God's House of Refuge, Eket

31/12/2025

As we turn the corner into 2026

2026 BIBLE READING RESOLUTION 📖✨

A Better Way to Grow Through Scripture This Coming Year

Every year as we approach December and January, something interesting happens:

people start taking stock of their spiritual life—what worked, what didn’t, what needs to change. And for many Christians, one of the first commitments that rises to the surface is:

“This year, I will read my Bible every day.”

It’s a beautiful desire. It shows hunger. It shows intention. It shows growth.

But here’s the challenge…

For most people, the traditional approach — starting at Genesis 1 and reading one chapter a day — rarely gets them past February or March. Not because they lack discipline, but because:

• The Bible’s arrangement isn’t chronological

• Genealogies, census lists, and land divisions can feel overwhelming

• The story flow is not always obvious

• “Check-the-box” reading often gives information without understanding

The result?
Many give up, feel guilty, or conclude that Bible reading is “too difficult.”

The good news is:
You do not have to approach 2026 like that.

There are far better strategies.
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1️⃣ Choose a Guided Bible Study Plan (Not Just Daily Pages)

There are dozens of excellent reading plans—topical, narrative, chronological, story-based, survey-based, and more.

These plans give structure, direction, and context, making the Scriptures easier to follow.

And now, in the age of AI, you can go even further:

Tell an AI tool exactly what you want. Try something like:

“I want a Bible reading plan that helps me understand the overall story of Scripture, not just read randomly. Please create a schedule that supports spiritual growth, understanding, and consistency.”

AI can customize:

• weekly goals

• book-by-book summaries

• timelines

• guided explanations

• historical background

• thematic study paths

This alone can transform someone’s Bible-reading experience.
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2️⃣ Study Each Book as a Story, Not as Isolated Chapters

The Bible contains 66 books, each with:

• a storyline

• a message

• historical background

• a contribution to the big picture

Instead of reading for quantity (“Did I finish my chapter today?”), try reading for meaning:

• What is Genesis trying to say?

• Why did Moses write Deuteronomy?

• What was Isaiah confronting?

• Where does Colossians fit in God's story?

AI can design a “Through the Bible by Books” plan where you spend:

• 2 weeks on large books (Genesis, Exodus, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel)

• 1 week or less on smaller books

• and a total of 52 weeks to survey the entire Bible with clarity

Weekly goals are far easier to maintain than daily checklists.
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3️⃣ Use Creative Reading Strategies

Here are real examples you’ve used yourself:

• 2 OT chapters daily

• 1 Psalm daily

• ¼ chapter of Proverbs

• 1 NT chapter daily

Or…

• A chronological reading plan to align prophets with kings and historical events (this is extremely useful for understanding Isaiah, Jeremiah, Hosea, Amos, Micah, Kings, and Chronicles).

These methods create connections, not just finished pages.
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4️⃣ Avoid the Usual Traps

You’ll read with more joy and less guilt when you settle these truths before the year begins:

• There will be days you miss. That’s okay.

• You don’t have to “catch up” 10 chapters the next morning.

• Just pick up where you left off — keep going.

• Consistency beats perfection.

• Understanding beats speed.

Bible reading is not a competition. It is nourishment.
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5️⃣ Combine Plans if You Want

You can read…

• one book devotionally

• another book chronologically

• study the Psalms slowly

• follow a weekly overview plan

Mix as needed.

Build a rhythm that actually feeds your soul.
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6️⃣ And Remember: Community Helps

Reading with friends, church groups, or online communities creates motivation, accountability, and richer discussion.

No one grows alone.
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⭐ Bottom Line for 2026

Don’t just “read to tick a box.”

Read to understand, to grow, to see the story, to meet God in Scripture, and to be transformed.

With the right plan—and today’s incredible tools—your 2026 Bible Reading Resolution can become one of the richest spiritual journeys of your life.

15/12/2025

TRANSFORMATION ENCOUNTER SERVICE SUNDAY DECEMBER 14, 2025
MINISTERING: GENERAL ODEY
TOPIC: PARENTING IS WARFARE
ANCHOR SCRIPTURE: Psalm 127:4–5 (KJV)

In a powerful and thought-provoking teaching delivered at the church service, General Odey charged parents to see parenting beyond emotions and convenience, describing it as spiritual warfare with eternal consequences.

Anchoring his message on Psalm 127:4–5, he emphasized that children are arrows in the hands of a mighty man, not decorations for family portraits, but weapons fashioned for the future. He warned that when parents fail to shape and aim their children, the world and culture will gladly bend and redirect them.

The teaching highlighted that:

Parenting is correction with purpose, not cruelty.

Children require direction and leadership, not silence or unchecked freedom.

Seasons of discipline, though painful, prepare children for accurate destiny release.

Parents are called to train children and then release them in faith, not overprotect them.

Children must be raised with kingdom consciousness to stand at the gate of culture and defend truth.

Key Quote from the Teaching:
“Parenting is not emotional attachment alone; it is strategic responsibility.”

The session closed with a strong charge that homes are training grounds, children are arrows, and parents are archers. Parents were urged to raise a generation that will not return to the quiver in shame, but will hit God’s target and speak boldly in their time.

A timely and prophetic message redefining parenting for this generation.

17/11/2025

TRANSFORMATION ENCOUNTER SERVICE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2025.
MINISTERING: PASTOR ANIEKAN PETERS
TOPIC: PRODUCTIVITY AND SUCCESSFUL LIVING II
TEXT: GENESIS 1.28

- Productivity is biblical fruitfulness which is working in God, working under God and working for God. John 15.1

- Christian productivity is using your God-given time, gifts and talents, opportunities, knowledge to create values that blesses others, supports your families, strengthens the church, advances God’s kingdom and brings glory to Him. Genesis 1.28

- Ideas rule the world.

- Education and awareness is the bedrock of productivity.

God bless you.

10/11/2025

TRANSFORMATION ENCOUNTER SERVICE
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2025.
MINISTERING: MINISTER UDEME SUNDAY
TOPIC: A LIFE THAT PLEASES THE LORD
TEXT: COLOSSIANS 1.10, 1ST THESS. 4.1-7.

- Believers are called to live a certain kind of life. The freedom we have in Christ is not for lasciviousness. Gal. 5.14

- We were created to give God pleasure. Rev 4.11

- A life that pleases the Lord is one that references Him in all things. Proverbs 3.5-6.

- A life that pleases the Lord is a life of consecration. Romans 12.1

- Believers are not supposed to say everything, do everything or go everywhere. 1st Cor 10.23.

- Consecration will make you commit to a life of purity, study of the Word and prayers, sacrifice...2 Tim 2.19, Acts 6.4, Gen 22.1-5.

- A life that pleases the Lord is a life dedicated to serving the Lord and His purposes. Joshua 24.15c, Deut 10.12.

- It's an honour to serve.

- Your assignment, provision and fulfillment are all tied to your service to God and humanity.

Prayers:
- May our lives give glory to God.

03/11/2025

TRANSFORMATION ENCOUNTER SERVICE
SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER, 2025
MINISTERING: PASTOR ANIEKAN PETERS
TOPIC: THE REALITIES OF CHRIST'S RESURRECTION.
TEXT: Colossians 3:1-17

The bane of Christ’s church today – unserious pulpits and unserious pews. Heb 5:1-13, Matt 13:1-17.

There is a huge problem of very poor Christian education in the Body of Christ.

Obeying certain biblical command is based on the fact of knowledge and embrace of a reality.

All believers were raised in your resurrection in Christ. Col 2:11-15, Gal 2:19-21, Rom 6:3-14, Rom 7:1-6, Eph 1:18-23, Eph 2:1-6, Eph 1:3-8.

If we have a strong sense of identity in Christ that in him we died, in him we were buried, and in him we have been raised to new life, only then will we be able to live like NT believers.

Knowledge is key in this Kingdom.

Blessings!!!

29/10/2025

SINGLES' FRANK TALK EKET

From the music interlude that blessed the guests who had arrived before the meeting began, to the opening prayer session of thanksgiving and prophetic declarations, we knew we were set to be blessed in this edition of Singles' Frank Talk Eket.

The Praise and dance session led by a Powerful Minister was one full gratitude to God.

The interactive games and fastest fingers challenge was fun and educative.

October born were celebrated, our drama team - Refuge theatre blessed us with a lesson-ful ministration.

The Q & A session where real-life relationship and dating questions were tackled and answered was a huge blessing.

The Word was so detailed and convicting. 'The Making Of A Spouse'. Watch this space for a detailed piece of that.

We will so do this again in December, 2025.

God bless His Church.

28/10/2025

TRANSFORMATION ENCOUNTER SERVICE
SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER, 2025
MINISTERING: DEACON ESTHER PETERS
TOPIC: MADE FOR MORE
TEXT: GENESIS 1.28, 2 TIMOTHY 2.20-22.

- There is a place for growth. It is growth that sponsors multiplication.

- The world system will not excuse your lack of growth so grow.

- Every action has its consequences.

- Becoming and remaining a vessel of dishonour is a sign of not growing.

It was our Women's Day celebration.

It was informing, entertaining and edifying in every sense.

God bless every woman.

03/10/2025

MINISTERING: DEACON ESHIET EKPA
TOPIC:
UNDERSTANDING GREATER GLORY AND GREATER GRACE

TEXT:
2 Cor. 3:18 - Is the mechanism for greater glory; the more we focus, the more His glorious nature reflects in us.

Jn 1 : 16 -grace is continuous flowing and not a one-time gift.

✓ As we receive greater grace, we are filled with the divine nature of God, leading to greater glory

✓ The two scriptures link the greater grace with the process of increasing in divine glory (greater grace)
✓ Greater grace makes greater glory possible

(A) GLORY refers to the tangible manifestation of God's presence, power, and goodness.

✓ Greater glory is an increase in this divine manifestation.

✓ The old covenant church experiences temporary manifestation of God's glory that filled the tabernacle ( Exo. 40 : 34 -35)
✓ In the new covenant, Christ offers a greater glory, and the Holy Spirit is the agent of transformation.

RESULT OF GREATER GLORY:
1. Visible impact/ manifestation of power (Act 4: 33-)
2. supernatural provision, healing, and miracle

3. Magnetic quality that attracts unbelievers
4. destination of peace and grace
5. higher level of honour beyond earthly recognition .

(B) GRACE - This is the unmerited favour of God towards humanity.

Greater grace is the increase in measure of this divine assistance, which empowers a believer to live an impacful Christian life .

- The greatest of God is the greatest of grace.

- Greater grace is more than saving grace (Eph. 2:8-9)

- It is a gift for the humble (James 4:6)

- It empowers a believer in weakness ((2 Cor. 12:7)

- It's a source of spiritual blessings /breakthrough 2Cor. 9:8

Resulting in, divine blessings beyond natural explanation.
ability to live righteous even in the face of trials and temptation .
strength to overcome difficulties

CONNECT BETWEEN GREATER GRACE AND GREATER GLORY :
- .Both are aspects of progressive spiritual experience.

- greater grace is the pricusor to greater glory, and glory is the outcome .

- Greater grace leads to greater glory . Most believers fail in their work with God because they focus on obtaining the glory rather than building and obtaining greater grace
- .greater grace is the foundation for greater glory.
- .greater grace is the cause, and greater glory is the effect.
- grace is the means to salvation. Glory is the culmination of that salvation.

Some Bible personalities who's life's is a testament to greater grace and greater glory;
MOSES -Exo. 33:28, Exo. 34:6 , Exo 34:29-35
APST. PAUL -1 Tim. 1:15- Rom 5:20-
JOSEPH - Gen 39: 21 -,Gen. 50: 20

HOW TO RECEIVE GREATER GRACE:
HUMILITY - James 4:6
Admit your weakness -3Cor 12:7-9
By seeking and living according to God's will -Heb 4:16

21/09/2025

TRANSFORMATION ENCOUNTER SERVICE
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2025
MINISTERING: EMMANUEL EKONG
TOPIC: OBTAINING RESULTS BY FAITH
TEXT: HEBREWS 11.1-6.

- Life answers to results and in this Kingdom, results are necessary.

- Result is the summation of all efforts put to work.

- Results validate the Word. Mark 16.20.

- Results silence opposition. Acts 4.16.

- Faith is one of the currencies of the believer, others include relationships, money etc.

- Believers live by faith.

KINDS OF FAITH
1. Saving faith - Ephesians 2.8-9.
2. Little faith - Matthew 14.31.
3. Weak faith - Romans 14.1.
4. Strong faith - Matthew 17.20.
5. Great faith - Matthew 8.10.
6. The Gift of faith - 1 Corinthians 12.9.

DIMENSIONS OF FAITH
1. The faith that receives. Hebrews 11.11
2. The faith that gives. Hebrews 11.4, 17.

HOW TO GET RESULTS BY FAITH
1. Build your faith.
- Intimacy and prayer - Jude 1.20.
- By the Word of God. Romans 10.17.
- Through faith boosting materials.

2. The right application of faith.

3. Faith sees, speaks and acts. 2 Corinthians 4.13.

God bless you.

08/09/2025

TRANSFORMATION ENCOUNTER SERVICE
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2025
MINISTERING: PASTOR JACOB AKPAN
TOPIC: WALKING IN VICTORY
TEXT: 1 JOHN 5:4-15

- The concept of believers’ victory refers to our triumph over the three most significant enemies of man.
a. Sin
b. Death
c. Spiritual Forces

- SIN
What is sin?
Sin is a violation of God’s will or laws
Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any people (Proverbs 14:34)

What is reproach? Disgrace or shame

-DEATH: (1 Corinthians 15:45-58)

-SPIRITUAL FORCES:

Put on the whole armor of God, meaning for me to have victory over these spiritual wickedness, I must have to fight.

Paul said to Timothy in 1 Timothy 6:12 he said, fight the good fight of faith.

How do I fight against unseen elements, what kind of weapon should I use? Is it AK47 or Pump Action or gr***de?

And Paul said no, the weapon of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds. (2 Corinthians 10:4).

Every believer must know that the foundation of our victory is rooted in the finished work of Christ. And that victory is a gift from God.

Believers must know how to activate this finished work of Christ through Spiritual understanding on how to appropriate our victory. (Ephesians 6:12-13; Colossians 2:15)

KEY PRACTICES THAT GUARANTEES YOUR VICTORY
1. Acknowledge that victory only comes from God alone and not personal strength, quit relying on your own ability, instead, lean on God’s power and grace. (Proverbs 21:31)

2. Understand that victory is a result of Christ’s finished work on the cross, appropriate the benefit of this work through faith. (Hebrews 11:1-2,6)

Remain blessed

17/08/2025

TRANSFORMATION ENCOUNTER SERVICE
SUNDAY AUGUST 17, 2025.
MINISTERING: PASTOR ANIEKAN PETERS
TOPIC: MINISTRY IN THE HANDS OF OUR PROTEGES - 2
TEXT: TITUS 1.15 - , 2.

- A protege is a mentee of a mentor. A follower, a fan...

- Discipleship turns proteges to masters.

- Discipleship existed long before Jesus Christ came into the scene. John the Baptist, the Pharisees etc all had disciples.

- Ministry rises and falls on the quality of the disciples that we raise/make hence teaching, coaching, training, mentoring and godly examples are necessary.

- Availability is better than ability in most cases.

06/08/2025

And I will make you a great nation,
And I will bless you [abundantly],
And make your name great (exalted, distinguished);
And you shall be a blessing [a source of great good to others];
— GENESIS 12:2 AMP

You're experiencing a SHIFT this month! From scarcity to SURPLUS SUPPLIES 🙌🏽

Have a graceful week!

God's House of Refuge, Eket