Theme Exposition Sunday at its details!

THEME EXPOSITION SUNDAY FOR THE FIRST HALF OF THE SESSION (2022/2023)
17 SEPTEMBER, 2023

The Service began…

The service started at exactly 8:51am after the Sunday School with Praise and Worship session anchored by Sis. Folakemi Olakanmi and Sis Eniola Odetunde respectively.

Praise and Worship Songs:
• El-elyon, God most high, Jesus Christ
• I see Jesus seated on the throne
• Iba oo Iba
• Yeshua Hamashia
• You are good
• When you see me dance
• Modupe Oluwa, pe mo ri o la ti ma saba
• Joy overflow
• Wetin I go give you
• To you Lord be all the Glory
• Oba Arugbo ojo

The atmosphere was filled with joy as Tacsfonites were seen joyfully appreciating the Lord. Some brethren approached the altar dancing and rejoicing together. The session ended at 9:15am with the song, “Modupe Oluwa pe mo ni o lati ma saba”.

Prayer Session
The prayer session ensued, and was led by the Prayer Coordinator and Counselling Secretary of the House, Bro. Ayomide Oladeji. The session started at 9:15am with the song: “As the deer pants after the water brooks…”. The song led to the prayer point: “Lord here I am, fill me up”. Isaiah 55:1 was quoted to aid the prayer and launch us into praying deeper for the infilling of the Lord.


Choir Ministration
Bro. Emmanuel Isilo came up and enjoined us to continue in prayer. Afterwards, he invited the Choir for ministration. The ministration was led by Bro. Tobiloba Hunsu with the song titled: “The song of Revival”.

The Hymn
Sis. Chiamaka Sunday led the Redemption Hymnal 425 “Marching on in the light of God”.

Word Ministration
Minister: Brother Oluwatimilehin Aderoju (President)

At 9:47 am, worship songs like “Gbo ohun awon angeli tin korin…”, “Oba to lo korin kese…”, “Heavenly lord, your name is wonderful…”, “I will not be silent, I will always worship you…” were being sang as led by the President to adore God.

We sang the following songs furthermore, “Emi erupe lasan to se leniyan…”, “Open the floodgates in abundance…”, “Let your power flow in this place…”.

He quoted the scripture, Luke 4:18, and stated that the instruction was specifically from God that he should pray for those who have one ailment or the other. Then, he declared God’s healing over their lives in the name of Jesus.

He also received that there was a particular person who was oppressed by the devil for precisely 4 years. He declared that, “today is the person’s day of salvation and the person is now liberated”. Then he sang the song, “There is power in the name of Jesus…”.

To God whom nothing shall be impossible, chains were broken!

He quoted the scripture, 2 Corinthians 2:14, and asked the Church to rejoice and greet the brethren beside them, “welcome to church” before asking the Church to sit. He then instructed the congregation to bring out their Bibles and notepads.

He asked the church to open to the book of Hebrews 1:1-2. Then he quoted the prophecy in the book of Joel 2:28.

He advised that the congregation paid close attention as the theme for the first half of the session would be exposed in the service.

He said, “in order for a man to succeed, it is expedient that he takes heed to instruction”. He asked that the book of 1 Peter 2:9 be projected and read. He asked the congregation to stand as they read Revelations 1:5-6. He said, “every believer has been called into the office of a Priest”. He defined a priest as one who is duly authorized to minister in sacred things particularly to offer sacrifices at the altar and act as a mediator between man and God.

The things to note about Priests:
1. Priests are divinely-selected. Hebrews 5:1, Luke 4:18
2. They represent the people. Hebrews 2: 16-17, Exodus 28:9. He quoted Habakkuk 2: 1
3. Priests offer sacrifices. Reference was made to Hebrews 5; 1-3

Expectations from Priests
1. To put on a priestly garment. Exodus 28:1-2. He stated that this garment is HOLINESS. He quoted 1Peter 1: 15- 16.
2. Consecration and sanctification are expected from Priests. 2Timothy 2:20-21
3. Obedience 1 Sam 15:22: HE gave an example of how Jesus was exalted because He obeyed.
4. Faithfulness Matt 6:24: “For you to be a priest of God, you have to close your eyes to the world and mammon. Where is your loyalty? We sang the song: “We ascend the highest mountain…”.

At this point, he called for two ushers. The ushers came to the front with the banner bearing the theme.

He continued, “The very intention of God from the beginning is that we serve Him in fear and holiness. God has called us Royal Priesthood. This is a call for us to assume responsibility. Luke 1:74-75. God is expecting us to serve him in holiness and sanctification. God is counting on us to set free the sick, the oppressed, the captives, and to be an ambassador of holiness, boldness and righteousness. It is no longer about us; it is about the word of God. The question is: WILL YOU ASSUME POSITION? The burden is to be an embodiment of holiness and righteousness.”

He asked the congregation to be on their feet. As he exposed the theme for the first half of 2022/2023 session which is RIGHTEOUSNESS, the banner was unveiled. The congregation applauded as this happened.

He opened the book of Isaiah 62:1-2. He said that the Lord is calling us to be an embodiment of righteousness and purity, and to close our eyes to things that appear convenient but is not in the will of God for our lives. He then asked us to pray that we would not miss the rain of righteousness that is pouring out. He sang the song “Ojo ibukun, ojo ibukun lafe…“

Announcements
The General Secretary, Bro. Emmanuel Isilo came up afterwards at 10:55am and asked us to pray for the minister, that God should supply more to him with grace.

We took the confession for the month while the ushers went around collecting offerings and donations.

Afterwards, twenty-three first timers were welcomed with brethren shaking their hands and singing, “you are somebody special…”.

Other announcements:
1. Morning watch starts this week by 5:00am.
2. Unit meeting continues this week.
3. TACN LAWNA crusade at Liberty stadium ends today.
4. TFF meeting (Bible teaching) continues on Tuesday by 5:30pm.
5. The Library and Editorial unit enjoined the church to from time to time check the TACSFON UI website. (tacsfonui.org)
6. Evangelism unit bulletin with the topic, “Witnesses of His Resurrection” (Act 2:32 & Act 3:15) for September 2023 was shared. They are encouraging us to share the Word in and out of season. Also, Mission weekend would be held from Sept 30th – Oct 1st, 2023.

By 11:11am, he ended the announcement and invited the President to take the closing charge.

Closing Charge
The President introduced the Tacsfon Edo/Delta Subzone Coordinator, Elder Achurefe, and handed over the microphone to him.

In his words, he said he brought greetings from Edo/Delta subzone and also as an alumnus of the House who graduated 1999/2000 session. He was part of the media unit handling the TACN LAWNA Crusade at Liberty stadium.

He brought words from the Lord: 2Timothy 4:12 (Tacsfon motto); “let no man despise thy youth”. He emphasized repeatedly by reading different kinds of the version of the Bible portion that we should not allow any man whatsoever to despise us in any way. HE sang the song: “Oun ma da wole, ti ma fi de ni ikosile ooo…”, and led the prayer points: “Whatever I will lay my hands on and will make me a cast away, God don’t allow me do it.”.
He closed the charge by singing “I love this family of God”.

The president came up by 11:31am and asked the church to pray for the Alumni body. He also recognized the elder brother and sister in the House: Sis Jumoke Benjamin and Bro Gideon Akinropo. He announced that freshers should anticipate BBC (Basic Bible Class).

The service ended…
The President asked us to appreciate God and led us in the Lord’s prayer, and the motto was echoed three times.

The family song was joyfully rendered by everyone. Some brethren were not left out in dancing at the altar during this time.

At 11:42am, that is, after the family song, there were shouts of “Glory” from all corner of the church. The shouting increased when the immediate past president of the House, Bro. Olufemi Ogundiran entered. The President introduced him to the House, and was asked to give us one or two words.

After apologizing for coming late and telling us how joyous he was to be present, he made emphasis on the theme for freshers. He asked the congregation to open their Bibles to Hebrew 10:23-25. He said that the focus of the verse is that there is an expected end and that we must encourage ourselves to good works. Thereafter, he prayed for the church.

The service ended at 11:51am with shouts of “Glory”!!!