BISHOP AKIN ATERE CONGRATULATES THE NEW OGUN STATE HEAD OF SERVICE

The Anglican Bishop of Awori Diocese, the Rt. Revd. Dr. J Akin Atere, has congratulates the newly appointed Ogun State Head of Service, TPL Amope Ajibola Chokor. 

Signs of a dying church: A word from Primate Nicholas Okoh

The Church In Laodicea The Church in Laodicea, at the time the Lord sent her the message Revelation 3:14-22, was dying spiritually but not dead. The weaknesses seen in the Church in Laodicea are, therefore, for us signs of a dying Church that should be taken seriously. The Church, because of the strategic position of the city of Laodicea, had large population of worshippers, especially the wealthy. So, she never lacked population, money or materials, yet she was the worst of the seven Churches, where the Lord found nothing to commend them for, not even the elegant and gigantic edifice for worship—the Church building, because the real temples of the Holy Spirit—who are the members of the Church—were undone. The Church had no description different from the society. If it were to be in our world today, the Church in Laodicea would have been made the headquarters of the seven Churches. How far the Church has derailed!
Signs Of A Dying Church From the characteristics of the Church in Laodicea, both the obvious and deduced, the following features/characteristics are some of the signs of a dying Church:
• Emotionalism in worship is celebrated over and above the centrality of the word of God and prayer (worshipping God in spirit and in truth). Jesus said to the woman of Samaria; “For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.” (1Jn 4:24). Further symptoms of this spiritual decay are seen in members not keen to attend concentrated prayer meetings and Bible Studies; but will readily fill the Church for miracle, healing, anointing and breakthrough services.
• Societal influence and status determine positions in Church. People who are leaders in politics and other public circles come to the Church and also demand leadership position and are given, without reference to their spiritual standing.
• Church is seen to be pursuing monuments rather than missions. Churches would take pride in commencing and completing magnificent edifice in three months, but not in winning three souls in one year.
• Pleasing people is the determinant of actions and course of actions.
• Simony is promoted—the sale of Church offices and honours. People could bribe their way through in the Church, and honours from the Church are for highest bidders.
• Sin is tolerated and holiness is relegated to the background.
• Preaching the word of God is centred on material prosperity and blessings without eternity in view.
• Success in the Church ministry is measured by material prosperity.
• Congregation has become lukewarm in doctrine and practice. They are easily mixed up with and swallowed by the world, with little or no resistance. They are not only in the world, but have also become of the world.
• Numerical growth is only or mainly by procreation. The Church, having lost zeal for the service of God and passion for perishing sinners, has become complacent and only grows when members give birth. They baptise mostly infants, who they are liable to lose when they grow, for lack of firm grip on their spiritual life.
• Favouritism against the poor has become a part of the Church’s life and practice. The rich are treated with great honour, while the poor is disdainfully addressed.
• Affluence is celebrated regardless of the source.
• Wealth has taken the place of God in the private and corporate lives of the Church. Money is literarily worshipped, as people will defy God to get it. They see it as the key evidence of God’s favour.
• There are manifest signs of carnality, e.g. division along the lines of ethnicity, tribe, language, race, denomination, political view, social status, etc. Believers will oppose themselves and be divided over reasons that are selfish, ephemeral and of no eternal relevance, even when the cross is at stake.
(Culled from the opening address to The Standing Committee of the Church Of Nigeria by His Grace, The Most Rev’d Nicholas D. Okoh, MA, Fss, Mss, LLD, DD.; Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate Of All Nigeria and Chairman, Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) Primates’ Council)

Process Of Selecting Gov Dapo Abiodun's Commissioners' List Is Commendable, Why The Complaints - APC Chieftain, Hon Waliu Taiwo

An All Progressive Congress chieftain in Ogun state, Hon Waliu Olayiwola Taiwo has lashed out

at some few politicians complaining of marginalization over the commissioners list submitted by 

the governor of the state, Prince Dapo Abiodun to the Stae House of Assembly few days ago.

It would be recalled that no sooner had the commissioners nominees list been made public than 

a group under the aegis of Osoba Political Family issued a press statement condemning and rejecting

 the nominees list.

BISHOP ATERE SET TO INAUGURATES OJU-ORE ARCHDEACONRY

Oladele Damilola Moses

February, 2020, has been fixed for the inauguration of the newly created Archdeaconry in the Diocese of Awori, Anglican Communion, Otta, Ogun State.

The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese, the Rt. Revd. Dr. J. Akin Atere, disclosed this on 16th of December at the last Board meeting of the Diocese held at the Cathedral of St. James, Ipate Oyinbo, Otta.

The Cleric in his word said "having fulfilled the prescribed requirements requested from Oju-Ore zone to be upgraded to the status of an Archdeaconry, I want to announce to the whole house that the zone has been upgraded to Archdeaconry status".

The Diocesan Board is the highest decision making body of the Dioceses in Anglican Communion worldwide. In acceptance by the whole house for the upgrading of the zone to an Archdeaconry, members presently, joyfully shout hallelujah.

In his appreciation message, the Archdeacon of the newly created Archdeaconry, Ven. Stephen Ayotunde Oluwawalemi appreciated the Lord Bishop of the diocese for considering the zone to be upgraded to an Archdeaconry, he therefore promised the house that by His grace, he will not relent in spreading the gospel in the Archdeaconry. Ven. Oluwawalemi appeal to members of the Diocesan Board for support in all areas especially as they prepare for their inauguration.

ONITETIKU CONGRATULATES NEW OGUN STATE HEAD OF SERVICE

The traditional ruler of Owode-Otta, Awori Kingdom has felicitated with Mrs Amope Ajibola Chokor on her appointment as the new Head of Service for Ogun State.

Congratulations my General and Incorruptible Husband- Aisha Buhari

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR is 77 years old today. As expected, goodwill messages have been coming in to wish the Nation’s number one citizen a happy birthday.

Suspected Police officer shots FRSC marshal for arresting him for violating traffic law in Ogun

An unidentified man suspected to be a police officer has reportedly took to his heel after shooting a marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps around Ibafo area of Ogun state.