By Seyifunmi Odunuga
In the presence of God, there is fullness of Joy”. This was what came out from the mouth of members and founder of Ijo Ibukun Orisun Iye located around Olaiya Street, Tipper Garage, Akala Express Way, Odo Ona Elewe, New Garage, Ibadan.
It was a day of Joy on Sunday, 11 December, 2022 as the church had her 34th anniversary and ordination service.
The program started at 10am with an opening prayer by Leader Adedamola Olatunji. The church members then marched in to the church with the popular song “unje mode oluwa”.
Immediately after, an elder from the altar prayed and with the program beginning officially. At 11:20am, the Iya Ijo of the church, Mrs. Taiwo Alalade, recited the only lesson from Psalm 136 vs 1 -10.
After the lesson, Evangelist G Rufai recited the Apostle’s creed(ijewo igbagbo) and prayers were said by Apst Oguntuase, Mrs Ojeikere and Baba Ijo Akinola respectively.
After the prayer, the host choir gave a melodious song and during the praise and worship session. a short prayer was led by the founder of the church Prophetess Mary Osunla (JP). The Assistant Secretary of the church, Mrs. Adebayo, then gave announcement. (Ifilo)
The Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Owolabi Olakuleyin and Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Eddy Oyewole, made their way into the church.
The Osi Olubadan gave thanks to the church members and to God, saying ” the Olori send their regards and introduced the Balogun of ibadanland to the church and disclosed the importance of Balogun in Ibadanland.”
After, the Baale Onigbagbo of Ibadan, Pa Adeopa danced into the church and the ordination service started.
The newly ordained members are as follow
Mrs. Oyeyinka as iya Alatunse Oluyole Parish,
Mrs. Omoshikeji as Akowe Ijo and Oluko ewe Oluyole Parish, Mrs. Adelaja as Iya Alatunse Cathedral while the Cherubims of the church also ordained new heads, namely Kerubu Akinola as Lieteneut General, Kerubu Daniel Akinyera as Captain, Kerubu Tomiwa Fajutu as Litentent General, Kerubu Adenekan as Litentent General, Kerubu Rasheed Babatunde as Major General, Kerubu Tumise Fajutu as Colonel, Kerubu Ojiekere as Colonel and
Sanni as Brigadier General.
Sermon was delivered by Baba Alakoso, Ijo Mimo Ibukun Orisun Iye, Special Apst A.O Ale. He gave thanks to God for upholding the church from the beginning up till this moment.and prayed for His blessings on all the church members.
The event was covered by Apreel1 Events Tv.
