Dear fellow workers in the vineyard of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Grace, peace and blessings be multiplied unto you all in the name of our Lord and Redeemer Jesus Christ.
We always appreciates God for all of you, our supporters and well wishers,mentioning you one by one in our daily prayers. We continuously remember before our God and Father your wonderful work expressed by your support for the Lord's work in Africa, particularly in Nigeria and BVBIN & SWSE IBADAN and your contribution toward the growth of the Lord's Church throughout the world.
Below is the summary of our activities for the month of December 2019.
OVERVIEW
* Birth of the Lord’s church in Ajia town.
* 2nd Semester classes and instructors.
* BVBIN-Ikorodu 4th Annual Bible Lectureship.
* VOTI volume 102 aid in conversion of souls into Christ.
BIRTH OF THE LORD’S CHURCH IN AJIA TOWN:
As the Lord would have it, the one week Gospel Camp in Ajia town, Ona-Ara L.G.A. Oyo State of Nov.24 through 30,2019 resulted into the conversion of one of the sons of the soil (Omo Onile/an indigene), Bro.Agunbiade Idowu’s shop on December 1st, 2019 with 4 people and our collection was N1,830. On Dec. 08,we are worshipped at the rented Hall in Apata compound, Ajia with 6 people and collection was N1,050.
Bro.Dele Shotola is now working with two of our students, Bro. Jude David Canox and Bro. Oviri Iruo-Oghene Careson at this young congregation on weekend and Wednesday Bible Classes.The Church is now meetings at the rented uncompleted building in Apata Compound,Ajia near Akanran and Egbeda town.
SECOND SEMESTER CLASSES AND INSTRUCTORS:
Second semester classes began as scheduled on Nov 18 through Dec. 20, 2019 and will continue Lord’s willing on Jan.6,2020 through 31 to enable the students continue their vocational studies for another one month on February and also gives time for the Instructors to participate in the annual Great Workshop for Gospel ministers & WBSFUW in the Seventeen Southern States of Nigeria and Abuja that is coming up on February 2020 in Abuja, FCT.
In this 2nd Semester , I ( Bro. Makinde )is handling Research Method, Homiletics-1&Ministerial Counseling. Bro Abiola J. Olusoji is handling Hermeneutics 1&2, Bro Isaac Olaniyan is handling World Religions and Galatians, Bro Ebenezer Ojo is handling How we got the Bible and Life of Christ-2(Mark), Bro Silas Guda Mazi is handling Acts of the Apostles while Bro Adeolu Andrew is handling Cost of Discipleship & Christian Evidence and Bro Kayode Solomon Eniafe, OTP (Major) & Evangelism- 2.
BVBIN-IKORODU ANNUAL BIBLE LECTURESHIP:
With the help of the Almighty God and the support of N50, 000 from BVBIN coupled with voluntary donations from both the students and instructors of BVBIN- Ikorodu, the 4th Annual Bible Lectureship organized by the Ikorodu School was a big success. The lectureship was attended by order 120 brethren across the churches in Ikorodu L.G.A & Kosofe of Lagos State. I spoke on How to apply the word of God in difficult situations and Bro.Mfon Etim spoke on Evangelism Strategies.
VOICE OF TRUTH INTERNATIONAL VOLUME 102 AID IN CONVERSION:
According to the message I received from one of the recipients of VOTI volume 102, Bro. Enefiok Archibong (min.),Church of Christ, Nkwot Edem Edet, Ikono, Akwa ibom State, the 2 pack of VOTI Volume 102 sent aid in the Bible Lectureship of this month which resulted into the conversion of eight (8) precious souls into Christ’s Kingdom. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
ABOUT A STUDENT:
BRO ADEGOKE TIMOTHY ADEMOLA is one of our year 2 students. Born in June 2001 by the preacher Bro Ogunleye Samuel of Church of Christ, Off Greater Tomorrow Road, Agbaluku Quarters, Arigidi Akoko, Ondo State. His mission is to be an evangelist in Akoko Area of Ondo State after his tertiary education. He is presently serving as one of the Bible teachers in Akure town congregation, Ondo state.
APPRECIATION AND CONCLUSION:
In conclusion, we the entire staffs and students of BVBIN & SWSE IBADAN and SWKA give all praises and adoration to Almighty God who in His mercy and love made year 2019 a successful year for us and for you our supporters.
We also express our profound gratitude to you, our supporters and our well wishers for your moral and financial supports toward the growths of the Lord's Church in Africa and the world as a whole. May God bless you wonderfully and gloriously in the year 2020 and beyond in Jesus Christ name, amen.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL !
I remain your fellow labourer in Christ's Vineyard,
Bro.MAKINDE, Ebenezer Olufemi
(The Chief Servant of BVBIN & SWSE IBADAN and WBSFUW)