The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Comforters Assembly , Lagos Province 38 has concluded plans to unveil the much talked about new parish called “Tabernacle of Praise “.\
The inauguration is expected to take place on the 24th of January 2021 at Ijegun Road , Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos.
Cleric in charge of RCCG Comforters Assembly , Pastor Muyiwa Matilukuro in a statement , said the initiative towards establishing a new parish is based on the 2nd mission of the church – which has to do with soul winning and for millons of people to make heaven.
According to him, “The 2nd mission statement of RCCG states that ‘we are to take as many people with us to heaven and also ensure that we have a member of RCCG in every family of all nations’, to achieve this, to accomplish this, we are to plant churches within five minutes walking distance in every city and town of developing countries and within fifteen minutes driving distance in every city and town of developed countries.
He noted that “In obedient to this, RCCG Comforters Assembly is prepared to open a new parish with the name, RCCG Tabernacle of Praise Parish at No.189 Ikotun/ Ijegun Road,ile- lbadan Bus stop, Ikotun Lagos (Admos filling station).
Citing relevant portion of the scripture, he said “For in the time of trouble, He shall hide me in His pavilion; in the secret place of His tabernacle, He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock” – Psalm 27 vs 5.
“Our Goal is to build a church where friendship, trust, and loyalty are valued firstly in Ikotun and its immediate communities.
‘Our aim is to built on the following core values amongst others: Sound teaching of the Word of God; Belief in God and a dedication studying the Bible as His infallible word of life; Giving our time, our talent and our resources to serve the kingdom of God by Faith, Absolute hope, faith, and trust in God.
“Others include: Relationship with God and Man; Know who you are in Christ and living it; Equal Opportunity for all and; Respect to every culture and gender.
Matilukuro noted that the church is also committed to communicating and teaching timeless and undiluted truth of the wisdom of God and the new life in Christ through contemporary, creative, and culturally relevant means attractive to a post-modern generation of seekers.
He also stressed that “Lastly, we recognise the reality that most people come to and mature in Christ over time. Therefore, we respect and encourage this growth process by demonstrating understanding and extending grace to everyone on their way to leadership.
On behalf of the church, the cleric stated that “We Welcome all to the latest parish in our area , RCCG, Tabernacle of Praise Parish where God’s Principles are taught and destinies realised.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God Comforters Assembly Parish is under Fountain of Glory Area, LP 38.RCCG Comforters Assembly was established 4 years ago and God has been wonderful to the church in every aspect.