Beloved in Christ Jesus,
Grace and peace be multiplied unto you all from God our Father and from Christ our Lord, Comforter and our Chief Shepherd . Below is the summary of some of our activities for the month of July 2024 .
SENT FORTH CEREMONY OF BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN, 2023/24 Set
The Sent Forth ceremony for the BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN 2023/24 set took place at the Doug Wheeler Events Center in Butubutu-London, Butubutu village, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria on the evening of July 5th, 2024. The event lasted for an hour and twelve minutes. Highlights included:
- Bro. Ogaji Emmanuel leading songs
- Bro. Emmanuel David Etta leading the opening prayer
- Bro. Ebenezer Olugbenga Ojo delivering an admonishment on "The Soldiers Of Christ In The Field" (2 Tim. 2:1-13)
- Encouraging words from Bro. Makinde Ebens based on Matthew 28:18-20
- Distribution of working tools such as VOTI volumes, Mission Printing trifolds, and evangelism booklets
- Closing hymn and prayer led by Bro. Akanmu Solomon
- Refreshments marked the conclusion of the program.
CONCLUSION OF FOURTH SEMESTER CLASSES 2023/24 SET:
With divine assistance and the collaboration of fellow servants at BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN, we successfully concluded the Fourth Semester classes on July 5th, 2024. The curriculum included:
- Bro. Eniafe Olukayode teaching 1st and 2nd Corinthians
- Bro. Israel Tajomavwo covering Christian Ethics and Islam
- Bro. Makinde John instructing Research & Writing-2 and Elementary Greek
- Bro. Ebenezer Olugbenga Ojo handling Pastoral Epistles (1 & 2 Timothy, Titus) and The Book of Revelation
- Bro. Isaac Olaniyan teaching L.O.C-4 (Book of John) and Church Leadership and Administration
- Bro. Durojaiye Odeyemi covering Fundamentals of Faith and Church History
- Bro. Samuel Effiong teaching on Homiletics -3 and Church Growth -1
- Bro. Oladokun Samuel handles New Testament and Mission
- Bro. Makinde Ebens instructing Church Growth - 2, and Homiletics-2 (Practical)
- Bro. Folorunso Richard and Sister Oyenuga Esther continuing their service as Computers Instructors.
REPORT FROM SOME OF OUR GRADUATES Supported from the School Evangelism-2 allocation . Graduates from BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN reported conversions in various locations:
- Bro. Olaleye Josiah (Aramoko-Ekiti, Ekiti State, 1 Baptism)
- Bro. Victor Smarther (Ussa, Taraba State, 2 Baptism)
- Bro. Odulaja Gospel Opeyemi (Ijebu-Ode in Ogun state, 2 Baptism)
- Bro. Matthew Rowland (Akure, Ondo State, 1 Baptism)
- Bro. James Isah (Niger State, 3 Baptism)
- Bro. Olorode Samuel (Ode-Ajagba, Ondo State , 2 Baptism)
VOTI VOLUME 120 Ready for Distribution:
Voice of The Truth International's Volume 120 is now available for distribution. Initial batches will be sent next week to churches in Eastern and Northern Nigeria, with subsequent batches planned for distribution at upcoming events.
REPORT FROM SOME OF OUR STUDENTS IN PRACTICUM/TEACHING PRACTICE:
A report from our students in their final practicum/teaching practice for the 2023/24 session in Ibadan indicates the conversion of eighteen (18) individuals and the restoration of twenty-five (35) erring brethren back to the faith. Bro. Nnamso Sunday Umoh and Bro. Murphat Victor Chinagorom recorded the highest numbers with five conversions each, while Bro. Asamu Michael and Bro. Emmanuel David Etta achieved the highest number of restorations, each with six in their respective areas of service.
The students are expected to return to the school campus in Butu-London, Butubutu village, starting from the evening of August 04, in preparation for the next session, 2024/25, and the 22nd Annual Bible Lectureship and graduation of 26 successful students (Certificates = 2; Diplomas = 14; Advanced Diplomas = 10).
COMING EVENTS:
1. Establishment of a new Lord's Church in Oke-Yidi area, Badeku town, scheduled for September/ October 2024.
2. The BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN 22nd Annual Bible Lectureship and graduation ceremony will be held from August 22-24, 2024. Grateful acknowledgments are extended to Patron Bro. Chad Wagner, Grand Patron Bro. Doug Wheeler, and the Lough family for their valued support.
3. The BVBIN degree program will run from August 12-22, 2024, at the Butubutu-London campus in Butubutu village, Ibadan, Oyo State. Bro . Odeyemi Durojaiye will stand for Bro. Chad Wagner to teach Greek-1, and Bro. Ayobami Akanji will instruct on Congregational Development-1.
ABOUT A STUDENT -
Bro. Umoh Sunday Nnamso is one of our second-year students. He was admitted to BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN in August 2021. Born to Brother and Sister Nnamso of Afagha Efiat , Etinan Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State in September 22, 1991. He was baptized on January 2, 2010 at the Church of Christ, Olomu Road, Ifo, Ogun State.
His mission at BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN is to gain more knowledge about the Word of God and to be an effective worker in the vineyard of the Lord in any aspect he can.
CONCLUSION:
On behalf of BVBIN & SWSE-Ibadan, we extend our sincere gratitude to Bro. Chad Wagner and associates, Larry & Patty Goodwin and the Tulare community Church of Christ, Doug & Diane Wheeler, Dorman & Donna Lough, Sister Cherry Lloyd & family, Zach & Kim Van Tassel and Gahana -Jefferson Church of Christ, Bro. Jerry Bates & The World Evangelism/ VOTI Crew, Bro .Richard Renfro and Mission Printing International,The BVBID family and you all for your partnership ,encouragement and support towards the growth of the Lord's Church in Africa, Nigeria in particular. May the Lord of blessing continue to bless all our work together in Christ Jesus name, amen.
I remain yours in His Grace & Love as a servant.....
Makinde Ebenezer Olufemi
The Chief Servant of BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN and WBSFUW