…as PFN celebrates 40th anniversary
Current and future leaders of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN have been cautioned against commercialization of the Gospel.
PFN Chairman in Ekiti State, Bishop Kolade Kayo-Ajayi gave the charge in his sermon at a programme organised to commemorate the 40th anniversary of PFN held at The Redeemed Evangelical Mission TREM Adehun Ado-Ekiti.
Bishop Kayo- Ajayi urged the congregation and church leaders to embrace holiness and not allow the love of money to override the main focus of the Fellowship, which is to win souls for Christ.
He enjoined members to continue to work towards building on the foundation laid by the leaders in order to build the future of PFN.
The Ekiti State PFN Chairman appreciated the veterans, leaders and executive members, describing them as pillars upon which the Fellowship stands.
In a message to the occasion, the PFN National President, Bishop Wale Oke said the Christian body since its establishment forty years ago had been able to contribute immensely to the spiritual growth of Nigeria.
According to Bishop Oke, the PFN has grown to become a national voice for the church and the gospel, as it has stood as a beacon of truth, defender of righteousness and symbol of unity among believers.
He noted that the fellowship would continue to recognize and honour Members and Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in various field of life and service.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Chairman, Planning Committe of the anniversary, Pastor Peter Ajayi said the programme was also to honour the founding fathers of the fellowship.
The General Secretary of the Fellowship in Ekiti state, Apostle Rufus Foluso Olajiire PhD also advocated the need for members to preserve the faith and work of the founding fathers, saying heavenly rewards awaits them if they do that.
At the programme for the 40th anniversary of PFN, awards of excellence of various categories were presented to distinguished leaders of the fellowship in Ekiti State.
Some of the awardees include the immediate past Chairman of PFN in Ekiti, Bishop Clement Olu-Abifade, Reverend Adebayo Oloyede, Reverend Benjamin Akintola, the Reverend Timothy Abiodun Omo Oba Iye, Reverend Modupe Salami and posthumous award to her late husband, Reverend Kunle Salami.
The programme also featured choir ministration, special thanksgiving, prayers among other activities.
