apostolic faith church of portland, windhoek

14 Pages·2017·2.31 MB·English

APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH OF PORTLAND, WINDHOEK
TABERNACLE INAUGURATION SERVICE
17 YEARS’ DREAM COMES TRUE
19thMarch, 2017 will go down in history in the hearts of all Apostolic Faith of Portland, Windhoek’smembers
(present and away from Windhoek). The history of Apostolic Faith Church of Portland, Windhoek would not be
complete without a quick down memory lane through services held in school halls and lastly at a private
residence.
The last worship centerwas at a family property of Rev. Zac Oyedokun and Sister Comfort Oyedokun. The
initial plan was to use the place for about three months, but services and worship activities were held there for
more than a year. An additional shade was constructed at the back of the property for worship activities.
During the period, utilities were used free of charge by the church, no charges were made against the church.
May the great God of heaven reward them for theirsacrifice of love.
Concerted efforts were made to procure a parcel of land that could be developed.It took long to become a
reality but, through it all, Godremains ever faithful.
RELOCATION:HOPE BECAME SIGHT AS FAITH TURNED TO REALITY
We had a wonderful week in preparation for relocatingfrom 26 Rabenweg, HocklandParkin Windhoekto its
new church-owned place.We had a week of daily morning and evening prayers: Monday to Friday with the
FistBible Study held on Wednesday.Firstover-night prayermeetingat theTabernacle was held onFriday for
men and firstSundayschoolConference on Saturday.
Last worship service at Hockland Park with fiveclasses-English Adult, Portuguese, Oshindonga, Junior,
English and Elementary.
During devotional service,we had testimonies frombrethren that were conversant with the phenomenal
growth of the gospel work in Windhoek. These include:BrothersAdewoleAdeleke(visiting), SeyiOlowoniwa,
AgostinoCassinda, Pa Kaloia and Sis. Comfort Oyedokun.
The lastSermon was on“Possessing and Retaining your Possession.”
Rev. Zac Oyedokun summarized his testimony on the opportunity to house the church thus:“God blessed
the House of Obededomwho housed the Ark of covenant, not by lobbying or applying for it,
but by Divine Providence. The same God did not fail us haven been honoured by God to house
the church of God for a few months.”
The Ark and the Shekinah GloryofGod moves now to itspermanent place, fornow,at
Erf 1591,TobolStreet
Off Tugela street
Off independent Avenue
Wanaheda,
Windhoek.
The yellow-painted edifice already built, serviced with water, Electricity andgood access roads is clearly visible
along Otjomuise road.That is now our City of Refuge and Haven of rest for sin-sick souls and weary Pilgrims.
The Tabernacle,during inauguration service
INAUGURATION SERVICE
After the possession and conclusion of necessary transactions that sealed the procured piece ofland, saints
could not wait to occupy the new tabernacle. The structure of the possessed property served the immediate
worship purpose and gives room for future expansion and improvements.
After consultations and deliberations, it was agreed to havethe inauguraland first service on Sunday, 19th
March, 2017. The Country Superintendent, Rev. Joseph Jegede expressed his desire to attend the inaugural
service. Incidentally, Rev. Adewole Adeleke from United States ofAmericacame in to Namibia prior to the date
and all things work together for good. Brethrenfrom Osire branch and Angola were also in attendance.
SATURDAY, 18THMARCH, 2017
Sunday teachers gathered for their weekly Sundayschoollesson review. The CountrySuperintendent, Rev.
JosephJegede,Osire pastor and brethren from Angola arrived on time for the review. The lesson was titled
“Moses’ Plea for God’s Presence”.Rev. Jegede gaveafiring messagewhile rounding off the review as he
threwout the challenge to the young people to emulate the dogged spirit of Joshuawho was ready to go all the
way andwas always available to support God’s work with Moses.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
The inauguration service started with Sunday school with the organ prelude renditionof “Ebenezer” and “To
God be the glory”.
Rev. Adeleke teaching the English adult class A section of English adult class
Congregational Songs:
The organ prelude was followed bysoul inspiring songs led by Rev. Adewole Adeleke. The songs rendered
include:“O for a thousand tongues to sing”, “Let us with a gladsome mind”, “The LordWho led
His people”, “Praise Him, praise Him” and it was concluded with “Blessed be the name of the
Lord”
DISTRIBUTION TO CLASSES:
It has been our hearts’ desire to have variousSunday school classes in different Namibian local languages. God
is answering the prayer. The Sunday congregation was distributed into various classes and these include:
Elementary class, Junior class,Portugueseclass, Oshuwamboclass, Oshihereroclass and English adult class.
OshuwamboClass
Oshiherero class
Portugueseclass Elementary class
Junior class
DEVOTIONAL SERVICE:
Music Prelude:
The devotional service was opened with an organprelude. This was followed by a maiden orchestra rendition
by the Windhoek choir and orchestra. This was a first combined performance by the Windhoek orchestra with
various instruments like the Violin, Flute, Clarinet and Recorder. The orchestra played extracts from“Themes
from Water Music”.
Cross sections ofthe orchestra playing “Themes fromTheWater music”
Choir renditions during the service
The orchestration was followed by choir vocal renditions of“Great is the Lord”.The choir song was
followed by congregational songs. The songs rendered are “Praise my soul the King of glory”, “Storms do not
alarm”, “Blessed are they in Jesus”. Sis.Comfort Oyedokun led the congregational prayer.
INAUGURATION MESSAGE:
Theinaugurationsermon was preceded by a choir rendition of “It’s not an easy road”.The message was
centered on “The Cost of Discipleship” Bible texts include Luke 14:28-33.
Highlights from the Sermon:“All of us desire to be a follower of Jesus, so thatat the end of our lives, we
would spend eternity in heaven, but there are prices to pay” A good example of a man who was ready to pay the
price was Joseph (Gen 39:12, 15, 20, 23.). “When you stand for God, victory is sure”. Mark 6:18, 27. “John was
in thewilderness, but remained faithful”. The sermon was brought to a close with the last Bible reference from
Luke 19:1, 5, 6, 9.The sermon was concluded with a congregational song andprayer time followed.
Rev. Joseph Jegede delivering the message