Evangelism activities at Atai Otoro during the month of April 2023 brought 1 soul to the Lord.
The 3 day Youth Gospel Seminar on 4th – 6th April, 2023 at Afaha Uqua Obokidim in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State had 10 baptisms.
The one day Annual Lectureship at Ikot Obioko, Otoro in Abak L.G.A was well attended. We had different sections of Bible Studies, but there was no baptism.
7 souls were added to the new Church at Ikot Edung, in Uruan L.G.A of Akwa Ibom State during the month.
Ikot Ntan and Okobo in Oron L.G.A had 2 baptisms.
Ebom Avenue in Abak Town harvested 1 soul.
2 souls were baptized at Ukpom due to effective evangelism outreach in the area.
Ikot Oku Ikono – Uyo, Manta 2 Towns – Abak, and Mbiakpan Ikot Idim had a total of 4 restorations.
Evangelism in Ikot Ekpene and Uyo Correctional Centres brought a total of 27 souls to the Lord.
Some pictures are attached. World Bible School (WBS) Seminars and Evangelism are built up in different places in the month of May 2023. Continue to pray for us. God bless you the more in Jesus name, Amen.
Sin causes trouble, pains and death for mankind, Jeremiah 14:4-14, 17-18. The high corruption of the politicians and those in authority of the country are now causing much trouble, pain, and death of many people in Nigeria. The situation has resulted in the need of hard work and preaching to people for salvation in churches of Christ in Mbanabo Mission.
Instead of the fear of insecurities in some parts of the country, we depend on God’s strength and protection to go about preaching the way of salvation and working to uplift those who are backsliding because of the hardship of living in the country (Psalm 121:2, 7-8, Hebrews 15:5-6).
The following is the result of our work in the first quarter of the year 2023 including six baptisms recorded within three of our congregations:
Two women and one man at the church of Christ at Oduma town, one woman and one young man at Church of Christ at the town, and one woman at Church of Christ at Effeche town; a total of six new souls baptized into the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Mission Building Project work now beginning at Amoli Town Church of Christ. The building is 30ft long by 15ft wide. The work is now at the foundation level
Four hundred cement blocks have been molded to add to the one we had before at Effeche Town Church of Christ. We want to enlarge the Church building to 30ft long by 20ft wide as the Church membership has grown in number and the old building no longer contains them.
Work is on-going on at the Preachers’ houses at Ihe Town. The building is 80% complete. I will send the picture of these buildings before the next work report
With great joy in my heart, I report to you of the Grandson Church of Christ. This is the second congregation where God blessed me to plant the seed of God’s Word in Gariki in Enugu Urban. It is now established. Another congregation of the Lord’s church is established at Akwuke Town near Gariki in Enugu has been established by the long evangelism work with the students of Bear Valley Bible School in Enugu. The congregation that began last year in February, 2022, now has twelve members. Thank God I can support them to pay for their meeting building hall in the town. I paid for the work rate for this year 2023; I also paid for the preacher’s house at the church meeting Hall at Amaoha town for this year.
The Mission’s Benevolence Work: We were able to reach 30 members with financial support for some of the sick where we were blessed to help buy malaria drugs and helped some who do not have money for food. This was because of the change of currency bills by the Federal Government with a lack of cash in circulation due to bad government policies. Chinaecherem Ndubuisi is a motherless and fatherless girl whom the father brought to the church at Amoli Town before he died. The girl is doing her junior final exam this year and she has no money to register for the exam. She also has no relations to help her and that is why I paid the exam registration for her. I also promised to help her with the remaining part of the school fees because she is very much faithful in attending church worship and Bible classes. The attached picture is that of Chinecherem Ndubuisi.
Community Bible Learning Centre: This is a free Bible learning Center and free basic computer training center for youth using World Bible School (WBS) Courses. The ten lessons from WBS class helps the students know Basic Bible Lessons that will help them to understand how to become Christians; while the free Basic Computer Lesson enables them to work via their phone to further do their Bible lesson on the internet. The two days in a week part-time school is aimed to help solve the problem of a lack of interest of young people to study the Bible and that of Christian youth’s lack of interest in Bible Training to work as Evangelists. Every place of our work now has its particular problem. For example, in Enugu State, young people do not have interest to do preaching work now. We have a part-time, one day Bible school in Enugu Urban. However, only the older, un-trained Preachers are attending the class. Bear Valley Bible School in the USA is helping us with study materials. Thank God, in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, we have young men from the Church who have an interest to study and preach in churches. We have eighteen students. who by God’s Grace, will graduate this year. Brethren, please continue to pray for this work here as we are having many struggles now in Nigeria, but we are depending on God’s mercy and grace, your prayers, and support to work and move about here (Lamentation 3:20-29).
We thank God we made it to 2023 and to the glory of God, work started on the 2nd of January with the first quarter Leadership Conference for church leaders around Northern Cross River hosted by the Ukpagada church. Ninety-eight church leaders from 38 congregations participated and we resolved to put more emphasis on reviving the congregations around us and intensify our approach to evangelism using World Bible School (WBS), Gospelshare, and other available tools at our disposal. Leaders also resolved to work closely with each other to grow the church around Northern Cross River state.
As a way of strengthening fellowship within the congregation and also taking into consideration the special needs of various age groups in the church, I had to plan to have lunch with the youths, the adults, and the children. These meetings afforded me the opportunity of evaluating the progress we are making as a church in the area of bonding and inter-family relationships; especially since we are a rural community.
Honestly, I enjoyed these meetings. Even when each meeting cost me more than 100 USD to provide the food, I returned home very happy and fulfilled as I heard directly from those I led about how excited they are being in Christ and the fellowship we share in Him.
Also, within this month, Healing Hands International USA choose our congregation to pilot the planting of Plantain to fight food insecurity in Africa. The church provided a piece of land and bought suckers to activate the process and to the glory of God, the farm has been established.
Externally, within the month, a nearby congregation invited me to speak in their gospel meeting on the 21st and my topic was Church Growth Destroyers. The brethren were edified and to the glory of God, a few brethren were strengthened who were already feeling discouraged about the behaviors of some brethren that they looked up to.
Our WBS team was also involved in a three-day evangelism effort in Bebi, Obanliku, and three souls were won into the kingdom and top amongst them is a senior lecturer of the College of Education Obudu.
God has been faithful and I am glad that I am found useful in his vineyard.
Greetings to you and yours in Christ Jesus’ name. I pray that this report finds you well. It was great meeting and working with you for Christ during your visit to Nigeria early January and February 2023. God bless you!
Report of our two days Bible Seminar, Evangelism and Free Medical Outreach (Eye Test/Glasses, Malaria, Blood sugar/Blood Pressure Test and Drug administration) at Church of Christ, Ikot Akpa Idem village, Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria on January 27-28, 2023.
The event’s theme: ” The Master’s Business” concentrated on the following topics:
Engage in the Business Till I come by Dr Ufon Urom
Are you doing it God’s Way? By Steve Hilton
Introduction to World Bible School lesson as an instrument to church growth by Steve Hilton
Come Unto Jesus by Dr Monday John Akpakpan
Jesus Christ the Sure Way by Mojima Etokudo
Door to door Evangelism by Ukanafun World Bible School (WBS) Evangelism Team etc.
EFFECT:
Two erring brothers were restored
New WBS Students enrolled
The saved were edified while many souls were reached with the Gospel of Christ.
157 people received Free Medical care etc.
It is my hope that many lost Souls will come to the knowledge of Christ as we have put in place a follow-up mechanism to reach out to those we preached to, as well as many who benefited from our Free Medical Outreach, Eye Test/Glasses etc.
God bless our guest speakers for impactful messages of the cross.
Pray for God’s blessings and success in our mission for Christ and His Church. We need more of your prayers and kind support to further our work for Christ and His Church in Nigeria.
In Christian Love and Service, Mojima Etokudo
Preacher, Church of Christ, Ikot Odiong village Ukanafun Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Ukanafun
MISSIONS UPDATES FEBRUARY 2023 – 14 BAPTISMS AND 2 SEMINARS
I am glad to inform you that God continues to give blessings and increases to His work in my area.
The WBS Abak Team met on 23rd February during our monthly meetings and reported of twelve baptisms for the month of February on 12th February. I preached at Church of Christ, Ikot Akpabio and one soul, Emediong Emem John was baptised into Christ. That same day, the youths of Church of Christ, Ikot Akpabio released and launched their first album “De Voice of Grace Accapella” and many ministers and congregations came to support the programme.
The Nigerian Christian Bible College, Ukpom celebrated her 69th Founders Day and Matriculation Ceremonies on the 18th February 2023. I supervised the programme and it was very successful. 39 students matriculated into Ministerial Program (N.C.B.C Main Campus). 11 students matriculated in Diploma Programme (Itigidi Study Centre, Cross River State). 8 students matriculated in B.A (Ed) Religious Studies and 7 students into B.A Religious Studies. More than One Million Naira was raised for the college vocational projects.
On the 26th February 2023, I spoke in a Youths Seminar at Church of Christ, Manta No. 2, Abak, there I met with some WBS students who were recently baptised and also enrolled new students for WBS courses.
We are experiencing a very difficult time in Nigeria during this elections time. There is no cash in many banks and money are being sold to owners. Petrol and food stuffs are very costly. We need your prayers and help to survive. We believe that before the end of this month, March, life will normalise and cash will flow to everyone. Chad Wagner will wire money for the first quarter of 2023 to Nigeria very early this March as he plans to make some trips. Please send your money to him early enough to catch up with his time. Please contact Chad to know exactly the time.
Thank you very much for your prayers and support for this ministry. God bless you all.
25 BAPTISMS, 3 RESTORATIONS, 21 OPEN AIRS PREACHING WITH GOSPEL CHARIOT
This is the eleventh month of the year, I am so thankful to you my dear supporters for all your prayers and support for this year which has helped me to preach the gospel to the lost souls and continue to edify the body of Christ in Nigeria.
For the past two months, I have been involved in evangelism, laying foundation for new Church building, Gospel Chariot Open Air Preaching and W.B.S Seminars and contacts. God has really blessed our efforts with twenty-five baptisms at different places.
On 17th September 2022, One Hundred and Fifty (150) Church Leaders gathered at Church of Christ, Ikot Akpabio where I am preaching for Men Fellowship and discuss strategies for Church Growth and expansion of the kingdom of Christ.
On 25th September 2022, after a series of Bible Studies, I baptized Glory Emem John who was formerly an Apostolic member, she now worships faithfully at Church of Christ, Ikot Akpabio.
I took one month leave from Church of Christ, Ikot Akpabio in the month of October after serving there for ten years without a leave. This enabled me to visit younger congregations which I have planted and also to preach at my home congregation, Central Church of Christ, Ukpom Abak. On 9th October, I helped in laying foundation for Church of Christ, Ikot Edung Uruan new Church building.
In the afternoon of that same day, I spoke in a W.B.S Seminar in a young congregation at Ikot Oku Ikono, Uyo Flyover, which resulted in two baptisms.
14th – 16th October, I worked with N.C.B.C Staff and Students to weekend evangelism at Itighi Idi, Abi LGA, Cross River State, while there we visited seven small congregations preaching open air and house to house and God blessed our efforts with four baptisms.
On 17th October, I baptized Abasifiok Aniedi Usen, a W.B.S Student of Donna Goulding of Perry Church of Christ, Ohio.
On 23rd October, I preached at Central Church of Christ, Ukpom my home congregation. That same day in the afternoon, I spoke in a W.B.S Seminar at Church of Christ, Obio Itak, Ikono.
I participated in the Gospel Chariot Evangelism which took place from 9th – 30th October 2022, Abak and its environs which employed house to house evangelism and night open air preaching at twenty-one different locations and eight souls were baptized.
On 30th October 2022, I visited Church of Christ, Ibuonung Achat by the invitation of Dr. Fiokedu Okorie I preached there at his home congregation.
I am grateful to inform you that I requested for a borehole from the Healing Hands International for Church of Christ, Ikot Akpabio, and they have graciously provided one borehole for this congregation and the community it is about to be commissioned. After spending one month preaching for other congregations, on November 6, I resumed at Ikot Akpabio and was warmly received by the brethren.
I have appreciate all you have been doing for me and my family, God will continue to bless you all in Jesus name-Amen.
On 19-02-2022 I have encouraged women in where I preach to attend women gospel seminar at Nigerian Christian Bible College, Ukpom Abak. The topic for the seminar was tagged CHRISTIAN WOMEN AND INTERGRITY taken from the book of Prov. 28:6, 2 Chron. 8:21, Judges 4:1-10. Has they came back from the seminar, I got a brief report from two-three members that is was very interesting.
Still on 12-02-22 I joint hands with COC Ikot Akpan Abia in Nsit Ubium to organized a one day World Bible School Seminar and evangelism. one soul was restored and many prospects to be contact. Here is the picture of the soul restored and picture of the participants displayed. Still on 19-02-22 I joint hands with the COC Itung Mbang in Uruan Local Government to organized a one day World Bible School Seminar/evangelism. Two souls baptized here is the picture displayed and also the pictures of the participants displayed.
Still on 20-02-2022 I joint hands with COC Ikot Oku Ikono to organized one day World Bible School Seminar/evangelism one soul get baptized into Christ. Picture of the soul ad participants displayed, we also had many prospects which the preacher of that congregation will work on it. On 23-02-22 Bro. Chad Wagner was able to visit my office World Bible School at Nigerian Christian Bible College Ukpom. Here is the picture of me and Bro. Chad (displayed). Bro. Chad was very grateful with me. I told him the work I am doing and also the seminars held and souls that got baptized through World Bible School Materials.
Still on 19-03-22 I have encouraged women from where I preach to attend women gospel seminar at COC Uruk Uso in Otoro Abak tagged CHRISTIAN WOMEN AND FORGIVENESS taken from the book of Col. 3:13. I got an information from 5 of them that it was unique and interesting. On 9-04-22 seven of our members took active part at general gospel seminar at COC Ikot Obioko in Abak L.G.A. The Topic is LUKEWARMNESS taken from the book or Rev. 3:14-18. It was very interesting. Here is the picture of the participants (displayed). On 16-04-22 I have encouraged women from where I preach to attend women gospel seminar at C.O.C Eka Midim in Abak. The topic was tagged: THE RIGHT CONDUCTS OF A CHRISTIAN WOMAN taken from the book of I Peter 3:3-6. It was interesting as I had an opportunity to interviewed one of them in the Church all.
Still on 16-04-22 men forum, where I preach took active part in the men seminar organized by Abak preachers forum which I am a member. The men seminar was held at C.O.C Atai-Otoro. The topic was tagged GROWING UNTO PERFECTION IN MATTERS OF Christ taken from the book of Heb. 6:1. It was very interesting. Here is the picture of the participants displayed.
Still on 22-04-22 I have two new convert got baptized into Christ through studying World Bible School Materials.
I have appreciate all you have been doing for me, our God will bless all-Amen.
Greetings from Monday Akpakpan and all Akwa Ibom State WBS FOLLOW UP WORKERS.
Here are what took place in April 2022.
– At Ifa-Atai, Uyo A FOUR DAY EVANGELISM WORK brought 8 souls to Christ and a new
congregation was planted.
– At Efa, Etinan L. G. A. there was A THREE DAY EVANGELISM WORK and 2 people were
converted to Christ.
– There were 2 baptisms at Central Church of Christ Ukpom, Abak.
– During WBS Seminar at Edem Idim Manta, Abak we had 1 baptism and 1 restoration.
– At Atai Otoro Church of Christ there was one baptism.
– We had WBS Seminar and house to house evangelism at Ikot Akpaetong there was no baptism but we enrolled many students into WBS Correspondence Course.
– Nelson Akpan reported 4 baptisms.
– M. B. Archibong reported 6 baptisms and 2 restorations.
– Women Gospel meeting took place at Eka Midim, Abak.
– Church Leaders/Men Followship took place at Church of Christ Atai Otoro, Abak.
– There were 5 baptisms at Ikot Oku Mfang reported by Anameti Akpan.
– We had 2 baptisms at Ikot Obioko, Abak.
– 2 baptisms at Esa Atan, Ikot Ekpene.
– WBS Seminar took place at Abia Okpo Ikot Abasi Inyang, Obot Akara.
– Uyai Joshua reported one baptism at Ikot Akpabio, Afaha Obong, Abak.
Dear Brethren, we really appreciate your financial and moral support for our evangelism work.
A big thanks for the Bible Lessons, Tracts, The Voice of Truth International, World Vedio Bible Study (WBVS) and many other Bible Lesson Materials you people always sent to us. Thank you.
Our Evangelism for 2022 started well. Let us see what happened in January 2022.– At Two Towns Church of Christ where I am worshiping there were 2 baptisms. – At Ikot Odiong where Mojima is preaching there was a two day WBS Seminar and 6 people were converted to Christ. – Bro. M. B. Archibong reported 16 baptisms from his area in Cross River State. – WBS Seminar was conducted at Adiasim Ikot Akpan Osom on 1st Sunday of January 2022 after morning service. We had 7 baptisms.
– Bro. Christian Etuk Uko reported 3 baptisms from Ikot Ekpeyak Ikono, Uyo. – Atai Otoro had 2 baptisms, reported by Sunday Solomon. – At Central Church of Christ, Ukpom there were 2 baptisms. – At Church of Christ No. 1 Ukpom Abak there were 9 baptisms and 1 restored soul. – Etim Nyong reported 4 baptisms from Uruan L. G. A. – Nse Edet reported 1 restoration from Ikot Oku Ikono, Uyo. – Anameti Akpan reported 2 baptisms from Obot Akara L. G. A. – Anameti reported 1 baptism and 2 restorations from Ikot Oku Mfang Church of Christ. – Women Gospel Meeting was conducted at No. 18, Ebom Avenue. The attendance was very, very good. – Nelson Akpan reported 2 baptisms. – Youth Seminars took place at Abak City, Edem Idim Manta and Ediene Ikot Oku Ubara Churches of Christ in January 2022. – 9 Souls baptized at Ebebit Afaha Obong.
– Annual Gospel Meeting was held at Church of Christ No. 2, Ukpom Abak. The only challenge I am having is having Bibles to give to the new converts and the WBS students. Brethren, we appreciate your support and your partnership. May God bless you . Nothing can stop us from the work of God. Please keep praying for us.
Dear Brethren, Our Evangelism work in 2021 was very very effective. The month of December 2021 was not left out. Here are some of the things that took place in December 2021.
A three Day Bible Seminar at Ikot Akpakop, Mkpat Enin brought 8 souls to Christ. All Nigerian Youths Seminar at Obong Ntak on December 22 – 25, 2021 added 19 souls to the Church.
At Atai Otoro Church of Christ 2 baptisms were reported by Sunday Solomon.
Children’s Annual Bible competition that always takes place at Two Towns’ Church of Christ Manta/ Midim, Abak was very very effective in December this year. Many children that competed very well, received Awards of Bibles and other items.
Youth Gospel Meeting Church of Christ, Etim Ekpo, Ika, Oruk Anam and Abak L.G.A. that took place at Township Church of Christ Utu Etim Ekpo on December 25, 2021, was a very great occasion. Awards were given to many people.
Emmanuel Ntia reported 1 baptism from Edem Idim Manta Church of Christ.
At Ikot Ekpene Prison, there were 26 baptisms.
The Abak City Church of Christ Youth monthly Gospel Seminar took place on 1st Sunday of December 2021. The attendance was very very encouraging as usual.
General Gospel Meeting was held at Church of Christ Utu Abak No. 1 on December 24, 2021.
WBS Seminar was conducted at Anua Obio on June 27, 2021. After the Seminar many people have been converted two days ago. I received a letter from the Church, appealing for me to send them not less than 20 Bibles to give to the new converts.
Our work for 2022 will be more effective than 2021. We need your prayers and financial support. Many of us have started making some plans for our movements in 2022. E. G. Mojima plans – January – March 2022Mike Udam /Nelson Akpan – January – March 2022Abak Team – January – April 2022.The arrangements are for early part of the year because we do not have much rain from January – April. Please, Brethren, keep praying for us. Yours in His service,
