J USTIFY in religion means "To declare innocent; guiltless; absolve or acquit". Glorified in the same vein means "To give glory; honour; or high praise to; exalt". Justified to be glorified would therefore mean "The declaration of innocency upon a life for the purpose of glorification; the proclamation of not guilty upon an individual for them to be exalted; or the acquittal of someone from charges levied against them in order to bring them into a position of honour". The Bible says that sin is a reproach to any people; however righteousness does exalt nations (Prov. 14:34). To be truly exalted or glorified in life therefore, one needs to have been justified before. Sad to say that some Christians remain in a state of dishonour by their own making, by living in ignorance, even though they have been justified to be glorified (Prov. 29:18). God however wants His children to live a life of honour and glory as this in turn will bring glory and honour to Him in the eyes of men (Philippians 2:15-26; 3 John 2). That is why in Rom. 8:28-30, we have a supposed sequence of the life trail of a believer, which ours should indeed follow: That whatever happens, all things must work together for good eventually to those who love God and are called according to His purpose. This is because God already foreknew both the person and their circumstances and had equally predestined how things should favour the believer. At a later stage in such person's life, they are called by God to go through certain experiences, if they are faithful and became justified in their calling, then their glorification must definitely follow. Abraham for example was foreknown by God. The land of Canaan was polluted with much idolatry, God saw the heart of Abraham and so handpicked him from idolatry somewhere else to raise a special generation replacing those already in Canaan. Having conformed to the image of Christ through obedience and humility when he was called, Abraham received justification and therefore was glorified. In this month of March and beyond, God wants us to take our calling and justification very seriously, in doing so; our glorification will be definite and huge. 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). 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 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: - 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 ORDER OF SERVICE MARCH 2016 THEME - JUSTIFIED TO BE GLORIFIED RCCG EFA LEEDS 2016 PROPHECY - OUR YEAR OF “THE ANNUNCIATION” RCCG 2016 PROPHECY Mothering Sunday 6th March 2016 Theme: Behold Thine Handmaid Luke 1:38 Moderator: Sis Modupe Daniels Order of Events 10:15 – 11:00 Sunday School Pastor (Mrs) Tonia Obafaiye 11:00 – 11:05 Opening Prayer - Sis Olabisi Olajubu - 5 mins 11:05 – 11:25 Praise & Worship - (Women of Honour Choir) – 20 mins 11:25 – 11:33 Liberty Prayer - Deaconess Helen Areola - 8 mins 11:33 – 11:40 Hymn - Good Women of Honour Choir – 7 mins 11:40 – 11:45 Special Number - Good Women of Honour – 5 mins 11:45 – 11:55 Presentation by - The Children’s Department – 10 mins 11:55 – 12:10 Exhortation - Minister Caroline Ndlovu – 15 mins 12:10 – 12:20 Presentation by - The Teenage Department – 10 mins 12:20 – 12:40 Message - Pastor (Mrs) Anthonia Obafaiye – 20 mins 12:40 – 12:50 Offering - Elder Felicia Adunmade– 10 mins 12:50– 12:55 Announcements - Sister Modupe Daniels – 5 mins Anointing/Presentations/Tithes & Closing Prayer - Pastor Samuel OBAFAIYE Call To Worship -11:00AM Praise & Worship Liberty Prayers Special Number Offering Announcements Tithes Closing Prayers & Benediction - 13:00pm Take my life, and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee. Take my moments and my days; Let them flow in ceaseless praise. Take my hands, and let them move At the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet, and let them be Swift and beautiful for Thee. Take my voice, and let me sing Always, only, for my King. Take my lips, and let them be Filled with messages from Thee. Take my silver and my gold; Not a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect, and use Every power as Thou shalt choose. Take my will, and make it Thine; It shall be no longer mine. Take my heart, it is Thine own; It shall be Thy royal throne. Take my love, my Lord, I pour At Thy feet its treasure store. Take myself, and I will be Ever, only, all for Thee. TAKE MY LIFE, AND LET IT BE Continued on Page 5 Pastor E.A. & Pastor (Mrs) FOLU ADEBOYE, GENERAL OVERSEER, RCCG CONGREGATIONAL HYMN TEXT: 1 Samuel 2:6-9 . HIS T year is our year of Spreading, so I pray for you that God will grant you a divine lifting that will spread your fame in Jesus name, Amen. The Bible Text 1 Samuel 2:6-9 is the account o Hannah, when she was desperately in need of a Child. She had been molested, abused by the other wife Peninnah. The day came that it dawned on her, she needed and wanted to be lifted amongst the barren. She remembered the Lord and cried unto him. The Lord answered her, and gave her a gift of an extra ordinary Son “Samuel” – the prophet we read about today. No one could have given her. Our God is a mighty God and He is mighty to save. Whatever situation you find yourself, The Almighty is alive and would save you. Another example of divine lifting is the account in 2 Samuel 9:1-13. It is the story of Mephibosheth, Jonathan, David and Saul. The whole story detailed By Pastor (Mrs) Ekundayo ARUWAJOYE Divine Lifting SERMON 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