With pomp and pageantry, the Synagogue Church Of All Nations, SCOAN, opens its first branch in Nigeria this weekend in Ondo State, the home state of its founder, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua.
The multimillion edifice, sited in Akure, the Ondo State capital along Ilesha-Owo Express Way opposite NNPC Mega Station, the sprawling structure on more than five hectares of land is capable of accommodating over 6,000 worshippers with its overflow canopies.
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, who was represented by his Deputy, Lucky Ayedatiwa, described the new SCOAN branch as “a giant stride of the church under the leadership of Pastor Evelyn Joshua with “tremendous grace for the upliftment of the people of Ondo State in particular, who will benefit more of God's blessings as people from the environment won't have to be travelling to Lagos for worship because the spirit of God is one and is here.”
He commended the vision of the SCOAN and congratulated its leadership, Pastor (Mrs) Joshua for her perseverance in holding forth and reinforcing the legacy of the founder in keeping the saints together after the passing of the founder, Prophet TB Joshua.
The Deputy Governor further commended SCOAN members the world over for their laudable efforts and commitment to opening its branch in Ondo State.
Ayedatiwa declared that the importance of the church could not be overemphasized in individual life and nation-building, adding that, “the moral character mouldings, love, peace, and unity preached by the church are cardinal principles of true nation building. With this new branch here, many lives will be turned around.”
Pastor (Mrs) Joshua, the SCOAN leader worldwide, in her address said "the opening of the Akure branch was out of the divine command to expand for the fulfilment of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ's mission on earth.
“We are doing this today by God's authority and permission of the Holy Spirit to meet the expanding dream of the Ministry by spreading Christ's message and evangelism. Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ has further brought salvation, healing, deliverance and God's abundant blessings to your domains, and it has come to stay with regular church activities.”
The clergywoman expressed gratitude to members and partners all over the world for their steadfastness and efforts for the glory of God.
Other prominent personalities in attendance include His Royal Highness, HRH, Oba Isa Olanipekun, the Zaki of Arigidi Akoko, HRM, Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo, represented by a Senior High Chief, SHC, Anthony Falowo, HRH Engineer (Dr) Franklyn Akakuru Dabrinze, Izoagba ancient kingdom in Imo State and host of others from different walks of life.
In a tumultuous joyful rejoicing and celebration by the people of the state, most, especially the Akure environment for the setting of a branch in Akure, the atmosphere was electrifying with glorious songs of praises and worship.
A retired soldier, Ajibola Oladiran, in his excitement said “I am pleased to witness this opening of SCOAN church in Akure because I am in love with the church, and it has always been our prayer for a branch to be located here. We thank God in Akure for this.”
Mrs Olabiwonwu Patricia, a retired teacher in her ecstasy, stated:" it is a great day here to have a SCOAN branch. This joy has come to stay. No mountain can remove it. We are grateful to God and Mummy Evelyn Joshua, who God has used for this grace.”
Mrs Bidemi Francis, a school bursar, has this to say: “we are excited and rejoicing because God has blessed us, especially by opening this branch as we will begin to experience God's wonders in our lives which we are all praying and yearning for”.
Mrs Victoria Opaje, a retiree in her seventies, said, “I am still alive by the grace of God through TB Joshua. God did wonders in my life through him. I know a great thing has graciously landed in Akure with this branch. This is why I am here dancing, praising God for today's opening of the Akure SCOAN branch.
“Indeed, a great thing has landed in Akure with lots of hope and expectation from the premises of the newly opened SCOAN branch filled to the brim even on a working day.”
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