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Ecstatic parishioners at the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) Temple of Restoration, Osu, rejected the year of the pandemic and ushered in 2021 amid thunderous shouts of praise and worship to the Lord for his goodness.
And when senior pastor, the Rev. Ashford Smith, declared 2021 the year of fruitfulness with a call for parishioners to interbreed and possess, it became clear that a new dawn had just begun, one in which every member hopes to be ” fruitful and multiply. ” . “
With his foundational text taken from Deuteronomy 11:31, the Rev. Smith charged the congregation to expect a change in the New Year and to possess what God had given them.
“When the Israelites crossed the Red Sea, they went from slavery to freedom,” he said, adding, in the New Year, “you will not marry or give birth; you will not start a business that collapses “
He said the pandemic, the death of loved ones, the loss of jobs and the challenges of 2020 must remain in the past, and said, “they will cross to possess; God will grant you the power of possession; what you lost in 2020 you will occupy in 2021 ”.
It was a 2-hour service, the night of the 31st, full of praise, adoration, prayers, anointings, and testimonies, all in strict adherence to Covid 19 protocols.
Sitting in white robes with multi-colored nose masks, in a physically distanced seat, the parishioners were not ignorant of the dangers of the time, but were even more convinced that with the observed protocols, God will move in a supernatural way through his Word.
During a year that has been difficult for many, being present on the 31st night and giving thanks to God was the greatest show of gratitude from many Christians.
Beyond their presence, some shared incredible testimonies of how God had saved their lives and those of their loved ones from the surgeries; while others were thankful to God for passing their exams with flying colors and giving them access to their preferred school options.
For these magnificent testimonies and many more, Reverend Ashford Smith asked the congregation to thank the Lord and look forward to the new possessions He will grant them next year.
With 15 minutes left until the new year, the parishioners were led into a powerful prayer session, with the parishioners asking God to guide them in 2021.
The midnight that marked the transition to 2021 began with loud shouts of praise muffled by nasal masks.
