God’s Command Ministry celebrates 20th Anniversary, tasks christians on steadfastness
The Presiding Bishop of God’s Command Ministry Inc. Rt. Revd, Felicia Ileleji has urged Christian to remain steadfast in the face of the current economic challenges in the country.
Ileleji made the call on Sunday during the 20th Glorious Anniversary Harvest of the church at Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.
The theme of the event was: Esteemed Blessings.
Speaking with newsmen on the sideline, the Presiding Bishop said that the current challenges in the country was surmountable if Nigerians imbibe fervent prayers.
She attributed the source of the challenges to the “FESTAC 77”.
“I want to say that the causes of the challenges in Nigeria today is the FESTAC 77. Some of the gods people brought into Nigeria for the festival were not return to their original countries.
“It is those god’s that are troubling our country. We need to come together as a people and create a day for prayers against the gods.
“We have taken God for granted for too long in Nigeria. He is a God of mercy. Christians should be fervent in prayer and believe in God,” she said.
On the 20th anniversary, Ileleji expressed gratitude to God for the journey so far.
“We are grateful to God for given us the grace to see this 20th anniversary. We thank the Lord for what he is doing in this church.
“There are challenges. I am from this kingdom. When we started, some people discriminated me, but God proved himself greatly in my life.
“I am a prophetess, when I prophesy, they will say it a lie but at the end, it will come to pass.
“So, the Lord has really esteemed me to see the 20th anniversary of this church.
“Again, Uvwie as a community has recognized me as one of their own,” she said.
Also, the Residence pastor of the church, Pastor Emmanuel Abuku appreciate God for His faithfulness in the ministry.
“God has kept us thus far in this 20 years by His mercy and we are counting more years by His grace.
“One good thing God has been doing for us is His faithfulness. He has kept us, . no life has been lost in the 20 years journey of this church,” he said
Mrs Veronica Ovakporome, founding member of the church said that the ministry started as a fellowship at Effurun market and later migrated to Jakpa junction before it eventually metamorphosed and settled at where it is today at Uti Street.
“There were challenges, it is not easy to start in your own land. The most challenge our Bishop had was that she is from this kingdom. At first the people did not believe in her callings.
“But as God was using her in the time of crisis in this community, they came to realise that she was actually called,” she said.
For Deacon Leo Ogaga, testimonies in the Church was second to none to the glory of God.
Ach Bishop Eddy Bebo, the Pastor of the Ark of God Covenant in Udu Local Government Area of Delta described the celebrant as a selfless cleric who has sacrificed a lot for God to ensure the work of God goes smoothly.
“We are very excited over what God is doing in her life. Anytime you want to offer thanks to God, do it well from the bottom of your heart,” he said.
In his sermon, Arch Bishop MacPherson Onoriode, the visiting pastor said that there were two categories of blessings.
Onoriode who took his sermon from Genesis 22: 17-18 said that esteemed blessings comes with divine favour while the ordinary blessing is the result of your labour.
He urged christians to embrace thanksgiving in order to receive esteemed blessings from God.
Dignitaries from all works of life including the Delta State Coordinator of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Victor Ohwodiasa, Chairman of Uvwie Local Government Area, Mr Anthony Ofoni and among others attended the anniversary.
