Ayo-Igbala Baptist Church: Families, friends, clergy honour Revd Sunday Ajibowu, wife at five-year appreciation service
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Families, friends, ministers of God, colleagues and other well-wishers gathered at Ayo-Igbala Baptist Church (AIBC), Ogbomoso, to celebrate the first five years of the ministry of the church’s Minister-in-Charge, Revd Sunday Abiodun Ajibowu, and his wife, Mrs Dupeade Ezra Ajibowu.
The appreciation service attracted guests from within and outside Ogbomoso, including Osun State, who came to celebrate the couple’s impactful ministry and selfless service in God’s vineyard.
Delivering the sermon, the Chairman Pastors’ Fellowship of the Ogbomoso Baptist Conference and Minister-in-Charge of Caretaker Baptist Church, Ogbomoso, Revd Dr Sunday Oyeniran, commended members of AIBC for their support and cooperation with their pastor. He explained that the Nigerian Baptist Convention instituted appreciation services to encourage pastors and to enable churches to express gratitude for faithful and dedicated leadership.
Describing the practice as biblical, Dr Oyeniran noted that appreciation services are embraced by churches that understand and value the work of their pastors.
He charged Revd Ajibowu, his family and other ministers of the Gospel to remain diligent, watchful and committed to their divine calling, urging them to continue sowing seeds that will yield eternal rewards.
He also encouraged members of the church to continue loving, praying for and supporting their pastor and his family, while making adequate provision for their welfare.
The event featured goodwill messages and presentations from the Ogbomoso Baptist Conference, Ogbomoso Nazareth, Gilgal and Bethel Baptist Associations, as well as other guests.
Members of Ayo-Igbala Baptist Church described Revd Ajibowu as a compassionate shepherd who is deeply committed to the spiritual and physical well-being of members.
They praised his culture of regular visitation, his passion for strengthening homes and families, and his commitment to preaching the undiluted Word of God with boldness and sincerity.
Wives of Baptist pastors who spoke at the event also attested to Revd Ajibowu’s exemplary leadership, humility and dedication to the ministry.
They equally commended Mrs Dupeade Ajibowu for her supportive role, godly character and commitment to the success of the church, describing the couple as worthy models of Christian service.
In his response, Revd Ajibowu expresed his thanks to God and the people that He used to make the event a success.
“We thank God for His grace. We are confident that we have God who has everything and who has kept us to witness this day
“We thank God for our calling. God, Himself, brought us to this church. We return all glory to God.
“We thank every member of Ayo-Igbala Baptist Church, Ogbomoso, both here and in the Diaspora. Thanks for showing us love in the journey of five years. We request more cooperation from you all.
“We thank all our guests, families, colleagues and particularly people Agurodo, Inisa, Ejigbo, Ibadan and other parts of the country,” Revd Ajibowu said.
Men of God at the event included, but not limited to Revd Dr A. E. Ajao, Pastor, Ogo-Oluwa Baptist Church and Moderator, Ogbomoso Bethel Baptist Association;
Revd J. A. Adisa, Pastor, Latter Rain Baptist Church and Chairman, Pastors’ Fellowship, Ogbomoso Bethel Baptist Association.
Others were Revd. E. O. Adegoke, Pastor, Salvation Baptist Church, Ejigbo; Revd V. O. Afolabi, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Agurodo, Osun State; Revd O. I. Adegboyega, Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Ogbomoso;
Revd Dr O. A. Akande, Pastor, Christ Life Baptist Church, Ogbomoso and other men of God.
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