THE annual Holy Ghost Congress of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, starts tomorrow and runs till Saturday with different events slated for morning, afternoon and evening sessions. The event began in 1998.
According to the programme of this year’s spiritual fiesta billed for Redemption Camp, the theme is; “The Great Sherpherd”, and it will feature several gospel ministers from across the nation and overseas including Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye, CAN president and Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, a dynamic preacher, pastor, evangelist, teacher, prophet, apostle and an author, with a unique anointing of God upon his life.
Bishop Mike Okonkwo, Rev. Joe Olaiya, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, Lagos.
Others include Pastor Stephen Rathod, Revd. Moses Aransiola, president/General Overseer of the Gethsemane Prayer Ministry. He is also the national director of Nigeria Prays, a national prayer body initiated by the former Head of State of Nigeria, General Dr. Yakubu Gowon.
President/founder of Christ Life Churches under the umbrella of The Sword Of The Spirit Ministries, Bishop Francis Wale Oke is also on parade.
Dr. James “Bamidele” Sturdivant is known worldwide as a blessing to the body of Christ. His unique style of simply – yet powerfully – conveying Biblical principles has drawn millions to the Cross and set the stage for massive deliverances and healings in the lives of God’s people.
Pastor Adeboye is expected to minister every evening.
Available information to Vanguard reveals that facilities in the sprawling camp have undergone upgrade in expectation of the huge crowd of people expected from across the globe for the end of year spiritual exercise. A source close to the church maintained that water supply capacity has been increased just as regular power supply is assured.
The General Overseer of the church, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye was quoted as appealing to motorists coming for the programme to make use of the numerous parking lots within the camp ground and make way for free flow of traffic on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
He maintained that there are enough parking lots within the camp ground to accommodate participants, noting that the church will as usual secure the services of Policeman from Lagos and Ogun States to complement the efforst Federal Road Safety Corp, Nigeria Security and NSCN as well as a detatchment of church vonlunteers known as Team Nehemiah to control traffic on the highway.
In a welcome address to participants, Pastor Adeboye said: “We welcome you to a special encounter with the Great Shepherd at this year’s Congress. We are highly delighted to see you again, knowing that you made it to this congress despite all the devil had planned and done. The One who promised you more abundant life is ever willing, ever able and ever faithful to keep you.
“We give Him all the glory for what he did over the past one year in your life, family, work, the church and the nation. May He be highly exalted in Jesus’ name!
“This year’s Congress promises to be quite remarkable as we celebrate the Great Shepherd Himself ––His goodness, His love and His faithfulness. He guides, protects, provides and sustains. Whatever your situation, He is present and ready to meet you at the very point of your need. Just put your faith in Him and come before Him with prayer and thanksgiving. You shall not ask in vain in the mighty name of Jesus.
“Do not miss any session and do not let anyone distract you. As you come before God and look up to Him, He will single you out of the crowd. The reason you are here is to meet the Almighty, Great Shepherd Himself. Give Him all your attention and He will give you all He has in store for you,” he appealed.
DAY 1 Programme of Events:
OPENING SESSION
6.00 – 7.00 pm Prayer & Intercession
7.00 – 8.00 pm Praise & Worship
8.00 – 8.10 pm Opening Prayer
8.10 – 8.30 pm Choir Ministration
8.30 – 9.00 pm Talk One – “He is
worthy To be praised”
9.00 – 9.20 pm Greetings &
Announcements
9.20 – 9.40 pm Thanksgiving for Past
Congresses
9.40 – 10.10 pm Offering
10.10 – 10. 40 pm Choir Ministration
10.40 – 12.00 am Talk Two – “Defender
of the Defenseless“
