It was a colourful night at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre, where the Nigeria Police Force hosted its 2024 Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons, Under the leadership of Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, the theme for the evening resonated with the season: “Emmanuel”, God is with us....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
Nine Lessons and Carols, is associated with the story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus, told in nine short Bible readings or lessons from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and choir anthems.
The Guest Minister, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye who took his sermon from the book of Mathew Chapter 1 verse 18 to 23, commended the Nigeria Police Force for organising such an auspicious Carol Service, which according to him is one of the best Night Carol Services he has ever seen.
Pastor Adeboye said the carol them, “Emmanuel” is a very heavy topic because its consisting of three major words, that is, GOD WITH US.
He said though there is no way to do full justice to the topic because it might take a whole day. .”If we start with God, we will talk about his Almightiness, sufficiency, wisdom, power, Grace, mercy, and to faithfulness. If we now go to with, we will understand, against neutrality and then to understand, God for Us.
The 2024 Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons commenced with the first lesson, drawn from the Book of Genesis Chapter 1 verse 26 to 36, followed by a soul-stirring rendition of the classic carol, “O Come All Ye Faithful,” performed by the talented Police Mass Choir.
Special Guest of Honour, Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio took the first lesson from Genesis Chapter 1 verse 26 to 36. The second lesson The Beginning of Sin Genesis Chapter 3 verse 1 to was read by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SSG, Senator George Okupe ably represented Mr Simon Tanko, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Ben Kalu re Third reading titled THE PROPHESY from the book of Isaiah Chapter 9, verse 6 to 7
President, Police Officers Wives Association, POWA, Mrs Egbetokun took the 7th Lesson titled The Great Call Revelation Chapter 3 verse 20 to 22
The Police Mass Choir, along with musical ensembles such as the Jesus Embassy Choir, Pastor Kunle Ajayi, Emman Sax, and Police Band, captivated the audience with beautiful renditions throughout the carol.
President, Police Officers Wives Association, Mrs Egbetokun took the 7th Lesson titled The Great Call Revelation Chapter 3 verse 20 to 22. Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, the Chairman of the EFCC took the 8th lesson, Titled The visit of the Wise men from the book of Mathew Chapter 2 verses 2 to 11.
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun led the Police Mass Choir on Special Hymn rendition “To God Be the Glory” after which he took the 9th Lesson titled the Prophesy on his Coming from the book of Revelation Chapter 22 verses 11 to 17.
Guest artistes Emasax, Lilian Nnaji, with an inspiring performance.
The 2024 Christmas Carol thus stands as a testament to the harmony between celebration and security, marking a memorable and significant chapter in the Nigeria Police Force’s festive traditions ...CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
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