04/10/2026
MATTINS SERVICE | TRINITY XVIII ππ½
The second service, Mattins, brought the congregation into a sobering and timely reflection from Joshua 23, with our Vicar, Ven Dr Umorami S. Azery, delivering the sermon.
As Joshua approached the end of his life, he gathered Israel and reminded them of the journey they had come through and, more importantly, of the God who had fought their battles and remained faithful to His promises.
The central message was a call to HOLD FAST TO THE LORD.
Joshuaβs words remind us that experiencing Godβs faithfulness is not the end of the journey, it is an invitation to remain faithful to Him. We are called to be courageous, to obey His Word, to love Him wholeheartedly and to guard ourselves against anything that could gradually draw us away from Him.
The sermon also challenged us to consider how we will finish our own journey of faith. It is not enough to begin well or to enjoy the blessings of God, we must remain steadfast when the circumstances change and continue walking with Him to the end.
Joshua 23 therefore leaves us with a clear charge, remember what God has done, hold firmly to His Word, refuse to compromise your faith and remain faithful to the Lord
The service also featured two special thanksgiving moments
Mr & Mrs Derego came before God to give thanks for a successful wedding and the blessing of their union. πβ€οΈ
The Final Year Medical Studentsβ Association of Rivers State University, The Imperial MBBS Class of 2026, also joined us in thanksgiving as they celebrated an important milestone in their academic journey. ππ©Ί
A Mattins service centered on a powerful reminder that Godβs faithfulness demands a faithful response from us.
May we hold fast to the Lord, walk in obedience and finish well ππ½