RCCG EFA LEEDS OCTOBER 2016 THEME - THE DAY OF SHOWING HOWING can be defined as the act of putting something on display. It can also be a performance or appearance of a particular kind. The life of John the Baptist was a very peculiar one. His birth was delayed for several years because he was chosen to be the forerunner of Jesus Christ. So that his parents had to wait until they were stricken in years as the birth of Jesus was not finalised from Heaven. Six months before Jesus came, John was released to come and his aged mother - Elizabeth became impregnated by her very old husband - Zechariah. His mother had to hide his pregnancy in their village for the first 5 months until her tommy became un-concealable. There were several annunciations about John's destiny in the scriptures. First from Angel Gabriel before his conception (Luke 1:8-20); and later from his father during his circumcision and naming ceremony (Luke 1:76-79). Everyone that heard the story of John's birth were all filled with awe and were wondering what sort of a person he would become (Luke 1:65-66). Despite this special attention that John attracted as a baby, he later lived out of the public eye for a while and even went to live in the wilderness until the day of his showing (Luke 1:80). When 'the day of showing' for John came, the power of the Holy Ghost rested upon him so mightily to the extent that all people (commoners, military rulers, religious leaders, etc) were rushing to the wilderness to hear him speak and to baptise them. Despite the hard terrain, the hash weather, the lack of amenities, John's harsh language and his unappealing looks, etc. John still became a showpiece for God in the land of Israel (Luke 3:1-18). God has impressed it upon my spirit that every annunciation, promise and prophecy regarding us are to be upgraded to 'the day of showing' from now on. We shall come out of the incubation of life and enter into our season of manifestation to the glory of God in Jesus name. RCCG EFA LEEDS 2016 PROPHECY - OUR YEAR OF “THE ANNUNCIATION”
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ANY times God makes promises years before He intends for them to happen. For example, Jesus coming was promised by God as far back as the Garden of Eden (Gen. 3:15) and subsequently by the Prophets (Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7; Micah 5:2; etc.). The annunciation proper was later made to Mary by Angel Gabriel when God was ready to fulfil His plan (Lk. 1:26-38). As we were rounding up 2015, God began to tell me what He will do for us in 2016. Some of the things He said: - I have told you before that you will be a City that cannot be hidden; I will begin to fulfil this promise to you from 2016. - Your light shall no longer be hidden RCCG 2016 PROPHECY anymore. FOR INDIVIDUALS - This will be your year of exclamations of 1 Some families will trace the beginning of their wonders that will be very audible and generational blessings to this year. well perceived. 2. Some will receive help from unexpected - Your name shall begin to ring pleasing sources. Pastor E.A. & Pastor (Mrs) bells where it matters from now on. 3. Grateful hearts will have more causes to be FOLU ADEBOYE, - You have been doing your assignment grateful GENERAL OVERSEER, RCCG quietly, but I will noise your fame abroad 4. For many, the pendulum of life will generally be on the upward from this year. swing - As nine symbolizes finality of numbers, 5. A chosen few will receive blessings so large they can hardly my final comment to you at this stage is contain them that I am pleased with you. - You have been weighed and found FOR NIGERIA just. In tough and easy times, you have 1. Things are likely to get tougher, before they get better, but stood firm. Therefore, I will open the things will definitely get better before the year ends. doors of the world to you. 2. What He started last year, He will finish this year, provided we - You have passed the test of faithfulness don’t rejoice too soon. after nine years of steadfastness. Now it's your time to be revealed and shown INTERNATIONAL forth. 1. Natural disasters, floods, fires, earthquakes, are likely to get - The Angel of my presence will introduce progressively worse, until governments realize that these are part you to people you will never have been of divine judgement against those who have passed unholy laws. If governments will repent of disdaining Christ and His church, He able to speak to. I am particularly expectant for what will help them win the fight against terrorism. God has in store for us in 2016, I am very 2. A major war will be averted this year persuaded that it shall be our most 3. A new sexually transmitted diseases will surface. successful and impactful year yet in our By Pastor E.A Adeboye, RCCG General Overseer history as a group.
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By Pastor Samuel OBAFAIYE
HAT is an embargo? An embargo can be an official ban on something. It can be a restraint; a hindrance; a prohibition; a stoppage or an impediment. To function under an embargo that concerns one can be tough. It means that one will be restricted and limited in what one can do under such circumstance. There was a time when the Home Office place me and my wife under an embargo not to seek employment. It was a tough time. To make the matter worse, the embargo was applied on me wrongly. It was supposed to be for those who their application was made from 2001 upwards, but my application was in 2000. I had to fight the decision and thank God, the embargo was removed for me. Someone might be listening to me now; an embargo has been placed on you wrongly. You are lawfully not supposed to be caught in that web, but somehow it has affected you. In the name of Jesus, you shall be set free. Whether the embargo is official or non-official; whether it is physical of spiritual, I decree such ban is now lifted, such restriction is removed; such prohibition reversed; such stoppage taken away and such impediment destroyed. 7 types of embargo a man can operate under 1. Governmental institutions and parastatals can place embargo on people and sometimes God's children can be caught in such a web too. In Daniel 6:1-28, the bible tells us that Daniel was caught under an embargo not to make request for 30days to any other being, except the king. The punishment was to be thrown into the lake of fire. Daniel was not ignorant of the embargo, but he knew his requests must be made to the Most High God. He was caught and thrown into the den of lions. After God miraculous delivered him from the lion's mouth, the embargo was lifted, and guess what? Daniel was even promoted. Daniel 6:25-28 - Then king Darius wrote unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you. I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and steadfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end. He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the power of the lions. So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian. In the land of Medes & Persia, their laws could not be altered. Once it's signed, that is it. So that even when the king later knew that the law they made him to sign was because of Daniel, there was nothing he could do. Daniel had to go inside the den of lions. The good thing however was another decree can be issued to supersede a previous one. That was why Nebuchadnezzar said, "I make a decree" again after the first decree that was made. In our earlier instance I mentioned, it was the same government (not the opposition) which initially placed us on embargo not to work, that God lifted, that later made a decree to grant my family an amnesty outside immigration rules to remain in UK indefinitely. So that in 2002, they said I Continued on Page 5
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must not take up work, in 2004 my grounds to stay has been refused severally and they were preparing us for deportation, but in 2005 they said you can stay till you like! That can only be God. - There is someone listening to me now that appears to be in what you have termed 'a den of lions'. I hear in my head "Another decree will be made". That decree shall favour you. - There is someone here under an embargo of some kind, what is actually awaiting you eventually is a promotion. 2. A powerful person can place an embargo on another life. After the destruction of Jericho by the children of Israel, Joshua went a bit further to place an embargo on the city and its future inhabitants (Joshua 6:27). Exactly by the words of Joshua, the king that rebuilt Jericho lost 2 sons; the land was barren and the water bitter. It took the double anointing on Elisha's life to override Joshua embargo (2 Kings 2:19-22). - If a powerful being has placed any embargo over your life, I hereby remove such in Jesus name. 3. Demonic powers can place embargo upon a life, even a child of God. So that the person will toil seriously and not have commensurate results. It is intended to frustrate the life of that believer and thereby turn his back on God. Satan tried this with Job. The embargo graduated from one to the other. What the devil was driving at was to get Job to curse God, and God would have been disappointed and hand over Job's life to Satan. Job 1:20-22 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly. The worst embargo one can have from demonic power was to be experienced by Moses. It is eternal embargo. Though Moses was the meekest man that has ever lived before his time, unfortunately he made an error at the waters of Meribah. When Satan saw this, he placed an eternal embargo on Moses life. He already made provision for Moses to spend his eternity in lake of fire. God however removed that embargo by sending Angel Michael to go and claim Moses body. Jude 1:9 - Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. Opening part of a sermon delivered by Pastor Samuel OBAFAIYE on October 9th 2016. To read full sermon visit - http://rccgleeds.org.uk/embargoremoved-pastor-samuel-obafaiye/ RCCG EVERLASTING FATHER’S ASSEMBLY , LEEDS’ HOUSE FELLOWSHIP CENTRES LS1, LS2, LS7 & LS8
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We collectively want to congratulate our brothers and sisters on their birthday celebrations, which occurred in September 2016. Some of them are: Sis Victoria Adunmade; Sis Afolakemi Omisakin; Sis Morenike Banks-Alonge; Bro Simon Obute; Bro Bioku Adolfus; Bro Baiss Mabiala; Bro Joseph Olanrewaju; Elder Yemisi Ogunsanya; Sis Believe Ohioma; Elder Abimbola Taiwo; SisTeniola Ajayi; Sis Adesuwa Adeyemo; Bro Godspower Ekadi; Elder Jeff Temuna; Bro Martin Robert; Sis Unnet Rubaya; Bro Aimhanosi Adeleye; Sis Christiana Idowu; Sis Peace Ehigiator; Sis Foluso Falade and Bro Favour Dick-Orjiakor. May God be gracious to you all; bless you and make His face to shine upon you all in Jesus name. Are you in need of Assistance or Support? Talk to the Welfare Coordinator or an Usher
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