By Seyifunmi Odunuga
Amid spiritual reawakening, one of the major stakeholders in the Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church, Ayo Ni O, Special Apostle (Dr) Williams Rotimi Fadoju, has further expanded the coast of C&S in Nigeria with the inauguration of the Chapel of Champions International (Alayo) in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
Fadoju, who expressed optimism that the new chapel would contribute meaningfully to the overall upliftment of the congregation, tasked Nigerians to explore their relationship with God to foster peace and religious harmony in the country.
The new chapel was certified by the chairman of the Everlasting Covenant District Headquarters, Special Apostle Joseph Ilesanmi.
Offering the opening prayer, Fadoju received the flags, while the colour party was performed by the church’s brigade, backed by a processional hymn, popularly known in the C&S circle as introit (orin akunleko) from the choir.
The opening prayer by the leader of service, Prophet Toluwani Abiri, set the tone for ecclesiastics, followed by the only lesson, which was read by Mother in Israel, Toyin Oyebanji Later, Gloria and the creed was performed, and three members prayed under the coordination of Special Apostle Toyin Olaniyi.
Meanwhile, during the service, the enviable contribution of Fadoju to the development of the C&S Movement Church in the state was recognized with the presentation of an award by Wonderful Entertainment and presented to Fadoju by Special Apostle Prophet Fola Ilori.
Thereafter, this was followed in quick succession by the entrance of the Father in the Lord, who is also the chairman of the Ibadan District Headquarters, Special Apostles (Pastor) Debo Adegbite.
Delivering the sermon, Special Apostle Prophet Fola Ilori charged Nigerians always to uphold the truth in their daily activities so that they can be free from the shackles of the devil and other societal menaces stalling the socio-economic growth of the country.
Thanksgiving of each member and group and the birthday thanksgiving of the wife of the chairman, Everlasting Convenant District Headquarters, Reverend, Apostolic Mother, Ilesanmi, and a host of others, which was moderated by Special Apostles Taiwo Okunoye, alongside Apostles Kayode Adenusi and Special Apostle (Dr) Orekelewa, added colour to the inauguration ceremony.
However, speaking during an interview with Apreel1 Events TV, Ilesanmi, Adegbite, wife of chairman, Everlasting Convenant District Headquarters, Apostolic Mother Ilesanmi, wife of the visioner, Most Mother in Israel Olabisi Fadoju,.
Orekelewa and a host of others lauded the visionary Fadoju for his discipline and laudable exploits in the C&S Movement Church in Nigeria.
Fadoju, in his vote of thanks, expressed appreciation to all dignitaries at the occasion and church members for their trust in him, just as he prayed for all and sundry.
Apreel1 Events TV covered the event.