2018 Family and Ministry Highlights

On the mount where Abraham was going to sacrifice his son of promise-Isaac before he was stopped when he heard God’s voice. (Genesis 22)

A ram substitute was provided after the altar was built and Abraham renamed the place “Jehovah-Jireh”, which means: “The Lord will provide”

I find it interesting that Abraham didn’t rename the place “The place of suffering”, “The place of my trial and joy” or something negative.

Despite the challenging request from the Lord to sacrifice Isaac, Abraham chose to see the whole situation in a positive light by calling the place “Jehovah-Jireh”, which means: “The Lord will provide”

Having been in and out of the hospital more than 3 times in just this month and having experienced major health challenges this year, my choice today is nothing but thanksgiving. 

I bow my knees and glorify the Lord and declare “ I serve a God who is good and whose mercies endure forever.

As i come to the end of 2018,  I’m so thankful and my praise belongs to my Maker alone. To Him be glory, honour, power and dominion, forever and ever.

I thank God for journey mercies throughout 2018.

I’m grateful for my families (Natural and spiritual)

I’m grateful for my husband- Joshua-Debo who turned 60 this year.

I’m grateful for our children, Emanuel and Angelique.

I’m grateful for my twin brother and his wife who came visiting Australia for the 1st time since we’ve lived here. I’m also grateful so for my younger brother ’s ministry trip to Australia from Manchester

I’m grateful for my mom and my mom-in-law

I’m grateful for my siblings and their spouses

I’m grateful for my in-laws

I’m grateful for our Every Nation Oceania Family

I’m grateful for our Every Nation Worldwide family

I’m grateful for the many new connections God gave us this year, both locally and internationally.

Giving my thanks to the extravagant God!

“I will proclaim the name of the Lord; How glorious is our God! He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect. Everything he does is just and fair. He is a faithful God who does no wrong; how just and upright he is!” (Deuteronomy 32:4)

Looking forward to a greater 2019.

Here are some family and ministry highlights 🙏🏼💖

60 years old! A New Circle!!

💥60 years old! A new circle ⭕️

60th birthday is a major milestone so I’m going to try to write 60 things that I remember about you over the past years. I wonder what you think about them. You might need 60 days to read all of them though.😂

Happy 60th my forever friend, lover, husband, visioner, father of our children and many others who call you dad and Jesus-lover. 💖🎉

1. Born on the road while your parents were on a trip from one city to another. (😄 As usual, In a hurry to see the world and get things done. Right?)
2. Patriarch of the Opadiya’s family. (Doted on and respected so much)
3. Both of us had played together as toddlers without any memory of it. 😂
4. We met for the 1st time as undergrads during a long vacation job
5. Found out our parents had worked together many years before (explaining why we had played together as toddlers. 😲)
6. Attended Alaafia Nursery and Primary School, Ibadan
7. Attended Ibadan Boys High School.
8. Attended the premier University of Nigeria, University of Ibadan.
9. Asked me to marry you on our First Date. 😳👊🏼
10. Travelled several times to visit me at my Uni campus
11. A DJ for many years💥🎧(« Who do u think u are Mr Deejay? »)😂
12. Loved the beer and cigarettes for many years
13. Besties and lovers from our last undergrad year till we married four years afterward.
14. Graduated in the same year but from a different Uni but managed to take graduation pics together😏
15. Actually got called by our imaginary child’s name by our friends ever before we ever married and had kids. (Daddy Nimi and mommy Nimi.😳🤣Nimi is short for Oluwalonimi meaning « I belong to the Lord »
16. I wished we had married immediately after you proposed to me on our first date. 😂That would’ve saved us from an unforgettable regret. Just saying😴 (But thank God for His mercies)
17. Did your National Youth Service in Uyo, Cross Rivers’ State.
18. Did your Masters’ degree in Entomology at University of Ibadan while teaching at some local high school.
19. Got married to your bestie (me of course) in Owo
20. Lectured at the faculty of Science in LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY (LASU) for 6 years
21. Had your firstborn son in 1989
22. Best Dad ever
23. Had a dramatic life-changing experience and committed to following Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour and serving Him.
24. Immediately asked to lead the Prayer department of the Chapel of Glory, under the mentorship of ps Sam Aiyedogbon
25. Attended TRIFAB BIBLE COLLEGE in Lagos.
26. Moved to Innsbruck, Austria to work with a Scientific Research Team
27. Lived in Austria for over 5 years
28. Undertook a PhD research in ecotoxicology under the sponsorship of the Austrian govt.
29. Had your firstborn daughter in 1995
30. Bagged a PhD in ecotoxicology from the Technical University in Austria
31. Moved to Australia
32. Pioneered a church plant under His People Christian Church which later became Every Nation Church.
33. Attended the EVERY NATION CHURCH PLANTING AND PASTORS’ SCHOOL in Nashville Tennessee USA.
34. A new era! University lecturer turned Pastor!! Became passionate about telling people how to meet Jesus!!!
35. Passionate about raising godly leaders, especially young adults
36. Oversees the Every Nation Congregational church organization in Sydney
37. Serving as the Hub Leader of the Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Papa New Guinea and Fiji.
38. Been married for 32 years.
39. Selfless
40. Best servant-hearted husband award
41. Best servant hearted leader that I know
42. Best servant hearted dad that I know
43. Patient and forgiving
44. Best servant hearted in-law award
45. Exuberant and energetic
46. Lover of coffee and sweets 🤨
47. A great visioner
48. Compassionate and kind
49. Adventurous
50. Friendly (world smiler award)
51. Hardworking and determined
52. Never afraid to tell me off😎
53. Easily wants to repair and make up for any selfish behaviours
54. Loves to smile and jest (with some weirdness to it😂)
55. Never mock around with your sleep
56. Ardent follower of American news/politics 
57. A follower of home and world events
58. A soccer/football fan
59. Loves your « me » times 
60. A man of harmony

💥🙏🏽🙏🏼😍May your years be long and healthy. May your desires to see nations come to The Lord be realised. May your light shine brighter and brighter. May nations come to the light of your shining and may mighty kings come to see the brightness of your rising. May your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren be mighty in the land. May we grow old together in divine health and still advancing God’s kingdom here on earth.

All these and much more do I wish u today my love.

Happy 60th Birthday🎉💥💯💖💝😍🤗