Rhema Christian Church celebrated wonderful Xmas Carol Service.

By Afolabi Oyekunle.

This year 2025, Great Carol Service by Candle light by Rhema Christian Church and Towers turned to be a wonderful, explosive and beautiful occasion with great scenes, melodious Christmas carols, and displays.

Choir rendering glorious Xmas Carol songs.

The event held on Sunday, 21st December, at the Church Cathedral, along Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Temidire, Sango-Ota, attracted many people.

The event witnessed the lightening of Candles by attendees, while Christmas carols were rendered by the Church Choir and special rendition by Ballet Dancers from Rhema branch, Olosun.

Director Media, Pastor Adeola Salako at the Carol service.

It was also a delight as there were also special rendition in Urhobo/Isoko dialects.

In his message, Archbishop Taiwo Akinola reminded the congregation that Jesus paid the prize for everyone by coming into the World and died for the redemption of souls, salvation, and victory.

Archbishop Akinola in a joyful mood at the service.

Archbishop Akinola said there is no salvation anywhere than through Jesus, as exemplify by his name, " Emmanuel" meaning he is for us, advising all people to cling to Jesus in whatever circumstances of life.

He described this year Carol Service as a great success and promised that there would continue to be more of it in subsequent years.

.Archbishop Akinola

Archbishop Akinola said the vision of the church is to continue to expand and build branches throughout the world and called on members to key into the program and support it through financial donations, and giving of lands.

The Man of God also called on the entire body of Christians to use the celebration of the birth of Jesus to continue to preach Christ and unification of the entire body of the Church.

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