Dear Christ Ambassador,
I hope it’s not too late to say Happy New Year! As we progress in 2025, I’d like us to take a moment to reflect on the past year, which filled with transitions, growth, meaningful connections, and shared progress. Your commitment and participation have been the cornerstone of our success as a community, and I deeply appreciate your continued support.
A new tenure has started in the affairs of the community and here’s a recap of key moments from 2024, highlighting the strides we made together and the impact we created.
2024 Thanksgiving Anniversary Recap
The highlight of our year was the 2024 Thanksgiving Anniversary, where we came together in gratitude and celebration.
Below are key aspects of the event:
Member Attendance
We had about 20 members in attendance at the Thanksgiving Anniversary which was held on December 29, 2024. The service started with Praise & Worship after the Sunday school, and ended with Grace and Benediction. We had some other notable activities during the anniversary, which includes:
Education Scholarship Program
Indigent students across the 3 parishes were awarded based on academic excellence after the scholarship committee reviewed their applications.
These are the details:
| NAME | AMOUNT (NGN) | CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|
| Ashore Akupe Mark | 150,000 | Tertiary |
| Akinola Dorcas Oluwadarasimi | 150,000 | Tertiary |
| Olanrewaju Kikiola Joel | 150,000 | Tertiary |
| Akintoye Korede Iteoluwakinsi | 150,000 | Tertiary |
| Oguntade Solomon Ayomikunleyin | 150,000 | Tertiary |
| Alaka Olagbemisoke Laura | 75,000 | Secondary |
| Oduwole Omoyosola Olayemi | 75,000 | Secondary |
| Edun Mofeoluwa Deborah | 75,000 | Secondary |
| Orebajo Oluwapolola Rachael | 75,000 | Secondary |
| TOTAL | 1,050,000 |
Support for Widows
Across the 3 parishes of the church, we also donated money to widows who were really in need as selected by the church.
These are the details:
| NAME | AMOUNT (NGN) | PARISH |
|---|---|---|
| Mummy Shobayo Victoria | 50,000 | Testimony Parish |
| Mrs Adeyinka | 50,000 | Testimony Parish |
| Ald. Oluwaseun Aiyetolu | 50,000 | Testimony Parish |
| Ald. Taiwo Temitope | 50,000 | Testimony Parish |
| Mrs Aderemi Taiwo. | 50,000 | Testimony Parish |
| Rev. Ap. Mother Anthonia Adekunle Abimbola | 50,000 | Fountain of Grace Parish |
| Pastor Morolayo Mufutau | 50,000 | Fountain of Grace Parish |
| Mrs Madojitimi Bailance Idowi | 50,000 | Fountain of Grace Parish |
| Mrs Fashola | 50,000 | Fountain of Grace Parish |
| Mrs Janet Akinola | 50,000 | Fountain of Grace Parish |
| Iya Sunday | 50,000 | Fountain of Grace Parish |
| Mrs Oluwole. | 50,000 | Jesus House Parish |
| Mrs Christiana Shotade. | 50,000 | Jesus House Parish |
| Mrs Adagba. | 50,000 | Jesus House Parish |
| Mrs Lawal (alata) | 50,000 | Jesus House Parish |
| Mrs Owolabi (iya Segun) | 50,000 | Jesus House Parish |
| Mrs Opaleye Mary. | 50,000 | Jesus House Parish |
| Mrs Hannah Tijani. | 50,000 | Jesus House Parish |
| Mrs Abiola Kehinde. | 50,000 | Jesus House Parish |
| Mrs Maria Abubarka. | 50,000 | Jesus House Parish |
| Mrs Alaba Salawu. | 50,000 | Jesus House Parish |
| TOTAL | 1,050,000 |
Gratitude to Our Donors
The former executives received donations from community members that greatly influenced the success of the projects done last year. Every donation and cash inflow was well accounted for and utilised efficiently.
May God continue to bless us so that we’ll continue to be a blessing to the church.
Challenges and Constraints
- Across the year, low turnout was recorded during prayer meetings and the Purpose series, as well as during the anniversary thanksgiving service.
- The low turnouts resulted in low engagements during these activities, which can be improved as we foster a sense of community.
- Our donors account for less than 30% of our total membership. Kindly consider giving this year. No amount is too small.
Election of New Executives
According to our tradition of electing new executives every 2 years, community members across the world nominated and voted for a new set of executives, who would carry on the vision and purpose of the Christ Ambassadors. The electoral process was organized by a 4-man electoral committee chaired by Bro. Sunday Afodewu. The election was concluded on Tuesday the 24th of December 2024 and the following people emerged:
- Oluwagbenga Agboola, PhD (President)
- Titilayo O. Ewetade-Adedapo (Vice President)
- Olubusola Oyeniran (General Secretary)
- Oluwaseun Otunuga Idowu, PhD (Treasurer)
- Adekemi Ajayi Taiwo (Welfare Officer)
- Oluwatobiloba Agboola (P.R.O)
- Olusegun Otunuga, PhD (Special Advisor)
Purpose Series
The “Finding Your Purpose” series continued last year with sessions from February to November at 8pm WAT (NGN time). Members of the Christ Ambassadors community were invited to speak on different topics.
Here’s the summary of the sessions:
February 18 – Finding Your Purpose: Faith Meets Fulfillment by Bro. Olusegun Otunuga, PhD
March 17 – Finding Your Purpose: Embracing The Wait With Faith by Sis. Olukemi Awobokun (nee Adeleke)
April 21 – Finding Your Purpose: Time, Chance, Opportunity, and Place by Bro. Seyi Awobadejo
May 19 – Finding Your Purpose: The Many Powers You Haven’t Used by Bro. Remi Awobadejo
June 23 – Finding Your Purpose: Who Are You? (Discover Yourself) by Sis. Abiola Daniel (nee Adeola)
August 18 – Finding Your Purpose: What is in Your Hands? by Sis. Folakemi Adu (nee Adeola)
September 22 – Finding Your Purpose: God Does Not Move by Sis. Ajoke Oladipo
November 17 – Finding Your Purpose: Waiting Not Wasting by Bro. Toyin Awobadejo
Prayer Meetings
We had the first online prayer meeting in 2024 on the 31st of March. We went on to hold 6 more prayer meetings at 9:00 pm WAT (NGN time) via WhatsApp Voice call.
These are the days we prayed together last year:
- March 31: Month of Remembrance
- April 28: Month of Assurance and Answered Prayers
- June 30: All things are working for my good
- July 28: Prayer of Agreement
- August 25: Prayer for Divine Provision
- October 6: Prayer against Temptation
- October 27: Prayer for Protection
The prayer team consists of Sis Adeola Ajala (nee Dada), Bro. Sunday Afodewu, Sis. Deborah Owobowale (nee Adekunle), Sis. Itunu Obadimu (nee Sunmbola) and Bro. Oluwatobiloba Agboola.
Prayer meetings will continue this year and will be announced ahead of time.
Conclusion
It’s February 2025, here are our plans for the year as shared on our WhatsApp group. You can expect an update when we send out the Q2 edition of our newsletter in a few months. As executives, we remain committed to strengthening our community, fostering unity, and making a greater impact among ourselves and in the church. We look forward to another year of growth, service, and shared experiences.
Thank you for being a vital part of this journey!
Warm Regards,
Oluwagbenga Agboola, PhD
President
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