“Octo-praise” 2017 holds in Warri

By Eduje Martins

It was awesome with the Holy spirit in charge on the 21^st October 2017 at Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Ovwian as it was filled with top Gospel ministers of God and the District superintended to formally unveil the Musical Essential Gospel band led by Evang. Pius Okuwoma to the Church and the general Public.

In his welcome address, the host, Evang. Okuwoma said that “octo-praise” has come to stay from this year 2017, stressing that the beginning is always stressful but assured the gathering that next year “octo-praise” shall be more better by the Grace of God, because it will be a continous program designed to heal Souls, he therefore ask for spiritual guidance and solicited for financial assistance from the public to sustain the programme.

Members of Essential gospel band led by Evang. Pius Okuwoma

The District superintended (DS) of the Church Pastor Mike Okegwemeh who took his text from Psalm 127 and John 27. Tagged: How to make meaningful impact in life, poured encomiums on Evang. Dr. Emmanuel Ofano, describing him as a humble and gentleman and father since the time he has known him ask others to emulate Evang. Ofano. Pastor Mike Okegwemeh asked the youths to give a meaningful life to God Almighty creator to enable them make a meaningful impact in life, urging them to redefine their living and be creative in ideas to discover their potentials In them.

Some of the top gospel artist present at the programme include  Evang. Dr. Emmanuel O.E. Ofano (JP) a.k.a ominiwonders,  Evang. Mrs. Lizzy Okpan a.k.a Oni ile, Evang. Raphael Tedjeke a.k.a music prof, Evang. Moses Agoghene Etio a.k.a Operation Wipe, Evang. Clerk O. Clerk and Evang. Simple O. Akegor a.k.a  Ayobor in company of Blind Bro Eto whose songs of ministration brought tears to some guests.

In a chart with Isoko mirror correspondence Evang. Dr. Emmanuel O.E. Ofano described Evang. Pius Okuwoma as his humble son in the ministry, he noted that though Pius will go through challenges and trials he should undermined them and move forward. He prays for Pius, asking God to always direct him in his endeavors.

Invited artists pose with  Evang. Pius Okuwoma

In the same vein Evag. Raphel Tedjeke and Rev. Francis Ogrigri described Evang. Piu Okowoma as a humble son who is always obedient to elders. They both advised upcoming artist to be humble and obedient to their elders if they must succeed in the ministry and should remain focus despite the challenges, noting that challenges are bound to come.

Evang. Okowuma told our correspondence that “octo-praise” was a direct inspiration from God Almighty, stressing that God revealed October to him to hold this program annually that it must be continuous and promised to sustain it. He appreciated all that attended the programme most especially the top artist most especially Papa Emma Ofano and Evang. Raphel Tadjeke who deemed it fit to come without hesitations.

He promised to work humanly with all members of the band. On the issue of challenges and distractions he said God who called him for this assignment will also see him through, he will remain focus according to his mentor Evang. Tedjeke and the advice from Evang. Dr. Emma Ofano(JP).