…as Rev. Ayinde charges christians on selfless given
- By Demola Atobaba, Ado-Ekiti
Sunday June 22, 2025 was indeed glorious in the lives of Baptist family in Ekiti State as worshipers of First Baptist Church (Miracle Cathedral), Okeyinmin, Ado-Ekiti, the state capital joined members of one of their daughter churches, Living Seed Baptist Church, located along Federal Polytechnic Road in Ado-Ekiti to offer their thanksgiving to God for His faithfulness and also performed the foundation laying of the permanent Church building.
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The event organised to mark the 2nd Anniversary and groundbreaking for the new church planted two years ago, featured exciting programmes including hymns, choir ministration, sermon, special prayer, donation for Church auditorium and interactive sessions, among others.
Speaking at the event while rejoicing with members of the sanctuary for their commitment in the last few years, the lead pastor of First Baptist Church (Miracle Cathedral), Ado-Ekiti, Rev. Dr. Kayode Ayinde hail members of the church including Pastor Mark Manasseh whose God has used to lead the Church since inception.
While giving God Almighty all the glory for keeping His Church and for His faithfulness, the cleric described Pastor Manasseh Mark, the Diaconate and other members of the church a well committed and coordinated assembly.
Rev. Ayinde who is the planter and visioner of the Church in his sermon titted: ”A House That The Lord Builds”, was drew from the scripture; Psalm 127, charged the congregation to do whatever in their capacity to ensure the work of God did not die in their hands.
According to him, any seed planted by God can never die but continue growing. “It goes in every aspect of life numerically, physically, financially and ministerially as it does not accommodate labour loss. There is always a space between the time you sow and reap. Those who build it does not labour uselessly because He is joining them”.
He admonished them to continue their total support towards the upliftment of the ministry of the new church so as to fulfill God’s vision upon the church.
“You have the responsibility to work together in synergy and fend off the enemy and relating together without any iota of suspicion and be a promoter of peace”.
He described Living Seed Baptist Church as one of the exemplary and outstanding in their mode of operations with mother Church, noting that they have made church planting very interesting and convenient despite various challenges encountered in the beginning.
Performing the groundbreaking and foundation laying for the new auditorium, Rev. Ayinde urged members not to relent in given to God’s project, but donate generously and let their vision translate to provisions by providing resources, prayer and be committed so as to get it commissioned in due time.
Appreciating the planters and members of the Church, the host Pastor Manasseh Mark thanked the Almighty God and the leadership of the mother Church for given him the opportunity to serve the church in that capacity for good two years.
According to him, “Living Seed Baptist Church have so far received some materials as donation from members and also from the mother Church, but like Oliver Twist, we still need more as there are some pressing needs like sound mixer, speakers, building of of the Church auditorium and many others.
Pastor Mark Manasseh, Deaconess Funke Oladepo, his husband and other members of the church who could not hide their feelings appealed to the congregation and other well-wishers to continue their prayers and support for the church in realization of the new church project so as to ensure that the vision did not die in their hands.
TopNews observed that Living Seed Baptist Church still in need of some pressing needs like sound mixer, speakers, building of of the Church auditorium and many others.
New building for the Living Seed Baptist Church is expected to be completed within the space of one year is to be commissioned when marking the third anniversary of the sanctuary.
The event was indeed grand as the atmosphere of the place makes every aspect glitz and glamour as praises, joy and celebrations took a centre stage on Sunday.
