04/01/2026
NEW YEAR MESSAGE TO CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST WORLDWIDE.
Beloved Brethren in Christ, Members of Celestial Church of Christ worldwide,
I give thanks to the Almighty God, the Creator of heaven and earth, the Alpha and the Omega, who by His mercy and grace has preserved us through the past year and granted us the privilege to witness the beginning of a new year. I extend my warm and sincere New Year greetings to all Celestians across the world at home and in the diaspora, in every parish, diocese, and mission field where the light of the Celestial Church of Christ continues to shine.
As one family bound by faith and divine heritage, I pray that the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will abide with you, your households, and the entire Church throughout this new year. As we journey forward, I solemnly charge every member of our Church to continue to worship God in all aspects of their life. True worship is not limited to our gatherings in the sanctuary alone; it must be reflected in our daily conduct, our obedience to God, our integrity in leadership and followership, our relationships with one another, and our commitment to holiness and righteousness. Let our lives be living sacrifices, acceptable unto God, for only a Church that truly fears God can enjoy His abiding presence and divine victory.
I also speak to the situation of our beloved nation, Nigeria. I am deeply aware of the insecurity and economic challenges confronting the country at this time. Yet, I declare with faith and assurance that God will surely conquer the insecurity rocking our land. The Lord who rules in the affairs of men will restore peace, protect lives, and bring stability to our nation. I firmly believe and proclaim that Nigeria’s economy shall regain her strength and return to her God-ordained position, as the Almighty God remains the final authority over nations and times.
Concerning Celestial Church of Christ, I lift my voice in prayer and hope, calling upon God to intervene decisively in our affairs. I pray that God Himself will settle every dispute, heal every wound, silence every spirit of division, and establish genuine reconciliation among all parties involved. This is the time for humility, truth, forgiveness, and love. The Church of God must stand united, for a divided house cannot fulfil divine purpose.
Furthermore, I align myself in prayer and spiritual support with the leadership of the Church, particularly Rev. Pastor EMF Oshoffa & his wife M/C Celine Oshoffa. I pray that God will continue to provide him with wisdom, strength, and divine guidance to fulfil his responsibilities faithfully. I state clearly and without ambiguity that he is completely committed in his fatherly and leadership role, and I ask all members to uphold him in prayers, understanding that leadership in the house of God requires divine backing and collective cooperation.
As we look to the future, I reaffirm with unwavering conviction that the divine mandate given by God in 1947 to our Pastor Founder, Rev. Samuel Bilehou Joseph Oshoffa will never fade out. This mandate is eternal, divinely established, and preserved by God Himself. No challenge, misunderstanding, or generation can erase what God has ordained. Celestial Church of Christ remains a vessel of divine light, salvation, and holiness to the world.
In this new year, I pray that God will continue to guide our Church, strengthen her leadership, unite her members and lead her into a season of peace, restoration, and spiritual revival. May our steps be ordered by the Lord, and may His will be done in our lives and in His Church.
I commit the Church, the nation, and every Celestian worldwide into the hands of the Almighty God, believing firmly that He who has begun a good work in us shall surely bring it to perfect completion. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit abide with us now and always.
Happy New Year and God bless the Celestial Church of Christ.
Yours in Christ
Most Senior Evangelist Solomon Gbolaga Oshoffa
