Provincial Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, FCT 7, Pastor Amos Okemuyiwa, has urged church ushers to go beyond their call of duty, and ensuring orderliness and safety of congregants at all times.
The clergy who was speaking during the 2024 Training and Annual Investiture of Patron and Patroness, organized by the RCCG FCT 7 ushers, emphasized the importance of dedication and focus in serving, drawing examples from the biblical account of Elisha’s commitment to his mentor, Elijah.
Okemuyiwa, who was represented at the event by the Pastor in charge of RCCG Recharge Center Zone, Pastor Muyiwa Adebayo, encouraged ushers to add value to the ministry by maintaining standards and being mindful of their influence on congregants.
Addressing the issue of integrity, Pastor Okemuyiwa cautioned against pilfering from the church’s resources, stressing that dishonesty could hinder one’s destiny. He cited biblical examples to illustrate the consequences of unethical behavior, urging ushers to uphold accountability and responsibility in their service.
He said, “Paul, enjoyed working for God. Gal 4:14.
May we not end up like Ephraim who was permitted to perish. Don’t be a sell out, don’t be a traitor, don’t be a cast away. Anyone who steals from God can never fulfil destiny.”
In her remarks on balancing church, home, and career, Pastor Mrs. Moyomola Okemuyiwa, emphasized the need for divine grace and spiritual strength to manage these aspects effectively.
She underscored the importance of spiritual empowerment in achieving success in all areas of life.
Further discussions on church security were led by Pastor Emmanuel Whyte, Pastor in charge of Christ the Door zone outlined steps to ensure a safer church environment, including situational awareness and handling emergencies.
Earlier, the Provincial Head Usher, Assistant Pastor Toyin Adebayo, stressed the necessity of continuous training to ensure ushers’ proficiency and maintain the church’s friendly atmosphere.
This year’s investiture themed “Serving God beyond the call of duty,” aimed to enhance the skills and commitment of ushers in fulfilling their roles effectively.
Urshers were exposed to practical demonstration of emergency response techniques, where they were shown the importance of preparedness and swift action in critical situations.
The event culminated in the investiture of Pastor Amos and Pastor Mrs. Moyomola Okemuyiwa as Patron and Patroness of the ushering department, recognizing their contributions to the ministry.
