UK DIOCESE TO HOLD SPECIAL SERVICE AT CCC HARTON STREET NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, LONDON FOR 79TH ANNIVERSARY OF CCC
The United Kingdom Diocese under the leadership of AMSE Bola Olaleye, Head of the UK Diocese is set to hold a special anniversary service at the CCC National Headquarters, Harton Street, London, as the Church commemorates its 79th Anniversary. The celebration marks the historic divine call that led to the establishment of the Celestial Church of Christ on 29 September 1947 through the Founder, Pastor Founder Rev. SBJ Oshoffa. With the theme “Preserving the Legacy, Advancing the Vision,” the programme is designed as a celebration of faith, worship, evangelism, service, sacrifice and the spiritual heritage of the Church. The anniversary also provides an opportunity for members to reflect on the journey of the Church and the responsibility of the present generation to preserve its God-given heritage.
The programme will begin with Midday Worship from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., conducted by Pro. Raphael Folarin, with Jeremiah 29:10–15 as the first lesson and AVSE Jabin Williams as the Sermoner. This will be followed by Spiritual Consultation (Isona) from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., coordinated by the UK Diocese Head of Prophets, Pro. Ipoola Okelola. From 2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., there will be a transition and preparation for the 3:00 p.m. worship service, coordinated by the UK Diocese Head of Sidesmen/Women, VSE Yomi Akinyemi. The 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Worship Service will be conducted by Evangelist Akinbode Adeyemi, with 1 Thessalonians 5:12–28 as the second lesson and VSE Yomi Akinyemi as Sermoner, followed by another session of Spiritual Consultation from 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
The evening programme will commence with Call to Worship at 6:00 p.m., including the Three Members Prayer, followed by Bible Lessons from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with Jeremiah 29:10–15 and 1 Thessalonians 5:12–28 as the lessons. The major highlight will be the High Mass Service from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., conducted by AMSE Bola Olaleye, with MSE J.D. Nunayon as the Sermoner. The programme specifies Full Regalia for the High Mass Service, reflecting the significance of the 79th Anniversary celebration. The evening session will feature a Music Interlude by Evangelist Samson Adarabigbe (Gifted), followed by a Youth Presentation by Sup. Snr. Ldr. Banti Anoba on “Preserving the Legacy, Advancing the Vision,” and a further musical presentation by various CCC choirs.
The High Mass will continue with the sermon by MSE J.D. Nunayon at 8:00 p.m., followed at 8:50 p.m. by Prayer for CCC Worldwide, to be offered by MSE Olusegun Olaninde. The programme will then proceed to Thanksgiving at 9:00 p.m., providing members with an opportunity to return thanks and praise to God for His faithfulness throughout the 79-year journey of the Church. Closing Prayer at 9:25 p.m. by M.C. AJOSE, followed by the Benediction at 9:35 p.m. by MSE J.D. Nunayon. The anniversary service will officially conclude with the Vote of Thanks at 9:45 p.m. by the UK Diocese Secretary. These closing activities will bring together the worship, prayers, thanksgiving and messages of the day’s celebration. The theme of the anniversary also resonates with Jeremiah 6:16, which calls believers to consider the ancient paths and walk in them, while remaining conscious of the need to faithfully carry the work forward.
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