L-R: Abosede Yinka-Ogundimu, senior space pastor, Decross Gospel Mission, Ikeja Mannequin Space; Afolarin Obey-Fabiyi, deputy basic overseer, Decross Gospel Mission and Oluyinka Ogundimu, a former Lagos State Lawmaker, on the twenty ninth anniversary of the Ikeja department of the Church.
…As ministry marks twenty ninth anniversary
Afolarin Obey-Fabiyi, deputy basic overseer, Decross Gospel Mission, has urged Christian trustworthy to at all times mirrored on God’s faithfulness.
He made this identified through the twenty ninth anniversary of Decross Gospel Mission, Ikeja mannequin space, themed, ‘Gratitude.’
The church was based as a Parish on August 27, 1996, with about 30 members, after a 3-day campaign in ‘Poatson Pleasure journey’, beneath Ikeja flyover bridge.
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The month-long anniversary celebration began on Friday, August 1 and was concluded on Sunday August 31, 2025, as worshipers witnessed sacred time of soul-lifting hymns, intercession, and worship.
Obey-Fabiyi in his message titled: ‘Look Again’ (Luke 17:19) mirrored on God’s faithfulness and causes to offer thanks in each circumstance.
“Wanting again is just not for regrets however for reflection. An intentional pause to see how far God has introduced us, even by life’s challenges and victories. Your altitude in life can be decided by your perspective,” he said.
Abosede Yinka-Ogundimu, the senior space pastor, Decross Gospel Mission, Ikeja Mannequin Space, recalled how she began with the ministry as a choir mistress and the way God had helped the Church to develop in leaps and sure.
“I began 29 years in the past as a choir mistress. It wasn’t an easy job however God has been serving to us all of the whereas. I grew to become the Pastor 19 years in the past. I bless God at this time for the place I’m, ” she said.
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Yinka-Ogundimu disclosed that her have worshiped with the ministry within the final 30 years, and have skilled some difficult and victory moments.
“I’m actually excited at this time. I’ve been on this ministry for 30 years and God has blessed my household. Immediately, we’re celebrating the twenty ninth Anniversary of the Church and in addition celebrating 30 years of conjugal bliss. We got here as married couple and now we have been blessed with kids, at this time, we’re grandparents. We blessed the title of the Lord,” she said.
Tunji Odofin, assistant pastor, said that he was motivated by the management capability of the pastor-in-charge and her skill to go all out to make members snug, to stay within the Church for the previous 25 years.
“I’ve been a member of this Church for 25 years and if nothing works, I might have lengthy gone however I inform folks, issues work right here in Decross.”
Members engaged within the Each day Bible Query-and-Reply periods held on-line at 6 a.m. from Mondays by Saturdays, creating an environment of studying as members dug deep into the Phrase of God, expanded their data, grew in knowledge, and strengthened their religion.
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Winners who emerged from the ultimate Query-and-Reply session, in addition to different members on the day of the anniversary, had been acknowledged and rewarded for his or her lively participation and excellent efficiency.
The anniversary thanksgiving anchored by Sade Oshoba, visitor minister and gospel artist, additionally featured each day Gratitude Chants to God, the place members expressed thanksgiving in various and heartfelt methods.
These moments not solely impressed and motivated but additionally stirred up a renewed ardour for endless gratitude and thanksgiving to God.
