By Afolabi Olajuwon.
This report highlights the climax of the Children’s Week celebrations held on May 25, 2025, at Foursquare Gospel Church in Wuse District Headquarters. The event was characterized by vibrant children’s choir performances and a transformative sermon delivered by Deborah Oresanya.
Her sermon, titled “Growing Like Jesus,” drew from Luke 2:52 and emphasized the multifaceted growth of Jesus as a paradigm for personal development within the Christian faith. This report provides an overview of the key aspects of the sermon and its implications for fostering spiritual and social growth within the community.
The Foursquare Gospel Church in Wuse District Headquarters has dedicated the month of May to celebrating family, culminating in a spirited Children’s Week. The grand finale took place on Sunday, May 25, 2025, featuring a soul-lifting programme that endeared congregants to the principles of Christian growth, as demonstrated in the early life of Jesus Christ.
Celebration Highlights
The event was marked by enthusiastic performances from the children’s choir, who donned vibrant costumes, symbolizing purity and joy. The highlight of the day was a sermon by Deborah Oresanya, who presented a message of spiritual growth rooted in the life of Jesus Christ.
Sermon Overview: Growing Like Jesus
Drawing from Luke 2:52, Oresanya’s sermon focused on the holistic growth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing aspects that believers are encouraged to emulate:
Growth in Wisdom: Citing James 1:5, Oresanya emphasized the importance of seeking divine wisdom, encouraging consistent engagement with scripture and prayer.
Spiritual Engagement: Jesus’ commitment to spending time in the temple underscores the need for regular worship and spiritual study.
Physical Growth and Stature: Highlighting 1 Corinthians 6:19, the sermon noted the importance of caring for the body as a temple of God, promoting health and wellness.
Favour with God and Humanity: Oresanya drew connections between Jesus’ obedience and harmony with others, referencing scriptures such as Luke 2:49 and Romans 12:18 to illustrate the importance of living in peace with all.
Social and Spiritual Maturity: The sermon concluded with a call for believers to seek God’s assistance in growing in spiritual maturity and social grace, allowing them to build favour with God and fellow humans.
Deborah Oresanya reminded congregants of the divine help needed to grow in favour with God and people, reinforcing the message that spiritual development is a continuous journey supported by faith and community involvement.
The Children’s Week finale at Foursquare Gospel Church served as a profound occasion to reflect on the virtues of growth and maturity in Christ. As the church continues to foster these values, it contributes to the holistic development of its community, embodying the teachings of Jesus and cultivating a generation grounded in wisdom, favour, and spiritual maturity.
*Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon is Fellow Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Institute of Management Consultants, Chronicle Business School, Abuja, Researcher and resource person at the International Institute of Journalism, Abuja.
