Rev. Mother Esther Ajayi Shakes New York With 2018 Edition Of ‘Celebrate The Comforter’

MICHAEL AKINOLA

L-R: The General Overseer , Love of Christ Generation Church, Rev.(Mrs) Esther Abimbola Ajayi, Husband, Dr. (Rev.) Ademuyiwa Ajayi, Founder, Christ Generation Church Iba,New Town, Rev.(Mrs.) Olayemi Oyetakin and Founder, Genesis Model Parish, Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe at the press conference held at Sheraton Hotel and Suites, Ikeja Lagos recently

Reverend Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi, the General Overseer of Love of Christ Generation Church, has successfully hosted this year’s edition of ‘Celebrate the Comforter’ annual convention of her ministry in the United States of America.

The convention held last week at the United Palace in New York, was a huge success as it recorded a massive turnout of faithful from both the Celestial Church of Christ and Cherubim and Seraphim Movement.

It was gathered that the event was in pursuit of a dream of the global unification of the white garment churches.

Speaking on the convention, Ajayi, who shepherd a thriving Cherubim and Seraphim Church in London, said the event was designed to glorify God and to also act as a bonding agent between all white garment churches and the celebration of the biblical fact that the body of Christ is indivisible; and the church of Christ must also remain as one.

She noted that the Church prayed and fasted before the event and they knew the convention was going to be a success but was overwhelmed with the unexpected turnout as the hall was overflown with many dignitaries from Nigeria, the United States and the United Kingdom.

She stated that she’s happy that her efforts to unite the Celestial Church of Christ and Cherubim and Seraphim Church had started yielding fruits.

“Apart from members of both the Celestial Church of God and Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Christians of other denominations as well as non- Christians were part of the convention. What was one of my highest points of the event was that my beautician, Jenny, who is a North Korean received the baptism of the Holy Spirit and I told my husband that this was similar to events recorded in the Act of Apostle in the Bible. I was fulfilled even if Jenny was the only one that received the Holy Spirit, the programme was therefore a success, because Angels rejoice in Heaven whenever one soul is won to Christ,” excited Women of Prayer said.

She added, ‘‘I had never witnessed such, and her testimony was that she did not know what came upon her. I am now giving her all the encouragement. That was not all, many other people also gave their lives in the course of the programme.’’

The leadership of both the Cherubim & Seraphim Church and the Celestial Church were present to lent their support to the vision of the very prominent spiritual leader, Ajayi.

The founder of the Esther Ajayi Foundation also played host to notable figures including former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo; Ooni of Ife, HIM Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; and Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi.

Also speaking at the event, the Shepherd-in-charge of Genesis Model International, CCC,  Prophet Israel Ogundipe said the convention had proved that white garment churches were not fetish but believe in Jesus Christ.

He said, “The convention is an avenue to bridge the gap that exists in the body of Christ because other churches are always invited and carried along. Pastor S.K Abiara of Christ Apostolic Church; His Most Eminence Prophet (Dr.) Solomon Adegboyega Alao; Rev. Pastor Emmanuel Mobiyina Friday Oshoffa and some Bishops of other churches were present during the last edition. I must commend the efforts of Rev. Mother Esther Ajayi and I can tell you that she is one in a million.”

Speaking on the third edition of the convention, Ajayi said the 2019 edition will hold next year at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos.

She said: “This is the first time the convention will be taking place in Nigeria and I can tell you that we will shake the country with the word of God and the country will never be the same again. Come and join us for an unforgettable day of life- changing prayer, preaching, praise and celebration in honour of God.’’

This year’s edition will continue to linger in the memories of the attendees.

Most prominent spiritual leaders who attended last year’s edition in the UK were also present while the Mayor of New York was represented.

The 3,327-seater magnificent United Palace theatre was filled to capacity as the blissful experience was lifted off with the rendition of soul-stirring hymns and spiritual songs by the mass choir which was an assemblage of the choirs of the churches.

Prominent among the artistes who performed at the event included Lanre Teriba, Sinach, and Sir Shina Peters.

The highlight of the gathering was the conferment of honours on Reverend Mother Ajayi as the Grand Matron of the Nigerian Football Supporters Club by the club members and officials.

According to the President of the Supporters Club, Vincent Okumagba, the Club bestowed the honour on Rev. Mother Ajayi because of her exploits in Christendom and other areas of life especially her penchant for philanthropy.

He said, ‘We have watched her closely and we are certain that her personality would also rub off on our Club positively and we are glad that she gladly accepted to be our Grand Matron.’’