Thursday, November 24Pastor Ma’visSouls Redemption MinistryMama Judy Potts modeling her latest gift of Nigerian clothing, before leaving for evening at churchI was not pleased with my message the previous evening, so I decided to fast before praching tonight (Thursday). As usual, Judy decided to join me. Later on during the day, God laid on my heart that it is not about me but him; I should just preach the word as well as I can, and leave the rest to Him. That took a burden off of me, but I continued the fast, anyway. Pastor Ma’vis and his deaconess came by to visit, as we were sitting downstairs in the lounge – our room was being cleaned. Shortly after they arrived, Pastor Ajoku and his wife walked in and joined us. After visiting for awhile, Pastors Ma’vis and Ajoku walked outside and conferred for a while, together.After they rejoined us we moved upstairs to Suite 37, our residence. I pulled up some photos from last year’s visit and put them into a slide show for our visitors. The deaconess took Judy into the bedroom and when they came out Judy was wearing yet another tailor-made new Nigerian outfit. This one she wore tonight at our last service, before leaving tomorrow.Pastor Mike arrived and presented us with our plane tickets for passage from Warri to Lagos; he wanted to have them early and avoid any unforeseen pitfalls – such a wise young man.They began to depart, wishing us well, and advising us to rest. Charles’ wife arrived at 10 minutes ‘til 5:00 o’clock, in her pretty white Toyota Corolla. She transported us to church, using a new route, due to congested traffic, and we saw lumber for sale, and some nice looking homes.Song leaders leading Praise and Worship, while a child draws at Souls Redemption MinistryWe arrived at 10 minutes after 5:00 o’clock, and two young women were leading the growing congregation in praise songs. Folks continued to trickle in, ang at 5:30 Pastor Ma’vis arose and made his way to the podium.Praise, Worship and Dance at Souls Redemption Ministry, P.O. Box 523, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria – November 24 When I was introduced I asked Judy to make some remarks which she did, and they were well received.I played “He is Lord!” on Pastor Joseph Jarvis’ Yamaha cornet, and then to lead into the sermon, played, “He Brought Me Out of the Miry Clay” .Elder Carlton Potts reminding the congregation that they are “a chosen generation, a royal priesthood . . .”I preached I Peter 2:9-10, with supporting scriptures:Deuteronomy 7:6Exodus 19:6Hebrews 13:2After concluding, I asked for the children to be brought up for anointing and prayer, knowing that the enemy tries to steer upcoming generations off the true path of salvation.Mama Judy Potts expressing her heartfelt emotions on being among true worshippers, in Warri, NigeriaJudy then took the microphone from me and made one of the most memorable speeches I have ever heard her speak, about being humbled by coming to Africa and seeing true worship.Pastor Marvis then presented us with drafts of a promotional flier, which utilized highlights of one of my sermons from the previous year.Everyone wanted to be in the picture with Judy, and some of them were a bit late!Immediately after dismissal prayer by Pastor Ajoku, folks flocked Judy and kissed her, hugged, told her they loved her and presented her with a vase of flowers.Some women, who missed the blessing of children, brought their children up afterwards and Judy and I anointed them and prayed for them.Charles wife drove us back to the Lawfab hotel and I greeted the AK-47 armed police sitting at the entrance, who waved back and shouted, “Welcome!”, and smiled.
Thursday, November 24
Pastor Ma’vis
Souls Redemption Ministry
Mama Judy Potts modeling her latest gift of Nigerian clothing, before leaving for evening at church
I was not pleased with my message the previous evening, so I decided to fast before praching tonight (Thursday). As usual, Judy decided to join me. Later on during the day, God laid on my heart that it is
not about me but him; I should just preach the word as well as I can, and leave the rest to Him. That took a burden off of me, but I continued the fast, anyway.
Pastor Ma’vis and his deaconess came by to visit, as we were sitting downstairs in the lounge – our room was being cleaned. Shortly after they arrived, Pastor Ajoku and his wife walked in and joined us.
After visiting for awhile, Pastors Ma’vis and Ajoku walked outside and conferred for a while, together.
After they rejoined us we moved upstairs to Suite 37, our residence. I pulled up some photos from last year’s visit and put them into a slide show for our visitors. The deaconess took Judy into the bedroom
and when they came out Judy was wearing yet another tailor-made new Nigerian outfit. This one she wore tonight at our last service, before leaving tomorrow.
Pastor Mike arrived and presented us with our plane tickets for passage from Warri to Lagos; he wanted to have them early and avoid any unforeseen pitfalls – such a wise young man.
They began to depart, wishing us well, and advising us to rest.
Charles’ wife arrived at 10 minutes ‘til 5:00 o’clock, in her pretty white Toyota Corolla. She transported us to church, using a new route, due to congested traffic, and we saw lumber for sale, and some nice
looking homes.
Song leaders leading Praise and Worship, while a child draws at Souls Redemption Ministry
We arrived at 10 minutes after 5:00 o’clock, and two young women were leading the growing congregation in praise songs. Folks continued to trickle in, ang at 5:30 Pastor Ma’vis arose and made his way
to the podium.
Praise, Worship and Dance at Souls Redemption Ministry, P.O. Box 523, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria – November 24
When I was introduced I asked Judy to make some remarks which she did, and they were well received.
I played “He is Lord!” on Pastor Joseph Jarvis’ Yamaha cornet, and then to lead into the sermon, played, “He Brought Me Out of the Miry Clay” .
Elder Carlton Potts reminding the congregation that they are “a chosen generation, a royal priesthood . . .”
I preached I Peter 2:9-10, with supporting scriptures:
Deuteronomy 7:6
Exodus 19:6
Hebrews 13:2
After concluding, I asked for the children to be brought up for anointing and prayer, knowing that the enemy tries to steer upcoming generations off the true path of salvation.
Mama Judy Potts expressing her heartfelt emotions on being among true worshippers, in Warri, Nigeria
Judy then took the microphone from me and made one of the most memorable speeches I have ever heard her speak, about being humbled by coming to Africa and seeing true worship.
Pastor Marvis then presented us with drafts of a promotional flier, which utilized highlights of one of my sermons from the previous year.
Everyone wanted to be in the picture with Judy, and some of them were a bit late!
Immediately after dismissal prayer by Pastor Ajoku, folks flocked Judy and kissed her, hugged, told her they loved her and presented her with a vase of flowers.
Some women, who missed the blessing of children, brought their children up afterwards and Judy and I anointed them and prayed for them.
Charles wife drove us back to the Lawfab hotel and I greeted the AK-47 armed police sitting at the entrance, who waved back and shouted, “Welcome!”, and smiled.
