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LibertyNews Issue No. 2

A Publication of Christ United Ministries Int’l., USA

CUMI is passionate by the gift of salvation we have found in Christ, our heart is for authentic worship, and we are on a mission to see God’s kingdom established all over the world.

- Apostle Mathew D. Oluwajoba

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Review

LIBERTY NEWS EDITORIAL

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he “Liberty News” delivers honest and relevant news from an evangelical viewpoint, with interviews, feature articles, challenging thought pieces, and the most complete news coverage of the Church in the world today. It discusses the critical issues in ministry through practical articles and interviews featuring pastors and Christian leaders sharing their experiences in dealing with ministry challenges and related issues.

Our goal is to help people stay in touch with each other and their community with the aim to provide: • a regular expression of our church’s Christian presence and witness to the neighborhood • a reflection of the social life of the local Christian community (CUMI) • a reflection of Christian beliefs on various issues • a timetable of events at our Church The church today and modern Christians in action (Watch Your Motive) I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. For such people are not serving our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people. (Romans 16:17-18) Message Samson was one Bible character who lived in self-will. I see him as more concerned about himself than the One who called and anointed him. His character could be said to be that of an ingrate. Many Christians today are equally ungrateful. When he was bound and brought to the Philistines and the power of God came on him, and he had victory over his enemies, he could not say a thank you. Rather, he attributed the victory to himself. Like Samson, many ministers do not know how to appreciate God. atch your prayers and motives! Are you doing that divine assignment just for Him or for yourself? During the Marriage Super of the

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Lamb, one criterion that will be used for judging works done for the Lord is the motive. My question to you is this- Why are you a pastor or why are you doing God’s assignment? Why did you sign up to be a worker in God’s vineyard? When you ask these questions, you will be shocked at your findings. Although people will tell you they are in service for the love of God, you will find some who are there for the praise from men, some to please somebody, while some are in the service because of the honor attached to the office. If your motive is below what God requires, you may lose your works to the testing fire of the Lord. In the same way, if you want to attract great rewards in Heaven, it will depend on your motive.

If your motive is to glorify God and impact LIBERTY NEWS or bless the lives of others, you will not go PUBLISHING unrewarded.

Motive CREW is crucial in rewards.

However, because the deed is external while Editor-In Chief the motive is internal, Apostle Mathew Oluwajoba many people do not care much about serving Administrator God right. It is better to Pastor Covenant Oluwajoba do all that we do with Editor the right motive, and Pastor James Dada when we do, all our expectations will be met 1st Asst. Editor Brother Vincent Ogboi in Jesus name.

Action point Believe in God with your whole heart, love him and genuinely love your neighbor as yourself.

I am humbled to serve you Pastor James Dada

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CUMI Women of

Men’s

Fellowship Congratulates our general overseer on his exchange of vows with Pastor Covenant Oluwajoba. May the glow of love and happiness from the day of your exchange of vows be with you for the rest of your lives! May the Good Lord bless you and keep you.

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Congratulates our G.O on the beautiful and lovely occasion of his exchange of vows to Pastor Covenant Oluwajoba. May the Good Lord give you a wonderful life together! As you unite as Christian, we wish you both an eternity of love and happiness together. We pray Jesus shine his light upon you.

Congratulations!

our exchange of vows to each other shall forever be bed of roses; You will always be two people sharing one soul and may your love and faithfulness for one another guide all your decisions in Jesus mighty name. My Greatest wish for the two of you is that through the years your love for each other will so deepen and grow, that years from now you will look back on the day you made your vows to each other, as the day you loved each other the least.

To love someone deeply gives you strength, you will always be each other’s strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage, you will forever be filled with courage. You will always be each other’s harvest; each other’s business; and each other’s magnitude and bond, which is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved. Congratulations on the new building and the successful hosting of the International Convention. Sister Ego Koko

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I also pray that the move to our new building is just the start of all that’s closest to all your heart and ours. We wish all CUMI members a fruitful life in the new building.

- Sister Yinka Okunubi

Elder Umi Osadebay will like to congratulate Apostle Mathew & Pastor Covenant Oluwajoba on their exchange of vows and the new church building.

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The General Overseer

Our heavenly Father has indeed been very kind and gracious to CUMI world-wide

Bayo Fadugba

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early Beloved Brethren, It is with great joy and gladness of my heart that I give honor to God, who is the head of this ministry. On behalf of CUMI-world-wide, I welcome our all delegates from Brazil, India, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, UK, and all our guest speakers- Dr. Jerry Horner, Terry Pruet, Dr. Pepe Ramnatu, Pastor J.D Modede, Pastor Dele Olowu and Dr. Sarah Jibril to the 1st International Convention of this glorious ministry to be hosted in Houston, Texas. I also welcome all my ministers of God present, all the elders, and all the friends of this ministry.

I pray that the Lord God whom we serve through Christ Jesus will surely visit and bless you richly in Jesus name.

Our heavenly Father has indeed been very kind and gracious to CUMI world-wide, showing us great mercies through the provision of a new sanctuary in Houston. Miracles, deliverances, breakthroughs and victories have been taking place in our branches world-wide. It is also with much joy and great sense of fulfillment that I introduce the CUMI first lady, Pastor Covenant Oladunni Oluwajoba This convention is at the invitation of the Holy Spirit, to show our singular, all-consuming passion in building God’s Kingdom on the earth, and see people released into their

purpose and calling. I count it a great privilege and joy to be able to host this historic Convention. Your presence here is a great blessing to us and reminds us of the warm fellowship and partnership we share within the global family of Christ.

Last but not least, on behalf of all CUMI branches, I want to express my deep appreciation to the organizing team of this Convention, my wife, Pastor Covenant Oluwajoba, All Regional Pastors of CUMI, Pastor Jide Modede, (CUMI-Northampton, UK), Elder Bright Wokocha (Organizing Chairman, CUMI-Houston) Evangelist Kemi Dada (Organizing Secretary, CUMI-Houston), Evangelist Afolabi Olaleye (Organizing Member, CUMI-Houston), all sponsors, and all those who have contributed and worked hard to make this Convention a possibility and a success.

Apostle Mathew O. Oluwajoba

CHRIST UNITED MINISTRIES INT’L

“City of Liberty”

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MENTORING (Authority In Submission) J-D Modede (CUMI-Liberty House. UK)

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he topic of authority is one that is rarely talked about. Hardly will you even find it formally listed for teaching and yet it is the very stuff that informs all of creation; the fabric of our existence.

Authority is present in our everyday living. It is present in our home, at work, in the church and in government.

It is all around anywhere we look. Notwithstanding however, there is a world of misconception about the true nature and meaning of authority. This fatal flaw has precipitated and cultured attitudes of fear, rebellion, distrust and resentment for anything and everything that bear the toga of authority.

Perceptions about authority in our present day world suggest that it’s all about control and subjecting other people by brute force and power to our will. For the pursuit of power and in the quest for authority people do crazy things. Some sell their bodies and in the cover of darkness bequeath their souls to the devil believing that these are the true sources of authority.

Any wonder then that today we see so many deranged and deluded authority mongers become desolate dejected and lonely as their coveted dreams collapsed around them and that which they seek in ignorance and desperation elude them.

The good news is this. You do not need to be afraid or devalue yourself. You do not even need to search, for every human being is born with authority. We all came into this world with a divine umbilical cord that connects us to the Source of all things, both seen and unseen, on earth and in the heavens. The eternal authority whose word alone creates ex nihilo.

It is from Him that every human being derives their personal authority. Because it is from God it is a sacred heritage; the essential nature of our being. The

source of every human being is God. He created us in his own image (Gen1;26).with a corporate authority first as a community of the human race and second with a personal authority that is specific to each person to dominate the earth. Our personal authority is revealed in the gifts that every man carries for the fulfilment of their purpose for existence. Hence the assignment of every man in this world is to identify its authority, develop it and release it.

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ne of the main principles or laws for the release of personal authority is submission.

“Everything Submits to Something Else in order to function, grow, prosper and succeed”.

Authority therefore needs authority in order to release its power. It is impossible to outgrow authority just as it is impossible to have true legitimate authority without accountability. People who do not find a genuine authority to submit to should not be allowed the trust of others. This is why our first mentor must be Jesus Christ the incarnate word of who showed us the very template of submission. We see his submission to authority throughout his life on earth and even on the cross though he was authority himself.

God’s plan for correcting the violation of authority by man which led to his fall and loss of authority is through submission to laws that he put in place for physical creation. He did not say I am God and as a result wantonly violate laws pertaining to mankind.

On the contrary, he became a man to regain legitimate authority through total submission. Jesus submitted to the authority of baptism in John even though John confessed publicly that he was not worthy to lace the sandals on his feet. We need to know that authority

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is a relationship of interdependence and that it gets its release through submission. Jesus submitted to the authority of Joseph and Mary for 30yrs to emerge in the fulfilment of his purpose. Submission to authority will always position you rightly for the fulfilment of your assignment and your personal authority is in your assignment; that reason for which you were born.

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hatever the bruises of indignation and scars of humiliation that we suffer at the hands of misfits agents of authority our consolation rests in the true knowledge and awareness that it is only by submission that we can fully exercise and release our authority. We therefore must first unconditionally acknowledge and submit to the Supreme authority of God as our creator. And because no one has authority unless it is given by God and its use permitted and authorised by Him, our second obligation is to submit to the authority of those God has chosen to assist us in our different areas and realms of life. They were chosen

by God to compliment and actualise His will for us.

This is why we need clear and proper understanding about the true nature of authority so that we can adopt the right attitude and function as we should.

The awareness of the sacred truth that every single human being is created by God for a purpose and that we all carry His seal underscore the merit of corporate responsibility. Authority is driven by the corporate culture of interdependence and mutual interrelatedness.

It is this that in turn promotes and encourages mutual recognition and respect of one another irrespective of age, gender, educational qualification, title or the office that we occupy. Authority is never given for a one man show but that it might be shared to achieve the purpose of the author.

undertaken prayerfully with all care. We can see all through scriptures great examples of mentors/coverings and mentees or protégées who submitted to the voice of authority and in return had their own authority released. Good examples are Elijah and Elisha (1Kn19), Moses & Joshua (Deut34:9), Jesus & the Disciples.

In the professional world as well we see great examples of mentoring that helped people grow and successfully climb the corporate ladder to attain their professional goal in chosen areas of their lives. The Mentor will help you reach goals much quicker than expected and with fewer headaches. We see examples such as Warren Buffet being mentored by Bill Gates and Thomas Edison mentored Henry Ford.

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entoring is the intentional transference of ones knowledge, experience, credibility, influence, access and exposure to another for the purpose of making them more effective than oneself.

A mentor is a person you submit to his God given authority in order to benefit, protect and assist with the release of your own authority. A clear understanding of your purpose and authority is however required for you to know exactly the kind of mentor that you require as your mentor must be someone that is already very effective in a domain that is like yours. He must be someone that is already in that place you desire to go.

We see the great example of mentorship in Jesus over his disciples. He trained them and confidently released them as apostles delegated with authority to establish his church. To release the authority which resides in us, we need true authority to submit to. It follows that s we begin to understand and appreciate the art you must understand what true authority is. You must of submission as the prerequisite for the release recognise it when you see it. Sometimes providence of authority, our disposition towards authority will lend a hand and lead us to the true authority. Then and its agents must become positive. The demand and we are lucky. submission to authority must at all times be voluntary and not forced. It should not be by manipulation or deceit. On the contrary it should at all times be a natural choice of intent. It must be honest and should remain a willing and conscious disposition to another ou need to know that your mentor is not your who now bears the authority of God. friend; he is your guide. He is your trusted counsellor and your coach. So mentees or Mentoring is one key area in which submission to authority can be well actualised. It must however be protégées need to know how to relate with mentors. ...continued on page 11

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MENTORING

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Your mentor does not go after you. On the contrary it is you that must always be willing to change your schedule to fit your mentor’s schedule. Simply put, you must be availably present to him and for him at all times.

Mentoring provides the ground to ask questions and listen to wise counsel. It is not the place to give counsel.

A protégée with all sense of humility know that to release your authority, he needs what is the mind of his mentor and not what is in his hands or pocket.

Mentorship allows the mentee to receive the mentor’s credibility that was built over years in just minutes. What a privilege. All the time the mentee must know that he is subject to the mentor’s correction. Your mentor must be a valued voice in your life for correction, instruction, teaching and chastisement if need be. Be warned that the motive of going into mentoring is divine. It is not just for self in which case some only use the name of their mentors to manipulate others into relationship for exploitation. Some only want what the mentor has earned not what he has learnt. (i.e., insight, wisdom, life’s lessons, character, knowledge and integrity)

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o be a productive mentee that will be effective in the release of your personal authority, you must be willing to serve your mentor and his cause.

Learn to, honour your mentor by living honourably even better than your mentor. Invest time to stay in the presence of your mentor. The period of mentoring is the time to intensely observe and listen most attentively to what the mentor says. It is the time for patiently understudying. Follow therefore the counsel of your mentor. Entrust secrets to him, discuss your challenges and mistakes with him and openly show him appreciation. Love what he loves and always be a helping hand to him not a burden. In your mind always plan to exceed his accomplishment.

As a mentee you must be ready to submit to your mentor, as you cannot learn from the person you don’t accept their authority. Protégées must know that a mentor only acts in their best interest. His advice and

guidance are all in their best interest. Mentees must make sure they never abuse the opportunities and privilege offered by a mentor. Mentors open up their life, home, connections, resources and even their market. This must not be abused. Mentees must take time to observe their mentors looking at how they do things in every situation and how they respond to life situations. Mentees must invest personal resources in pursuit of their mentor, e.g. buy their products CDs, books and be willing to be present in any meeting that they have to attend. Mentees must be ready and willing to follow instructions from their mentors sacrificially accepting for a fact that they know more than they do and they have been where they now wish to go.

True and genuine authority in mentorship will take you places you have never been before. Your mentor is the one that you can stand behind in times of challenges and uncertainty. He is most deserving of your trust and confidence. He is the one you can sit on his shoulder to see well ahead of your training.

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ur present day however gives a lot for concern as the different cultures are becoming socially reckless and overtly careless about their chosen values, ethics and, behaviour. Quality mentors are becoming rare to find and even the few that are available remain extremely cautious when the issue is mentoring. This thoughtful hesitation is not unconnected with the realisation of the enormous responsibility, the emotional and moral burden of accountability involved in nurturing another human being heart and soul.

As you read this, I invite you to prayerfully consider submitting to authority and the Lord will lead you to the right place. A good place to start might be with the Supreme Source; God. It is time to release your personal authority by understanding and recognising that you necessarily need others in order to release your authority and be the success story God intended you to be.

J-D Modede (CUMI-Liberty House. UK)

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CUMI YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY

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he New Generation welcome our graduates from the Youth Church who are between the ages of 19 to 24. It does not matter if we are young professionals, newly married, single, new to the area, recently given our lives to Christ or considered older in the faith, our aim is to come together under the banner of Jesus Christ as one family. Ecclesiastes 12:1 “Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, “I have no pleasure in them”;

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We aim to build and sustain a smooth transition from teen to adulthood by reinforcing the biblical depth they acquired in the Youth Church and relating it to situations that beset (or could beset) people in this age group. We want to impress upon our young adults that much is expected of them by making them go through a discipleship process. We seek to create an atmosphere where our young adults will feel and know that they belong, they are catered to, loved and valued.

Purpose: • To awaken young adults to the reality that being a follower of Christ is cool and that they can have ‘fun’ even as Christians - 1 Timothy 4:12 “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct,

in love, in faith, in purity”.

• To foster friendships among young adults, so that they don’t look for this friendship outside ChristProverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another”.

• Create an opportunity for fellowship and Christian conversation that will appeal and interest our young adults – People of like interests coming together in a healthy and Godly atmosphere • Encourage and build on the diversity among young people in the body of Christ by applying our daily experiences, challenges and successes to the word of God, and how He wants us to live • Introduce discipleship and mission workTraining on how to share Jesus with your friends We encourage you to watch out for our inaugural meeting and our upcoming activities which include, but are not limited to the following: • Christian Game Days- Variety of Games, Food and Drinks • Fellowship-Prayers and Contemporary Christian Songs • Fun Activities/Outings- (Bowling, Game Nights, Movie Nights, Hang-Out Nights etc) • Charity/Evangelism Outings • Meetings/Seminars on Christian Relationships, Marriage and Dating • Young Adults Retreat • Mentorship and Discipleship Programs

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thus welcome you to this warm, understanding and nurturing group, where everybody is a VIP. Remember that you are the light of the world, and God has plans to give you hope and a future!

In God’s service,

Evangelist Kemi Dada

(Minister in charge of the New Generation

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here is a lot of talk about discipleship these days, and it is about time we set the record straight. Jesus seemed to think discipleship was a big deal, putting it as the heart and the verb of the Great Commission to “make disciples of all nations.” Yet, it seems discipleship has fallen on hard times in many churches of today where there are no more commitments.

I would go so far as to say that our discipleship model is broken. I would like to suggest some areas where we are broken and hopefully provide some solutions about how to fix them.

1. We equate discipleship with religious knowledge.

While I don’t think one can appropriately grow without seeking more biblical knowledge, many times believers reduce the discipleship process to, “Read this. Study this.

Memorize this. Good to go.” This is unfortunate.

Instead, discipleship is to be more Christ like. Christ-like transformation is the goal, as we are “to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers” (Romans 8:29). The point is not information, but Christ-like transformation. And, that means it is not about knowledge in general, but about knowing Jesus better. Trying to be like Jesus, without the power of Jesus, dishonors Jesus.

2. We try to program discipleship.

Discipleship is not a six or eight-week course. It requires both the pursuit of knowledge and intentional action. Too many offer a book or a class when what is needed is a life.

Instead, when Jesus made disciples, He brought them along as He ministered to people. It is better to start discipling new believers or converts, and actually doing ministry work together instead of me just telling him/her about it.

The good news is that the research tells us people want this.

In fact, in a recent LifeWay Research study, we found that a large majority of those who have previously attended a small group of some kind, but who are not attending now, would consider attending a new group, but they want to meet with their group more often than just once a week for bible study. People are looking for meaningful, shared-life relationships, not just a discipleship class.

3. We equate discipleship with our preaching.

I’m just going to say it: Pastors, need to move beyond their arrogance and stop thinking their preaching is enough to be the church’s discipleship strategy. This is not just my opinion. Recent research done by LifeWay Research indicates that 56% of pastors surveyed believe that their weekly sermon, or another one of their teaching times such as Sunday evenings/Wednesday evenings, was the most

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important discipling ministry in the church. While it is great to see the recent renaissance of Bible-based preaching, along with it we have to jettison the idea that “If people just listen to my sermons, they will grow spiritually.”

Instead, discipleship is a daily process. Pastors, we have to develop more robust discipleship plans than just our weekly messages. Discipleship is not a Sunday event, it is a daily commitment.

4. We think that we will grow without effort.

For many, they think that God saved them and now they should just go to church and maybe stay away from the really big sins. They are unintentional in tending to their spiritual growth. Sadly we have not done much to change this.

Instead, we need to understand that the scripture teaches that each person is to not be a passive spectator, but rather to “work out your own salvation” (Phil. 2:12). Discipleship takes every believer’s intentional effort. Yes, effort. Believers must take steps to grow, and that is in line with grace.

to get 1) grounded in their faith, 2) consistent in the word, 3) in a small group with others, whether that looks like a weekly Bible study group, a missional community, a Sunday School class, or something else altogether. Give people steps and people with whom they can take those steps.

Conclusion

Assuming your discipleship plan is biblically grounded, the specifics of your plan are not nearly as important as implementing one and communicating it well. Heralding a strategy as the way to become a disciple would be arrogant, but each church should explain its discipleship strategy as “our church’s way of discipleship.”

Identifying the challenges of genuine discipleship and committing to a process that works through them are the first and necessary steps to cultivating a church filled with on-mission disciples.

5. We don’t offer practical steps.

Changing a church’s consumer culture requires an intentional discipleship plan and strategy. We are often intentional about our preaching schedule; why, then, are we not intentional about a discipleship strategy?

Instead, be unapologetic that you want to encourage people

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Preparing Your Children for an Evil World: How to talk about what you wish you didn’t have to.

Children are gifts from the Lord. To prepare them for an evil world, you have to go to the Lord who gave them and request for instruction just as Manoah and his wife did in the book of Judges 13:8-4.

Children are the Lord’s; parents are more of care takers.

Therefore in preparing children for an evil world, God must be consulted. God alone knows who they are, and what they will be. Jeremiah 1:5.

When the children are born, dedicate them unto the Lord. Luke 2:22-34. Then you begin to nurture them in the word of God. Prayerfully instruct them in the things of the Lord. Take them to church. In Mark 10:13-16 Jesus said; let the little children come unto me. Also Proverbs 22:6 declares “train up a child in the way they should go, when they grow up, they will not depart from it”.

Do not forget to correct the children Proverbs 23:13-14 Then you should be able to declare Isaiah 8:18 aloud, Behold, I and the children whom the Lord has given me, we are for signs and wonders in the Lord.

DEACONESS LOVELYN NWAGUMA * In a diverse world such that we live in today, it is highly vital that we fortify our minds and the minds of our children before setting out for the journey. An important agent to instill in a child’s mind is confidence.

Lack of it can be detrimental.

Evil circulates the world today, from those that were in existence before our time to those that have presently manifested today due to the shift of wanting to achieve modernization. An evil presently attacking our children today presents itself as media. I remember migrating to the United States at a very young age, at that time the 17 | Liberty Magazine

word gay was objectively defined as happy and with happy simply meaning; a mood of elation, however, my migration to the United States would soon correct or rather shift that definition for me from a mood of elation to homosexuality. From the day media made this correction for me, I’ve never related the word gay to happiness again. At such a developmental stage and age, a child’s mind is free and open to incept any information received. But what can you do to protect such vulnerable minds? You mold them and you build them according to word of God found in the Bible. The book of Proverbs teaches that we should train up a child in the way he/she should go that when he is old he will not depart from it. This holds truth because I can testify that my upbringing in the Lord since childhood has still remained intact till today.

Brethren, when you build your children up, equip them and clothe them in the armor of God, there is nothing like limitation in their perception, and rather them fearing evil, evil begins to fear them. Speak the word of God into and over your children’s lives. Teach them the word which instills confidence in them. Don’t allow the world to train your children, take up the challenge and the fruits of good labor awaits you at the end of the tunnel.

SISTER GLORY OZIOMA

Hope for Single Parents Like me, you can find joy in brokenness.

Single parenting is really challenging, physically, mentally and financially. It takes the grace of God to overcome all trials and tribulation. I said this because many things will come your way that will really need God’s intervention. I am talking in terms of financial crises, where there is no help but God. When God will show up and show off in that situation. I am a living testimony when I needed help most, I called on my

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God, and he answered, He surprised me beyond my imagination, though I passed through fire but God was there with me.

We all know what it takes to train five children in America as a single parent. I could remember when things were very tough that I could not even pay my light bill; even though I worked, yet it was not enough to pay the bills, from paying for day-care for five children, feeding and rent, vehicle maintenance/insurance, and gas, which were all overwhelming but God was and is still there for me and my children. It can only be the grace of God. My success story is based on hard work, good conduct and prayers.

Remember, not every woman will have a perfect marriage. Today; some wish they are out of it, and only few still stand by the grace of God. I strongly believe that with God all things are possible and only through him that strengthens us. Let every single parent leave up to Him to take perfect control of our situation. He is there with us. He will empower us, and give us the grace to overcome all our fears. God has given me, the grace to overcome, He has seen me through, and he is still there always because I allow Him into my situations. The same God will see all single parents through in Jesus name. I am thank God today, for the grace, empowerment He has given me to be able to take good care of my children.

DEACONESS AGNES OJELADE * Single mom! Single dad! Children from single parent family homes! One parent family! These are all phrases attached to us, as we strive to raise our children in a Godly home. We, as Christians know that our homes may not have a physical father or mother but oh, do we know that an ever present spiritual father is there, who is forever faithful.

Statistics shows that children from single parents home are most likely to drop out of school, but we know that our children are for signs and wonders (Daniel 6:27, Acts 14:3), they are children of excellence (Psalms 119:99). God’s response to the single parents keeps in line with His unchangeable character, He does not bring condemnation, but mercy and grace in plenteous

quantities to meet the needs of single parents and their children.

Many a times throughout some difficult periods in my journey as a single parent, I always thought of Hagar in the book of Genesis (21:16-18) who opened her voice and wept. There are times when the emotional pain of rejection is traumatizing and unbearable, we have to come to the place of “Beer-lahai-roi” (“the well that liveth and seeth me”, “you are he God who sees me”). I had to open my eyes to see the resources God had for me. I had to recognize God was and is, and will always be my source. I had to realize it was not about me. God responded to my cry and his response was first and foremost directed to the needs of my daughter and not my own.

Our Children may not understand the teachings of God’s doctrine, but they can see God answering your prayers. Isaiah 54:13 “All your children will be taught by the LORD and great will be their peace.” We have to aim to fill our children’s hearts with the love of God and the supernatural joy of the Holy Spirit. We have to let everything start with God and end with God. Matthew 6:23 “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all other things will be added unto you.”

Many difficulties plague the single parent’s home.

Work performance is affected which hinders their job, expensive childcare, surviving off one income, and a lot of other things that hinder God’s blessings, but all of these are worldly obstacles and God’s mercy will bring prosperity to our lives.

Satan’s plan is for you to feel inadequate to yourself and your children. Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.” I felt that in all of this, God puts things in our lives to test us and see if we’ll call and lean on him. Always keeping our children on the straight path and in fellowship with God, should purpose our works.

Trust in Him who has all the answers and rewards, only the work of the Holy Spirit will buffer your life as a single parent. ONLY FROM HIM COMES OUR HOPE! EVANGELIST HENRIETTA KING. EVANGELIST HENRIETTA KING ...continued on page 19

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*How to Cover Your Child in Prayer:

It’s one of a parent’s greatest ministries We live in perilous times. Every day after school, I thanked God that my children come back home safely.

Sadly, many parents lose their children in tragic ways, like car accidents, or events like the numerous school shootings. Many parents will be forever waiting for their children to walk through their front doors.

As you and I watch the news of the Sandy Hook school shooting, we wept, we cry out in anger, and then we wonder, “How can we protect our children from something like this?” We are wondering if it’s safe to send our children out the door steps. We question whether the world is falling apart. And nothing is more terrifying than the realization that we cannot protect them from life.

While we cannot hide our children away from the world, we can be proactive in guarding them by shielding them in far greater ways than locking them in their rooms for the rest of their lives. You and I can PRAY. We can intercede on their behalf, by asking God for wisdom, pray for protection, peace, and strength. We need to realize that if we circle our children in prayers, we will shape their destinies … those prayers will live on in their lives long after we die.” In fact, this is what Jesus called us to do because he hears our prayers and intercedes on our behalf before the Lord.

It’s comforting to know that wherever we are gathered and praying, Jesus is in our midst: “I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you. For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” (Matthew 18:19-20).

With this in mind, remember we aren’t fighting against flesh and blood, as Ephesians 6:10-18 tells us: “Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies alone, but also against principalities and powers, and the evil rulers of the unseen world, evil spirits in the heavenly places.

“Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemies against our children in the time of evil. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Then after the battle we will still be standing firm.

PASTOR JAMES DADA

*Making Peace with your Strong-Willed Child: Tired of butting heads with your kid?

A strong-willed child is one who loves to challenge the rules. This is a child who knows that “anything is possible”. To strong-willed children, it might take longer to do it, but to them, it can still be done! That is frustrating to parents who try to motivate their kids with rigid postures. If dad or mom says, “I’m not going to allow you to do that,” the strong-willed child will think, “Oh yes you will, you’ve let me do it before”. There’s that little glint in your son or daughter’s eye as they challenge the limits of “not now” and “you can’t”, or “do it right now!”

Having a strong-willed child in the family can be difficult and challenging, but not impossible to handle. And, it certainly doesn’t mean that parents are necessarily the cause of the strong-willed child’s behavior. The fact is, there are many factors and influences that children experience from the moment of birth (and even before), that determine the character and behaviors of children.

The presence of a Strong Willed Child in a family is something Satan can use to drive a wedge between parents and children. Most competent Christian parents say, “You know what? I really think I hate my child. I hate to say it, but that’s how I feel.” It’s easy for parents to be so irritated with these kids that they forget there’s plenty of good in them.

So, What are Parents to Do? • *First of all, as much as possible, parents must agree to the same approaches and be firm, fair, and consistent in their interaction with the child.

• *Second, parents must remember that screaming, hollering, badgering, and spanking will not help

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the child to become a better person or more cooperative. Doing those things will only cause the child to challenge the authority again and again.

• *Third, parents must be aware of strong-willed children’s need to have a say in things. That they need to have a sense of having choices, that they are important, and that they are being heard.

• *Fourth, parents have a better chance of making peace with their strong-willed child if they understand that strong-willed children just love to be given opportunities to make decisions, to be in charge, and to be recognized as someone who is basically good at heart.

kinder behavior towards others. (A serving of gratitude may save the day.” The New York Times, 2011)

To be truly successful in raising and guiding a strongwilled child, parents must continue to be fair and respectful…to themselves, to each other, and to their children. They must also have opportunities to “get away from it all” once in a while to help them to recapture the patience that is so often required when living with a strong-willed child.

SISTER OPEYEMI ABEGUNDE

So brethren, “Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good, sing praises unto His name, for it is pleasant”. (Psalm 135:3). Praising God for everything that is going right in your life (rather groaning about the wrong) will help us experience the power of GRATITUDE. DEACONESS CAROLINE JACKSON

*Gratitude: Most times we humans find ourselves unhappy, depressed, and heavy-hearted and annoyed due to circumstances around us. Many of us groan and think mostly of our inhabitations that we fail to acknowledge the positives- the goodness of God in our lives. Many of us will curse at a failed opportunity and not have the vision that it could be a blessing in disguise; for example, a delayed flight due to mechanical repairs might result in late arrival to a destination, whereas; it is an attempt of ensuring safety.

So now I ask, why do many people tend to curse and wallow in darkness and heaviness rather than be joyful for the goodness around them? Acknowledging these “goodies” around us is what I describe as GRATITUDE. Gratitude is the feeling of being thankful to God or to someone for what they have done for us. Similarly, it has shown over time that nothing lifts human spirits or lightens our burdens like gratitude- Saying “Thank You”. John Tierney, an American writer once wrote, “Cultivating an ‘attitude of gratitude’ has been linked to better health, sounder sleep, less anxiety and depression, higher long- term satisfaction with life and

Sometimes, it may seem that there’s nothing to be truly grateful for, however; if we summon the courage to ask ourselves the simple question what went right today, can get you back on the path of gratitude. Was there food and water on my table? There’s so much evidence of God’s goodness all around us and the point I want to stress is that there is nothing too small to be grateful for. This means that we can break the gloom and begin the process of seeing God’s loving presence by being grateful.

*The Key to Making a Difference in the World: LET GO AND LET GOD. When you are in constant turmoil and worrying, when you are in the middle of the storm, who do you look up to? Do you truly seek God for PEACE and UNDERSTANDING? Forming a real relationship with God provides a sense of security, revelation knowledge and mostly “Peace that surpasses all understanding” (Philippians 4:7).

The bible says in (Psalm 37:4) to delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Are you willing to go through the process? Are you willing to clear your mind of all self-thought or self-knowledge of how you think it should be? Realistically how many of us do this without trying to fix the situation ourselves?

Let Go and Let God. Do you know that DOUBT and FAITH cannot co-exist, if you are anxious, tense or concerned about anything in your life, begin to relax and let God fix it. Let go and let God fill your need. No matter what seems to be missing from your life, be it a much loved one, a special place, an activity of great value or a feeling of well-being, release yourself and let go, knowing that God is filling your need and that He is able to do much more that you can ever thing or imagine. Accept the ...continued on page 43

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Time to Laugh A FUNNY JOKE FOR THE MEN

One evening last week, my wife and I were getting into bed. Well, the passion starts to heat up, and she eventually says, “I don’t feel like it, I just want you to hold me.”

I said, “WHAT?!! What was that?!” So she says the words that every husband on the planet dreads to hear...

“You’re just not in touch with my emotional needs as a woman enough for me to satisfy your physical needs as a man.”

She responded to my puzzled look by saying, “Can’t you just love me for who I am and not what I do for you in the bedroom?”

Realizing that nothing was going to happen that night, I went to sleep.

The very next day I opted to take the day off of work to spend time with her. We went out to a nice lunch and then went shopping at a big department store in the Galleria. I walked around with her while she tried on several different very expensive outfits. She couldn’t decide which one to take, so I told her we’d just buy them all. She wanted new shoes to compliment her new clothes, so I said, “Let’s get a pair for each outfit.”

We went on to the jewelry department where she picked out a pair of diamond earrings. She was so excited. She must have thought I was one wave short of a shipwreck. I started to think she was testing me because she asked for a tennis bracelet when she doesn’t even know how to play tennis.

I think I threw her for a loop when I said, “That’s fine, honey.” She was so excited. Smiling with anticipation, she finally said, “I think this is all dear, let’s go to the cashier.”

I could hardly contain myself when I blurted out, “No honey, I don’t feel like it.”

Her face just went completely blank as her jaw dropped, “WHAT?” I then said, “Honey! I just want you to HOLD this stuff for a while. You’re just not in touch with my financial needs as a man enough for me to satisfy your shopping needs as a woman.”

And just when she had this look like she was going to kill me, I added, “Why can’t you just love me for who I am and not for the things I buy you?”

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A GUY PROPOSED TO A LONG TIME FRIEND AND NEIGHBOUR BUT SHE GAVE HIM A

DIRTY SLAP!

Man: Bola, I love you, would you please marry me?

Bola: (stands up and lands a Dirty slap on his face) I have

waited more than 9yrs, I have prayed, fasted, sowed seeds, bought books and listened to tapes, even went out of my way to be nice to every male specie of marriage able age! I took up new hobbies, watching football and play station.

I went from one Day star, to Day star, from one House on the Rock, to the other House on the rock, Guiding Light Assembly, Phronesis Christian Centre Int’l, MFM, Christ Embassy, The Redeemed to Winners looking everywhere for you, l went from a size 14 to a size 8, so that when you see me you’d love what you see. I left Lagos, went to Abuja, from Abuja I went to Port- Harcourt, then I went all the way to Kano, I joined hi-five, from hi-five to Facebook, to BBM, then I went to twitter, I even had a blog on which I ranted, hoping you would show up! For where? I up loaded only my best pictures on Facebook, change it every 10mn in fact I took photo sessions to look my best, all for you o! I attended all the weddings, whether the invitation was direct or indirect! You now crawled out from the house directly next to mine! So it was you all this while? The neighbor I said hello to every morning?

Were you trying to destroy my faith?

You almost rendered my prayer life useless? What were you waiting for?

What sign where you looking for? Do you want to kill me before you reveal yourself?!!! Now be a gentleman, get down on your knees and put that ring on my finger!! And don’t bother to ask again “I DO ALREADY”

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AN INSPIRATION FOR EVERY MARRIED MAN, MARRIED OR NOT, YOU SHOULD READ THIS...

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n reality, many of us don’t realize the treasures that we have until we lose them. My name is Emeka, and I’ve lost something very important and most precious in the world. God forgive me.

“When I got home that night my wife (Ugochi) served dinner, I held her hand and said I’ve got something to tell you. She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes. Suddenly I didn’t know how to open my mouth.

But I had to let her know what I was thinking. I want a divorce. I raised the topic calmly. She didn’t seem to be annoyed by my words, instead she asked me softly, why?

I avoided her question. This made her angry. She threw away the chopsticks and shouted at me, you are not a man, Emeka! That night, we didn’t talk to each other. She was weeping. I knew she wanted to find out what had happened to our marriage. But I could hardly give her a satisfactory answer; she had lost my heart to Omolola. I didn’t love Ugochi anymore. I just pitied her!

With a deep sense of guilt, I drafted a divorce agreement which stated that she could own our house, our car, and 30% stake of my company. She glanced at it and then tore it into pieces.

The woman who had spent

fifteen years of her life with me had become a stranger. I felt sorry for her wasted time, resources and energy but I could not take back what

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I had said for I loved Omolola so dearly. Finally she cried loudly in front of me, which was what I had expected to see. To me her cry was actually a kind of release. The idea of divorce which had obsessed me for several weeks seemed to be firmer and clearer now.

The next day, I came back home very late and found her writing something at the table. I didn’t have supper but went straight to sleep and fell asleep very fast because I was tired after an eventful day with Lola. When I woke up, she was still there at the table writing. I just did not care so I turned over and was asleep again.

In the morning Ugochi presented her divorce conditions: she didn’t want anything from me, but needed a month’s notice before the divorce. She requested that in that one month we both struggle to live as normal a life as possible. Her reasons were simple: our son had his exams in a month’s time and she didn’t want to disrupt him with our broken marriage.

This was agreeable to me. But she had something more, she asked me to recall how I had carried her into out bridal room on our wedding day. She requested that every day for the month’s duration I carry her out of our bedroom to the front door ever morning. I thought she was going crazy.

Just to make our last days together bearable I accepted her odd request.

I told Lola about my wife’s divorce conditions. . She laughed loudly and thought it was absurd. No matter what tricks she applies, she has to face the divorce, she said scornfully.

Ugochi and I hadn’t had any body contact since my divorce intention was explicitly expressed. So when I carried her out on the first day, we both appeared clumsy. Our son clapped behind us, daddy is holding mommy in his arms. His words brought me a sense of pain. From the bedroom to the sitting room, then to the door, I walked over ten meters with her in my arms. She closed her eyes and said softly; don’t tell our son about the divorce. I nodded, feeling somewhat upset. I put her down outside the door. She went to

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wait for the bus to work. I drove alone to the office.

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n the second day, both of us acted much more easily.

She leaned on my chest. I could smell the fragrance of her blouse. I realized that I hadn’t looked at this woman carefully for a long time. I realized she was not young any more. There were fine wrinkles on her face, her hair was graying! Our marriage had taken its toll on her. For a minute I wondered what I had done to her.

On the fourth day, when I lifted her up, I felt a sense of intimacy returning. This was the woman who had given fifteen years of her life to me. On the fifth and sixth day, I realized that our sense of intimacy was growing again. I didn’t tell Lola about this. It became easier to carry her as the month slipped by. Perhaps the everyday workout made me stronger.

Ugochi was choosing what to wear one morning. She tried on quite a few dresses but could not find a suitable one. Then she sighed, all my dresses have grown bigger. I suddenly realized that she had grown so thin, that was the reason why I could carry her more easily. Suddenly it hit me… she had buried so much pain and bitterness in her heart. Subconsciously I reached out and touched her head.

Our son came in at the moment and said, Dad, it’s time to carry mom out. To him, seeing his father carrying his mother out had become an essential part of his life. My wife gestured to our son to come closer and hugged him tightly. I turned my face away because I was afraid I might change my mind at this last minute. I then held her in my arms, walking from the bedroom, through the sitting room, to the hallway. Her hand surrounded my neck softly and naturally. I held her body tightly; it was just like our wedding day.

But her much lighter weight made me sad. On the last day, when I held her in my arms I could hardly move a step. Our son had gone to school. I held her tightly and said, I hadn’t noticed that our life lacked intimacy. I drove to office…. jumped out of the car swiftly without locking the door. I was afraid any delay would make me change my mind…I walked upstairs. Lola opened the door and I said to her, Sorry, Lola, I do not want the divorce anymore.

She looked at me, astonished, and then touched my forehead.

Do you have a fever? She said. I moved her hand off my head.

Sorry, Lola, I said, I won’t divorce. My marriage life was boring probably because she and I didn’t value the details of our lives, not because we didn’t love each other anymore. Now I realize that since I carried her into my home on our wedding day I am supposed to hold her until deaths do us apart. Lola

Remember are people s e r u il fa ’s f life that many o se they were lo c w o h e z li rea who did not up n they gave e h w s s e c c u to s seemed to suddenly wake up. She gave me a loud slap and then slammed the door and burst into tears. I walked downstairs and drove away. At the floral shop on the way, I ordered a bouquet of flowers for my wife.

The salesgirl asked me what to write on the card. I smiled and wrote I’ll carry you out every morning until death do us apart.

That evening I arrived home, flowers in my hands, a smile on my face, I run up stairs, only to find my wife in the bed -dead. My wife had been fighting CANCER for months and I was so busy with Lola to even notice. She knew that she would die soon and she wanted to save me from whatever negative reaction from our son, in case we push through with the divorce. — At least, in the eyes of our son—- I’m a loving husband….

Words of Advice-

The small details of your lives are what really matter in a relationship. It is not the mansion, the car, property, the money in the bank. These create an environment conducive for happiness but cannot give happiness in themselves. So find time to be your spouse’s friend and do those little things for each other that build intimacy. Do have a real happy marriage!

Brethren, this story is a fiction of an imagination, however; it might just save a marriage. Remember that many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. Furthermore, we need to realize that love is the richest of all treasures. Without it there is nothing; and with it there is everything. Love never perishes, even if the bones of a lover are ground fine like powder. Just as the perfume of sandalwood does not leave it, even if it is completely ground up, similarly the basis of love is the soul, and it is indestructible and therefore eternal. Beauty can be destroyed, but not love.

My prayer is that we never lose what we have until we realize how important they are to us. Brethren, love your spouse just as Christ loves you.

Pastor James Dada

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Men’s Fellowship

The

Men of I

Valor

want to use this opportunity to thank our fatherin the lord-Apostle Matthew Oluwajoba for providing enabling environment and strong encouragement for energetic men in their daily pursuit in becoming strong Christian men at their homes, communities and Christ United Ministry International-CUMI. In Exodus 23:17-”Three times a year all the men are to appear before the Sovereign Lord” His realization of the importance of men in his ministry and that the world today, more than ever, need godly men. Men that cannot be bought nor be sold to the moral decadence of our decaying society.

Men who will step up and courageously lead at home ,at church ,at work and in the communities, resulting in achieving kingdom agenda in our society ,hence his unalloyed support for this ministry .

At CUMI, every man is highly encouraged to be part of men’s ministry, knowing fully well that problems facing men are peculiar to men-lust of the eyes, family conflict, divorce and remarriage, lack of interest in church attendance and activity participation. In men’s fellowship at CUMI we meet on special Saturdays styled Men’s Break-fast Meeting. On such a day, guest speakers are invited to motivate our men on men’s issues as enumerated above, questions and discussions are entertained. In doing so we provide opportunity 33 | Liberty Magazine

for learning from other peoples mistakes and promote spiritual growth .There are also exciting recreational activities that we participate in that offer healthy Christian values formation.

Although CUMI offers bible studies every Tuesday and fellowship every Friday of the week, Men of Valor, as we are fondly called, dig deeply into the word of God and speak frankly to one another more than we share in the mixed company. “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another”. Proverb27:17 As the president of men’s ministry, I encourage every man that walks into CUMI to be part of what the Lord is doing in our mix and find out that special calling or talent that is unique to him. As we strive to leave a legacy of impeccable values to the next generation, we must be well equipped. This is our Christian obligation.

With all of the conditions of the world today, God’s word remains valid. An unshakable faith is evident how men live their lives. It is evident in their activities they enjoy and the lifestyle they pursue.

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f you are member at CUMI and have not attended Men’s Break-fast Meeting, you are missing the total package of fellowship at a different level. It is important to note that the path we all take in life are different and we all come across unique encounters every day. However, as many distinctions as there are you will find similarities that bond guys together. Come and join us and you will be blessed.

Elder Bright O. Wokocha President Men of Valor

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CUMI DAY OF

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NATIONS

CUMI has mission centers in Brazil, United Kingdom, India and parts of Africa, and it is our vision to unite all races in Gods’ Kingdom.

On October 6th 2013, we celebrated International Day of Prayer for all nations, and as we believe that “though we are many, we are one body in Christ”. It was a huge opportunity to pray for all the nations represented in CUMI as well as an opportunity to showcase the diversity God has given us.

International Day of Prayer for all Nation is an annual event and it is also an occasion that has diverse people from diverse backgrounds worship God together in unity.

This year, The Head of Nigeria’s Mission to the United States, Ambassador Bassey Archibong from the Nigerian Embassy in Washington was our special guest of honor, other important dignitaries from Chicago, Houston and Abuja and host of others also attended.

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CUMI CUMI HODs/Ministries

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. “ 1 Peter 4:10-11 ESV

Ushering Dept Bookshop/Media Sales Deaconess Agnes Ojelade Evang. Kemi Dada Children Sister Ije Ohakamma

Welfare/Sanctuary Evang. Bola Longe

Children Sister Ije Ohakamma

Women’s Ministry (Women of Virtue) Evang. Kike Bello

Choir/Zion Pioneer Pastor Covenant Oluwajoba Mission & Charity Dept Evangelist Kike Bello

Youth Ministry Pastor James Dada Elders Council Elder Raffy Bell

Administration Evang. Folabi Olaleye Follow-Up (New Comers)/Visitation Evangelist Henrietta King Junior Youth (Morning Star) Evang. Lucky Amachree Media Department Evang. Gbenga Longe New Converts Deaconess Lovelyn Men's Ministry Nwaguma (Men of Valour) Elder Bright Wokocha Operations Pastor Tony Atuchi Security, Parking & Building Evangelism Maintenance Deaconess Doris Ntow Deacon Fred Obadan (Secretary) Security, Parking & Business Men & Women’s Building Maintenance Fellowship Deacon Fred Obadan Deaconess Caroline Singles Ministry & New Jackson (Secretary) Generation (Young Welcome Team Adults) Deaconess Victoria Evang. Kemi Dada Williams

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CUMI SINGLES MINISTRY

“We are complete in Him!” (Colossians 2:10) ur Singles’ Ministry is for the young singles and single adults. No matter your situation and circumstance as a Christian single, there is a place for you. Our atmosphere is wholesome, free of pretences; Our meetings are embracing, free of discrimination and our activities are fun, filled with the love and fear of God! We have recognized that there are many stages and phases to being single, just as there are for married couples, and we have also recognised the diversity among the singles, therefore, we aim to cater to all categories.

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Our Belief:

Being single should not be viewed as a joyless, lonely existence. Rather, it should be celebrated as an opportunity to live a full and blessed life, for God. God uses every season of our lives to grow us and have a relationship with us, as such; we encourage everyone not to miss the opportunity of making the best use of your time for, and with God. 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 – “But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord...”

Upcoming Events: • Singles’ Retreat • Outings that are not too “churchy” with Christian singles in our community • Adventure Weekends • Seminars/Meetings on real-life issues with biblical examples • Christian Marriage and Relationship Counselling We look forward to seeing you in our meetings and activities!!

Remain blessed, and remember that God loves you!

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The CUMI Houston Youths give their Opinion Everyone experiences feelings of hopelessness, and sometimes those dark feelings seem like they will linger forever.

Hopelessness can arise when dealing with family or friends; or perhaps with the loss of a job, the end of a relationship, or the beginning of a tough financial season. In times of great distress, our God brings us comfort, compassion, and of course, hope.

The God of Hope:

The God of Hope guides our hearts, helping us find hope and healing in His word through Scripture passages and reflections drawn from every book of the Bible. For the reader who needs help seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, God of Hope is the perfect choice. (Pastor James Dada)

The CUMI

Youth Department The CUMI Youth department is a place where teenagers learn how to walk with the Lord. A place where people love and care about you, no matter your flaws; just like a second family. You will never find hatred or unkindliness in a place where God is working.

When this program was first established it wasn’t even

Corner up to ten children in the department. But God began to bless and expand us into many, and to this day more are still happily joining. Every day in the Youth it is a whole new experience to embark on. You will always enjoy yourself knowing the Spirit of the Lord is around.

One thing that we were always taught was to be leaders in the Lord. (1 Tim. 4:12) says, “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” If I were to tell you how many valuable things we all have been taught, it would take days. I believe that I have grown mentally and spiritually in the Lord because of this department. So, I encourage more young people to join us, I can guarantee you that they will never be the same again. (Esther Ozioma)

What is fear? It’s an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous or likely to cause pain onto you. At one point in our lives, we all develop one fear. When I was younger, around the ages of 6-8, I was afraid of the dark. I couldn’t go into any room unless my sister came with me, or if I quickly turned the lights on. As time passed, I developed a new fear. I was always afraid of what people may think of me. I was timid, shy, and always thinking someone will do or say something to hurt me emotionally. But why is that? Why should we

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fear anything or anyone else than our Almighty God? It seems we are accustomed to fear. Maybe you are afraid of death, afraid of somebody else, even afraid of the dark. There is one thing we should remember; Jesus Christ is our guiding light. When you let Him into your life and you move with Him, you should not fear ANYTHING. For God the Father, the Most High, is looking out for you, moving all enemies out of your way.

“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline” (2 Timothy 1:7).

“Be strong and courageous because He strengthens us through spirit to be able to stand up against all “fears”.

So, don’t live your life in fear. So with that, “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.” (1 Corinthians 16:13). (Chioma Ogbata)

best way to deal with these malicious folks is to wrap yourself up with a force field of positivity, positivity so strong that it not only repels their negative pressure, but also rubs positive influence on them. By remaining steadfast in the Lord, and applying the “JUST SAY NO!” principle to our daily lives, we can dodge the proverbial bullet of negative pressure. (Kizito Oforka)

Healthy Living 7 Super Foods for Every Child: 1. Avocado- Veggie to lower “bad” LDL Cholesterol

PEER PRESSURE The term “peer pressures”, often places a negative connotation in our minds, but peer pressure in its own is neutral. Peer Pressure is how one’s peers influence them; it could either have a negative or positive influence.

The negative aspect of it is often talked about, though not because we tend to focus more on negativity, but because in the corrupt, and menacing society we live in, coming to terms with the “bad” gives us opportunity to enjoy the “good”.

Equipped with the requisite particulars, we can forward envelope and educate ourselves on peer influence. Let us understand that peer pressure does not only occur with children and adolescents, but also with adults and parents. From my perspective, most adults tend to feel “superhuman” in comparison to children, but in my opinion, they are just as vulnerable, after all we are all made of flesh and bones.

2. Blueberries- Vitamins & antioxidants to slow

body’s release of chemicals that can damage cells, sharpen memory and fight certain cancers

3. Oats- Prevent blood sugar spikes and crashes; keeps child feeling full

4. Salmon- Healthful fats like omega-3 lowers risk of heart diseases

5. Spinach- Iron, calcium, folic acid and vitamins A & C for growing bones and brains

6. Sweet Potatoes- Vitamins B,C and E helps digestion

7. Yogurt- Good source of calcium and protein,

fights bad bacteria in the gut (Buy the plain low-fat ones and add your own fresh or frozen fruits).

(Evangelist Kemi Dada)

Bad company, one of the many things that we all have in common, are usually the source of negative influence.

But how do we avoid these malicious persons who are bent on our demise? We can’t, they are in every corner of our lives, school, place of work and even church. The

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Ordination

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, ...

Ephesians 4:1-32

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The Lord is My Shepard in Pigin 1. The Lord na my shephard, i dey kampe.

2. E make me sidon for where betta dey flow and come put me next to stream make mai bodi thermacool.

3. E panel beat mai soul come spray am white, come dey lead me dey go through express road of righteousness sake of Hin name.

4. Walahi !, if I waka pass where arm robber, 419 and juju people boku, come even join okada reach valley of the shadow of death sef, mai bodi dey inside cloth.

Your rod and staff nko ? Na so dem dey like back bone dey comfort me.

5. You don prepare Egusi and Pounded yam make I chop. All mai enemies dey look waa waa. You rub me for head wit vaseline intensive lotion. mai cup na River Niger wey overflow hin bank.

6. True true, betta life and mercy go gum mai back till I quench. And man pikin go tanda gidigba!

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2014 JERUSALEM PILGRIMAGE (JP)

Stay tuned for Jerusalem 2014, which promises to be a time of acquaintance with the Holy Land. This journey promises to be a spiritual experience you will never forget.

Please direct all enquiries to Evangelist Kemi Dada

When two are knotted as one, both families and friends share in oneness of their marital union; May this union of our general overseer, Apostle Mathew Oluwajoba and his wife be a bridge to usher happiness, peace and prosperity. May the bloom of God’s blessings color your union with fruitfulness and conjugal peace.

It is our prayer that as you enter this new life as one, may peace, love and strength of two become one to nourish and nurture your marital life to fruitfulness, and may the hope and dream of your marriage bloom like a beautiful sunflower. Happy Wedlock We also congratulate the entire CUMI-Houston congregation on the successful hosting of the International Convention.

Pastor James & Evangelist Kemi Dada

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reality that Gods wisdom is ever present and available to every situation you may find yourself. He is willing to fill you with new understanding, new light and new life.

Let God fill every void and every emptiness. Let God fill your need. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding (Prov. 3:5)

and trust God, everything is transformed into a blessing.

God continues to make dark places light, rough places smooth, crooked places straight and empty places filled (Luke 3:5; Isaiah 45:2). Full of His loving kindness and abundance of joy. LET GO AND LET GOD. SISTER RUTH ALEGBE

God’s light and substance and divine activity will come forth and move through you as you let go. God’s creative process is awaiting your acceptance of its productive healing action; let your thoughts be lifted up. Let the presence of God dissolve your fears, worries, and doubts and fill every gap of unbelief, let go and let God within you do the work. When you obey and do His will, you will feel renewed strength, faith and courage because God’s presence has become active within you. Your prayers will become more effective and your understanding of the presence of God within you will be clearer. As you continue to release your dependence upon human forces or personal strength, you will find out that God’s love takes care of what you cannot accomplish, as you let go, God will freely and abundantly fill every need. Casting your cares upon the Lord for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7; Psalm 55:22).

*GRIEF & LOSS – Job 14: 1-14

God always provides knowledge, guidance, understanding, faith, healing, support and whatever is needed in your life. During the most critical point in the life and ministry of Jesus, when the minds and hearts of His disciples seemed totally depleted of courage and faith, each need was filled, as the disciples beheld the amazing example of Jesus’s quiet surrender to the Father, they learned of the miracle working power of letting go and letting God fill their needs. Their eyes, minds and hearts were opened to the message of hope, abundant life, eternal life and love for all humanity.

God’s love and goodness will always fill every need in your circumstances, every hunger of your heart, every longing of your soul for peace and assurance, every good desire for the expression of eternal life and well-being.

Even though during challenges of life, it may seem that you are separated from that which has been your greatest avenue of comfort, security or supply, remember: God always fills your need, God never leaves a void, He will never desert you nor forsake you His own creation. God’s presence of love and wisdom is ever nurturing your soul in its unfolding of spiritual potential, God’s power is ever at work within every circumstance as you let go

As difficult as this might sound, loss is an inevitable part of life (Gen. 3:19) and grief is a natural part of the healing process. Having said this, we should all understand that we came from dust and shall return to the dust. It is too much to bear when losing someone close to you. For instance, Job’s family died and he was devastated, he could not understand why God would allow for this to happen, but because of his faith God restored him.

It’s very painful to experience death of a loved one; it feels like your world has come to an end. You’ll start to question, “Why God would let something like this happen to me”. Let me say that death will come one way or another. It’ll hard to do anything, like the normal things you do in life. There’s devastation, depression and loss of hope. I know what it’s like to lose someone, but for the faith I have in God I was able to overcome some of devastation.

Therefore, I write this article in memory of my beloved brother, Abimbola, Emmanuel Oluwaseun Olagoke who passed on the 26th of June, 2008 at a tender age of 29 years after a brief illness. I also dedicate it to everyone who has lost a person and still going through healing process that the Lord will comfort, strengthen, and uphold us all, in Jesus all mighty name.

EVANGELIST BOLA LONGE *His hands brought me out of my mother’s womb, and He anointed my head with oil in the presence of my enemies, therefore I say; The lines fall unto me in pleasant places, yea I have a goodly heritage. Thank You Jesus.

BROTHER EDDIE ZACCHEAUS

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MOTIVATIONAL AND INSPIRATIONAL

Quotes

• Without inspiration the best powers of the mind remain dormant. There is a fuel in us which needs to be ignited with sparks.

• The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook.

• Don’t fear the enemy that attacks you, but the fake friend that hugs you • If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes.

• Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant • It is during our darkest moments that we must focus on the light • The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched- they must be felt with the heart.

• Health is the greatest gift Contentment the greatest wealth faithfulness the best relationship.

• Find a place inside where there is joy and the joy will burn the pain.

• Even if I know that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.

• Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you deserve for the present.

• Your present circumstance doesn’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.

• God always gives his best to those who leave the choice with him.

• If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome.

• The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible.

• Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.

• The first step in the acquisition of wisdom is silence, the second listening, the third memory, the fourth practice, the fifth teaching others.

• The wise man should be prepared for everything that does not lie within his control.

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Collectively we congratulate our General Overseer, Apostle Mathew Oluwajoba and Pastor Covenant Oladunni Oluwajoba on their exchange of vows. Wishing you joy from this day forward; May troubles fall aside and fortune become your friend – May happiness find you in every corner of the globe as you begin your new life together. May you delight in all that you see and hear in your life together.

Congratulations.

Pastor John Awolaja - (Regional Pastor Europe) Pastor Muyiwa Olashore - (D. G Liberty World Outreach) Pastor John O. Gomez - (Regional Pastor South America) Pastor Jide David Modede - (D.G Operations CUMI) Pastor Zion Ketiku - (Information Minister) Pastor Tego Adesulere - (Africa Coordinator Liberty World Outreach) Pastor Fisayo Ketiku - (Milton Keynes, Crusade Official) Pastor Phoebe Awolaja - (G.O’s Personal Assistant) Pastor Femi Dokun - (Deliverance Ministry) Evangelist Tosin John - (Information Secretary) Pastor Ansu B. Kargbo - (Sierra Leone) Pastor Douglas Gomez Rogue - (Brazil) Pastor Lynns Opitoke - (Manchester) Evang. Harriet Opitoke - (Manchester) Pastor Emmanuel Owoyinfa - (Luton) Evang. Miriam Owoyinfa - (Luton) Evang. Bayo Osibote - (Bedford)

Ushering

DEPARTMENT

Congratulates Apostle Mathew and Pastor Covenant on their exchange of vows. We pray that the Lord will continue to lift you up and bless your union in Jesus name.

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We congratulate our G.O, Apostle Mathew Oluwajoba and Pastor Covenant Oluwajoba on their exchange of Vows. We also congratulate them and the entire CUMI Houston on the new building, the Lord will continue to increase us spiritually and numerically – The Ojelades.

The family of Adigun congratulates our General Overseer & First Lady on their exchange of vows.

May you find favor in the sight of our God and may He bless your union with boundless joy, fruitfulness and favor. As you step into a new life as a new couple, you become treasure to our community and the world. May your light of parenthood shine like star on dark sky

Blessed is the man who finds a wife. May the joy of your new home be filled with laughter, smiles, kisses, hugs, respect, understanding and faithfulness.

We also congratulate all members of CUMIHouston on our relocation to the new auditorium; it is our prayer that the Lord will continue to multiply us spiritually and numerically. God bless CUMI

(Brother Bobby & Deaconess Bola Adigun)

The difference between an ordinary marriage and an extraordinary marriage is in giving just a little ‘extra’ every day, as often as possible, for as long as we both shall live. While, love is a partnership of two unique people who bring out the very best in each other, and who know that even though they are wonderful as individuals, they are even better together.

On behalf of the Alli Family, I congratulate my father in the Lord and the general overseer of CUMI on his exchange of matrimonial vows with Pastor Covenant Oladunni Oluwajoba. .Wishing you both great happiness and joy, and pray that it is something that you’ll cherish for many years to come. All the very best and good luck for the future.

We also congratulate you on the successful hosting of the CUMI International Convention in Houston as well as the new CUMI-Houston building. I pray that it becomes a very special place where all members’ dreams grow and become a place of many lovely and happy moments. God Bless CUMI.

(Brother Wale Alli)

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The family of Brother Sylvester & Sister Patience Okwonna, heartily congratulate CUMI-Houston on its new building and the hosting of CUMI’s First International Convention.

We also congratulate the G.O on his exchange of vows with Pastor Covenant Oladunni Oluwajoba. May your love be like the misty rain, gentle coming in but flooding the river. The bible says in the book of Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 that two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work. If one falls down, his helper can help him up.

Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness. We pray that happiness never depart from your household in Jesus name.

Brother Sylvester & Sister Patience Okwonna

We are very happy that the G.O and Pastor Covenant Oluwajoba have taken such a big step together. I pray and wish happiness for both of you on the next journey of your lives.

I also congratulate you on the new environment of CUMI-Houston, new experiences, new pleasures, blessings from the throne of grace and new life are yours and ours now that we have a new home for CUMI-Houston. – Elder Ify Agbo

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The family of the Okukpe congratulates Apostle Mathew and Pastor Covenant on their exchange of vows. We pray that the Lord will continue to lift you up and bless your union in Jesus name.– The Okukpes

The Longes heartily congratulate the entire CUMI-Houston on our new building and the successful hosting of CUMI International Convention in Houston. We also congratulate our father in the Lord, Apostle Mathew Oluwajoba and his wife, Pastor Covenant Oladunni Oluwajoba on their exchange of vows.

Daddy, you are the epitome of everything that Pastor Covenant has ever looked for in another human being. The secret to having a good marriage is to understand that marriage must be total, it must be permanent, and it must be equal, and to get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with, you have found that person in Pastor Covenant Oluwajoba.

Happy Married Life.

Evangelist Gbenga & Evangelist Bola Longe & Children

The family of Dr. Chinedum Ahaiwe congratulates CUMI-Houston on the acquisition of its new 2,000 seater auditorium, and the successful hosting of National Convention in Houston.

Thus said the LORD God, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Just as it was thus written, we pray that you will both be helpers of each other.

We congratulate the general overseer, Apostle Mathew Oluwajoba and the first lady, Pastor Covenant Oluwajoba on their exchange of vows.

The Ahaiwe Family

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