FEBRUARY 12-18, 2012

“GOD’S ABIDING PRESENCE”

...Pastor Taiwo Odukoya @Thursday Showers

Pastor Taiwo has reminded the church of the promise of the Lord Jesus to be with His own at all times. He made this reminder while addressing the congregation at the last Thursday Showers held on Thursday, February 9.

Drawing from Matthew 28:20b, he explained that this promise which Jesus made to His disciples over 2000 years ago remains applicable to all believers, in line with His never-failing covenant.  The evidence in that statement, he observed, is that Jesus never lies; He remains forever the source of life and light for all.

Pastor Taiwo warned, however, that failure to see oneself as part of the people Jesus made this promise to amounts to ignorance of His Omnipresence. His presence, he added, is a guarantee against fear, noting that any attack against any believer is indirectly against Jesus.

He emphasised the need to trust the Lord whose covenant is everlasting, and recalled the example of Apostle Paul who was not part of the twelve but nevertheless partook in the promise just because he believed (Acts 18:10, and 23:11). According to him, Paul demonstrated this faith (chapter 27:20-26) because he was convinced of the Lord’s unfailing presence.
He concluded the exhortation by encouraging his listeners to form the habit of thinking about the future, instead of regretting their past, because “He is the future and He is with you always”. He prayed for the members for understanding of His presence.   



“HOLD ON TO JESUS”

...Pastor Taiwo on Sunday

The anointing of yesterday is definitely not sufficient for today’s challenges.  This point was stressed by Pastor Taiwo last Sunday while ministering on the subject of faith. He x-rayed Paul’s evaluation of what the New King James Version refers to as “a great High Priest” – Jesus, who remains our intercessor (Hebrews 4:14-15).

Jesus, he stressed, is the Ultimate High Priest clearly identified through His unalloyed compassion for the apparent weaknesses of the saints. He warned believers to discountenance any isolationist approach to the Kingdom battle as the cooperation of all is recommended by the scriptures. He illustrated this point with the natural cooperation among members of a good football team.

Very significantly, believers must sustain their efforts to overcome, realizing that Jesus never gives up on them and has already paid the price. This, he stressed, is clearly conveyed in Isaiah 53: “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.”

Pastor Taiwo reminded his listeners that it is no longer the preserve of priests to enter into the Holy of Holies, but that of every saint. Each believer must therefore take full advantage and draw closer to the Lord.

Pastor Taiwo’s full messages are available on CDs at The Fountain of Life Church Tape Shop.

NEWS IN BRIEF

VI SHOWERS

The first VI Showers for the year comes up on Tuesday, February 14 at 12noon.

DISCOVERY FOR MEN BREAKFAST

Discovery for Men holds a breakfast meeting on Saturday, the 18th of February, at 8:30am. Please note it is strictly for evangelism.

MORNING GLORY

There will be Morning Glory this Saturday at 7.00am. All are invited.

WATER BAPTISM

Water baptism comes up on Saturday the 18th of February at 12noon.

BIBLE STUDY

Bible study continues on Tuesday at 6.00pm. Topic is: THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST: JESUS WAS COMPASSIONATE. Come and be blessed.

SINGLES FELLOWSHIP

The SINGLES FELLOWSHIP presents A Valentine Special at The Fountain of Life Church on Monday, 13th of February. Time is 6.00pm. Dress Code: A touch of Red.

EVANGELISM DEPARTMENT

Evangelism Department holds a very important meeting on Saturday, February 18, immediately after Morning Glory.

HOME FELLOWSHIP
Those living around Ilupeju and Anthony/Maryland should please note that there are new fellowship centres at 15, Gbolade Adebanjo Street, Off Coker Road, Ilupeju, and 1 Adekoya Square, behind Anthony Police Station respectively.

CHURCH 3:16 “STREET PRAISE”
The youth arm of the church (Church 3:16) presents “STREET PRAISE” featuring: BUKKY, TB1, PROVERBS, BIG BOB, RGK, OMO JESU, and many more on Saturday, the 25th of this month, at 1.00pm. It is one moment you can’t afford to miss.

MARRIED MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
Married Men’s Fellowship meets on Wednesday, the 15th of February, at 6.00pm. All men should please plan to attend. REAL MEN, REAL ISSUES, IN A REAL ATMOSPHERE.

VACANCIES
Vacancies exist for the following positions:
•    Personal assistant
•    Human resources manager
•    Experienced pre-school teacher
•    Experienced crèche nurse
•    Sales persons
Please visit the Career Development Agency office for details.

ACOUNTS DEPARTMENT
Anyone wishing to make payments of tithes, offerings or building fund donations can do so directly to the following account:
Bank: OCEANIC BANK, Ilupeju
Account name: THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE CHURCH
Account number: 0001499239
Please state the nature of the payment clearly –  “TITHES,” “OFFERING,” or “BUILDING FUND”


CAREER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Career Development Agency announces her first professional training class for the year, starting on Saturday March 3.

Classes include:
•    Communication skills
•    Resume writing and interview techniques
•    Job ethics and etiquette
•    Customer service
•    Personal financial planning
•    Personal hygiene
Please visit the Agency office for details.

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