Guardian

THE maiden edition of International Faith and Prophetic Conference (IFPC), organised by Foursquare Gospel Church, Ifako 1, Gbagada, Lagos was concluded, last Sunday, with prophetic impartation and anointing service.

Tagged Divine Mandate For Kingdom Dominion, the conference, which was held for seven days from May 5  to 12 in the Church auditorium, had Bishop Etukudoh, Bishop Bernard Asare (Ghana) and Rev. Tony Akinyemi as guest ministers.

Opening the conference, the host Pastor, Rev. Adewale Alaka, urged believers to be heaven conscious because the battle between the forces of good and evil is becoming fiercer.

He noted that Christians cannot do without faith, which is the currency in God’s kingdom, saying that without faith it is impossible to please God.

“Some people emphasize mustard seed faith, thereby missing the point. The Lord in the use of mustard seed meant the dynamism of faith. Faith must be equal to the task. The Lord never glorified small faith. In these end times our faith must grow,” he said.

The cleric called on believers to build their faith and give Satan no room for attack. 

Cleric Stresses Godliness

From Gordi Udeajah, Aba

Abia State representative of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star Leader (BCS), Apostle Michael Ikeokwu Nwankwo, has said that the surest solution to the nation’s and global problems is for people all over the world to surrender themselves to the will of God, to obey His injunctions and love one another.

Speaking during the Church’s National Missionary crusade organised by the Abia State chapter of BCS in collaboration with the National Missionary Crusaders’ Fellowship, Nwankwo said love is the greatest of all God’s commandments, urging all members of BCS to worship God in spirit and in truth.

Held at Abayi Community Primary School, Aba, the crusade, which had Follow Peace and Holiness as theme featured radio and television discussions on the existence of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star as well as group procession round the major streets in Aba.

Preach Love, Tolerance, Obiokeke Urges Religious Leaders

By Oluwakemi Ajani

The General Overseer of the GPM Churches, Bishop John Obiokeke, has condemned the spate of insurgence, insecurity, corruption and intolerance that have constituted a serious challenge in the country.

Obiokeke in a media chat in Lagos, last week, said what the nation is going through could have been averted if the leaders had heeded to various warnings as prophesied by the prophets of God.

He said with sincere prayers, Nigerians could live together as one, adding that the two major religions in the country preach love and tolerance. He called on the religious leaders not to mislead their congregation, but take out time to interpret government policies to them.

On the issue of amnesty for Boko Haram members, the Bishop said, “it is a wise decision by the President and his advisers, adding that the decision is well deserved provided it is aimed at bringing about peace and unity in the country.”

He, however, called for caution, as this should not be seen as a mean of fomenting trouble and later obtains amnesty. He noted that whatever we can do to stop bloodshed should be encouraged.

He called on the leaders both in Federal and the State levels to step up towards job creation for the youths because a gainfully employed youth will not be recruited by anybody to cause havoc in the society.