The thanksgiving Service of the newly promoted Custom Officers at the Integrity Christian Assembly International will remain a remarkable event in the history of the church, ably presided over by Rev. Dr. Soul Yunieus Nzomimbaye, the founding National Coordinator of NCCF, presently a BoT member of NCCF among other Christian groups.
The testimonies of members of NCCF at the service revealed that God answers members’ prayers and supports the fellowship which has led to the growth of members spiritually and professionally.
These promoted members of NCCF are committed and dedicated God’s Generals in NCCF. They are Comptroller E.J. Harrison, Comptroller P. K. Bamisaiye, Deputy Comptroller Mary Soul, Assistant Comptroller Nkiru Iwuala, Chief Superintendent of Customs Sheldon Nwosu among retired officers present at the event were DCG K.C. Ekekezie and Comptroller Olu Ogunojemite, the BoT chairman of NCCF.
Interestingly, these God’s Generals who sowed in pain towards the upliftment of God’s vineyard are now reaping their rewards in fulfillment of God’s promise.
The message of the day was delivered by Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Raymond, titled; “Promoted to be Promoter of Things of God.” Rev. Raymond was described by Rev. Soul as a bishop, a man that works with God and for God, the General Overseer of Fishers of Men for Christ, a vibrant and undiluted preacher of the word. Rev. Raymond affirmed that he is a promoter of God’s kingdom and proclaimed that promotion cometh not from East or West, but from God.
“Devil cannot promote, cultism cannot promote, So God’s purpose of promotion is intact,” he stated.
Quoting from Psalm 75:1, “Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declared.”
He noted that the devil cannot stop the promotion of humble people, adding that Jesus was promoted with God’s power and God was with him, and declared that God is with promoted officers.
He noted that promotion magnets favour, and makes people great, adding that when the righteous is on the throne, people rejoice.
According to him, “Promotion should not be in the hands of the wicked because the people will suffer. Newly promoted officers are fit to raise more standards in God’s vineyard and service.
Daniel 3:30, “Then the king promoted Shadrack, Meshach and Abednego in the province of Babylong. He described them as living legends. A life that doesn’t appreciate God has a tendency to be depressed. Devil gives One Hundred reasons why you should not thank God and celebrate his faithfulness but count your blessings, is it not enough blessing to be alive?”
In the same vein, Rev. Dr. Soul Yunieus Nzomimbaye, recounted his experience while serving Nigerian Customs, that he spent 10years without promotion, wearing the rank of Chief Superintendent. He is five years on retirement now and happy that his friends are promoted to the rank of Comptroller and other ranks.
The Board of Trustee member, Elder Ogunojemite, commended Rev. Soul for his courage, and determination towards the growth of NCCF. He noted that Soul emerged as the First National Coordinator of NCCF and he did exceedingly well in keeping legacies and standards of NCCF. He is the secretary of retired Customs officers. NCCF is a registered fellowship.
When we began NCCF, we had only two Deputy Comptrollers, but today we are celebrating Comptrollers in NCCF. “Today, NCCF can boast of chapels in reasonable numbers of States in Nigeria.
On his part, the National Coordinator, Elder Comptroller Harrison, who joyfully appreciated God’s kindness, came with his son to the altar to testify, and said, “God had his way, and knows the appropriate time, both in ministry, and service. God made things possible at his time. Thank you Jesus Christ!
He noted that in his 25years in NCCF, God has always positioned great people for the growth of NCCF, and is still growing, glory to God! We rejoice with what God is doing, May God bless those celebrating with us. What we are doing, heaven will recognise it.
Speaking on the occasion, DCG. K. C. Ekekezie (rtd), admonished officers to keep on holding unto God. “If God can open our eyes to see the battles he fights for us, we will be afraid. God is blessing us. She will not abandon God in her life, all our challenges are fought by the Blood of Jesus Christ. I am a living testimony, the fact that I am alive is a testimony,”she stated.
Comptroller Paul K. Bamisaiye, on his part applauded Rev. Soul, describing him as a man of integrity, noting that everyone is promotable at a regular time. “I came here to thank God and not man and the blessing of God will be with us,” he added.
Chief Superintendent of Customs Sheldon Nwosu moderated the event.
NCCF unifies Christians of different denominations and embraces civilians that wish to partner with them to follow Jesus Christ in their chapels and that is yielding tangible results.
NCCF is a progressive fellowship for the growth of God’s vineyard in Customs, retired members in Customs Services have keen interest in impacting the vision of NCCF to serving officers.