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26/03/2024

CEU Holds Rally Service, Urges Everyone To Be Precious Child of God.

The Child Evangelism Unit (CEU) of The Apostolic Church Nigeria (TACN) LAWNA Theological Seminary, Ayegbaju, Ilesa, Osun State, on Sunday (today) held her rally, at the Chapel of Excellence.

The theme of the rally, "The Precious Sons of Zion (Lamentations 4:2)", urges everyone to be a precious son and daughter of God, and to always walk in the way of God and also be obedient to His will and directives.

Adding that, this will make them His bonafide children, as He has given them power and also to believe on his name and also those loves Him, as he will surely manifest Himself to such person.

During the rally, the CEU choir in her anthem, 'We Are Children In The Hand of God' made it known that we are called to spread the gospel of God to the world, and also we are precious in God's eye.

As part of the rally, a short drama was also staged by the CEU drama group, and titled: 'Precious Sons of God', while urging the children to cultivate the habit of walking in the way of the Lord, and not in the devilish way or manners.

The CEU children were also presented with gifts, as a means of appreciating them for the rally program, while the bible quiz winners, Ayoola Salau, Victory Adepoju, Greatness Afolabi and Paul Alakuko, were all also presented with gifts.

Winners across the examination held across all the categories; Senior (Isaac Alakuko), Junior (Ayoola Salau), Primary (Wisdom Afolabi) and Nursery (Okiki Adewoyin), held on Saturday, were also being presented with gifts.

Choreography was also staged with the song title, 'Oba Ni Jesu'.

Prayers were made for all the CEU children and the teachers by the Provost, Pastor Gabriel Olugbenga Ayotunde, PhD.

04/03/2024

PENTECOSTAL SUNDAY SERVICE LTS, AYEGBAJU, ILESA, OSUN STATE (03rd March, 2024)

B/Text: Hebrews 12: 1-14

Topic: The Place Of Holiness In Christian Race

Refs: Hebrews 12:14, Hebrews 12: 1-15, John 14:1-16, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 John 3:2, John 6:63, Leviticus 14:49

INTRODUCTION: The way of Holiness has no alternative in a Christian's life/race, it is a must in Christian's life, and it is very important. So therefore, that is why we need the Holy-Spirit in our daily life activities.

PURPOSE OF THE BOOK OF HEBREWS
i. To show the supremacy of Jesus Christ.

ii. To encourage believers, so as to be at alert of evils ahead.

iii. To provoke our growth as Christians i.e. To be Holy, to be and live like God.

iv. To live a perfect life as Christians/believers just like Jesus Christ also lived same kind of life.

v. To endure chastening, just like as sons whom Father rebuked (Hebrew 12:7).

CONCLUSION: As Christians/Believers we can live a perfect life, also it is very possible for us to live a holy life, just as Jesus Christ did when He was on earth. So therefore, let's imbibe and accommodate the presence of the Holy- Spirit in us, so as to guide and put us through in every of our activities in life.

SERMON BY: PASTOR. Z.O AFOLABI (DEPUTY CHAPLAIN)

01/03/2024

The Students' Union Government (SUG) of the TACN (LAWNA) Theological Seminary, has won the PROVOST'S CUP FINALS, defeating the Post-Graduate (PGD) 5 - 4, in a penalty shootout.

The two teams after a goalless draw went on the penalty shootout, and the SUG won by scoring 5 goals, while the PGD team scored 4 goals.

Congratulations to the SUG as winning the PROVOST'S CUP FINALS for this year,23/24.

11/01/2024

3rd DAY ATTUNING WEEK PROGRAM

Today's Topic: THE CHURCH AS A CARRIER OF THE TRUTH.

Text: Ephesians 5:1-20

Refs: Zechariah 8:23, 1 Peter 2:19, Acts 2:47, Ephesians 1:21, Acts 4:14-16, Colossians 1:27

WHO ARE THE CHURCH?
1. The company of those that are saved (1 Peter 2:9).

i. There are different dispensation and of which the Church is the last. (Zechariah 8:23).

ii. As the Church, we are to carry out the Truth and we must recognize our selves as part of the Church.

iii. We have brought many things into the Church today that are manifesting.

2. The Church are those that are cleansed by the blood and washed by the word of God.

3. The Church are those that are sitted with Christ in Heavenly places (Ephesians 1:21).

WHAT IS THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH?
The nature of the Church is to manifest/display the following:

1. Christ (the Truth).

2. Power (because we have the authority of God) - Acts 4:14-16

3. Love and Holiness (Nature of God) - Galatians 5:22-23

4. Revelation of God's glory -
Colossians 1:27

SERMON BY: Pastor. G.O.A. Alakuko, PhD (Seminary Provost).

11/01/2024

MORNING SERMON

B/Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-15

The TRUTH is now nowhere to be found in the Church again, the body of Christ (Church) has been turned to a place of social work or entertainment, it's no longer an avenue where the truth is being displayed and made known to the people.

That's why we are having fake, false and uncultured people who called themselves Man of God in our midst today, twisting the people all around.

In the book of I Timothy, when Apostle Paul was telling his son in Faith, Timothy in case if he tarries long, that the Church should know how to behave themselves.

"But if I tarry long, that you may know how you ought to behave yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth" (1 Timothy 3:15).

The Church is a pillar and ground of truth not of malice, hatred, deceit, greediness, covetousness, fallacy, and many other things, but today we have turned the Church to be these things, which are not expected of us as Christians.

10/01/2024

2ND DAY ATTUNING WEEK PROGRAM (10th January, 2024).

Today's Topic: The New Birth As a Basis For Receiving The Truth

B/Text: John 3:1-15

B/Refs: I Timothy 3:15, I Peter 1:22-23, Matthew 5:6, II Corinthians 5:17-21,
I Samuel 10:6,9,26, John 7:50,
John 15:1-10

- What is the Truth?

Jesus Christ is the truth, the word of God is the truth and any mind that dwells on the word of God is the truth.

- The New Birth describes someone a Christian, who has undergone the new birth, as it's very essential; it is a phrase used to describes a Christian, who has the knowledge of the Bible, but knowing it is not the most important thing, but revealing and showcasing the important lessons therein, even to the outside world, through our behaviours and characters.

- The New Birth is a legacy that Christ gave to the Church; even as we believe that Christ Himself is the truth; so therefore, He expects everyone of us to also go outside and manifest these legacies.

- The New Birth is also known as one who has experienced the followings;

i. Spiritual rebirth (a re-born again spiritually).

ii. New life in Jesus Christ

iii. Reconciliation with God

iv. Receiving a new heart.

- We are also tools in the hands of God and only when WE CAN ALLOW HIM TO MAKE USE OF US, is when we have experienced rebirth.

- We must also allow the Holy-Spirit to dealt with us, as teachers of God, we must be born again.

HOW DO WE EXPERIENCE THE NEW BIRTH (John 7:50-53).

i. By the will of the Holy-Spirit.

ii. By the power of the word.

WHY IS NEW BIRTH A BASIS FOR RECEIVING THE TRUTH?

i. Re-birth is very essential as it reveals the truth to desired individuals.

ii. It makes us to understand the truth, i.e. who is the truth (Jesus) - John 4:28-29, John 8:31-59.

iii. It is a urge or desire for receiving the truth - Acts 2:36-47

Sermon By: Pastor. Julius Kolawole Ojoawo, Seminary Registrar

11/11/2023

TACN Theological Seminary, Ilesa Sets For 34th Convocation Ceremony

The visitor, Board of Governors, Management and Graduation Committee of The Apostolic Church Nigeria (LAWNA) Theological Seminary (LATS), Ilesa, Osun State, will on Wednesday, 22 and Thursday, 23 November, 2023 hold her 34th Convocation and Dedication of Staff Quarters.

The Convocation ceremony also leads to the awards of Post Graduate Diploma certificate, Bachelor degrees, and Diploma certificates.

The Convocation ceremony will hold at the Pastor Gabriel Oladele Olutola International Conference Centre, LATS, Ilesa, Ifewara Road, Ayegbaju, Osun State, will have Bishop Professor. Dapo Asaju, the Diocesan Bishop of Ilesa Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, as the guest speaker.

Bishop Prof. Asaju, will be speaking on the Convocation theme; "Theological Education and The Building of an Egalitarian Society".

The Visitor, Pastor (Dr). Gabriel Okapko Uyeh, JP, Vice President, The Apostolic Church Nigeria and LAWNA Territorial Chairman, will lead
the Board of Governors under the Chairmanship of Dr. Femi Esan and the Seminary management under the leadership of Provost Pastor Gabriel Olugbenga Alakuko, PhD.

The Apostolic Church Nigeria is Pentecostal church in Nigeria with missionary fields in Africa, America and Western Europe.

02/11/2023

TACN LATS AYEGBAJU Unveils THE KING'S MESSENGER Movie

The Film Productions Group of The Apostolic Church Nigeria LAWNA Theological Seminary, Ayegbaju, Ilesa, Osun State has launched its new movie on Thursday, 02 November, 2023.

The movie which was titled, 'The King's Messenger', had the launching coordinated by the Seminary Bursar, Pastor Michael Asegiemhe, held at the Seminary Chapel.

While speaking on the new movie, the Bursar said, the movie is mainly gospel-related which deals with our servitude relations with our God
and how we should be fully responsible to him, and not doing otherwise.

The Writer and Producer of the movie, Pastor Olajiga Theophilus, while speaking on the lessons behind the movie urged students to always do the right things at the right time, instead of putting other things into it.

"We are messengers and messengers should do whatever he has been sent to do, period. You should face that squarely, as all other things should come later, money will come, if you do the right thing, money will come because the person that was sent instead of that first messenger got money", He said.

Pastor Olajiga, also enjoined students to avoid getting themselves into trouble by refusing to do things which they are supposed to do, just as the king's messenger got himself involved in trouble and was pleading for mercy.

Also, speaking on the lesson behind forgiveness, Pastor Olajiga, said "one can be forgiven of their sins, but it maybe too late, if only you have not been replaced, if you involved yourself in atrocities, in trouble and you're caught, if you want to come back, God might forgive you, but God might have replaced you by another person".

For purchase of the movie, it is available at the various places;

The Apostolic Church Nigeria LAWNA Theological Seminary, Ayegbaju, Ilesa, Osun State,

The Apostolic Church Nigeria LAWNA, Territory Headquarters, Olorunda-Ketu, Lagos State, and

All Area Headquarters.

31/10/2023

Seminary Bursar Urges Students To Pursue Seven Requirements To Successful Life

Seminary Students of The Apostolic Church Nigeria LAWNA Theological Seminary Ayegbaju Ilesa Osun State have been urged to pursue at least seven requirements in order to be successful in life.

The Seminary Bursar Pastor Michael Asegiemhe gave these requirements in his sermon on Sunday October 29, 2023 at the Chapel of Excellence Ayegbaju Ilesa Osun State.

Pastor Michael Asegiemhe said Obedience, Discipline, Determination, Endurance, Complete Brokeness, Prayer for Divine Wisdom and Fellowship are the requirements to successful life.

In his sermon with the topic; 'Determination To Succeed in Life' and text taken from Joshua 7:10, said every believer must pass through one challenge or the other in life, so as for them to be successful in life.

Making a reference of success as a wine, the Bursar, said "it looks sweet and also deceitful, however, a believer must be careful with it, so as not to fall."

Pastor Asegiemhe, also enjoined believers via 2 Timothy 2:3, urged them to have endurance as a good soldier of Christ in everything they are doing, as success is surely waiting for them, "Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ".

While also admonishing the congregation, the Seminary Bursar said, "Obedience as a means of following simple instructions, complying to rules, submitting to authorities but not doing this is submitting to dangers. However, what the Lord is asking of your is this and not disobedience.

"Discipline, this is the conscious control of one's life. As one cannot have Holiness without being disciplined. We need to discipline ourselves in these areas in life: Appetite, Emotions, Sex-drive, Internet conversation.

"Determination, as this is what will bring ones dreams to pass; it is also what will bring your goals to achievement.

"Endurance, this is the ability to survive challenges in life, just be patient and you'll get there in life, and success is surely waiting for you", He said.

The Bursar, in his other requirements, listed, "Complete brokenness, Prayer for Divine Wisdom and Fellowship (Acts 2:42)".

22/10/2023

"Desist From Covering Your Sins", Whesin Urges The Students

The Deputy Provost of the Institution, The Apostolic Church Nigeria LAWNA Theological Seminary, Ayegbaju, Ilesa, Osun State, Pastor Nicolas Whesin, have urged every students to desist from every habit of covering their sins.

Whesin, made this known, while delivering a sermon on the topic, "Desist From Covering Sins, But Confess and Forsake Them" at a Devotional Service held at the Seminary, on Sunday.

While picking his text from Proverbs 28:13, the Deputy Provost urged students to run away from every habit of covering their sins, but rather confessing and forsaking them, which is according to the Biblical injunction, "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whosoever confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy".

"But instead of going back into it, rather confess and forsake it and desist from every means of going back into it", He said.

While also admonishing everyone, the Deputy Provost, said it is time for us to stop from covering or collaborating from every of our sins.

"But once we accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour, we should put all our transgressions on him and let him cleanse us, from our various sins", He added.

The Deputy Provost, also making reference to Psalm 51, urged believers to learn lessons from David after commiting sin against Bathsheba, and Prophet Nathan, as gone in to warm him, rather ask the Lord to forgive him and wash him in his blood.

Whesin in his ministerial points make known to the students, stated that, "Confessing and forsaking our sins is the best way of living our life in Jesus Christ, and not confessing it today and going back to it tomorrow"

Adding that, "Another peculiar sin that cannot be forgiven is not giving our life to Jesus Christ and not confessing our sins".

13/10/2023

The Pew Research Centre is a non-partisan American think-tank based in Washington, D.C.

Recall that in 2019, Pew Research Centre’s surveys conducted between 2008 and 2017 revealed Nigeria as the most prayerful country.

Below is the full list for the recent survey of most prayerful countries:

1. Afghanistan: 96%

2. Nigeria: 95%

3. Algeria: 88%

4. Senegal: 88%

5. Djibouti: 87%

6. Iran: 87%

7. Iraq: 87%

8. Niger: 87%

9. Indonesia: 84%

Least Prayerful Are:

10. Denmark: 10%

11. France: 10%

12. Estonia: 9%

13. Germany: 9%

14. Czechoslovakia: 9%

15. Austria: 8%

16. Switzerland: 6%

17. UK: 6%

18. China: 1%

Courtesy: Pew Research Centre, USA

10/10/2023

APOSTLE PAUL OF OUR GENERATION

I am so glad that today i am opportuned to write this epistle about my father, my mentor, my teacher, my role model. The man of God indeed.

The man of prayer.

The man full of God's words.

A teacher with Zeal.

A missionary with great mission to achieve.

An Apostle of Apostles.

A great and incredible man of his word.

Reliable, dependable and amiable father of many children.

Day by day I always appreciate God for your life. A man of Discipline. A lovable father.

Happy birthday on this your special day today, 10:10.

PASTOR. GABRIEL, OLUGBENGA AYOTUNDE ALAKUKO, Ph.D

Provost, TACN Lawna Theological Seminary Ayegbaju, Ilesa.

Today, 10th October, 2023.


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09/10/2023

Just In: "I Am Not In a Hurry", Yakubu Gowon Denies Rumored Death

Former Nigerian Head of State General Yakubu Gowon has debunked rumors that he has died. Gatekeepers News reports that Gowon in a terse statement by his Personal Aide, Adeyeye E. Ajayi mni, denies rumoured death, says “I am still around and well. I am not in a hurry” A section of the media had r...

08/10/2023

The Federal Government on Saturday announced the indefinite suspension of N-Power.

Here are ten things to know about the suspended programme:

1. It was launched by President Muhammudu Buhari.

2. It was established on May 2, 2016.

3. The programme was designed under the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP).

4. It is meant for young Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 35.

5. The programme had three batches: Batch A, Batch B and Batch C.

6. Over 3 million youths reportedly benefitted from the N-Power programme, out of which one million received N30,000 monthly stipend.

7. N-Power has six broad categories namely: N-Power Agro, N-Power Build, N-Power Creative, N-Power Tech, N-Power Teach and N-Power Health.

8. All applicants supplied their Bank Verification Number (BVN).

9. Application was free and conducted online.

10. It was indefinitely suspended by President Tinubu’s administration.

01/10/2023

We celebrate grace in the life of our father, TACN LAWNA Territory Administrative Secretary, Pastor (Dr) Lawrence Olusesan Oladele, as he is a year older today.

Happy Blessed Birthday and Congratulations. Long Life and Prosperity, Sir. 🎂🎂🎂🎂

01/10/2023

HAPPY BLESSED NEW MONTH OF OCTOBER TO EVERYONE OF US.

WISHING EVERYONE THE BEST OF THIS NEW MONTH AS WE JOURNEY THROUGH. AMEN IN JESUS CHRIST NAME.

29/09/2023

It is about time to examine the: "THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION AND THE BUILDING OF AN EGALITARIAN SOCIETY"

@ TACN LAWNA Seminary, Ayegbaju, Ilesa, Osun State.

On the 22 - 23 November, 2023.

As we celebrates our 34th Convocation and Dedication of Staff Quarters.

So let the countdown begins...

21/09/2023

Football Team of the TACN Seminary, Ayegbaju ILESA during their football training on Thursday.

20/09/2023

Congratulations to the New Matriculants for the 2023/24 Academic Session in The Apostolic Church Nigeria LAWNA Theological Seminary, Ayegbaju, ILESA, Osun State.

20/09/2023

TACN Seminary Matriculates 59 New Students

Today, 19-09-2023 is the Matriculation Ceremony of the New Students (also known as Freshers).

The Provost of the Institution, The Apostolic Church Nigeria LAWNA Theological Seminary, Ayegbaju, ILESA, Osun State, Pastor. G.O.A Alakuko, Phd, in his speech to the Matriculants stated that a lot of people disdain Theological Education, and does not take it for much, therefore he urged them not to waste their time, if they have nothing to do on this ground.

"If your have here and don't know what you believe in, you only come here to waste your time", he said.

In addition, the Provost, make reference to Malachi 3:1-3, also admonished the new students to do everything as expected of them in the Seminary and not to find any fault of law of the land, adding that they should prove themselves as a worthy man of God and a disciplined person.

The Instution's Director of Examination and Record, Pastor E.B Fakeye, urged the new students to be aware of anything that surrounds examination malpractices and not to get involved in it.

Adding that, if anyone is caught, he should leave the Seminary immediately and not allowing the Management to take over, by sending such person away.

The Provost, while chastising the students leaving the Seminary anyhow, urged them not to be leaving the ground without any due or meaningful reason, adding that they need to secure themselves and not to do otherwise.

He added, "students should not think anyone hate them here, but they do hate themselves, while they are doing what it is not expected of them to be done".

Total Number of Matriculants (New students) in the Seminary for 2023/2024 Academic Session is:

Diploma - 10

Bachelor of Theology (B.Th) - 34

Post-Graduate (PGD) - 15

Total - 59 Matriculants

16/09/2023

God is always good....

26/07/2023

Whatever we are experiencing or facing in Nigeria today is simply the handiwork of God, just as He dealt with the Biblical Israelites.

It's a means to deal with us likewise as we have also been behaving as a Nation, in our bad characters, either as citizens and as leaders.

Therefore, we need to turn away from our bad character and renew our mindset and turn back to God as a Nation.

If we like we should take this as the truth or not. That's the fact!

13/07/2023

Detention: Court Rules on Emefiele's Case Today

Source: PUNCH NG

Recall that on June 10, the DSS arrested the governor of the apex bank shortly after President Bola Tinubu suspended him from office and ordered a probe of the CBN.

12/07/2023

Man seeks for Help as he loses Wife after delivery of Triplets.

Account Details:

Afolarin Gafar Olakunle
2142334454
UBA

09/05/2023

FACT-CHECK: Did Pastor Adeboye say Tinubu will fix Nigeria with God's help?

VERDICT: The claim that Pastor Adeboye said “Tinubu will fix Nigeria with God’s help” is MISLEADING and should be discarded.

FACT CHECK: Did Pastor Adeboye say Tinubu will fix Nigeria with God’s help?
https://tribuneonlineng.com/did-pastor-adeboye-say-tinubu-will-fix-nigeria-with-gods-help/

The report, which was published Monday, claimed the cleric made the assertion during the Church's monthly Thanksgiving held

08/05/2023

Happening Now:
- The Supreme Court has adjourned the Governorship Election case between APC and PDP in Osun State to 2pm on Tuesday (tomorrow).

- There is "SIT-AT-HOME" struggle currently happening in five Eastern States; among which are; Enugu, Anambra, whereby the people are enforced not to move around, not to go to work or engage in any other activities.

Source: OSBC FM, Osogbo.

- Election Petition Tribunal Dismisses Action Alliance (AA) Party's Case against APC, Tinubu's Victory. Meanwhile, this is coming few hours after the AA withdrew its petition against the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

-The Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) has also declared a Compulsory Sit-At-Home Day by May 30 for Igbos In Lagos, and Other Parts Of Nigeria.

08/05/2023

Finally, DANGOTE has come out for the Official Commissioning of the DANGOTE OIL REFINERY and PETRO-CHEMICALS FZE.

Save the DATE: Monday, 22nd May, 2023.

09/02/2023

Score line:

TACN (LAWNA) Seminary 1
(Goal scored by Adedigba)

vs

CAC Seminary Ilesa 0

09/02/2023

Pictures of players after the First Halftime, whereby the players were addressing themselves on how to improve better at the second half match, as soon as they kickoff.