Welcome to your week of pleasant surprises from the Lord. As your heart stays on Him, He shall daze you with blessings from even unexpected sources . However note that some people will be disappointed that you are fully following Christ and do no more indulge in the filthy practices of the past (1Peter 4:4). This is a proof you are now on the right path. So let their slander mean nothing to you. You will surely testify in Jesus’ name!
Dr Mona Jacob (PhD, FRSPH, FHEA)
Senior Pastor
Hope for the Nations Ministries Luton, UK
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Senior Pastor
Hope for the Nations Ministries Luton, UK
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HAPPY 32ND BISHOPRIC CONSECRATION ANNIVERSARY TO BISHOP DAVID OLATUNJI ABIOYE
Founder, Living Word Global Conquerors Assembly
Convener, Hour of Revival
We give God all the glory for keeping you thus far. We celebrate your legacy of faithful stewardship to our Lord Jesus and His Church. We pray that God will continue to decorate you and shower you with His manifold blessings.
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Founder, Living Word Global Conquerors Assembly
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We give God all the glory for keeping you thus far. We celebrate your legacy of faithful stewardship to our Lord Jesus and His Church. We pray that God will continue to decorate you and shower you with His manifold blessings.
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In 1983, Félix Houphouët-Boigny, the first President of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), was inspired to build the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. This megastructure modeled after St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City began about 40 years ago and aimed to achieve the following ideals:
-Religious devotion
-Personal legacy,
-A show political symbolism and a mark of national identity.
Today, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is a remarkable architectural feat and a symbol of national pride. It was commissioned by President Boigny and consecrated in 1990 by Pope John Paul II,
With a footprint of 30,000sqm, it became the largest church structure in the world but still holds the distinction of being the largest basilica tofay, surpassing even St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City in size (22,000sqm)
The basilica's design, inspired by St. Peter’s Basilica, is situated in Yamoussoukro, the former president's hometown. It was part of a broader vision to elevate the city as the nation's capital and cultural center. It serves as a testament to the country's aspirations and the late president's legacy .
Intended as a place of worship and pilgrimage, the Basilica offers a serene environment for spiritual reflection. However, regular attendance is modest, with ordinary liturgies typically drawing only a few hundred worshippers .
The basilica's cost was estimated between $175 million and $600 million while other estimates peg it at $300 million. It was said to have been built 'out of pocket' by Boigny and on 75 hectares (acres?) of his cocoa plantation
At the time it was built, the national debt was also about $300 million.
This sparked controversy with critics arguing that such funds could have addressed pressing social needs .
Despite its capacity to accommodate 18,000 worshippers, the basilica often remains underutilized
Some view the basilica also referred to as the Second Vatican as a personal monument to President Houphouët-Boigny, noting features like stained glass windows depicting his likeness. This has led to debates just like it did with Hagia Sophia about the intertwining of political ambition and religious expression .
While the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace achieves remarkable architectural and symbolic milestones, its practical impact as a center of worship and community engagement is limited.
Today, the Ark legacy project is over 2 times the size of Our Lady of Peace Basilica and over 3 times the size of St Peters Basilica.
So why the Ark?
Will it go the way of Hagia Sophia?
Will there be consequences like St Peters Basilica?
Will it be under utilized and become just another tourist centre like Our Lady of Peace Basilica?
What lessons have been learnt from the largest churches in the world in the medieval and modern eras?
Join Church Gist Tomorrow Morning by 7am in a 4 part series as we draw out lessons learnt by Bishop David Oyedepo in his drive towards the completion of the Ark legacy project.
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-Religious devotion
-Personal legacy,
-A show political symbolism and a mark of national identity.
Today, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is a remarkable architectural feat and a symbol of national pride. It was commissioned by President Boigny and consecrated in 1990 by Pope John Paul II,
With a footprint of 30,000sqm, it became the largest church structure in the world but still holds the distinction of being the largest basilica tofay, surpassing even St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City in size (22,000sqm)
The basilica's design, inspired by St. Peter’s Basilica, is situated in Yamoussoukro, the former president's hometown. It was part of a broader vision to elevate the city as the nation's capital and cultural center. It serves as a testament to the country's aspirations and the late president's legacy .
Intended as a place of worship and pilgrimage, the Basilica offers a serene environment for spiritual reflection. However, regular attendance is modest, with ordinary liturgies typically drawing only a few hundred worshippers .
The basilica's cost was estimated between $175 million and $600 million while other estimates peg it at $300 million. It was said to have been built 'out of pocket' by Boigny and on 75 hectares (acres?) of his cocoa plantation
At the time it was built, the national debt was also about $300 million.
This sparked controversy with critics arguing that such funds could have addressed pressing social needs .
Despite its capacity to accommodate 18,000 worshippers, the basilica often remains underutilized
Some view the basilica also referred to as the Second Vatican as a personal monument to President Houphouët-Boigny, noting features like stained glass windows depicting his likeness. This has led to debates just like it did with Hagia Sophia about the intertwining of political ambition and religious expression .
While the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace achieves remarkable architectural and symbolic milestones, its practical impact as a center of worship and community engagement is limited.
Today, the Ark legacy project is over 2 times the size of Our Lady of Peace Basilica and over 3 times the size of St Peters Basilica.
So why the Ark?
Will it go the way of Hagia Sophia?
Will there be consequences like St Peters Basilica?
Will it be under utilized and become just another tourist centre like Our Lady of Peace Basilica?
What lessons have been learnt from the largest churches in the world in the medieval and modern eras?
Join Church Gist Tomorrow Morning by 7am in a 4 part series as we draw out lessons learnt by Bishop David Oyedepo in his drive towards the completion of the Ark legacy project.
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Nature Abhors Vacuum. If You Don't Love The Lord, You Will Love The Devil.
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We have not borrowed since beginning of this year and I believe throughout this year, we will not borrow.
Mr Sherrif Oborevwori, Executive Governor of Delta State while presenting the first-ever State of the State Address to members of the Delta State House of Assembly at the Assembly Complex in Asaba.
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The Ark Rises –
Africa’s Monument to Faith and Vision.
6 Months to Go!
A symbol of divine legacy
A spiritual ark of safety
A beacon of African Christian excellence
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Africa’s Monument to Faith and Vision.
6 Months to Go!
A symbol of divine legacy
A spiritual ark of safety
A beacon of African Christian excellence
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THE ARK LEGACY PROJECT:
HAGIA SOPHIA
ST PETERS BASILICA
OUR LADY OF PEACE BASILICA
APPARENT LESSONS LEARNT BY BISHOP OYEDEPO
THE ARK.
Part 1-by Daniel Breakforth
I'll be covering a range of issues namely similarities of the Roman Catholic Church and the Living Faith Church as well as similarities between St Peters Basilica at the Vatican and the Ark at Canaan land. I will also take a look at Our Lady of Peace Basilica vis a vis the Ark.
Thereafter, I will briefly consider the perceived lessons learnt by Bishop Oyedepo in the role of the State, doctrine, size of structure/project, duration, funding, purpose and criticism (both reasonable and unreasonable) as it pertains to Church building projects.
If there is any Pentecostal Church organization especially in Africa since the Reformation which has learnt or imbibed from the wisdom, longevity, continuity and succession of the Catholic Church, it is the Living Faith Church which has 'Wisdom' as one of her 12 Cardinal Pillars or Pillars of the Commission.
Scriptural Authority
The Catholic Church and indeed many churches derives authority from Matthew 16:18...
And I I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
On the other hand, in his own words, a few months after receiving the Mandate of 1st and 2nd May 1981, -In the beginning it was not so....'and now…The hour has come to liberate the world from all oppression of the devil through the preaching of the Word of Faith and I am sending you to undertake this task ....', David Oyedepo narrates the instruction he later received to administer a proper Church organization in Luke 1:3....It seemed good to me also.....
Other similarities:
Like the Catholic Church, Living Faith is a very wealthy Church;
Like the Catholic Church, the Living Faith Church sets aside considerable resources for the poor and indigent.
Like the Catholic Church, the Living Faith invests heavily in building academic institutions (the Roman Catholic Church has a total of over 200,000 schools at all levels)
Like the Catholic Church, Living Faith Church builds 'Cathedrals' everywhere,
Like the Catholic Church's Vatican City, Living Faith built' Canaan land,
Like the Catholic Church, Living Faith does keep to time in her worship services
Like the Catholic Church’s 'morning Mass', Living Faith holds daily services ' known as 'Covenant Hour of Prayer' (CHOP) derived from Acts 3:1.
Like the catechism of the Catholic Church, the Living Faith Church has her 12 pillars.
Most importantly, like the Catholic Church's Canon Law, the Living Faith Church has a clearly set out Succession Plan. It is detailed in a Red Book known as "The Mandate".
Furthermore, here are some of the interesting similarities between the building of the Ark in Canaanland, headquarters of the Living Faith Church and building of St Peters Basilica in the Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
Cost:
At an equivalent of about 33 billion USD in the 16th century and a conservative estimate of 1.5 billion USD if the Basilica was to be constructed today, the St Peters Basilica is the largest single project ever undertaken by the Catholic Church in about 2000 years. In the same vein, the Ark Legacy Project is the largest single project ever undertaken by Living Faith Church in her 44 years.
Project Duration:
In terms of duration however, there is a marked difference. While the Basilica construction lasted 120 years and a further 50 years of decoration post construction, the Ark has lasted 4 years and 2 months and expected to be completed in a little over 6 months thus a total of 4 years 8 months and 8 days.
Project Size:
There were up to 1,500 workers daily at the site when St Peters Basilica was being built. There are about 2000 workers daily building the Ark and with modern technology.
HAGIA SOPHIA
ST PETERS BASILICA
OUR LADY OF PEACE BASILICA
APPARENT LESSONS LEARNT BY BISHOP OYEDEPO
THE ARK.
Part 1-by Daniel Breakforth
I'll be covering a range of issues namely similarities of the Roman Catholic Church and the Living Faith Church as well as similarities between St Peters Basilica at the Vatican and the Ark at Canaan land. I will also take a look at Our Lady of Peace Basilica vis a vis the Ark.
Thereafter, I will briefly consider the perceived lessons learnt by Bishop Oyedepo in the role of the State, doctrine, size of structure/project, duration, funding, purpose and criticism (both reasonable and unreasonable) as it pertains to Church building projects.
If there is any Pentecostal Church organization especially in Africa since the Reformation which has learnt or imbibed from the wisdom, longevity, continuity and succession of the Catholic Church, it is the Living Faith Church which has 'Wisdom' as one of her 12 Cardinal Pillars or Pillars of the Commission.
Scriptural Authority
The Catholic Church and indeed many churches derives authority from Matthew 16:18...
And I I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
On the other hand, in his own words, a few months after receiving the Mandate of 1st and 2nd May 1981, -In the beginning it was not so....'and now…The hour has come to liberate the world from all oppression of the devil through the preaching of the Word of Faith and I am sending you to undertake this task ....', David Oyedepo narrates the instruction he later received to administer a proper Church organization in Luke 1:3....It seemed good to me also.....
Other similarities:
Like the Catholic Church, Living Faith is a very wealthy Church;
Like the Catholic Church, the Living Faith Church sets aside considerable resources for the poor and indigent.
Like the Catholic Church, the Living Faith invests heavily in building academic institutions (the Roman Catholic Church has a total of over 200,000 schools at all levels)
Like the Catholic Church, Living Faith Church builds 'Cathedrals' everywhere,
Like the Catholic Church's Vatican City, Living Faith built' Canaan land,
Like the Catholic Church, Living Faith does keep to time in her worship services
Like the Catholic Church’s 'morning Mass', Living Faith holds daily services ' known as 'Covenant Hour of Prayer' (CHOP) derived from Acts 3:1.
Like the catechism of the Catholic Church, the Living Faith Church has her 12 pillars.
Most importantly, like the Catholic Church's Canon Law, the Living Faith Church has a clearly set out Succession Plan. It is detailed in a Red Book known as "The Mandate".
Furthermore, here are some of the interesting similarities between the building of the Ark in Canaanland, headquarters of the Living Faith Church and building of St Peters Basilica in the Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
Cost:
At an equivalent of about 33 billion USD in the 16th century and a conservative estimate of 1.5 billion USD if the Basilica was to be constructed today, the St Peters Basilica is the largest single project ever undertaken by the Catholic Church in about 2000 years. In the same vein, the Ark Legacy Project is the largest single project ever undertaken by Living Faith Church in her 44 years.
Project Duration:
In terms of duration however, there is a marked difference. While the Basilica construction lasted 120 years and a further 50 years of decoration post construction, the Ark has lasted 4 years and 2 months and expected to be completed in a little over 6 months thus a total of 4 years 8 months and 8 days.
Project Size:
There were up to 1,500 workers daily at the site when St Peters Basilica was being built. There are about 2000 workers daily building the Ark and with modern technology.