Elders of the Redeemed Christian Church Of God, RCCG, Ogun Province 14 joined their counterparts across the country to celebrate this year’s edition of the Elders Congress with a call to the senior citizens to intensify their prayers for the country.
Intensify prayers
The pastor in charge of the Province, Adeola Adenuga who made the call on Saturday, May 18, said Nigeria needed the Prayers of the elders now that her economic problems seem to be defying human theories.
“At times like this when our socio-economic issues have refused to yield to all logic and theories in the books, we need our elders to act as fathers and mothers of faith by leading the nation back to God in prayers.
“I have the conviction that God still honours the prayers of the elders, especially when they ask in faith. Thank God for our father in the Lord in this mission, Pastor Enoch Adeboye is the President of our Elders Council.
“He is a man of faith who prays for the country from time to time. So the elders in the church must emulate him by joining in the prayers for the nation. There is no better time for this national duty” he added.
The Elders Congress
The Congress is held annually in all RCCG Provinces to awaken the senior citizens to their commitment to serving God and thanksgiving, even as they intercede for their families, the church, and Nigeria in general.
This year’s edition with the theme” Ask In Faith ” held 17th-20th May at the Mega Grace Province at Ota, Ogun State. It featured zonal parades, sessions of intercessory prayers, and talks on various aspects, including health.