SABO ONIBA/LAGOS ISLAND CENTERS REPORT May – July 2023.
INTRODUCTION: It is with great pleasure that I Am writing the thank all who in one way or another other participated in making the project of having a school in Lagos Island (Obalende) Lagos. The area is the new Lagos. The goal from the beginning was to help those who are teachers and church leaders attend Bible program to sharpen their biblical understanding. We have seen that the bustling and hustling of Lagos is not allowing that to happen. However, we are still having those who are committed to the work. Island School will be graduating the first set of students before the end of this year. Thanks to God for leading all of those who went to Port Harcourt, River State for the 2023 Great Workshop. The highest gathering of Preachers and church leaders in Africa. It was a great fellowship and learning.
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES IN SABO-ONIBA/LAGOS ISLAND: In Sabo-Oniba, we had two new students who just joined the class two months ago. Akanimoh Archibong to the students in Christian Evidences class in the month of April and Ilori Gbenga taught 1 Corinthians in the month of June while Okoro Chinyere Hermeneutics (Introduction) class in July. The students are excited to take their classes even in the midst of economic challenges facing our dear country Nigeria. Lagos Island took the book of Hebrews, Church History, and Life of Christ 4 in the month of May, June, and July respectively.
CAMPAIGN PROGRAM/MARKET EVANGELISM: We thank God that we are found worthy to be used for reaching out to prospects in the month of July. 25 students from both schools and 2 Instructors went for the campaign where 30 prospects were reached. We hope the local congregation will continue to follow up the studies to a conclusive end.
CONCLUSION: Even though there are challenges in present-day Nigeria: from the swapping of old currency to new one, we moved to election and now fuel price hick, the work is still going on. It is no longer easy for students to attend classes, however, the number is still encouraging. Without the constant support we've received, BV Lagos Island and Sabo would not have gotten this far. Please accept our heartfilled gratitude for your honest, spiritual, financial, and material assistance. We are eternally grateful to each and every one of you. The main gratitude belongs to God.
Thanks and God bless you all.
TIM IWE (Self-Made Slave for Christ)
Sabo Oniba/Lagos Island Center Director