Rev. Idowu Urges Congregation to Embrace 'The Mandate' of Compassion and Commitment
By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon On Sunday, March 1, 2026, the sanctuary was filled with reverence, hope, and spiritual intensity as worshippers gathered for the first service of the month under the theme, “The Mandate: Our Compassion and Commitment.” It was a moment of renewal, expectant hearts united in worship and anchored in the conviction of God’s unfailing faithfulness. The service was officiated by the Senior Pastor and Wuse District Overseer, , whose message, titled “Be Involved,” drew from 9:36–38 and 28:19 . He described the Christian calling as possessing a “circular and spiritual intensity”, a continuous cycle in which compassion leads to prayer, prayer births commitment, commitment produces action, and action renews compassion. Seeing as Jesus Sees At the center of the sermon was Matthew 9:36–38: “When He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.” Rev. Idowu emphasized that the ...