King of Glory Church, City of North Hills, Los Angeles County, marked this year’s Father’s Day with a unique and inspiring service in which women took center stage to honour the men in their lives. Every officiating minister and coordinator for the day was a woman, led by Pastor Mrs. Adeleke, in a celebration dedicated to fathers and father figures for their contributions to their families, the Church, and society. The service was filled with worship, thanksgiving, appreciation, and spiritual impartation, all driven by the women of the congregation.
Delivering the sermon of the day, Sister Olaitan ministered on the topic “Discernment,” highlighting the importance of spiritual sensitivity in the life of every believer. She explained that discernment is a vital gift that enables Christians to distinguish between truth and error, make godly decisions, recognize divine direction, and navigate life’s challenges with wisdom. Drawing from biblical examples, she encouraged the congregation, especially the fathers being celebrated, to deepen their relationship with God through prayer, study of His Word, and obedience to the Holy Spirit’s leading. She added that discernment is essential to effective leadership in the home, the Church, and the wider community.
The service featured heartfelt worship, prayers, and thanksgiving as the women of the Church led the celebration of the men who serve as pillars of faith, strength, and guidance in their homes. The collection of tithes and offerings, coordinated by Mrs. Eniola Sogbuyi, was carried out with dedication and commitment that contributed to the smooth conduct of the service.
In his Father’s Day message, Pastor Isaac Adeleke expressed profound appreciation to all fathers for their sacrifices, steadfast faith, and commitment to raising godly families, praying for God’s continued favors, wisdom, strength, and protection upon them. He said the Church honors every father for the role he plays in shaping lives and building strong families and prayed that their dedication and faithfulness would yield a legacy of faith impacting generations yet unborn.
Reflecting on the scripture from Hebrews 5:14, which speaks of those whose senses are exercised to discern both good and evil, the Father’s Day celebration concluded with special prayers for fathers and their families, leaving the congregation encouraged and inspired to walk in wisdom, faith, and spiritual discernment. The women of King of Glory Church, City of North Hills, Los Angeles County, thus delivered a Father’s Day celebration that fathers across the congregation will long remember.
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