February 2024 REPORT
Beloved in Christ Jesus,
Grace, mercy and peace from God be multiplied unto you all from God our Father and from Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer.
Below is the summary of our activities for the month of February 2024.
OVERVIEW
A month Vocational Studies/Break
Students resume for 3rd Semester Sesion
Compilation of some of my teaching and preaching
Solemnization of Holy Matrimony of two of our graduates
VOTI and How God speaks Book Aid in conversions
Nigerian request for more Mission Printing Tracts for Evangelism
Chad Wagner 's Open Hall Commissioned.
World Video Bible School program
A MONTH VOCATIONAL STUDIES/BREAK
All our students and some instructors were actively participated in weekend evangelism outreach during the one month vocational studies/break of January 20 through Feb. 16,2024 in their respective locations.
Report reaching the school from both the students and the instructors shows the conversion of seven souls and restoration of ten erring brethren.
THIRD SEMESTER SESSION BEGINS
As the Lord will have it, our 3rd semester studies for 2023/24 session began on Feb 19,2024 with 28(twenty eight) students.
The instructors for this semester are: Bro. Eniafe Olukayode,Bro Isaac Olaniyan,Bro. Makinde John,Bro Samuel Effiong, Bro. Israel Tajomavwo,Bro. Odeyemi Durojaiye,and myself (Bro. Makinde Ebens), Bro Folorunsho Richard and Sis. Oyenuga Esther will continue to serve as Computer instructors
SOLEMNIZATION OF HOLY MATRIMONY OF TWO OF OUR YEAR 2021 GRADUATES:
Two of our graduates from the class of 2021 have recently tied the knot. Bro. Imbia Maxfied Eleganwe, hailing from the English-speaking region of Cameroon, exchanged vows with Sister Deborah Fashola from the Gbagi congregation in Ibadan. Their union was solemnization on February 17, 2024, at the SDP headquarters in Egbeda Local Government Area, Oyo State. The registry formalities took place there, followed by an engagement and marriage ceremony held in an open space in the Iyana Agbala area of Ibadan, spanning from 12:55 pm to 3:48 pm.
The event was attended by witnesses including some graduates from BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN, as well as members of the Lord's church from Gbagi, Kube, Mile 12- Lagos, Mile 12.5 - Lagos, along with friends and relatives of the Fashola family.
May the Lord bless their union abundantly and grant them a fruitful life together in Christ Jesus. Amen.
VOTI AND HOW GOD SPEAKS BOOK AID IN CONVERSIONS
A report reaching our office in Ibadan from some of the recipients of VOTI Vol. 117 & 118 and the recent book 'How God Speaks' shows that eighteen souls(18) were converted and thirty seven erring brethren were restored between December 2023 and February 18th, 2024, in both the Eastern and Western parts of the country, Nigeria, through the use of the Voice of Truth booklet and 'How God Speaks
NIGERIAN BRETHREN NEED MORE MISSION PRINTING TRACTS:
Over 80% of brethren in Nigeria are requesting for Mission Printing tracts and gospel literature for their weekend evangelism outreach. For example, many of the WBSFUW/evangelists who attended this year's Great Workshop in NCBC Ukpom-Aba, Akwa-Ibom State, have expressed a need for cartons of the small Songs Book produced by Mission Printing, as well as trifolds tracts focusing on "What can I do to be saved?" and other Mission Printing booklets for evangelizing both rural and urban areas, and for nurturing young congregations and brethren across the country.
We extend our gratitude for the dedication of Brother Richard Renfro, President of Mission Printing International, for his unwavering commitment to serving the Lord through the printed page and for his swift response to this pressing need.
CHAD WAGNER 'S OPEN HALL COMMISSIONED:
The staff and students of BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN, led by me, Bro. Makinde, officially inaugurated the 2023/24 Capital Project (Chad Wagner's Open Hall) on February 26th.
The service was conducted by one of the instructors, Bro. Eniafe Olukayode, with opening prayers led by two students, Bro. Afolabi Olajide Emmanuel and Bro. Ogaji Isaac Emmanuel.
I, Bro. Makinde, had the privilege to cut the ribbon and formally commission the Hall for God's usage in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Refreshments, including soft drinks and biscuits, were served to all participants following the ceremony. To God be the glory.
The closing prayer was offered by the class captain, Bro. Akanmu Solomon.
WVBS CLASS UPDATE:
Students have resumed their studies with the World Video Bible School class on February 18th and 25th, from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. Twenty-eight students and four instructors attended the first and second classes, focusing on Matthew 5:1-16, exploring the theme of the Light of the World.
To facilitate learning, the school authority downloaded the initial five lessons on "The Light of the World" from the World Video Bible School Apps for both students and staff within the school community. These sessions are scheduled for every Sunday evening.
We extend our gratitude to WVBS for their valuable contribution to our educational endeavors.
ABOUT A STUDENT
Bro Emmanuel David Etta is one of our year-1 students, born on Oct. 26th, 2006 in Odon’gunyan-Ikorodu,Lagos State. He got baptized by Bro. Okoro Chinyere in 2021 at Ikorodu-Lagos, got admitted into our Ministerial department on August 2022.
He is presently assisting the Lord’s church at Egbeda-Ibadan every weekend.
His mission after his tertiary education is to be one of the competent servant of God in his local church
OUR ACCOMPLISHMENT
With the support from Austin Chapel Congregation and others, we were able to get 30,000 copies of six our local tracts printed for this year Evangelism outreach for the use of the School and young congregation within the Western States of Nigeria.
Conclusion: Thanks again for your partnership, encouragement and support. 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 )