27/07/2026
SABBATH UPDATE
Blossom Assembly, Palace Road, Anantigha, Calabar South LGA
Saturday, 25th July, 2026
The Calabar District Media Team reports another refreshing Sabbath experience from Blossom Assembly, where members gathered in an atmosphere of worship, fellowship, and spiritual renewal. The service emphasized the importance of love, unity, and commitment to Christ as the foundation for effective discipleship.
๐ Sabbath School
The Sabbath School lesson, "Call to Discipleship," was ably facilitated by Bro. John Bassey, who guided the congregation through Luke 5โ9, highlighting Jesus' ministry in Galilee and His call to wholehearted discipleship. The lesson emphasized that Christ did not merely perform miracles but demonstrated the practical outworking of the gospel through teaching, healing, forgiving sins, showing mercy, and calling ordinary people into extraordinary lives of service.
Using the call of Peter (Luke 5:1โ11) as a central illustration, members were reminded that true discipleship begins with hearing and obeying the Word of God. Peter's response to Jesus revealed that genuine encounters with Christ produce humility, repentance, and a willingness to surrender everything to follow Him. The lesson further challenged believers to imitate the character of the Son of Man by showing mercy, loving even their enemies, extending kindness without expecting anything in return, and remaining faithful to Christ regardless of the cost. It concluded with a call for every believer to move beyond being a mere church attendee to becoming a committed disciple who reflects Christ in character, service, and daily living.
๐ค District Fellowship
The Assembly was blessed with the presence of brethren representing the District Superintendent, including:
โข Aniebiet O. J. Ekong โ Former District Overseer
โข Bro. Ndiana Jimmy โ District Youth Director
Also in attendance was Bro. Stephen Eshiet, Superintendent of Esam Abasi Assembly, alongside other brethren. Their fellowship reflected the unity and love that continue to strengthen the body of Christ.
๐ฅ Sermon Highlights
Topic: When Brothers Agree: God Shows Up
Main Text: Genesis 13:1โ18
Ministering the Word, Aniebiet Ekong challenged the congregation to pursue peace and unity as essential conditions for experiencing God's presence and blessings.
Drawing from the account of Abraham and Lot, he explained how Abraham chose peace over personal advantage by allowing Lot to make the first choice of the land. Their peaceful resolution pleased God, who immediately reaffirmed and expanded His covenant with Abraham. The message further highlighted that God did not abandon Lot despite his later mistakes, as He preserved him and even recognized him among the righteous in the New Testament. The congregation was reminded that God honours peacemakers, rewards humility, and never forgets those who belong to Him.
โจ Key Takeaways
1. Choose Peace Over Conflict
True spiritual maturity is demonstrated by pursuing reconciliation rather than strife.
Supporting Scriptures: Genesis 13:7โ12; Romans 12:18; Hebrews 12:14
2. Unity Invites God's Presence and Blessing
When believers dwell together in love and unity, they position themselves for God's favour and divine purpose.
Supporting Scriptures: Genesis 13:14โ17; Psalm 133:1โ3; Ephesians 4:1โ3
3. God Rewards Humility and Selflessness
Abraham's willingness to put peace before personal gain became the pathway to greater blessings.
Supporting Scriptures: Genesis 13:8โ9; Philippians 2:3โ5; James 4:6
4. God's Mercy Never Forgets His Own
Although Lot made imperfect choices, God's mercy preserved him, demonstrating His enduring faithfulness toward the righteous.
Supporting Scriptures: Genesis 19:15โ17, 29; 2 Peter 2:7โ8; Lamentations 3:22โ23
๐ A Moment of Prayer
The service concluded with a moving altar session where leaders and members united in prayer, committing the Assembly afresh to God's service.
Prayers were offered for:
โข Fresh anointing upon God's servants.
โข Greater unity among the brethren.
โข Increased passion for evangelism and discipleship.
โข Continued growth and impact of Blossom Assembly.
The congregation also joined the choir in the joyful declaration:
"There Is No Disappointment in Christ!"
๐ก Reflection
This Sabbath reminds us that healthy churches are built on love, humility, forgiveness, and unity. Like Abraham, believers are called to choose peace above personal interest, knowing that where unity prevails, God manifests His presence and commands His blessing.
We celebrate what God is doing in Blossom Assembly and pray for continued growth, greater impact, and abundant fruitfulness in the work of the Kingdom.
To God be all the glory! ๐
Calabar District Media Team
The Church of God (Seventh Day), Nigeria