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| L–R: CAC General Secretary, Pastor Emmanuel E. Mapur (5th); Matron, Faith Home, Mrs. O. O. Awoyungbo (3rd); Chairman, Board of Governors, Faith Home, Ede, Pastor J. B. Agubbiade (3rd); Superintendent, CAC Ilorin DCC, Evang. E. T. Akeredolu (4th); Leader, CAC Good Women Association, Deaconess Lola Fagbemi (1st), alongside other members of CAC Faith Home, at the 86th Convocation Ceremony of the school. |
By Oni Ayodeji
Faith
Home Childbirth and Missionary Health Workers, Talafia, Ede, Osun
State, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, held its 86th Graduation
Ceremony, with 102 students successfully completing two years of
intensive training in childbirth and missionary healthcare.
The
colourful event attracted church leaders, health professionals, parents,
and well-wishers, who gathered to celebrate the achievements of the
graduating students and the steady growth of the institution.
The
spiritual highlight of the ceremony was a sermon titled “Called to Be
the Light in Darkness,” delivered by the General Secretary of Christ
Apostolic Church (CAC), Nigeria and Overseas, Pastor Ezekiel Emmanuel
Mapur, who represented the President of CAC Nigeria and Overseas, Pastor
Samuel Olusegun Oladele. Preaching from Matthew 5:14–15, with
references to Genesis 1:3 and Romans 3:10–12, Pastor Mapur explained
that darkness symbolizes sin, evil, deceit, lying, and separation from
God.
He likened darkness to the loss of sight, noting that
without vision there is confusion and lack of direction. He emphasized
that light represents God’s presence, favour, and guidance, urging the
graduates to live righteously and allow God’s light to direct their
service to humanity.
In her address, the Matron of Faith Home,
Ede, Mrs. O. O. Awoyungbo, described the graduation as a major milestone
in the institution’s history.
She commended the church
leadership, under the President of CAC Nigeria and Overseas, Pastor
Samuel Olusegun Oladele, for ongoing efforts to upgrade the school,
including plans to transform Faith Home into a degree-awarding
institution. She described the initiative as a significant step toward
enhancing the quality of missionary and healthcare training.
Also
speaking, the Chairman, Board of Governors, Pastor J. B. Agunbiade,
acknowledged the improvements in the school’s standards and pledged his
continued support for the growth of Faith Home and the broader mission
of the church, trusting God for sustained progress.
Dignitaries
at the event included Mrs. D. O. Awojobi (Scribe); Dr. Ebenezer Adepoju
(Doctor-in-Charge); and members of the Board of Governors—Pastor E. O.
Olajide, Mrs. D. O. T. Oludare, Evangelist Mrs. B. M. Olaniyi, and
Pastor M. A. Oguntegbe.
The ceremony featured the presentation of
certificates, awards to outstanding students, commissioning prayers,
and words of encouragement from church and institutional leaders.
Speakers praised Faith Home’s long-standing contribution to maternal and
child healthcare, especially in rural and underserved communities.
At
the formal send-off of the 102 graduates, they were reminded that every
clinic, maternity ward, and outreach location represents a mission
field. Equipped with professional skills and guided by God’s light, they
were charged to bring healing, hope, and direction, shining as true
lights in a world in need.
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