……. as Achudume & Chukwu Families Celebrate Their Children’s Holy Matrimony.
It was a joyous celebration of love as the city of Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, stood still when the families of Pastor Chukwu and Apostle Lawrence Achudume, the lead Pastor of Victory Life Bible Church, joined their children Precious Chigozie and David Lawrence in Holy Matrimony.
As marriage is the unity of two persons becoming one, the gathering was also a show of unity within the Christian faith as God’s generals, including Pastors, Reverends, General Overseers, Founders and Leaders of churches from different denominations graced the occasion to celebrate the joyous solemisation of the marriage.
The Church auditorium was adorned with arrays of colours as family members, friends, relations, Church members, well wishers and people from all works of life throng the venue to witness the moment of love, unity and commitment of the newly weds with Pastor Tunde Bakare advising the couple to make the bible their manufacturers manual to live their marriage life.
Preaching on the topic: ‘Blueprint Print For A Successful And Enduring Marriage, Pastor Bakare informed that marriage is not man’s idea, but an institution created by God for companionship, procreation and to honour God as seen in Genesis Chapter 2 vs 19.
Quoting from Malachi Chapter 2 vs 11, the founder of Citadel Global Community Church, noted that marriage is God’s hloy institution which he loves, adding that the blueprint to a successful marriage is the word of God as contained in the Bible.
While calling on husbands to love their wives, and for wives to submit to their husbands, the man of God opined that everyone is an ambassador of his/her family, and couples only get to know the true nature of their spouses and the values they represent when they get married.
He also advised the couple to be united, because two has now become one in accordance with God’s instruction, urging the new husband, David to groom his bride to become the wife he desires to have.
Pastor Bakare pointed out that marriage is an institution where one does not graduate, but get the certificate before taking the tests and examinations, unlike what obtains in educational institutions, where one gets the certificate and graduates after passing all tests and examinations.
The man of God, while acknowledging that though marriage is for companionship, procreation of children and to prevent sexual immorality, noted that God expects a return on his investment, urging the newlyweds to ensure their marriage returns pleasure to God as said in the book of Revelation Chapter 4 vs 11.
Some of Pastor Bakare’s admonitions to the new couple include: urging the husband to listen to his wife’s advice, desist from arguing with his wife and calling on them to play their roles in marriage as instructed by God.
As expected, leaders of faith in the Christendom took the lead as men and women of God were present in large numbers to bless the holy union from their pooled wealth of anointing.
Leading them was Reverend Felix Omobude, former PFN National President, who was represented by his wife, Revd Mrs Abiola Omobude, former National President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rt Reverend Samson Ayokunle, former Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) President, Right Reverend Francis & Mrs Victoria Wale-Oke of Sword of Spirit Ministries, Bishop Mike & Peace Okonkwo of TREM,
Others include Pastor Tunde & Mrs Laide Bakare, Bishop Funke Felix Adejumo, Revd Kunle Adesina of Jubilee Christian Church International, Bishop Emmanuel Adekunle, the Bishop, Egba Diocese, Anglican Communion, who doubles as the CAN Chairman in Ogun state, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, CAN Chairman, Lagos State, Bishop Chris Nyong, CAN Chairman, Akwa Ibom state, Pastor Femi Emmanuel of Living Chapel International, Arch Bishop Ojo, Arch John Osa-Oni, Pastor Dele Osunmakinde, among many other ministers of God.
The Bishop Emmanuel Adekunle of Egba Diocese, Anglican Communion, officiated the wedding, with Pastor Francis Wale-Oke leading other anointed men of God to pray for the couple and Pastor Dele Osunmakinde conducting the communion, first assignment to be performed for the newlyweds.
From the political scene, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Ogun state Governor, who was represented by the Head of Ogun state Civil Service, Mr Kehinde Onasanya, was present, just as his wife, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun. Other political bigwigs were led by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who was represented by his wife, Mrs Bola Obasanjo, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state and his predecessor in office, Udom Emmanuel.
Former Governor of Ogun state, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, represented by his wife, Mrs Olufunso Amosun, along with Barr Taiwo Adeoluwa, who served as Secretary to the Ogun State Government during his tenure, were also in attendance, just as Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, top government functionaries, managers of media organisations and several other dignitaries were not left out.
Royal fathers in attendance were the Osile of Oke-Ona of Egba, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso, while the Olowu of Owu, Oba Saka Matemilola, was represented by some of Chiefs.
Prayers were not in short supply with the presence of a large army of God’s generals who made deep-hearted supplications for a successful home for the new couple; both children of men of God, who themselves have made lifelong commitments to serve in God’s vineyard.
The couple, David and Precious, alongside appointed family members, thereafter signed the marriage register amidst singing of praises, thanksgiving, and dancing for it was the day the Lord had made, and everyone was glad and rejoiced in it for what He has done.
