By Oluwagbenga Bankole & Boluwatife Oparinde
A new assembly of Christ Apostolic Church Nigeria and Overseas, has been planted and commissioned in Malaysia on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024.
This historic feat was done in the light of the great commission to go into the world and preach the gospel to all nations, by the CAC World Evangelistic Outreach led by the General Evangelist, Prophet Hezekiah O. Oladeji.
The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Evangelistic Outreach, led by Prophet Hezekiah Oluboye Oladeji, the CAC General Evangelist, planted the first CAC Assembly in Malaysia on 2nd October 2024.
Being the mission of the arm of the church take the gospel to every nation, the new assembly serves as a significant milestone for CAC as it marked its expansion into a new region and a new chapter in achieving her objectives.
Before the commissioning of the branch, recall that CACNEWS reported the visitation of Prophet Hezekiah and his team to Nigerian Embassy in Malaysia for a courtesy visit.
The event of the new church planting was attended by a large number of church members and well-wishers who came together to celebrate and appreciate God for the new assembly.
In his exhortation, the CAC General Evangelist, Prophet Hezekiah Oladeji, drawing his text from Joshua 20:7-9 on the title "City of Refuge", said God sent him to establish a City of refuge to liberate and deliver his people in Malaysia.
He also expressed his gratitude to the Malaysian community for their warm welcome and support, emphasizing the importance of unity and togetherness in spreading the gospel while encouraging new members to be steadfast in their faith and commitment to the church.
The Prophet also stressed the need for love and compassion towards one another regardless of race, nationality, or background.
Upon his ministration, many responded to altar call, and received impartation on the laying of hands of the Prophet.
The planting of the CAC assembly in Malaysia is part of the church's global expansion strategy to reach out to more people and bring them closer to God. It also serves as a platform for the CAC to engage with the local community and provide support and guidance to those in need.
Prophet Hezekiah had in his company to Malaysia the Secretary of CAC World Evangelistic Outreach, Pastor J.O. Makinwa; Personal Assistant, Evang. Marvelous Okunola and Personal Interpreter, Pastor Femi Adefowora.