It was taken me longer than usual toOur plan was to invite
willing students, identify and connect with those whose hunger for something more than mere religion pressed them
towards a deeper and refreshing relationship with The Truth.
We could have done better
with more facilitators, but Abba’s grace was enough for those that gave their
time, strength and resources throughout the Conference. May God bless them!
It was a great joy to
have as international guest ministers; Rev Johnny Anikpe (my father-in-the-Lord);
Rev Dr. Mrs. Shade Toyin Kehinde and Pastor Mrs. Tolu Dawodu both from my church in
Lagos; Brother Mark Lucas of CDM and one of my mentors, Rev Yemi Ayodele both
from the USA; and of course my darling wife Sola. Their presence and
contributions towards the success of this conference cannot be measured.
From 8:00am 
each day, students from various schools and other
youths out of school filled the hall of meeting and started each day’s events with hot praises,
dance and worship to Abba even before the pastors and organizer arrived. Their
hunger for truth, authentic leadership, fellowship and worship underscores our
hope.
With all modesty and due
respect to all that ministered, I confess, we didn’t have it in us to satisfy
these kids. God came to our rescue daily. They longed for more, sat through the sessions from morning till
evening with great joy. Oh, may Abba be honored as He gives the increase.
The group discussions and
Bible studies which focused on discipleship were interactive and interesting;
as they generated some questions that highlighted the huge task before us, as well as the
great door of ministry open here.
Constrained for time, we
grappled with each session and it was all worth the sacrifice, dealing with
over 700 kids whose passion for the Lord and His word I wish could be exported. Everyone of them wet home with a gift, thanks to MTN Nigeria and Bibles from The Gideons International was available to all that needed a copy.
From our records, 312
students gave their life to Jesus at this conference.Though a few did so more than once; we understand why
and are working at it.
On the last day 17th
June, which we’d declared as Holy Spirit Day, there was massive outpouring of
the Holy Spirit. Well over 200 students received the baptism of the Holy Spirit
with the evidence of speaking in new tongues. Among them were six of the nine girls that had been earlier delivered of demons.
The drama of how the Holy
Spirit overran this meeting on the last day and the subsequent events that now follow;
will be told in my next blog.
Please pray with me as I
gather again, a few of these kids tomorrow at “The Furnace”; our informal
discipleship refinery.
Thanks to all that
supported with prayers, funds, calls and goodwill messages. Your sacrifice is a
delight to the Lord for and to Whom are all things.
The journey is still far,
but Abba’s glory and fame propels us.
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