POWERLINE BIBLE CHURCH CELEBRATES @ 24

“Envy is desiring to have what another person has, while jealousy is a progression of envy to a higher dimension (uncontrolled appetite for another person’s belonging)’’. Those were the exact words of Bishop Lawrence Osagie of Powerline Bible Church during the celebration of the church’s 24^th year anniversary at the main church auditorium (glass house) at Odo Olowu bus stop between Cele and Ijesha on the Apapa-Oshodi expressway, Lagos.  Powerline Bible Church has undeniably come a long way. For the past twenty four years it has been a place of worship for a good number of people from different walks of life and most importantly a home for reaching, raising and restoring people.

The celebration which commenced on the 3^rd of February, 2013, was flagged off with a theme titled ‘BREAKING THE POWER OF ENVY & JEALOUSY’ which according to the Bishop is ‘the silent killers that nobody talks about’. In a bid to add to the programmes held in the course of the week in respect of the 24^th anniversary, the celebration was rounded up on the 10^th of February with the ordination of some members of the church. These members were ordained into the offices of Pastors, Associate Ministers, Deacons and Deaconesses one of whom included a Nollywood movie star in the person of Mr. Zach Orji who was ordained as a Pastor in the presence of his friend Mr Paul Obazele another Nollywood movie star.
 

Bishop Osagie anointing the Ordainees

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OKE/VOKE CROWNS 2012 IN STYLE

The month of December 2012 was agog with celebrations and the families of Mr James Amagada and Mr Williams Sito had a lot to be thankful for, as their daughter Okeoghene Amagada (Oke) and son Oghenevoke Arepade Sito (Voke) were joined in Holy Matrimony on Saturday 29th December 2012 in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. All roads led to Emede in Isoko Local Goverment Area on 28th December, where the 'Bride Price' was paid according to Traditional custom Marriage in Isoko which has set a new trend for all ladies in waiting.

Bride getting set to be presented (above)

The ceremony had all who attended talking of how beautiful the couple looked and the whole ambience left a lasting impression in everyone's mind. The beautiful damsel and her groom were arrayed in exquisite traditional outfits worn by the Isoko and Urhobo people and as in the custom of traditional marriage, as the bride was presented with to the family of the groom in various changes of colourful and finely designed attires. 

Bride with longstanding friend Omayeli

Mr & Mrs Voke Arepade Sito

Orivwo Arubayi (above)

The Holy Solemnisation of the marriage took place on the 29th December 2012, at the Holy Spirit Gospel Mission  Church in Warri where the bride's mother Pastor Mrs Beauty Amagada is one of the ordained ministers. The Holy Matrimonial rites were officiated by the Senior Pastor of the Church during which the couple were admonished on God's intention of the Institution of Marriage as established at the Creation of the first couple, Adam and Eve. The ceremony was well attended with a cross section of people made up of family, friends and well wishers dressed in the theme colours of the day - Orange, Blue and Pink. The bride was dressed in a Classic White full skirted wedding gown with delicate lace trimmings, perfectly accentuating the bride's beautiful figure. This was complemented by the handsome groom, both cut a dashing image and perfect match. Reception was held at the Mosheshe Estate's Banquet halls where the bride and groom made an unforgettable entrance with beautiful dance steps while the guests joined in and where afterwards were treated to  a sumptuous meal. The Master of Ceremony of the occasion was a renown member of the Comedy Entertainment Industry who dully thrilled the audience rib cracking jokes and entertainment. The guests had no dull moments as he made everyone laugh and kept in high spirits all through, making the ceremony a truly beautiful experience and a true celebration of LOVE.

On behalf of everyone at ANDREVA SHAW, here is wishing Mr and Mrs Voke Arepade Sito a happy married life, filled with all the blessings that come with marriage. May God bless you as you build your home. We look forward to many wonderful celebrations as the years roll by.

-Stella

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