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Sunday with Primate Ayodele at INRI Church

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3 years ago

March 13, 2022

By Charles Okogene to and Charles Nwagbara

Superb singer, dancer, entertainer. You can ascribe all that to Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele. But he’s not your regular entertainer. The music is in-born and the entertainment is accentuated with such life changing moments you hardly can get from a musical show.

His sermon flows through the entertainment and his admonishments are embellished in songs and dance. No one in the 5000 strong Alayesori Cathedral of INRI Spiritual and Evangelical Church can contemplate boredom or sleep as the hours rush pass.

This is the scenario you meet three times on Sundays at Primate Ayodele’s INRI Spiritual and Evangelical Church.

The church based at the Oke Afa area of Lagos Slate somewhere between Isolo and Ikotun, is jam-packed with worshippers who throng the three (3) services the church runs each Sunday.

The first service runs from 6.30am through 8.30am. The second runs from 8.30am to 11.30am while the third and last service holds from 12noon to 3pm. The first service is purely held in English language and is the favourite of the non-Yoruba members. The second service is a mix of English and Yoruba, while the last service is purely a Yoruba affair but with an interpreter in tow in both Yoruba and Igbo.

At INRI, the church services follow a routine. It begins with an hour long praise and worship session led by the Choir. This is followed by church announcements. Then sermon.

The sermon is followed closely by the Anointing Service, a moment every INRI worshipper looks forward to with gusto. On this special occasion, Primate Ayodele is assisted by his pastors who ensure that the over 5000 crowd at the Alayesori Cathedral is anointed for great exploits, for healing and spiritual cleansing.

The next stage is the Thanksgiving session which will leave every new visitor dumbfounded. A few congregants come forward to praise God for miraculous achievements during the week. However, what makes the session astounding is that INRI church choses the moment to bless her members.

Every other first Sunday, over ten widows and other indigent congregants go home with cash gifts to last them the next month. This was the case on the Sunday this reporters visited.

Visitors are not left out of receiving gifts from the church. This particular first Sunday, the Primate singled out a veteran journalist to bless. He showered him with gifts while recounting how helpful the veteran journalist has been to his ministry over the past twenty years.

And when everyone had thought the service was rounding off, the Primate exhibits his prophetic side. He begins to dole out messages to his congregants, the nation and even the world at large.

This first Sunday, the Primate has a warning to the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba. He admonishes him to pray against indictment and possible removal from office. He quickly back in his normal elements as he calls for President Buhari to step down as Minister of Petroleum for foisting hardship on the Nigerian people through fuel scarcity. He also tongue-lashed One Love movement founder, Sat Guru Maharaji for insulting him(Ayodele).

It did not stop at sermons and what was given to select members during church service. Right outside the church auditorium, church officials are busy handing out food and food items and cash to indigent worshippers and visitors.

On this first Sunday of March, the first rains of the year came in torrents, forcing this reporter to join the third service.

He did not also fail to tell a certain politician he described as ‘dhaky, shaky’ to persh his ambition of succeeding Buhari, to forge the ambition.

All in all the service was worth the time we spent.

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House On The Rock Presents THE EXPERIENCE 19:

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2 months ago

November 28, 2024

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MULTIPLE HONOURS FOR EVELYN JOSHUA IN ARGENTINA

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3 months ago

November 1, 2024

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MULTIPLE HONOURS FOR EVELYN JOSHUA IN ARGENTINA

BY DARE ADEJUMO

In a gallant and joyful show of gratitude for the crusade held in Argentina by the Synagogue Church Of All Nations SCOAN along with its landmark charity programme for the “poorest of the poor” in the country, Pastor Evelyn Joshua has been showered with multiple honours and awards by the government authorities in Argentina.

The Crusade was officially recognized as an event of public interest by the various government bodies.

Pastor Joshua received the “Key of the city of Resistencia in CHACO Province” by the Mayor of the city, Abelardo Nokckich,. That “key” makes her the first among equals, a distinguished personality and very important “citizen” of the Argentine city.

The other Awards are: from the President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Province of CHACO, Mrs Carmen Delgado Britto in recognition of the Crusade as “a special event and a great thing for the Province by law” and that by the Governor of the province Mr. Leandro Zdero.

Accepting the Awards, Evelyn Joshua who was visibly surprised by the Awards, expressed her deep gratitude to the nation and the Awarders.

“It’s God’s comnand that we should be here to demonstrate His love physically and spiritually. I dedicate these Awards to the christians in Argentina who are striving and yearning to be like our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

That you may continue to grow in faith, spirit and words of God. I thank the Argentine government and all the various authorities that considered me fit for the awards” She prayed for a glorious turn around and God’s blessings for the land.

Major dignatories at the event include: the Provincial Deputy, Mr Paola Beneitez, The Minister of Justice, Labour and Human Rights Mr. Jorge Gomez, Director of Religious Affairs for the Province, Mr Pedro Garcia and Director of Religious Affairs for the municipality of Resistencia, Mr. Javier Pinero.

The two-day Crusade was a high water shed in the christians’ experience in Argentina.

Apart from rejuvenating and invigorating the early Apostolic age revival in a country where Christianity was gradually becoming a mere social gathering, Evelyn Joshua Crusade made the physiognomy of Christianity real with the avalanche of miracles, healings, deliverances, blessings and salvation of several human souls happening simultaneously and practically during the Crusade.

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Toronto Set For A Double Dose Of Spiritual Revival With Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe

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3 months ago

October 25, 2024

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Toronto Set For A Double Dose Of Spiritual Revival With Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

SPONSORED BY: H&H

Toronto is gearing up for an unprecedented spiritual revival, as Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe, widely known as Genesis, headlines two major events that promise to bring transformation, healing, and divine breakthroughs.

The city will experience back-to-back encounters with God, starting with Live in Canada on October 27, 2024, followed by the 3 Days Prophetic Conference from November 1 to 3, 2024.

These events, under the leadership of Prophet Genesis, are poised to awaken faith and spark miracles in the lives of attendees, offering an opportunity to connect with God like never before.

Live in Canada : Unstoppable God

Hosted by Starboard Entertainment, Live in Canada kicks off the spiritual wave on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at CC Foundation of Light, Moto Parish in York. Under the theme Unstoppable God, this service will begin at 10:00 AM, and will feature Prophet Genesis delivering a powerful message of hope, perseverance, and faith in the face of life’s challenges.

– Venue : 173 Westbound Rd., York, M9N1VC

– Contact : +1 (437) 771 3205

Known for his prophetic insight and uplifting sermons, Prophet Genesis will be ministering to the audience, bringing forth messages that ignite faith and remind believers of God’s unstoppable power. This event promises to be a divine encounter filled with worship, prayers, and a fresh outpouring of grace, setting the tone for the spiritual awakening that follows.

3 Days Prophetic Conference : Dry Bones Shall Live Again

Continuing the wave of revival, Nations Transformation Ministries will host a 3 Days Prophetic Conference themed Dry Bones Shall Live Again from Friday, November 1 to Sunday, November 3, 2024. This conference will be held at 2589 Eglinton Ave West, York, and will feature Apostle Peter Dike alongside Prophet Genesis.

– Friday : 7:00 PM

– Saturday : 6:00 PM

– Sunday : 1:00 PM

– For Inquiries :+1 (416) 319 8057, +1 (647) 637 3623

Email: nationstransformation@gmail.com

Website: www.nationstransformation.org

The prophetic conference, under the powerful theme Dry Bones Shall Live Again, will focus on restoring hope, healing, and breakthrough to those who have been facing spiritual, emotional, or physical struggles. Through intense prayers, prophetic declarations, and teachings, Apostle Peter Dike and Prophet Genesis will minister to participants, ensuring they leave empowered and revitalized.

A Unified Spiritual Movement :

These two events are set to create a ripple effect of revival across Toronto, with Prophet Genesis at the helm. Whether it’s the message of an Unstoppable God on October 27, or the prophetic awakening that promises to breathe life into every “dry bone” from November 1 to 3, attendees can expect divine encounters that will change the trajectory of their lives.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary move of God. Join the Live in Canada service and the 3 Days Prophetic Conference to experience the power of faith and prophecy at work. For more information, contact the event hotlines and prepare for a season of spiritual renewal.