ECWA Bagale

21/06/2026

FATHER'S DAY MESSAGE 2026

Dear Fathers,

On this Father's Day, I warmly celebrate and appreciate every father within ECWA Gongola DCC family. We thank God for your sacrifice, leadership, commitment, and dedication to your families and the Kingdom of God.

Fatherhood is a divine calling. God has entrusted you with the responsibility of leading your homes, nurturing your children, and modeling faith, integrity, and godliness. Your prayers, guidance, provision, and encouragement continue to strengthen families, build the Church, and positively impact society.

As we honor you today, I encourage you to remain steadfast in the Lord. Continue to lead your families in the fear of God, teach His Word faithfully, and reflect the character of Christ in your daily lives. Let your homes be places where faith is nurtured, love is demonstrated, and God's presence is evident.

To every father facing challenges, be encouraged. The God who called you is faithful and will supply the wisdom, strength, and grace needed for every season of life.

On behalf of the Church leadership, thank you for your invaluable contributions. May the Lord bless you abundantly, grant you good health, protect your families, and make you fruitful in every good work.

Happy Father's Day 2026!

"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." — Joshua 24:15

Rev. Dr. Maxwell Iliya Kuri
DCC Chairman

11/06/2026

ONGOING: ECWA GONGOLA DCC PASTORS AND WIVES SEMINAR 2026

The atmosphere is charged with grace, wisdom, and spiritual renewal as pastors and their wives from across ECWA Gongola DCC gather at ECWA Good-News, Upper Luggerre, Jimeta-Yola for the ongoing Pastors and Wives Seminar.

This year's seminar is providing a unique platform for spiritual enrichment, ministerial development, family strengthening, and fellowship among God's servants and their spouses.

Participants are being challenged and equipped through insightful sessions on:
✅ The Lamp Must Be Clean: Integrity in Private and Public Life
✅ Protecting Your Marriage Under Ministry Pressure
✅ Understanding Common Health Risks Among Clergy

As the teachings continue, hearts are being stirred toward greater devotion to Christ, healthier family relationships, and more effective ministry.

We thank God for His presence among us and pray that every participant will return to their fields of service refreshed, strengthened, and empowered for greater kingdom impact.
"Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning." — Luke 12:35

26/02/2026

starting in 30mins time.... don't be told, be part of this great harvest....

06/02/2026

*SATURDAY, 7 FEBRUARY*
*TEXT: MATTHEW 23:1–12*
*TOPIC: SEEK TO LEAD OTHERS TO JESUS CHRIST*

*MATTHEW 23:1-12 NIV*

1:Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples:

2:“The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat.

3:So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.

4:They tie up heavy, cumbersome loads and put them on other people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.

5:“Everything they do is done for people to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long;

6:they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues;

7:they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by others.

8:“But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.

9:And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.

10:Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah.

11:The greatest among you will be your servant.

12:For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

*SEEK TO LEAD OTHERS TO JESUS CHRIST*

God expects us to be mindful of how we live. He addressed the crowds and His disciples, warning them about the hypocrisy of the scribes and Pharisees.

While they teach the law from Moses’ seat, they fail to practice what they preach. They burden others with rules but refuse to lift those burdens themselves.

Their religious acts are performed for show—seeking honour and recognition rather than glorifying God.

Jesus condemns this prideful spirit and calls His followers to a different path: humble, servant-hearted leadership. “The greatest among you will be your servant” (v.11).

True greatness in God’s kingdom is not found in titles or applause, but in humility and integrity.

05/02/2026

OVERFLOWING ANOINTING – OCCUPYING, ADVANCING, AND REVERSING DECLINE

(A Bold Church Rising to Influence Nations)

The anointing is not given for isolation but for occupation. Jesus commands His church to occupy—not retreat. Decline in society often mirrors decline in the church’s boldness. When saints withdraw from influence, darkness fills the vacuum.

The anointing emboldens believers to stand in hostile spaces—culture, governance, education, workplaces, and nations. It produces courage without hatred, conviction without compromise, and engagement without fear. A passive church knows truth but refuses responsibility. An anointed church lives truth and acts on it.

In this dispensation, silence is not humility; it is disobedience. The anointing empowers saints to reverse decline, reclaim ground, and shine as light in dark places.
Today, we pray for bold occupation, active obedience, and kingdom advancement.

We declare that we are an anointed, bold, and advancing people. We occupy our territories, influence our generation, and glorify Christ openly. The church arises, darkness retreats, and Jesus is exalted, in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.

02/02/2026

01/02/2026

Hello, my brothers and sisters in Christ.

February is here, bringing with it a new chapter filled with fresh opportunities, renewed strength, and endless hope. Prophet Isaiah was asked to tell the people of Israel that the Lord has a plan for them, and the Lord says,“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth” (Isaiah 43:19). As we begin this month together, I want to sincerely thank you all for your hard work, resilience, and passion toward our common purpose.

Let us start this month with open and prayerful hearts. May God guide our steps, grant us wisdom in our decisions, and give us the strength to face any challenges that come our way. The Bible says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5–6). May our work bring us peace, growth, and fulfillment, and may our hearts remain united in love (Psalm 133:1).

February is a wonderful reminder of the importance of consistency. Paul urged the believers that, “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart” (Galatians 6:9). When we commit to small daily efforts with dedication and faith, great transformation is possible. Stay focused on your goals, remain encouraged, and remember that every effort you make truly matters. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord” (Colossians 3:23).

This month, I pray for your good health, clarity of mind, joy in your work, and success in all that you do. “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers” (3 John 1:2). May you receive good news, see your prayers answered, and find many reasons to rejoice (Philippians 4:6–7).

Let us move forward with hope, faith, and gratitude. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for” (Hebrews 11:1). I wish everyone a beautiful and blessed start to the new month.

Rev. MI Kuri PhD