By 'Gbenga Bankole
The Authorities of Christ Apostolic Church, Nigeria and Overseas last week paid a missionary visit to Benin Republic.
The visit which was organised by the Missions Department of the church was from Thursday March 10th till Saturday March 12th 2022.
The church authorities, represented by the General Superintendent, Pastor Emmanuel O. Odejobi and his wife, Mrs. Mariam Odejobi; General Secretary, Pastor Emmanuel E. Mapur; the Missions Director, Pastor Caxton S. Fasuyi and his wife Mrs. J T. Fasuyi, were warmly received by the Superintendent of CAC Benin Zone, Pastor T .O. Adeoye; Superintendent of CAC Peace Zone, Pastor E.O. Okpe; the current Chairman CAC Nigeria/Benin Association of Coordinating Chairman, Pastor Omooba Samuel, and his Assistant, Pastor J.H. Atemenu.
Part of the features of the visitation was foundation laying of a Church building (which donation was made), open air crusade, interaction with Superintendents and ministers of the church in the country etc.
On Thursday March 10, 2022, the Church Authorities visited places such as CAC Benin Republic Zonal Headquarters(Iko, Igolo CAC oke Igbala) and CAC Theological Seminary Ile-Ife, Igolo Campus, Ayita convention ground where a crusade was held.
On Friday March 11, 2022, they visited the following places in Cotonou: CAC Oke Igbala, Atan Ochukpa, CAC Oke Isegun, Ayetedjou and CAC Oke Ayo, Ouiyan. They ended the day with a crusade at the back to Ayita Revival Ground.
The missionary journey ended on Saturday March 12, 2022 when the church authorities laid the foundation of the church building of CAC ( EAC- Eglise Apostolique Du Christ), Zeyice in Pekadis Cotonou.
Among the entourage of the Missions Department are Pastor I. B. Ajanaku (Missions Board Member), Pastor I.D.O. Akinpelu (Akinyele Missions Pastor), Pastor Daniel Seed Ibrasang (Assistant Missions Director), Pastor Adedigba Ebenezer (Personal Assistant to the Mission Director) and Mrs Adisa Julianah. The Director of Youth Affairs, CAC Nigeria and Overseas, Pastor Samson O. Gbuyiro and his Assistant, Pastor S.O. Oke who were in Benin to inaugurate CAC Youth Fellowship Executives of Benin Republic were also part of some sessions of the programme.
Photo speaks ! (Photo Credit: Kunle Adebiyi)
