Anglican Church of the Ascension Kicks Off 27th Anniversary Activities

Anglican Church of the Ascension Kicks Off 27th Anniversary Activities

The Anglican Church of the Ascension, Basorun Estate, Akobo, Ibadan  27th Church Anniversary is commencing today October 6th with  a week-long programme of spiritual revival, community outreach and thanksgiving services

The program will climax with a thanksgiving service and awards to deserving members on Sunday 11th of October

The anniversary, themed “Wonders of His Goodness and Mercy” from Romans 8:28, is designed to  appreciate  God’s faithfulness over the church

Activities  which  begin on Monday, October 5, with an Awareness and Evangelism programme  will be followed by a three-day Open-Air Revival from Tuesday, October 6 to Thursday, October 8 at Ascension Drive, starting at 5:00 p.m. daily.

As part of its community service initiatives, the church will organise a Medical Outreach at Alagbede on Friday, October 9, beginning at 4:00 p.m. A Trade Fair is also scheduled for Saturday, October 10, at Ascension Drive from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Founder’s Day Service will hold on Saturday, October 10, at 5:00 p.m., while the week-long celebration will culminate in a Harvest Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, October 11, at 10:00 a.m.

All the activities will hold at the church premises, The Anglican Church of the Ascension is located at No. 1, Ascension Drive, Basorun Estate, Akobo, Ibadan.

Ministers expected to feature during the anniversary include the Rev’d Tunde Akinloye, who will serve as Revivalist; the Ven. Adewale Sanda, Founder’s Day Minister; and the Ven. Prof. Yinka Gbotosho, Harvest Thanksgiving Minister.

The Vicar and Archdeacon of the church, the Ven. Adesanmi Adetule, will host the event, while the Rt. Rev’d Dr. T.B. Olayinka, Supervising Bishop, will serve as Chief Host.