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Our History

Celestial Church of Christ, Omo Alade Alafia Parish [formally called Pedro Parish] could be likened to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and cast into his garden, and it grew and waxed a great tree.

Omo Alade Alafia Parish took its root from a small shop at 19, Johnson Street, Pedro, which was leased from one old woman called Mama Theresa [of blessed memory] who invariably became a member of the church before her demise. Worship commence at a dedication service on the 16th of May, 1975.

The shepherd then was Senior Leader Kayode Solate [of blessed memory] at which time a shepherd was being addressed as LEADER. Close to him in rank and co-founders were Leader S. M. Oluwo and Assistant Leader M. Onaojobi, Senior Elder Obafisan who later joined them.

In one of the devotional service during the week, early in 1976, a parcel placed in a thanksgiving tray and upon opening, it was discovered to contain documents relating to a piece of land located at Omo Alade Alafia Street been donated to the church by Dr. Adeniyi Adebiyi.

By the special grace of God the foundation of the first church was laid after the Adult harvest thanksgiving that took place on Sunday in September, 1976.

The name Pedro Parish was changed to Omo Alade Alafia Parish mid 1985.

On the 3rd of May 2008, a new parish was born. Prior to this date, a lot of efforts have been exerted to ensure that day came to pass successfully. Since inception, the Parish has witnessed tremendous growth in terms of membership, expansion and more importantly in evangelism. Also in the course of the years, there has been series of

Membership

There has been influx of memberships from near and far into the Church over the years and today membership base has grown from about 20 / 30 to about 150 or more and still growing. This includes members joining from other parishes as well as new converts. Also membership has grown from new births as the church has conducted several christening ceremony during the period under review.

Expansion

The church under the sole sponsorship of the Grand Patron, Sup/Evang. Pius Olarewaju (MBOT) has expanded by the acquisition of an adjoining parcel of land and today the church hitherto on 11 Military close, is now occupying 11, 13 and 14, Military Close Nvigwe Road, Port Harcourt, River State.

Evangelism

The church has organized several public crusade which was well attended and very successful. Suffices to mention that all obligatory services including mid week have been held from inception to date without skipping any; Vigils are been observed regularly; The parochial committee though not yet complete the required 33, but has been very functional in ensuring the smooth running of the parish.

We appreciate the following old dedicated worshipers at the moments of mixedgrill, when accord were in junta position. They are S/E. Ajibade Omoboriowo, S/E Shola Odeyemi, Pastor Moses Ajani, S/E. S. Sokoya – of blessed memory. M/S/E A. A. Agbabiaka, M/S/E S. A. Akinniranye, Snr. Envangelist [Prophet] M. Odusanya, Snr. Evangelist Alex Kolurejo, Elder M. Odulami of blessed memory. S/E. Bello of blessed memory. Prince S. O. Soyewo – S/E Bayo Lawal, S/E. N.B Akinfiresoye,S/E Okeowo- of blessed memory Snr. Evangelist G. Oshinaike and a lot of dedicated ones that we cannot mention. Among the female members, we say a big thank you to our Mama MC J. A. Sorunke then MC Bosede Odusanya. L/S/S/E/S/F/I Kolurejo of blessed memory. Mama Adenekan, MC Elesin, Ms Ogunsanya (nee Odunlami) – Iya Jide and others. We apologise to those who worked dedicatedly in the past and the names were not mentioned – It was not deliberate. This write up is limited to the past as the intention is to give a brief record on the days of old. Be it as it may, the following Shepherds have worked in the church’s parish 1.

S/N NAME TENURE
1. Snr. Evang. Kayode Solate 1975 – 1985
2. Snr. Evang. Aiyenuro 1985 – 1986
3. Snr. Evang. Ilesanmi 1986 – 1992
4. Snr. Evang. [Pro.] Akinwunmi 1992 – 1993
5. Snr. Evang. Olooto 1993 – 1994
6. Snr. Evang. Faghohungbe 1994 – 1998
7. Snr. Evang. Aderounmu 1998 – 2000
8. Ven/M/S/E Anthony Daniel Dec. 2000 – Sep 2011
9. Sup/Evang Emmanuel Sesi N. Akinwunmi Sep 2011- June 2017
10. Sup/Evang. Obasanjo Lawal June 2017 – Nov 2017
11. Sup/Evang. J. Oluku (Acting Shepherd) Nov 2017 – Dec 2019
12. Sup/Evang. Noah O. Tanpinu Dec 2019 – Till date

 

Below is the Parochial Committee Executive from inception to date:

S/N CHAIRMAN SECRETARY TREASURER YEAR
1. Ldr. K. Solate Eld. A. Omoboriowo Ldr. K. Solate 1975 – 1977
2. Ldr. K. Solate Eld. Olonisakin Ldr. K. Solate 1977 – 1979
3. S/S/Ldr. Sokoya S/Evang. Bayo Lawal Evang. Odusanya 1979 – 1981
4. S/Evang. Soyewo S/Evang. Bayo Lawal Evang. Odusanya 1981 – 1983
5. S/Evang. Soyewo S/Evang. Bayo Lawal Evang. Odusanya 1983 – 1985
6. S/Evang. Bello Ldr. N. Nosiru Evang. Odusanya 1985 – 1987
7. S/Evang. Bello Ldr. N. Nosiru Evang. Odusanya 1987 – 1989
8. S/Evang. Akinfiresoye Ldr. Bobby Quadri Evang. Odusanya 1989 – 1991
9. S.Evang. Okeowo Ldr. Bobby Quadri Evang. Odusanya 1991 – 1993
10. S.Evang. Okeowo Pro. A. Udus Evang. Odusanya 1993 – 1995
11. S/Evang. Oshinaike Pro. A. Udus Pro. Odusanya 1995 – 1997
12. Evang. Oloniluyi Pro. A. Udus Pro. Odusanya 1997 – 1999
13. Evang. Oloniluyi Pro. A. Udus Evang. Odusanya 1999 – 2001
14. Evang. T. Odusanya A/Evang. N. Josiah L/S/S/E/S. Oshikomaya 2001 – 2003
15. Evang. T. Odusanya A/Evang. N. Josiah A/M/C. Onasanya 2003 – 2005
16. Evang. T. Odusanya Evang. E. Ogungbemi A/M/C. Onasanya 2005 – 2007
17. Evang. A. Adeyemi Evang. B. Olusola A/M/C. Onasanya 2007 – Till date