Overview
The service at Christ Temple East of ICGC in Accra, Ghana, focused on worship, thanksgiving, exhortation, and a sermon urging the congregation to ask God for more—victories, anointing, and breakthroughs—both now and for the future, while preparing for the upcoming Greater Works Conference.
Opening Worship and Welcome
- Service began with songs expressing God's worthiness and praise.
- Congregation was welcomed, including first-time attendees.
- Emphasis on Christ as foundation and source, with reference to Ephesians 3:20.
- Worship included declarations of Christ’s faithfulness and encouragement to praise actively.
Exhortation and Corporate Prayer
- Encouragement to focus on God’s goodness and blessings in daily life.
- Scripture reading from 2 Corinthians 5:9–10 emphasizing accountability and reward.
- Prayer topics included: God’s glory in the congregation, alignment with His will, deepened faith and obedience, personal and communal encounters with God, and spiritual renewal during fasting.
Offering and Declarations
- Two offerings taken: regular and project offering for building the sanctuary.
- Exhortation to give generously, as giving is recorded and rewarded by God.
- Faith declaration made over offerings by the congregation.
Announcements and Updates
- Upcoming Greater Works 2025 Conference highlighted; congregation encouraged to participate.
- Detailed information provided on busing arrangements for the conference.
- Promotion for ICGC Night of Choirs event with 16 choirs participating.
Sermon: Survival Skill in a Fight (Dr. Enoch Sitima)
- Sermon centered on the story of Esther, highlighting fasting, prayer, and asking God for further requests.
- Key message: Christians are engaged in ongoing spiritual battles requiring faith and persistent prayer.
- Three guaranteed requests to make of God: victories, anointing, and the impossible (future challenges).
- Encouragement not to settle for current breakthroughs but to pray for future victories and blessings.
- Illustrations from Esther, Acts 4, and 2 Kings to motivate asking God for more—boldness, miracles, and lasting impact.
Closing and Benediction
- Pastor’s benediction included prayers for victory, expansion, blessing, and assurance of being more than conquerors in Christ.
- Service closed with final praise and an invitation to return for ongoing prayer meetings.
Action Items
- TBD – All members: Participate actively in prayer and fasting during the 40 days of power.
- TBD – Attendees: Prepare for and attend the Greater Works Conference.
- TBD – Donors: Fulfill project offering pledges and sponsorships as able.
- TBD – All interested: Access and use arranged bus services for church events and conferences.
Key Dates / Deadlines
- Greater Works Conference begins in two weeks from the date of service.
- ICGC Night of Choirs: Sunday, July 27th.
Recommendations / Advice
- Do not focus solely on current issues; pray proactively for future challenges and victories.
- Persist in faith and prayer, asking God for more in all areas of life.
- Give generously and work to fulfill commitments made to church projects and events.