By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon
The Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, delivered a powerfully uplifting and mission-focused Sunday service today, drawing worshippers into an atmosphere of heartfelt worship, deep reflection, and renewed dedication to God’s global mandate. The service aligned with the church’s Theme of the Year, “Resounding Victories,” and the Theme of the Month, “Securing and Preserving the Harvest.”
Rev. Gabriel Lohven Barau, a respected Nigerian missions leader and founding Chairman of the African Missions Association, served as the guest minister.
He preached a compelling sermon titled “Resounding Victories/Securing and Preserving the Harvest,” anchored on Matthew 2:1–5 & 9. His detailed verse-by-verse exposition offered fresh insight into the timeless call of God to His people and the responsibility that accompanies spiritual victory.
The service opened with a serene ambience as the choir delivered a powerful, spirit-lifting worship session. Their harmonious ministration set the tone for a deeply reverent encounter with God’s word and stirred hearts toward expectation.
In his message, Rev. Barau stressed that true and resounding victories are possible only when believers fully align with divine purpose. He highlighted four essential categories of Christians required to sustain spiritual impact and advance God’s mission:
● Responsible believers
● Faithful believers
● Dedicated believers
●Committed believers
Rev. Barau expressed concern about increasing distractions within the modern church, urging believers to return to God’s core assignments. “The work of God is both important and urgent,” he declared, emphasizing evangelism and soul-winning as non-negotiable responsibilities.
He noted:
The church is often “wasting time and losing focus on God’s assignments.”
Many believers have abandoned their calling, giving room to fantasies and worldly distractions.
Sympathy without action for the unsaved around us is insufficient; evangelism must remain a priority.
Some matters are “important,” some are “urgent,” but the work of God is both important and urgent.
Winning souls for Christ, he reminded, is a non-negotiable mandate.
He encouraged worshippers to discover their spiritual “Jerusalem,” stay focused on their calling, and resist distractions. With words of hope, he added, “Your star is still waiting. No one arrives late when walking faithfully with God.”
He also reaffirmed the historic evangelistic DNA of the Foursquare Gospel Church, reminding the congregation that missions and soul-winning remain the movement’s foundational pillars.
The service concluded with an intense and prophetic prayer session led by Rev. Barau. The congregation engaged wholeheartedly, resulting in renewed clarity, strengthened resolve, and fresh spiritual vigor to pursue God’s mission within their communities.
Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, is a vibrant Christian community committed to evangelism, discipleship, and global missions. The church remains dedicated to raising responsible, faithful, and mission-driven believers who advance the message of Christ with integrity, passion, and purpose.
Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon is a freelance writer and Christian educator based in Abuja, Nigeria, with a passion for documenting faith-based initiatives and their impact on communities.
