07/08/2026
🙏 LORD'S SUPPER SUNDAY HIGHLIGHTS
📅 Sunday, 2nd August 2026
Speaker: Dcns. Abigail Madugu Baidoo
Topic: Business and Wealth Creation
📖 Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:14–25
It was another glorious and refreshing time in God's presence as the saints gathered at El-Shaddai Assembly for our Lord's Supper Service. Together, we worshipped, prayed, and partook of the Lord's Supper, remembering the sacrificial death, resurrection, and victorious life of our Lord Jesus Christ. The service also provided an opportunity for believers to renew their covenant with God and dedicate every aspect of their lives to His service.
Following the Communion Service, Dcns. Abigail Madugu Baidoo shared a timely and practical message on "Business and Wealth Creation." Drawing inspiration from the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–25), she reminded the church that God is the Owner of all things and has entrusted every believer with gifts, talents, abilities, resources, and opportunities. The question is not how much we have been given, but how faithfully we use what God has placed in our hands.
💼 Understanding Business and Wealth
Business is the act of providing goods or services that meet the needs of people. It is one of God's channels for creating value, solving problems, and improving lives.
Wealth is not merely the accumulation of money. It includes everything God has entrusted to us—our skills, knowledge, relationships, influence, property, and financial resources. True biblical wealth is the ability to manage these resources wisely for the glory of God and the benefit of others.
The speaker also highlighted that people create wealth in different ways. Some are entrepreneurs, while others are salary workers. Both have equal opportunities to prosper when they apply biblical principles of diligence, wisdom, integrity, and faithful stewardship.
❌ Misconceptions About Wealth Creation
Several common beliefs were challenged during the message:
• A salary worker can never become wealthy.
• You need a large amount of capital before starting a business.
• You must own a business before you can create wealth.
These misconceptions should not limit believers. Wealth is not determined by your occupation but by your stewardship, discipline, consistency, willingness to learn, and dependence on God. The servant with two talents was commended just as much as the one with five because both were faithful with what they had.
🌍 Why Should Christians Build Wealth?
The pursuit of wealth should never be driven by selfish ambition but by Kingdom purpose.
God blesses His people so they can:
✨ Influence their workplaces, communities, and society with godly values.
✨ Support the preaching of the Gospel and the expansion of God's Kingdom.
✨ Meet the needs of others and become channels of blessing.
✨ Leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
When wealth is surrendered to God, it becomes a powerful instrument for ministry, evangelism, missions, and transforming lives.
🌱 Biblical Principles for Building Wealth
🙏 1. Make God a Partner in Everything
A business or career built on God's principles has a firm foundation. We honor Him through our tithes, offerings, obedience, honesty, and faithful stewardship.
📖 2. Stay in God's Presence
God is the source of wisdom, creativity, and divine ideas. Spending time in prayer and studying His Word positions us to receive direction for every decision.
❤️ 3. Develop a Lifestyle of Thanksgiving
Gratitude keeps our hearts focused on God instead of our circumstances. Rather than worrying about tomorrow, we should continually thank Him while trusting Him for increase.
💰 4. Save and Invest Wisely
Financial discipline is an important biblical principle. Saving consistently and making wise investments help build long-term stability and prepare us to be a greater blessing to others.
📈 Practical Wisdom for Success
The congregation was encouraged to:
✅ Keep proper records of income and expenses.
✅ Be able to clearly explain their business or vision within 30–60 seconds whenever an opportunity presents itself.
✅ Train faithful people—including children and mentees—to continue the vision and legacy.
✅ Keep learning through books, podcasts, mentorship, and continuous personal development.
✅ Invest in people by appreciating, encouraging, and adding value to the lives of others.
🙌 Final Charge
Every believer has received something from God. Whether great or small, He expects us to develop it faithfully. May we reject fear, laziness, and excuses, choosing instead to multiply what God has entrusted to us for His glory.
As we left the service, we were inspired to become faithful stewards, diligent workers, wise investors, and Kingdom-minded believers whose businesses, careers, and resources bring honor to Christ and advance His Kingdom.
📸 Some wonderful moments from the Lord's Supper Service at the El-Shaddai Church Auditorium were captured. Swipe through the photos and relive this blessed time of worship, fellowship, and the Word.
May the Lord bless the work of our hands and establish all that we do for His glory.
The Church of Pentecost – El-Shaddai Assembly
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