Of The World Hubert N.Eke



The Trinity: A Christian Evidences presentation on the Reality,Nature and Unity of the God Head by Emmanuel Emeh

John Obaje provides insight into the expectations of a righteous life. more

There Is A God - Emmanuel Emeh



Bread of Life - Hubert N. Eke

Learned from Failure - Chris and Rolayo Ogbonnaya

Emmanuel Emeh- AN OVERVIEW OF CHURCH HISTORY

ALCOHOLISM...The negative Influence- Shadrack Obasa

Connecting with the Cross - Yusuf Danesi

Don't miss the exciting and extremely convicting presentation- LIFE PARADOX



The Lagos Years:The Good, The Bad, The Ugly and The Victory by Onyechi Oguagha

Quiet Time Scriptures...Ps 1:2; 16:7; 77:12...more

Friends For Life - Yemi and Leye Osilaja

Openness in Marriage - Dr.Phil and Stella Osagie

Managing Expectations - Married Class for Marriages less than 5 years.- Femi & Sade Femi-Shofu

Refreshing our Expectations...Friendship and romance - George and Florence Oputa

Openess (Seeking Help)

Spiritual Intimacy


Parenting Workshop: I Want To Know Christ - Femi and Sade Femi-Shofu

Exemplary and Servant Leadership

Parents as Heroes

Godly Parenting

The‘TOP 10’ Basics of a great class

Raising Awesome Kids - Stella Osagie