07/05/2023
THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH AMIKA DISTRICT, OBOT UBONG ASSEMBLY PRESENTS:
REPORT FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF MAY, 2023 MORNING SERVICE
The Service commenced at exact 9:05am with an opening prayer by Elder Saviour Sedeke.
Choruses by Elder Joseph Ikon.
Hymn led by Elder Saviour Sedeke (EHB 83)
Choir Renditions:
★ Main Choir
★ Sunday School Choir
★ Youth choir
Worship led by Elder Effiom Asuquo
Words of Exhortation by Pst. E. A. Archibong
Scripture Reading was taken by Elder Jerome Etim from the Book of Romans. 8:24-34
SERMON
Speaker: Pst. E. A. Archibong
Interpreter: Elder Jerome Etim
Theme: “GOD IS STILL AT WORK”
Text: John 1:29, Rev. 5:5
Sub-Theme: “JESUS AS THE LION AND THE LAMB”
Reference(s): Ex. 12:5; Isa. 53:7; John 1:29, I Pet. 1:19; Rev. 15:3, 5:9; Pro. 30:30; Amos 3:12; Judges 1:18; Pro. 30:29-30; Gen. 49:9;
WORD HIGHLIGHTS:
God is still at work: It means that He had already started the work and He is still doing the work.
Jesus as a Lion and as a Lamb: It is a graphical illustration referring to the ministerial work of Jesus Christ, our saviour is the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world and he is also the lion of the tribe of Judah.
Jesus As The Lion and The Lamb
Lamb: Lamb is a young sheep; which is also used for sacrifice.
★ Man inhabits two nature, that of a lion and also a lamb.
★ Our redeemer has already paid for our ransom, so we are no longer in bo***ge.
★ As a lamb, He is there to advocate, pacify and redeem us.
Lion: It is the strongest beast among all the animals.
★ As a lion, He protects us and fights our battles.
★ As a lion He doesn’t compromise but always keep to His words.
A prayer was offered by Elder Ayi
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
Announcement: Elder Saviour Sedeke
Closing prayer: Pst. E. A. Archibong