Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, is currently trending alongside the Celestial Church of Christ.
The reason is that she has revealed her connection with the church, recalling the role the church played during her 45th birthday programmes.
She noted online: “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
“The Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) SBJ Oshoffa Memorial Cathedral joined me in thanksgiving of my 45th birthday celebration on Sunday 28th August, 2022. I worshipped with the congregation and I can’t quantify the joy I felt worshipping in the Celestial Church of Christ where I am not a stranger.
“From there, I joined congregants at the Celestial Church of Christ, Wonderland Cathedral, Jesus Palace, Alaguntan, Iyana Ipaja to celebrate the 2022 edition of the Annual Prophet & Prophetess Anniversary and commit the new year into the hands of the Almighty.
“I am humbled by the devotion of the body of Christ in Alimosho LGA and draw from their example of stewardship and unwavering faith as I tackle my biggest undertaking yet.
“My spirit was lifted and I enjoyed every bit of both services. #funkeakindele”
Here are some amazing facts about the CC and its founder, Pastor Samuel Bilewu Osoffa:
– The first-ever revival of the late sage at ‘Ilu awon Aje’: The wizards and witches of that town didn’t want Papa to host that revival; the leader, a wizard, was tasked to hug Papa Oshoffa, in a bid to drain his blood. While coming towards him, he fell three times, the third time, he started to sing Hymn 701, Emi Ni Oluwa, Mase Beru Aye…, he later became one of the prophets God used in His vineyard.”
– Alexander Yanga (aka Woli Yanga) who revealed the name of the church, a stalk illiterate, in a trance just asked for chalk and a charcoal was given, then wrote Agun Wiwe Olon Ton which was later translated to Celestial Church of Christ, Ijo Mimo Ti Kristi Lati Orun Wa, Eglise Du Christiansme Celeste. A few months later received and sang hymn 694,“Ka Sise Fun Iwenu Mo Emi Wa…” We render this song in CCC to commence the New Moon service, although not exclusively.
– While being bathed by her mother (Mama Christine Oshoffa), 8-day old Dora Oshoffa started singing hymn 377 – “Eje k’afope Fun Baba, Jehova Eledumare….” Amazingly, in a completely different location, at exactly the same time, Pa Goodwill Abiassi was also rendering the exact hymn. God is wonderful!
– A wizard who was angry that Papa raised one of his preys from the dead decided to test Papa’s divine powers. During a revival being carried out by Papa, he turned into a bird and perched on a tree. But by the powers unknown to the wizard, he was turned back into a man and was hung upside down with a rope on the tree for seven days and seven nights. On the fourth day of being hung upside down, the wizard, Jules Bodjrenou, went into a trance and sang hymn 176, “Baba Palase Lati Orun Wa….”. The wizard was later to become a prophet in the church, CCC and was popularly referred as Woli Agange.
SOURCE; The Celestial Church of Christ. You can raed the full article titled ‘Some Amazing Facts about the Celestial Church of God’ on www.celestialchurch.com
