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Nigerian Christians Begin Lent With Ash Wednesday

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Nigerian Christians have joined their counterparts around the world to celebrate Ash Wednesday which officially heralds the commencement of the Lenten season.

Lent is one of the most significant periods in the Christian liturgical calendar. The 40-day season, excluding Sundays, is dedicated to penance, fasting, prayer, and almsgiving, leading up to the celebration of Easter on April 20.

The duration of Lent reflects the 40 days Jesus Christ spent fasting in the desert, a period marked by reflection, sacrifice, and spiritual preparation.

It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares Christians for Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday.

During the six weeks of self-examination and reflection, Christians who observe Lent typically commit to fast, or to give up something—a habit, like smoking, watching TV, swearing, or a food or drink, such as sweets, chocolate, or coffee. Some Christians also take on a Lenten discipline, like reading the Bible and spending more time in prayer to draw nearer to God.

Strict observers of Lent do not eat meat on Fridays, often opting for fish instead. The goal of these spiritual disciplines is to strengthen the faith of the observer and develop a closer relationship with God.

In the Catholic Church, ashes are distributed as a mark to remind the faithfuls that they are dust and unto dust they shall return.

Ash Wednesday derives its name from the practice of blessing ashes made from palm branches blessed on the previous year’s palm Sunday, and placing them on the foreheads of participants.

According to the canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, Jesus Christ spent 40 days fasting in the desert, where he endured temptation, Lent, therefore originated as a mirroring of this, fasting 40 days as preparation for Easter.

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Becky Enenche Empowers Widows, Youths, and Orphanages 

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The wife of the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Becky Enenche, has extended her humanitarian outreach to several orphanages, widows, and youths across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, as part of activities marking her 55th birthday celebration.

Speaking during the event on Sunday, Enenche said the empowerment initiative was an expression of her passion for evangelism and community development, particularly in reaching out to less privileged children along the Airport Road corridor.

“We started evangelism about three years ago. In the process, we found many children who were not in school. So, we began enrolling them and paying their school fees. Now, there are about 20 Bible clubs across the route, and the number of children on scholarship keeps growing each term,” she told journalists.

According to her, the scholarships awarded under her personal outreach are distinct from those sponsored by her husband, Dr. Paul Enenche, or the church itself.

“At the beginning of every term, my evangelism team brings me the list of children, and I just release the money. They liaise with the schools and ensure the fees are paid directly,” she explained.

The birthday celebration featured the distribution of welfare packages, food items, school materials, and relief support to widows and orphanages within the FCT.

One of the beneficiaries, a student, Praise Adekunle, expressed heartfelt appreciation, saying, “I want to thank mummy so much for giving me hope. She placed me on scholarship, and I pray God continues to bless and protect her.”

Another beneficiary, an SS1 student, Peter Oche, also testified: “Without mummy paying my school fees, I don’t think I would have any hope in life. My life has a meaning and is taking shape now.”

Visibly moved by the testimonies, Dr. Enenche said she was deeply touched by the impact of the initiative. “I’m so touched you interviewed them. This is why we do what we do — to change lives,” she said.

The Head of the Welfare Department, Engineer David Abu Ozigi, disclosed that over 30 orphanages benefited from the empowerment outreach.

“This is not unusual; it’s something our Mummy has done consistently. The Bible teaches that pure religion is to care for widows and orphans in their distress. She’s simply obeying that divine instruction,” Ozigi remarked.

He added that the gesture underscores the Dunamis Church’s continued commitment to humanitarian service and spiritual compassion.

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68 Nations Gather at Dunamis Glory Dome for 2025 Flaming Fire Conference

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The 2025 International Ministers Flaming Fire Conference has drawn thousands of worshippers, church leaders, and delegates from more than 68 nations to the Glory Dome, headquarters of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Abuja.

The week-long global convocation, themed “Territorial Dominion,” began on August 26 and will climax with a grand thanksgiving service on August 31. Among the nations represented are the United States, United Kingdom, China, India, Russia, Ghana, Rwanda, South Africa, Australia, Malawi, Japan, and many others.

The international ministers gracing the platform alongside hosts Dr. Paul and Dr. Becky Paul-Enenche include Dr. Bill Winston (USA), Bishop Dag Heward-Mills (Ghana), Steven Brooks (USA), Chioma Jesus (Nigeria), Michelle Benedek (USA), and several others.

The opening night was marked by a colourful parade of nations, with delegates greeting the congregation in their native languages before joining in a collective prayer session for the nations.

In his opening message, Dr. Paul Enenche expounded on the theme, recalling the biblical story of Philip in Samaria.

“Every entity in Samaria, whether spiritual or physical, knew that something had shifted because Philip had arrived,” he declared.

Challenging ministers, he asked: “When last did you enter a place and heaven and hell recognised your arrival?”

Dr. Enenche taught that persecution often opens doors for divine visitation.

“Whenever the devil does his worst, God sets the stage for His best. Fresh battles attract fresh mantles,” he said.

He identified three forces behind Philip’s impact—the Spirit, the Word, and Power—noting that effective ministry is not in titles or advertisement but in the manifestation of God’s presence.

“You don’t need a poster if you carry power. The proof of ministry is not advertisement but manifestation,” he told a roaring congregation.

The conference has since featured daily morning and evening sessions, including teaching, prayer, impartation, and worship.

On Day 3, Dr. Bill Winston preached on “Living from the Inside Out” and later ministered at the vigil on “Growing Up, the Sons of God,” drawing from Romans 8:19 and Hebrews 5:12-14. Using a practical illustration, he remarked:

I thought I was Superman whenever I wore a Superman shirt—I felt stronger. So how much more when you put on Christ? The enemy is under our feet.”

Bishop Dag Heward-Mills brought a strong evangelistic and healing campaign on Day 4, teaching on Matthew 16:18 about faithfulness in building the Church of Christ.

The high point was the Word, Worship, and Wonders Night, when the Glory Dome overflowed beyond capacity, with thousands worshipping both inside and outside the massive auditorium. The electrifying atmosphere of worship, Word, and miracles marked what many described as a historic visitation.

As the gathering enters its final sessions, ministers and believers alike testify to a renewed sense of power, presence, and purpose for global territorial dominion.

 

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“I Am Living Proof That God Still Saves – Faith Oyedepo Shares Testimony”

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Faith Oyedepo, wife of the Founder and General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has shared a deeply personal testimony of how she survived a life-threatening experience.

The pastor’s wife revealed that she once walked “through the valley of death,” but was miraculously rescued by God’s intervention.

In a heartfelt post on her Instagram page on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Mrs Oyedepo described the season as one of darkness and despair, yet also of divine mercy and restoration.

“Some years ago, I passed through the valley of death, but God rescued me from destruction. It was a season when everything around me seemed dark. Yet, in His mercy, God reached out, lifted me from the pit, and restored my soul,” she wrote.

She went on to describe herself as “living proof” that God still delivers people from danger and preserves life against all odds.

Encouraging her followers, she added: “Whatever valley you may be walking through right now, know this: God is able to bring you out stronger, healthier, and full of His peace. Will you let Him write your rescue story too?”

Faith Oyedepo and her husband recently celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary. The couple, who married in 1982, are blessed with four children.

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