AME F can be defined as the state of being known or recognised by many people because of one's achievements, skills, talents, etc. It can also mean to be of good repute, in favour, well regarded or highly esteemed in life. It is good to be famous in what one does as this will increase one's recognition in their chosen field; make one to be easily accepted everywhere; make people to give heed to what one has to say; make one to have easy followership; increase the influence or impact one possesses over their area of operation and also bring honour to one's mentor. Interestingly, God wants His children's fame to spread. Jesus taught His disciples and even the multitude to have the mentality of been famous and renown for good (as salt and light), so that the world will know about their Father who is in Heaven and as such will be able to give the glory due to His name (Mathew 5:13-16). It wasn't surprising therefore that Jesus fame did spread in His lifetime. The teachings and the deeds of Jesus made His fame to spread quickly throughout His country, so that He was able to make great impact in just 3 1/2 years of ministry! (Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:14-15). Many people thus believed that He came from God and gave due glory to God - His Father. A very powerful and practical way of evangelising for God is for the fame of we His children to spread. The extent of the coverage of our fame will directly aid the extent of the knowledge of God. So from this month of February and beyond, God wants our fame to spread throughout our region. He wants us to rely on His Spirit to help us and He wants us to make ourselves more 'visible in good deeds and words' where we are. May God increase our recognition as individuals and as a body in Jesus name. ANY M times God makes promises years before He intends for them to happen. For example, Jesus coming was promised by God as far back as the Garden of Eden (Gen. 3:15) and subsequently by the Prophets (Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7; Micah 5:2; etc.). The annunciation proper was later made to Mary by Angel Gabriel when God was ready to fulfil His plan (Lk. 1:26-38). As we were rounding up 2015, God began to tell me what He will do for us in 2016. Some of the things He said: FOR INDIVIDUALS 1 Some families will trace the beginning of their generational blessings to this year. 2. Some will receive help from unexpected sources. 3. Grateful hearts will have more causes to be grateful 4. For many, the pendulum of life will generally be on the upward swing 5. A chosen few will receive blessings so large they can hardly contain them FOR NIGERIA 1. Things are likely to get tougher, before they get better, but things will definitely get better before the year ends. 2. What He started last year, He will finish this year, provided we don’t rejoice too soon. INTERNATIONAL 1. Natural disasters, floods, fires, earthquakes, are likely to get progressively worse, until governments realize that these are part of divine judgement against those who have passed unholy laws. If governments will repent of disdaining Christ and His church, He will help them win the fight against terrorism. 2. A major war will be averted this year 3. A new sexually transmitted diseases will surface. By Pastor E.A Adeboye, RCCG General Overseer - I have told you before that you will be a City that cannot be hidden; I will begin to fulfil this promise to you from 2016. - Your light shall no longer be hidden anymore. - This will be your year of exclamations of wonders that will be very audible and well perceived. - Your name shall begin to ring pleasing bells where it matters from now on. - You have been doing your assignment quietly, but I will noise your fame abroad from this year. - As nine symbolizes finality of numbers, my final comment to you at this stage is that I am pleased with you. - You have been weighed and found just. In tough and easy times, you have stood firm. Therefore, I will open the doors of the world to you. - You have passed the test of faithfulness after nine years of steadfastness. Now it's your time to be revealed and shown forth. - The Angel of my presence will introduce you to people you will never have been able to speak to. I am particularly expectant for what God has in store for us in 2016, I am very persuaded that it shall be our most successful and impactful year yet in our history as a group. ORDER OF SERVICE FEBRUARY 2016 THEME - FAME THAT SPREAD RCCG EFA LEEDS 2016 PROPHECY - OUR YEAR OF “THE ANNUNCIATION” RCCG 2016 PROPHECY SERMON Workers’ Trg. Teens & Children Departmental Meeting - 09:40am Adult Sunday School - 10:15am Call To Worship -11:00AM Praise & Worship Liberty Prayers Special Number Offering Announcements Tithes Closing Prayers & Benediction - 13:00pm TEXT: Philippians 2:9-11 - Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. INTRODUCTION: L OOKING at our theme for this month which says-Fame that spread, fame is the state being widely known or recognized by many people because of your achievements. The name of Jesus is the most famous and known name that spread in His lifetime and is still spreading even after leaving us as man. Even devil and his agents know the name. A name that is above every creature, men and angels. A name that is above every power to the extent that at the mention of that name Jesus, every knee must bow to him. The whole creation must be in subjection to him: things in heaven, things on earth and things under the earth. The living and the dead obeyed the name Jesus; the name is so glorious we're still obeying him. He is highly exalted both in honour and in power. The name of the lord is wonderful. Everything you will ever need can be found in that name. It is the most powerful name in the universe. According to Jn.14:13-14 when you pray to make declarations in that glorious name, all your requests shall be granted and every decree shall be enforced. Name can help determine the future or destiny of a child. Ex.2:10 Says And the child grew older, she took him to Pharaoh's daughter and he became her son. She named him Moses, saying, "I drew him out of water.” Moses means pull/drawn out of water. He was given that name by Pharaoh's daughter after rescuing him from the Nile. That name eventually worked against Moses. Passed through the Red Sea (water) in Ex.14, in Numbers chapter 11, it was water that the Israelites were complaining about and God told Moses to speak to the rock, but he struck the rock instead. Yes it was disobedience, yes it was anger, but what brought anger and disobedience? Water. Just because of water he couldn’t get to promise land. Name can work positively/negativel y for the bearer. By Deacon Ariyo AREOLA Wonders of The NAME OF JESUS To God be the glory, great things He has done; So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the life gate that all may go in. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory, great things He has done. O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. Refrain Great things He has taught us, great things He has done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. Refrain TO GOD BE THE GLORY Continued on Page 5 Pastor E.A. & Pastor (Mrs) FOLU ADEBOYE, GENERAL OVERSEER, RCCG CONGREGATIONAL HYMN MAIRO ESE VENUE:- outh y Celebration Service INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL ARTISTE THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD featuring SUNDAY 20TH MARCH 2016 TIME:- 11AM Jesus Lord is 15-17 Walter Street, by Machine Mart, Off Kirkstall Road, LEEDS LS4 2BB EVERLASTING FATHER’S ASSEMBLY 2016 Conference Women’s LUKE 1:38 GUEST MINISTER: PASTOR (MRS) MOFE OBADIMEJI, RCCG STRONGTOWER, MANCHESTER DATE: SATURDAY 5TH MARCH, 2016 TIME: 12 NOON TRANSPORT TO CHURCH? EMAIL:- [email protected] Call: 07958688444