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14/09/2023



In a bid to reposition The Apostolic Church Nigeria, for more effective administration and evangelism, the National Executive Council (NEC) of the church has approved major restructuring of the church’s Youth Movement in view to have a unilateral structure and policies regarding the movement in all assemblages of the church nationwide.

Rising from its February 2019 meeting, the national governing body of the church, reached an agreement and consequently directed that all territories, fields, areas, districts and assemblies who are yet to constitute or recognise Youth Movement, should do so immediately, as the movement is recognised nationally. The Council also approved the formation and recognition of a choir known as ‘Youth Choir’, with standard uniform of white shirt on blue skirt for female, accompanied with blue scarf or beret and red muffler. The males are to wear white shirt on blue trouser with red bow tie.

It has also been approved that a Sunday be set aside monthly as ‘Youth Sunday’, where service proceedings shall be officiated by youth under the supervision of the church leadership. Meanwhile, the council has equally given a nod to the existence of Youth Movement distinct from the Witness Movement, but with directive that both movements should complement each other.

Furthermore, for talent development in sport and physical fitness, the council has additionally approved an annual football tournament to be known as the National President’s Unity Cup, and be played on territorial basis. Specific programmes also approved for territories, fields and areas include, youth camp, youth convention and youth leadership conference.

A statement by the national Youth Leader of the church, Apostle (Barr) Samuel Inyang, has it that in effect of the new development, the National Youth Committee of The Apostolic Church Nigeria, will embark on a sensitisation tour around all territories. Apostle Inyang also announces that LAWNA Territory shall hold their youth conven

YOUTH MOVEMENT REFORM: NEC OKAYS MAJOR RESTRUCTURING



In a bid to reposition The Apostolic Church Nigeria, for more effective administration and evangelism, the National Executive Council (NEC) of the church has approved major restructuring of the church’s Youth Movement in view to have a unilateral structure and policies regarding the movement in all assemblages of the church nationwide.

Rising from its February 2019 meeting, the national governing body of the church, reached an agreement and consequently directed that all territories, fields, areas, districts and assemblies who are yet to constitute or recognise Youth Movement, should do so immediately, as the movement is recognised nationally. The Council also approved the formation and recognition of a choir known as ‘Youth Choir’, with standard uniform of white shirt on blue skirt for female, accompanied with blue scarf or beret and red muffler. The males are to wear white shirt on blue trouser with red bow tie.

It has also been approved that a Sunday be set aside monthly as ‘Youth Sunday’, where service proceedings shall be officiated by youth under the supervision of the church leadership. Meanwhile, the council has equally given a nod to the existence of Youth Movement distinct from the Witness Movement, but with directive that both movements should complement each other.

Furthermore, for talent development in sport and physical fitness, the council has additionally approved an annual football tournament to be known as the National President’s Unity Cup, and be played on territorial basis. Specific programmes also approved for territories, fields and areas include, youth camp, youth convention and youth leadership conference.

A statement by the national Youth Leader of the church, Apostle (Barr) Samuel Inyang, has it that in effect of the new development, the National Youth Committee of The Apostolic Church Nigeria, will embark on a sensitisation tour around all territories. Apostle Inyang also announ

14/09/2023

YOUTH MOVEMENT REFORM: NEC OKAYS MAJOR RESTRUCTURING



In a bid to reposition The Apostolic Church Nigeria, for more effective administration and evangelism, the National Executive Council (NEC) of the church has approved major restructuring of the church’s Youth Movement in view to have a unilateral structure and policies regarding the movement in all assemblages of the church nationwide.

Rising from its February 2019 meeting, the national governing body of the church, reached an agreement and consequently directed that all territories, fields, areas, districts and assemblies who are yet to constitute or recognise Youth Movement, should do so immediately, as the movement is recognised nationally. The Council also approved the formation and recognition of a choir known as ‘Youth Choir’, with standard uniform of white shirt on blue skirt for female, accompanied with blue scarf or beret and red muffler. The males are to wear white shirt on blue trouser with red bow tie.

It has also been approved that a Sunday be set aside monthly as ‘Youth Sunday’, where service proceedings shall be officiated by youth under the supervision of the church leadership. Meanwhile, the council has equally given a nod to the existence of Youth Movement distinct from the Witness Movement, but with directive that both movements should complement each other.

Furthermore, for talent development in sport and physical fitness, the council has additionally approved an annual football tournament to be known as the National President’s Unity Cup, and be played on territorial basis. Specific programmes also approved for territories, fields and areas include, youth camp, youth convention and youth leadership conference.

A statement by the national Youth Leader of the church, Apostle (Barr) Samuel Inyang, has it that in effect of the new development, the National Youth Committee of The Apostolic Church Nigeria, will embark on a sensitisation tour around all territories. Apostle Inyang also announ

14/09/2023

The whole of The Apostolic Church faithfuls and Christian leaders in Eket Field and beyond, as well as notable public figures and leaders of corporate organizations, the creme de la creme of the society all trooped to the beautiful edifice and vineyard of TAC, Great Cobb Road District Headquarters to honour Pst.$ Dcns E. J. Inyangudoh,JP. He is a Minister who has served in the vineyard starting as a brother, Chorister, an Elder, Evangelist and now as the District Pastor. A season speaker, preacher, mentor, teacher of the word, he is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Estate Valuers. The journey has been rigorous but their resilience and firm foundation in God has been the platform of their success story. Today we the members and faithfuls thank God and appreciate their effort. We also appreciate the entire Apostolic faithfuls and the Christian community for joining us in celebrating them. We pray that you all may have great recompense in Jesus Name , Amen.

16/05/2020

Hey about-to-wed;

After you people have finished talking all those your "for better for worse, in sickness and in colobia virus, in poverty, in quarrels and strong hardship, till death do us part" and other confessions you will make at the altar.

The moment you get back to your hotel, remove all your clothes and take a hot shower. After that don't dress up, get completely naked, the two two both of you. Get totally naked. Forget about that first time s*x you want to have, because I know that will be the first meal on your menu. Wait first uncle, tell her to kneel down, remember I said naked. No bra, no panties, let the will of God be exposed to you. I know by this time your brain will want to burst, just beholding her beauty, I also know that with the way wifey will be kneeling before you facing her future, she may not be too comfortable, but relax and control yourselves briefly, don't worry the food is your own, you will still eat each other and request for toothpick.

Now get an annointing oil. Hold it on your right hand. Raise it up in thankgiving and bless it by the power of the Holy Spirit dwelling chiefly in you as the first born of God and the priest of your marriage. Bless the oil very well.

While aunty is still kneeling, with her eyes closed, because if she opens her eyes and sees you standing there naked the prayer can spoil, naturally your wedding night is not a time to do atmosphere of miracles, but hey, you both are not natural, you have a supernatural in-dwelling, so that s*x will have to wait first until the seal of heaven over your marriage is activated. What triggers the covenant of marriage is not when you tear nylon( if you know what I mean) , naa, it is when you break open the flood gates and activate the partnership of heaven into your union, that is where the covenant of oneness is established.

Okay. while she is kneeling with her eyes closed, annoint her head with the oil and command her to become for you the virtuous wife that you know she already has the capacity to exceed.

Forget all those for better for worse you went to do with people who came to eat jollof rice, this is where the real battle begins.

Speak to her head!

Speak to her womb.

Speak to her tongue.

Speak to her wisdom.

See Sir, that first night you will be sleeping together as her husband, you carry a special grace I call the grace of alignment.

Make declarations that are personal to you;

I will never lay my hands on this woman I have annointed!!!

I annoint you to come first in everything before mine!!!

Let this annointing be a sign that I have submitted myself to serve you with humility even as I lead you with wisdom!!!

I call you fertile!

I call your womb fertile!!!

I annoint you as my one and only fantasy! This annointing be a symbol of my unbreakable convenant with your body!

I annoint you as ruler over my finances!!!

I vow to always listen to you who I have annointed this day!!!

Let this annointing strip me of all my rights to anger and retaliation towards you.

Let this annointing trouble us to never go to bed without making peace no matter who was right or wrong.

These are the real vows that carry the seal of partnership between you, your spouse, and all the celestial witnesses present in heaven!

Furnish her soul with declarations from your heart, annoint every part of her body using suitable scriptures of consecration.

Then raise her up! As she rises, she is rising as a burnt offering, from wedding fragrance to fire!

Eheeen, you too kneel down before her, naked. Forget whatever is dangling, please avoid looking straight at her as you kneel, before your mental cavity will spoil things quickly.

Now wifey, repeat the same to your priest, men can be very stubborn at times, so you may need to empty the entire annointing oil on his head, if possible you can break his head with the bottle to shift his sense, we dont use to hear word. Say:

My headship, Let this annointing be a sign of my total surrender to your God given vision and election!

My own personal dreams and visions will come alive in yours, the man I have annointed!!!

My anointed body shall satisfy you always!!!

The grace you have received from God to lead me shall abide in you forever. And I will always recognize the voice of God speaking in you like a sheep to her shepherd.

I anoint you with the oil of joy above your fellows.

I release all the favour I carry upon you by the virtue of this anointing, every drop shall be multiplied.

By this anointing, I invoke the Solomon kind of wisdom upon you, and I command you to function in the understanding of Issachar. I will never tie wrapper around the house like a cultural dancer.

After you are done releasing upon him, pick him up too, as he rises, he rises a priest in the order of Melchizedeck! The husband configured for you alone.

Then, both of you can go and do what has been hungrying you to do since last year. Please no need to shower again, dont wash off the annointing oil on your bodies, lay like that and cleave. and no, there is no spiritual meaning to this one, you will understand better when things start moving fast fast. Anointing oil does not only oppose the enemy, it also opposes friction. Hahahahaha.

It's too late for your marriage to fail.

16/01/2019

A very beautiful morning to you
January 16th, 2019
SPRINGBOARD DAILY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: OVER THE TOP GOODNEWS 4
“When men are cast down, then thou shalt
say, there is lifting up”…
(Job 22:29)
Psalm 105:37 that says, “He brought them
forth also with silver and gold: and there
was not one feable person among their
tribe”, is a prove of the fact that as a child of
God, you will not end this year without
achieving great things. It is a prove of the
fact that God keeps to His word and
everyone who abandons himself to God’s
word can never be weak or feeble in any
area of his life.
This therefore affirms that this year will be a
remarkable one for God’s children who will
endeavor to live by the word of God. When
you live by God’s word, your path will be
brighter and you will live in joy. The enemy
may chose to attack you from all sides but
your confidence should be in God’s word
because He has said that: “Many are the
afflictions of the righteous; but the Lord
delivereth him out of them all. He keepeth all
his bones: not one of them is broken (Psalm
34:19-20)”.
This is that year you will not forget so
quickly; this is the year you will make
meaningful impact in your chosen
endeavours; this is the year your labour will
reduce and your favour will greatly increase.
This is the year your God will richly supply all
your needs and make you walk in high
places. From a careful observation of the
things that happened to you last year, you
will come to conclusion that God allowed
those things that happened to take place
because He’s about to take you higher this
year.
Our theme verse says, “When men are cast
down, you should say, I am lifted up”. When
things are not going the way you expected,
don’t begin to complain; that’s the time to
make the word of God work; get into your
closet and begin to declare what you want
to see as revealed in God’s word.
When you have sufficiently proclaimed the
word over your situation, you note that
those confessions have dominated your
senses. Then you start speaking the things
you want to see as revealed in your spirit.
You must learn to soar above all limitations –
think big and how big God is. With the word
of God in your mouth, you’ll breakthrough
every barrier in life.
REFERENCES: Ephesians 6:10; I Corinthians
3:21
PRAYER: Dear Father, I declare that by your
word, I will walk in high places this year. I
am bigger and superior to every situation
that comes my way, in Jesus name – Amen.

31/07/2018

Jeremiah 29:11 Says

For I know the plans I have for
you,” declares the LORD, “plans to
prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.Happy new week all

23/07/2018

No one dares stand in the way of a
moving train. This week, you will be
unstoppable. Have a great week
ahead.

18/03/2018

Jesus' Crucifixion was a horribly painful and disgraceful form of capital punishment used in the ancient world. This method of ex*****on involved binding the victim's hands and feet and nailing them to a cross.

Definition of Crucifixion
The word crucifixion comes from the Latin "crucifixio," or "crucifixus," meaning "fixed to a cross."

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History of Crucifixion
Crucifixion was not only one of the most disgraceful forms of death, but it was also one of the most dreaded methods of ex*****on in the ancient world.

Accounts of crucifixions are recorded among early civilizations, most likely originating with the Persians and then spreading to the Assyrians, Scythians, Carthaginians, Germans, Celts and Britons. This type of capital punishment was primarily reserved for traitors, captive armies, slaves and the worst of criminals. Crucifixion became common under the rule of Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.).

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Different Forms of Crucifixion
Detailed descriptions of crucifixions are few, perhaps because secular historians could not bear to describe the gruesome events of this horrible practice. However, archaeological finds from first century Palestine have shed a great deal of light on this early form of death penalty. Four basic structures or types of crosses were used for crucifixion: Crux Simplex, Crux Commissa, Crux Decussata, and Crux Immissa.

Learn More About the Different Forms of Crucifixion
The Crucifixion of Jesus - Bible Story Summary
Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity, died on a Roman cross as recorded in Matthew 27:27-56, Mark 15:21-38, Luke 23:26-49, and John 19:16-37. Christian theology teaches that Christ's death provided the perfect atoning sacrifice for the sins all humankind, thus making the crucifix, or cross, one of the defining symbols of Christianity.

Take some time to meditate on this Bible story about the crucifixion of Jesus, with Scripture references, interesting points or lessons to be learned from the story, and a question for reflection:

16/03/2018

THE FIRST PROMISE OF A REDEEMER

(Key verse: Genesis 3:15)
The first great statement of the Gospel that we are to consider is contained in Genesis 3:15. Here is God�’s first promise of a redeemer. Many people today discredit the Book of Genesis, but we must always remember that Genesis, as well as the four books that follow, was written by Moses under the direct inspiration of the Holy Spirit �- look up 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21. We must also be very careful to remember the words of our Lord Jesus Christ in John 5:47. The words contained in Genesis 3:15 (and also in the previous verse) constitute the first gospel sermon ever preached. The preacher was the Lord God Almighty, and the audience was the Devil, Adam and Eve, and the whole human race. We shall notice that this verse declares seven great fundamental truths that are amplified throughout the Bible, though they are denied by many people today. What are these seven truths?

1. Genesis 3:15 declares God�’s sovereign love for all mankind.
In Genesis 3 we have the record of the Devil tempting Eve (and Adam), of the entrance of sin into the world and of the consequent fall of man. What happened immediately sin came into the world? At once God intervened �- read Genesis 3:8-9. God immediately sought out His disobedient children �- to kill them? No �- to declare His love for them, and in Genesis 3:15 we read that at once God said, ‘�I will do something�…I will send a Redeemer who will be �”her seed�” (KJV) �- the seed of the woman.’� The reference, of course, was to God�’s Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, who would come in the fullness of time to live, die and rise again so that He might be the Saviour of man (Galatians 4:4-5). How wonderful it is that back in the Garden of Eden God should express His love by promising to send the Saviour!
2. Genesis 3:15 declares the existence of a personal Devil.
To whom was God speaking in Genesis 3:14? It was to the serpent. But who was the serpent? He was the agent or the tool of Satan. The serpent was Satan incarnate, and we must remember that at this time and prior to the Fall the serpent was not a loathsome, crawling reptile but a beautiful, attractive, upright creature, with graceful movements (verse 14). It was only after sin had entered in and God had pronounced judgment upon the serpent that it became a loathsome creature. Few people today believe in a personal Devil, but the Bible emphatically declares his existence. He is a real personality (Matthew 4:1-11); he was in fact the first sinner (1 John 3:8); he is “�the god of this age”� (2 Corinthians 4:4); he is “�the ruler of the kingdom of the air”� (Ephesians 2:2); he is “�the accuser of our brothers”� (Revelation 12:10). Thank God his doom is sealed! It was sealed when God first said �- Genesis 3:14-15.

3. Genesis 3:15 declares Eve was the first woman.
These words refer to Eve, but where did Eve come from? (Genesis 2:18; 21-22). Why do many find this record difficult to believe? If Genesis 1:26 is true, why not 2:18 and 21-22? So Adam and Eve were our first parents (Genesis 3:20). This is very satisfying, yet the alternative is too terrifying (2 Corinthians 11:3; 1 Timothy 2:13; 1 Corinthians 15:45). Always remember that the theory of evolution in relation to the existence of man is still an unproved theory.

4. Genesis 3:15 declares the supernatural Virgin Birth of our Lord.
At least 4,000 years before His incarnation God declared that when Jesus came He would be born of a virgin. But where do we read of this in Genesis 3:15? “�Her seed”� (KJV) is an unusual expression, but the word �’seed’� is used over a hundred times in the Bible, always in connection with the male and never with the female. The seed for procreation is always resident in the male, so how do we explain “�the seed of the woman”�? The explanation is that Jesus would not be born as the result of the union of a man and a woman, but His was to be a virgin birth, conceived of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:18; Luke 1:35).
5. Genesis 3:15 declares the essential purpose of the Incarnation.
Why did Jesus come into this world? Yes, He was our teacher, our example, a great reformer, but this verse tells us that He came to die. This refers to the first coming of Christ and to His suffering on the Cross (John 1:29). Compare Isaiah 53:5; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24. How we thank God that our Lord Jesus was born to die (Revelation 13:8) otherwise there would be no redemption.
6. Genesis 3:15 declares the second coming of Jesus and His final triumph over Satan.
This verse speaks of His first coming (Hebrews 9:26), also of His second coming (Hebrews 9:28) �- it predicts Romans 16:20; Revelation 20:10! On the Cross Jesus vanquished Satan, and on His return Satan will be overthrown and cast out for ever. Isaiah 11:9 and Revelation 21:1-4 will be fulfilled! �- Hallelujah!

7. Genesis 3:15 declares the truth of Romans 10:17.
This is illustrated so well in this chapter. When Adam and Eve heard the Lord�’s pronouncement and promise of a redeemer, faith was implanted in their hearts; they believed God (verse 20). Eve was not then a mother, but Adam had faith to believe she would become a mother and through her the Redeemer would ultimately come into this world.

16/03/2018

SALVATION IS IN CHRIST ALONE
GREAT STATEMENTS OF THE GOSPEL
by Francis Dixon
(Key verse: Acts 4:12)
Salvation is the theme of this key verse, but what is meant by the term �’salvation’�? When anyone is saved does it simply mean that he is saved from hell and is ready to be admitted into heaven? Yes, but it means very much more because God�’s salvation is comprehensive. We are lost and beaten down by sin, and under condemnation, but He finds us and restores us into fellowship with Himself, and then empowers us to live a holy life. God�’s salvation covers man’s need �- past, present and future – and it is eternal. It is the salvation of the soul but also of the whole human personality which is brought under the lordship of Christ. Notice the following:-

1. Salvation is something that is absolutely necessary
The last four words of our verse tell us “�we must be saved”� �- not “�we may be”� or �”we can be”�. It is imperative � – “we must be saved�” (see John 3:7). Why must Jesus die? Because mankind must be saved, and for three reasons:-
1. 1. Because we are not saved already. By nature we are lost, just like the sheep, the silver and the son (Luke 15). We are not only lost, we are perishing (John 3:16).
2. 2. Because we cannot save ourselves. What can we do to blot out our past sins, or to save ourselves from the present onslaught of sin and Satan? What can we do to guarantee our salvation for eternity? �- absolutely nothing! If we are to be saved, this salvation must come from someone outside ourselves.
3. 3. Because God has provided salvation for us. Why has He done this if we do not need it? Why the amazing miracle of Bethlehem and the ignominious death of Calvary if we could be saved by some other way? The fact that God has, at such infinite cost, promised salvation for us all is sure proof that we all need to be saved.
Notice also that our verse tells us a further very important truth about salvation.

2. Salvation is absolutely necessary here and now
Peter is very careful to say that this salvation is given “�under heaven”� �- not in heaven. It is given this side of heaven, which means that we must receive it in this life. There is no such thing as missing salvation in this life and then receiving it in the next life. Salvation must be experienced here and now, and that is why there is such a strong emphasis all the way through the scriptures of the importance of being saved today – look up and compare Proverbs 27:1; Luke 19:5; 2 Corinthians 6:2; Hebrews 3:7. The Bible does not promise a second chance of salvation beyond the grave, although many false prophets hold out such promises. The �”gospel of the second chance”� does three things: first, it makes God a liar; second, it slanders the Cross, and third, it provides a back door out of hell. God is infinitely merciful and desires the salvation of all men, on His terms.

3. There is only one way of salvation
This is the burden of Peter�’s message � – “Salvation is found in no-one else…”�� This should read quite literally “�the salvation…”�� �- notice the definite article here and compare the words of Jesus in John 10:9 and John 14:6, also the inspired words of the Apostle Paul in 1 Timothy 2:5. There is “�no other name…”�� by which we must be saved, and the name referred to is that of the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 4:10). No-one will ever be saved except by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, because He is the only Saviour (Isaiah 43:11). Notice that this salvation is in a Person, not in religion, church membership or in rites or ceremonies but it is in the Person of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. It is through faith in His name (Acts 3:16).

4. Salvation is offered to all
This wonderful salvation, which is in the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ, has been �”given to men”� �- that is, it has been made available to all men everywhere. Thank God there is no racial barrier, for people of all races are invited to believe on Him (Romans 10:13); there is no social barrier(Acts 4:13; Romans 2:11); there is no financial barrier �- whether we are rich or poor we all have to come the same way (Isaiah 55:1-2); there is no moral barrier �- we may appear to be �’good�’ people or we may be very immoral (1 Timothy 1:15); and there is no age barrier �- the young may come as well as the old �- look up and compare John 3:4; Acts 4:22.

5. Salvation is absolutely free
It is “�given�” to men �- compare John 3:16; John 10:27-28. You cannot pay for a gift. All you can do is to receive it or reject it. You cannot buy salvation by keeping religious observances (Titus 3:5). You cannot buy salvation with money (1 Peter 1:18-19). You cannot buy salvation by trying to live a good life (Ephesians 2:8-10). Salvation has been once-and-for-all purchased and provided by the death of our Lord Jesus Christ, and this great salvation is available for all who will receive it by faith. What we need to do is to come with empty hands and receive the wonderful provision that God has made for us to be saved for all eternity.