Lifestyle

Fathers Are Gifts to Humanity – Apostle Akanji

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By Morenike Tony-Esan, Anthonia Akanji, & Moyinoluwa Afolabi

Fathers are gifts to humanity and should not be taken for granted.

The General Overseer of World Outreach Revival Center, WOREC, Adegbayi, Ibadan, Apostle Peter Akanji, stated this in a message marking this year’s Father’s Day celebration.

Apostle Akanji urged children to acknowledge and appreciate their biological and spiritual fathers for the roles they play in their lives.

The cleric decried a situation where some children remember their fathers only when they have problems, stressing the need for continuous appreciation and support.

Speaking on the theme, “The Godly Man,” Apostle Akanji noted that when men know God personally, there would be a drastic reduction in crime and a positive transformation in the country.

He urged fathers to lead their families by example, bear their responsibilities without grudges, remain transparent, protect their families and uphold integrity.

Also speaking, the Assistant Pastor in Charge of The Word, An Eye Opener International Ministry, Agbofieti, Apata, Ibadan, Pastor Peter Abraham, advised fathers to create a safe and supportive environment where children can freely share their challenges and concerns without fear.

Preaching from Ephesians Chapter Six Verse Four, Pastor Abraham explained that a father’s authority works best when it reflects God’s authority.

He noted that provoking children could lead to frustration, bitterness and rebellion, urging fathers to guide their children towards God rather than merely imposing rules on them.

Some fathers who spoke at the event expressed gratitude to God for the gift of life and described fatherhood as a responsibility-filled role both in the family and society.

They also appealed to governments at all levels to intensify efforts towards securing the release of the students and teachers abducted last month in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

Similarly, the Vicar of Saint Anne’s Church, Molete, Ibadan, and Archdeacon of Molete Archdeaconry, the Venerable Babatunde Obaweya, admonished men to invest in their wives, mothers and daughters to bring out the best in them.

The Venerable Obaweya said many homes are in crisis because men have failed to invest in the women in their families.

Tracing the origin of Father’s Day, he explained that the celebration was inspired by Sonora Dudd, who sought to honour her father, a soldier who single-handedly raised her and her five siblings after the death of their mother.

According to the cleric, Sonora rallied churches and communities to celebrate fathers in 1908, while the observance was formally celebrated in the United States in 1910.

Highlights of the celebration included presentations by Sunday School children and the presentation of gifts to fathers by the church.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Religion

WOREC Ends 12th Power Convention with Thanksgiving

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By Rotimi Famakin

An atmosphere of celebration and gratitude filled the auditorium of World Outreach Revival Centre, WOREC, Adegbayi, New Ife Road, Ibadan, as the church held its Twelfth Life and Power Convention Thanksgiving Service.

The event, which attracted pastors from various ministries, featured members and different groups within the church offering songs of praise and dancing in appreciation to God.

Delivering a sermon titled “Developing a Lifestyle of Gratitude,” President of the International College of Ministry, ICM, Florida, United States, Professor Roland Peters, urged members of the church to cultivate the habit of thanking God regardless of prevailing circumstances.

Professor Peters, who recounted a decade-long experience of delay in childbearing, said he remained steadfast in expressing gratitude to God throughout the period.

The cleric also called on Nigerians to intensify prayers for peace and stability amid rising tensions across the world.

In his remarks, General Overseer of WOREC, Apostle Peter Akanji, said the theme of the convention, “Festival of Gratitude,” was inspired by the numerous miracles and blessings the church recorded in the past year.

Apostle Akanji, however, urged the government to remain focused on alleviating the suffering of the masses and not be distracted by the excitement surrounding electoral activities.

Earlier, an Assistant Director in the News and Current Affairs Department of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Antonia Akanji, encouraged members of the church to reflect on and apply the message of the thanksgiving service for a fulfilling year.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Obituary

Encomiums, as Madam Emily Mofoyeke Akanji is Buried

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By Dayo Adu

It was celebration of a life full of impact and accomplishments as clergymen, friends, and associates, joined the General Overseer of World Outreach Revival Centre, WOREC, Apostle Peter Akanji, and his Sister, Reverend Esther Olarewaju, to bid their matriarch, Madam Emily Mofoyeke Akanji farewell.

The funeral service which was held at her residence in Alakia, Ibadan, was saturated with celebration as WOREC Choir members stunned the congregants with melodious renditions elucidating the many parts of the deceased as an accomplished trader and prayer warrior in her 105 years sojourn on earth.

In a sermon, delivered in Yoruba language, Reverend Joseph Popoola eulogised the late Madam Akanji for grooming her two children as ministers of the gospel who both answered God’s call into full time ministry.

Reverend Popoola who is a former chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Egbeda Local Government, urged people to shelve their inordinate ambitions and heed the call of God unto good deeds and uprightness, adding that death could call at anytime.

Son of the deseased, Apostle Peter Akanji, who is the husband to an Assistant Director News and Current Affairs, Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Anthonia Akanji, paid glowing tributes to his mother, saying, she would be greatly missed for her wise counsel and prayers.

On her part, daughter of the deceased Reverend Esther Olarewaju, said mother taught her total reliance and devotion to God.

Born into the family of Akinjo in Oje Area of Ibadan, over a century ago, late Madam Emily Mofoyeke Akanji was known for her business acumen as she was fondly called “Iya Ọlọ́jà”.

She was a devout Christian and a good composer of songs who composed several melodious songs for her grandchildren during her lifetime.

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Yoruba

Ojise Olorun Fimoran Sita Lori Nini Emi Ifareenijin

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Bi awon omoleyin Kristi ile yi ti se darapomo awon akegbe won kaakiri agbaye lati sami iku Jesu Oluwa, ojise Olorun kan, Apostle Peter Akanji tipe fun emi ifaraeniji ati ife tawon adari.

Nigbati o nsoro lori Pataki ojo eti rere, Oludari ijo World Ourtreach Revival Center, WOREC nilu Ibadan ni ojo oni safihan ife to wa ninu kiku iku ifaraeni rubo Jesu faraye.

Apostle Akanji ni awon omo ile yi gbodo lo ayajo oni lati fi gbadura fun aanu ati iforiji ese lori bi won ti se nta eje alaise sile.

Apostle Akanji ni awon omo ile yi gbogbo jawo ninu pipani fetutu, iwa janduku ijinigbe ati awon iwa odaran to yorisi tita eje sile.

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