By OLUWAGBENGA BANKOLE
The stage is set for the 24th National Youth Conference of Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide (Ikeji III) which is scheduled to start today Wednesday 30th August to Saturday 2ndSeptember 2017.
Ikeji III comprises of two states which are Lagos and Ogun State.
In a statement signed by the conference organizing committee secretary, Pastor Mich ‘Tunji Oladapo the conference will hold at CAC Babalola Memorial Camp, Ikeji Arakeji Osun State with the theme “Attaining the Full Stature of Christ.”
Pastor Oladapo said that all participants are expected to arrive the camp early enough to meet the Opening Ceremony scheduled for 6pm on Wednesday 30 August, adding that conferees are advised to leave home early enough to avoid night travelling stating that they must ensure that all vehicles are in good condition.
He said just as it happened last year, there will be a Novelty Match this year as well as a special feature in the conference.
He further stated that; “there shall be central feeding as usual. Three official meals shall be provided. Bible Studies and Share & Care will be handled by all Coordinators and Sunday School Teachers who must be on ground as early as possible to register with the officer that will be designated for the assignment. We implore all coordinators to pre-register their youths as a way of helping the arrangements on ground for central feeding as well as ensure large turnout of participants.”
According to Pastor Oladapo who is also the Zonal Superintendent of Life and Power Zone, this year there shall be three lectures as usual; one bible exposition on salvation, the second bible exposition has been converted to Seminar on Effect of Social Media on Salvation.
“There shall be two other Seminars – One will be general during which two different papers shall be presented -one on Marriage and the other on Vocation respectively. The other Seminar will be a group one during which conferees will be allowed to attend any one that applies to them. Campus students and Corpers shall feature prominently in this year's conference for presentations,” he stated.
He said in view of the uniqueness of Ikeji III conference, especially in the area of central feeding, there shall be a customized programme which shall guide all our events at the conference, adding that this will be produced to cut across all conferees.
According to him, the new youth officer of the church, Pastor Sam. Gbuyiro will pilot the plane of this year's conference, urging everyone to pray for him for a successful tenure of office.