The United Apostolic Church of Christ (UACC) General Headquarters has celebrated the 2023 Pastors’ Appreciation Day at 5 Tesi Street off Olowojeujeje St., Ajegunle, Lagos.
In a statement signed by UACC Media Director, Pastor Paul .I. Erakhifu revealed that the annual event is an avenue for the youth of the church to celebrate and appreciate their Pastors for their love and zeal to make sure the church of Lord are intact and nurtured with the word of God to worship God in truth and in spirit.
The vicar in charge and national treasurer of UACC, Rev. Dr. Mrs. Victoria Olorunyomi praised God for His infinite mercy upon all the pastors in UACC General Headquarters. She said God has been their pillar and strength. He has been sustaining and protecting the ministers from inception.
The Guest Minister and State PRO UACC Oyo State, Pastor Victor Ayandeji, who prezched on the topic “THE SHEPHERD,” admonished the Pastors to be steadfast and continue to preach the gospel and win souls for Christ.
Pastor Ayandeji, who quoted the book of John 21:15-17, said the Shepherd has a lot to do, they take care, feed and nurture the sheep.
He stressed that the Shepherds today are the pastors. He explained that some qualities of the pastor include being trustworthy, visionary, dutiful, and hardworking, amongst others.
The choristers were on ground to render songs and praises to appreciate the ministers. Some other guest gospel singers were present to give special numbers to celebrate the Pastors.
Pastor Paul Erakhifu was so elated with the youths, ushers, and curch members for their show of love and commended them for organising such a wonderful event to the gloty of God.
The pastors that were celebrated include Rev. Dr. Victoria Olorunyomi, Pastor Paul Erakhifu, Pastor Samuel Areji, Pst. Emmanuel Olorunyomi, Pst. Rachael Olorunyomi, Pst. Florence Owoju, Pst. Moses Adeyemi, Pst. Seun Adeyemi, Pst. Success Oyelowo, and Pastor Busuyi Fayehun