Diocese Of Lagos South West, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion

25/05/2026

🦅 PENTECOST SUNDAY AT THE CATHEDRAL: Celebration, Endowment Fundraising, and Grand Merit Awards! 🦅

Yesterday was a monumental day of celebration, honor, and strategic growth for our diocese! The Cathedral Church of Pentecost, 21 Road, Festac Town was filled with glory as we marked Pentecost Sunday in a spectacular way.

Preaching on the theme of God's Promised Spiritual Blessings, the Bishop centered his message on the abiding, transformational presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

​📌 Key Takeaways from the Bishop’s Message:
​🎁 The Holy Spirit as a Gift to the Church: The Bishop made a profound distinction: “While Christ is God’s gift to the world, the Holy Spirit is explicitly God’s gift to the Church and to every believer.”

​✨ Three Core Facets of This Spiritual Blessing: He outlined the nature of this gift as:
​Presence: The Holy Spirit dwells with and in believers so we are never alone.
​Permanence: This divine presence is not temporary; He is with us forever.
​Power: The Holy Spirit brings the essential dynamic power required for a believer’s daily life and kingdom service.

​🔥 The Sevenfold Nature of the Spirit: Drawing from Isaiah 11:1-3, His Lordship identified the seven facets of the Spirit’s nature that every believer can walk in: Power, Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Might, Knowledge, and the Fear of the Lord.

​🛠️ Believers as Solution Providers: A central and challenging point of the sermon was that the Holy Spirit equips believers to be "solutions" to the problems in their families, communities, and nation. Citing Isaiah 58:12 and Acts 10:38, he challenged the congregation to move beyond merely analyzing and complaining about societal problems, and instead function actively as repairers of breaches and builders of ruins.

​⚡ Call to Action: Stir Up the Gift!
​The Bishop concluded with a powerful reminder: If you are born again, the Holy Spirit is already within you! He urged the congregation not to remain passive, but to aggressively "stir up" and activate this divine gift through intentional prayer, studying the Word, and active faith.
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Aside from the spiritual refreshing of the day, the Cathedral hosted the landmark Endowment Fundraising and Grand Merit Award ceremony, a vital step forward in securing the future and expansion of our missionary work.

We were deeply privileged and honored to have The Rt. Rev. Rika Garba, Bishop of Takum, grace the occasion. His presence, blessings, and solidarity added immense color and joy to this historic event.

The Grand Merit Award session was a beautiful moment of gratitude, recognizing outstanding individuals who have consistently dedicated their time, resources, and energy to the advancement of the Gospel and the growth of the Church.

Simultaneously, the Endowment Fundraising witnessed a beautiful demonstration of love and commitment from the congregation, as members sowed generously into the long-term vision of the diocese.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Pioneer Bishop, His Lordship, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Ajayi Adewole (PhD),Thr Bishops wife, Dr MrsMercyFolashadeAdewole, the Cathedral clergy, The Endowment Fundraising committee Ably led by Sir John Imevbore and the entire diocesan family for making yesterday an unforgettable success.

Let us celebrate our Grand Merit Award recipients and donors in the comments below! 👇

25/05/2026

🔥 A GLORIOUS MILESTONE: The Maiden Confirmation Service of the Diocese of Lagos South West! 🔥

​History was made on Pentecost Sunday as the Diocese of Lagos South West held its very first Confirmation Service! at the Cathedral Church of the Pentecost Festac Town. It was a glorious and heavily attended atmosphere, presided over by our Pioneer Bishop, His Lordship, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Ajayi Adewole (PhD).

​Preaching a powerful and timely word on Pentecost Sunday, the Bishop centered his sermon on the theme: "What the Holy Spirit Does in the Life of a Young Person."

​Addressing the massive crowd of confirmation candidates, His Lordship emphasized that the Holy Spirit is not a distant concept, but a vital force required for growth, purpose, and spiritual stability.

​📌 Key Takeaways from the Bishop’s Message:
1. ​🎯 Fulfilling Divine Purpose: Every young person is born with a unique destiny. By aligning with the Holy Spirit, you can discover and fulfill that purpose, just like biblical figures like Jeremiah and Timothy.
2. ​🙏 The Holy Spirit as a Guide & Helper: Referencing Romans 8:26, the Bishop explained that the Holy Spirit acts as a personal prayer partner, helping us overcome our infirmities and teaching us how to pray effectively.
3. ​🌱 Cultivating an Authentic Relationship with God: The Holy Spirit fosters a real, sound, and active relationship with God. He keeps your faith genuine, ensuring you are never "fake" in your spiritual walk.
4. ​💪 Empowerment for Service: Declaring from Luke 4:18, His Lordship decreed that the candidates are anointed to preach the gospel, heal the brokenhearted, and set captives free—becoming true "change agents" in their generation!
5. ​📜 Confirmation as a Personal Commitment: Explaining the theology behind the service, the Bishop noted that confirmation is the moment young people (having reached the age of maturity, minimum age 12) take personal ownership of the vows made on their behalf at baptism. He charged them to stand firm and never be led astray by worldly pressures.

​We celebrate our newly confirmed candidates and pray that the fire of the Holy Spirit received today will burn brightly in their lives forever! 🕊️✨

​Drop a word of congratulation and prayers for our newly confirmed youths in the comments below! 👇

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18/05/2026

Weekly meditations and prayers 🙏

13/05/2026

Its here again
Get ready !!!
The pentecostal power will descend mightily upon Gods people.
See the flier for details

11/05/2026

Episcopal Declaration for the week
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11/05/2026

Episcopal exhortation for the new week 🙏
- Rt.Rev Ebenezer Ajayi Adewole PhD.

10/05/2026

The Parishioners of St. Luke The Physician Church, Daniel Akapo Street, Okemoro - Ishashi were excited to receive the Lord Bishop and Mama Lagos South West; The Rt. Rev. Dr. Ajayi Ebenezer Adewole and Dr. Mrs. Mercy Folashade Adewole for Rogation Sunday.

It was a wonderful experience for them as they received Episcopal blessing from the Lord Bishop especially on the Work of their hands, their health and their families.

10/05/2026

https://youtube.com/live/lTgN97yo2BA?feature=share

Sunday Service // Rogation Sunday //10/5/26

06/05/2026

Diocese of Lagos South West Women’s Fundraising Program, held this past Sunday at Our Saviour’s Anglican Church, Iba.

It was a powerful demonstration of faith, unity, and dedication. We were immensely blessed by the presence and apostolic leadership of our Diocesan, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Ajayi Adewole (PhD) and the ever-gracious Dr. (Mrs.) Mercy Folashade Adewole.
Their spiritual guidance made the day truly unforgettable. A special note of appreciation goes to our sponsors, Our Saviours Anglican Church & Church of the Nativity, Oteyi, for standing with us to make this vision a reality.

Thank you to everyone who traveled, contributed, and prayed for the success of this program. May the blessings of this seed-sowing season rest upon every household.

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04/05/2026

"Creative people dont return with excuses ......"
- Bishop E.A Adewole PhD.

04/05/2026

New week Prophetic Prayers with The Rt.Rev Ebenezer Ajayi Adewole PhD.
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