Beloved in Christ Jesus.
Greetings from students and staff of Bear Valley Bible Institute Nigeria and Southwest School of Evangelism Ibadan located in Butu -London, Butubutu village via Badeku/Jago ,Ona-Ara Local Government Area ,Oyo State ,Nigeria .
Below are the report of some of our activities for the month of October 2024.
OVERVIEW:
i- BVBIN SWSE-IBADAN CONCLUDED FIRST SEMESTER LECTURES:
ii- REPORT ON THE ORDINATION CEREMONY OF ELDERS AND DEACONS OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST ,Mile 12, Lagos State, Nigeria.
iii- WEEKEND EVANGELISM OUTREACH AND FIELD REPORT.
iv -THE BIRTH OF THE LORD'S CHURCH IN BWOR VILLAGE, PANYAM DISTRICT, MANGU L.G.A. PLATEAU STATE .
The BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN concluded all first semester lectures on October 11, marking the start of a four-week Vocational Training program for the first-year students. During this time, second-year students begin their practical assignments on Monday(October 14), working with congregations across the Western States of Nigeria that have requested their services.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Brother Chad Wagner and his associates, Brother Keith Kasarjian, BVBID USA, Larry and Patty Goodin and Tulare community Church of Christ, Dorman and Donna Lough, Sister Cherry Lloyd, Zach and Kim Van Tassel, Gahana -Jefferson Congregation, Bro. Jerry Bates and VOTI crew, Doug and Diane Wheeler, Bro and Sister Bill Pennell and all our stakeholders for their continued support. May the Lord bless all our efforts together in Christ Jesus' name. Amen.
Second semester classes are scheduled to begin, God willing, on November 11, 2024.
REPORT ON THE ORDINATION CEREMONY OF ELDERS AND DEACONS OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST No. 8, Omosebi-Olugbo Street, Mile 12, Lagos State, Nigeria:
On October 13, a significant event took place in the history of the Lord's Church in Mile 12, Lagos State. Three brothers—Michael Akerele, Olukunle Odebode, and Adetunji Oni—were ordained as elders, while seven brothers—Okedara Bode, Oyeleke Gbenga, Onaolapo Ninyo, Adegboyega Akinbade, Christian Idenu, Olaolu Olowoyo, and Abiodun Adisa—were ordained as deacons.
The ceremony was officiated by myself, Makinde Ebens, alongside Bro. Ayobami Akanji, an elder from the Lord's Church in Isheri-Oshun, Bro. Biodun Owolabi, President of WNCC & SBS in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Bro. Adisa from Onipanu COC, and Bro. Jeremiah Taiwo, Bro. Emmanuel Oguntade, among others.
The event was attended by over 300 brethren from various congregations within and beyond Lagos State.
We pray that the Lord grants these newly ordained elders and deacons divine guidance as they lead the church in Mile 12.
ABOUT A STUDENT:
Sister Akanmu Temitope Abigail is one of our first-year students. She hails from Butubutu Village in Ibadan, Oyo State, and was born in 1995 to a prominent native doctor, Suleman Olugbode. She is married to Pastor Akanmu Abayomi Solomon, a former denominational pastor, and they are blessed with two children.
Sister Temitope and her husband converted to Christianity in 2020. The couple was admitted to our Ministerial Program in 2022. She holds a school certificate and is currently studying NAPPMEG (Selling of Pharmaceuticals) to support her family while they engage in ministry.
Her husband is currently serving as an evangelist with the Lord's Church in Ajia Town, Ona-Ara Local Government Area, Oyo State.
COMING EVENTS:
i- A three days Mass Evangelism Outreach and Open -Air Bible Lectureship at Ijero -Ekiti, Ekiti State from November 15-17,2024. Ijero -Ekiti is one of the Lord's church the Lord restored through our efforts in year 2022.
ii- A four days Mass Evangelism Outreach and Open -Air Bible Lectureship at Kuta in Osun State from November 21-24, 2024 with the aim of planting of the Lord's church in that town.
In Conclusion, we appreciate you all for your wonderful contributions towards the growth of the Lord's church in Africa most especially in Nigeria. May the Lord continue to bless all our work together in Christ Jesus name, amen.
Sincerely yours in His Grace & Love as a servant,
Makinde Ebenezer Olufemi
The Chief Servant of BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN and WBSFUW