Celestial Church of Christ New Etete Parish, District Headquarters, Benin City, Edo State is set to hold its 36th Annual Adult Harvest Thanksgiving Service, with a week-long programme of spiritual, musical, charitable and thanksgiving activities scheduled to run from Monday, 5th October to Sunday, 11th October 2026.
The parish, located at 3, Power Line, opposite PHCN Transformer, Etete, off Sapele Road, Benin City, Edo State, has chosen “In Such a Time Like This” as the theme for this year’s harvest, with Esther 4:14 as the scriptural anchor. The theme calls attention to the importance of faith, responsibility, courage and divine purpose, particularly at moments when individuals and communities are confronted with important challenges and opportunities.
According to the programme released for the celebration, the harvest activities commenced on Monday, 5th October 2026 with a Youth Rally scheduled for 3:00 p.m. The rally is expected to provide an opportunity for young members of the church to come together in fellowship, spiritual engagement and collective participation in the harvest celebration.
The programme continues on Tuesday, 6th October 2026 with Youth/Women Day, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. This will be followed on Wednesday, 7th October 2026 by a Special Mercy (Seekers) Service at 9:00 a.m., providing an avenue for seekers and worshippers to participate in prayers and seek divine mercy and intervention.
On Thursday, 8th October 2026, the parish will hold its Special Prophetic Day, beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Revival programme extending until 10:00 p.m. The day will feature Evangelist Mike Inweh – D/State as guest speaker, while King Shegun Ajidara – Lagos is listed as the guest artiste. The programme is expected to provide an atmosphere of intensive worship, exhortation, prayer and spiritual renewal.
The harvest programme will move into a musical dimension on Friday, 9th October 2026, with a Musical Concert scheduled to continue till 10:00 p.m. Featured artistes include Sir Shina Peters – Lagos, Evangel Abel Dosumu – Mega 99, Ezekiel Omo Ologo – Ogun State, while Samo Bove – Lokoja and Mbro Efohim Ifada are listed for special appearances. The programme will also feature invited choirs, including El-Gibor Cathedral Choir, Firstborn Cathedral Choir, Manasseh Voices, Ugbowo Cathedral Choir, Dynamic Voices of God’s Glory Cathedral Choir, among others.
Beyond worship and celebration, the 36th Annual Adult Harvest also places emphasis on charity and community service. On Saturday, 10th October 2026, a Sanitation Exercise and Distribution of Food Materials to Widows and Less Privileged Persons will be carried out under the auspices of the Great Emmanuel Charity Foundation. The initiative demonstrates the parish’s commitment to extending the message of Christian love and thanksgiving beyond the church auditorium to members of the wider community.
The week-long programme will reach its grand finale on Sunday, 11th October 2026, with the main 36th Annual Adult Harvest Thanksgiving Service, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. The Sunday celebration will also feature Bazaar Sales, while guests are expected to be entertained by Evangelist Abel Dosumu Mega 99.
