BY ODEYA OGBETUO
FORMER President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Founder and General Overseer of Word of Life Bible Church, Warri, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has formally consecrated and dedicated the ultra-modern worship auditorium of Grace Spring Assembly International at its headquarters in Warri, Delta State.
Oritsejafor, who was the chief guest speaker at the occasion, said that it was interesting that God, who called you into His Vineyard will also empower you to do His work, adding that the word of God can change you to know Him and to worship Him.
Oritsejafor, in his sermon titled: ‘God Can Do Everything Beyond Your Expectation’, said that God will answer every prayer in this worship auditorium.
He said that King Solomon, during the dedication of the Temple at Jerusalem, said that the House of God, which his father David wanted to build, was built by him and noted that the temple will not contain God because He is mighty and heaven is His throne.
According to him, ‘This worship centre will continue to be a foundation for good things and winning of souls to Christ.
“The word of God is so powerful that it can change a criminal to a good person and transform lives. The church must stand and begin to increase in number, strength and might from generation to generations. Only the rod of Aaron that was budded which shows that he was the chosen one among others. May God provide the needs of this church in all ramifications, while the presence and spirit of God continue to dwell in this house”.
Papa Oritsejafor, who quoted several Bible passages to support his sermon admonished people, particularly the clergy not to exercise the power that God did not give to them, stressing that he benefited from preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.
He disclosed that he has been preaching the word of God for the past 52 years and will continue to remain in the Lord’s vineyard and urged Christians to exercise their authority through the word of God to be able to withstand every evil authority that might confront them and noted that almost everything you do were inherited which form our character.
“The word of God is powerful and the only thing that can break all barriers. It is the word of God that changes man for good and transforms lives.”
Earlier, in his welcome address, the Founder and General Overseer of Grace Spring Assembly, Rev. Dr. Emiko Fregene, expressed joy that the worship auditorium was dedicated to the glory of God, which, he noted marked a significant milestone in his journey of faith in God.
He stated that the momentous occasion will forever remain in his memory and commended Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor and His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri for their physical presence and everybody that contributed to the success of the occasion.
In his goodwill message, HRM Ogiame, Atuwatse III commended Papa Ayo Oritsejafor for his 52 years in the Lord’s vineyard, adding that he remain a man with the fire of God which endowed him to preach the gospel and win souls for Christ.
