By 'Gbenga Bankole
Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide
yesterday Friday November 23, 201 held the pre-grand finale of her centenary
anniversary at Babalola International Miracle Camp, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun state.
The glamorous and colourful
gathering was undoubtedly a celebration of 100 years of walking with God.
The service which was also the celebration
of the next move of God in the church was attended by present and past leaders
of the church. Wives, children and grand children of living and late legends of
the church were also in attendance.
Patriarchs’ awards were given to
founding fathers of the church like Pastor I.B. Akinyele, Pastor D.O. Odubanjo,
Apostle J.A. Babalola, Pastor J.S.B. Odusona, Pastor E.T. Latunde, Pastor J.O.
Medaiyese, Pastor J.B. Orogun, Pastor A.O.A. Olutimehin and Prophet D.O.
Babajide.
Meritorious service awards were
given to Pastor J.D. Obafemi, Pastor D.O.A. Oloye, Pastor P.O. Bandele, Prophet
S.K. Abiara, Pastor A.M.A. Imevbore, Pastor Gideon Okegwemeh, Pastor A.O.
Owoeye, Deaconess D.O. Adebule, Pastor (Dr.) Wemimo Odunaiya, Prophet M.O.
Olowere, and Prof. C.O. Oshun.
Others are Barr. Wale Aderibigbe,
Pastor S.O. Akinsulure, Prof. Sola Fajana, Pastor C.S. Fasuyi, Rev. Prof. E.N.
Nebo, Pastor Gabriel O. Okafor, Pastor S.O. Olakunle, Evang. Dr. Bola Are,
Pastor Shola Rotimi, Mrs. D.A. Fasoyin, Pastor J.A. Adelakun (Ayewa) and Pastor
(Prof.) Chukwu E. Onukaogu.
Posthumous awards were also given
to Pastor E.H.L. Olusheye, Pastor J. Olu Alokan, Pastor E.A. Faniyan, Prophet
Samson Akande, Pastor S.A. Akillings, Pastor Jonah Anosike, Pastor J.A.
Adelaja, Pastor J.O. Sanya, Pastor A.O. Hanson, Pastor J.A. Idowu, Pastor J.U.
Evbuomwan, Mrs. O.O.A. Pearce and Pastor Benjamin Okpaise.
Others are Pastor J.A. Alokan,
Pastor I.O. Lawal, Pastor M.O. Faloye, Pastor S.O. Olorunfemi, Pastor G.A.
Tewogbade, Pastor Ayo Adelusi, His Royal Highness, Oba Oladele Olasore, Pastor
J.A. Ademakinwa, His Royal Majesty, Oba Johnson Adeniran Obaleye and Mrs. D.O.
Oladiran.
Meanwhile, the grand finale of the
centenary anniversary holds today at same venue.
Photo speaks!
