One of the unique assignments given to children in the Church during the annual Palm Sunday celebration is the symbolic riding of the donkey, reflecting the triumphant entry of our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. The sacred occasion continues to remain one of the most symbolic ordinances of the Church, reminding members of humility, obedience, and the fulfillment of scripture.
From inception, the International Headquarters of the Church in Nigeria has consistently organized the Palm Sunday procession with dignity, spiritual coordination, and strict adherence to the ordinances of the Church. Traditionally, a male child from the Sunday School is selected to ride the donkey, symbolizing the biblical event when Jesus Christ rode triumphantly into Jerusalem.
History records that Evangelist Solomon Oshoffa was once privileged to ride the donkey during the Palm Sunday celebration after fulfilling all the requirements and expectations of the Sunday School at Ketu International Headquarters. His selection was not based on the fact that he is one of the sons of the Pastor Founder, but rather on his dedication, discipline, attendance, and obedience to the teachings and regulations of the Sunday School department.
Years later, the young boy who once rode the donkey has now become a committed voice of evangelism within the fold of the Church. Just as he once symbolically represented Christ during Palm Sunday, he now constantly carries the microphone to proclaim the message of salvation, peace, and holiness to souls across Nigeria and beyond.
Evangelist Solomon Oshoffa
For over 25 years, Evangelist Solomon Oshoffa has remained steadfast in propagating the gospel of Jesus Christ, traveling across states and nations to preach repentance, salvation, and the need for mankind to embrace the true light of God. His teachings consistently emphasize the value of Jesus Christ to humanity, the preparation of souls for the second coming of Christ, and the necessity for believers to depart from sinful acts.
The story of his spiritual journey clearly reflects divine preparation, a process through which God prepared him yesterday for the assignment of today and the mandate of tomorrow. His life stands as a testimony of dedication to evangelism and commitment to the true vision of our Church.
Evangelist Solomon Oshoffa has continued to make himself available for the work of God, despite been the personnel assistant to the Pastor, placing heavenly assignments above personal interests while passionately spreading the word of salvation to all available souls. Beyond evangelism, he has consistently advocated for peace, unity, and reconciliation within the Church, believing strongly that love and harmony remain essential pillars for the sustainability and growth of Celestial Church of Christ.
Indeed, from a symbolic donkey rider to a devoted evangelist touching lives with the light of Christ, the journey of Evangelist Solomon Oshoffa remains inspiring, impactful, and worthy of reflection for both the young and old within the household of faith.
