36 HEARTY CHEERS TO REV. (BARR.) JOHN C. OGUAJU

36 HEARTY CHEERS TO A REVEREND GENTLEMAN

BY IKENNA ASOMBA

Cohen Gadol, John Oguaju

...the Reverend Gentleman

It was a fateful Wednesday of October 10, 1977, coincidentally, the day God Almighty created light and separated it from darkness, that a loud cry--- uwaa! uwaa! uwaa! sounded in the house of Most Reverend Jude Peter Oguaju (Jude Okporo) of Blessed Memory, the Founder of House of Prayer Sabbath Mission (HPSM) Worldwide, Okporo Headquarters, Orlu Imo State, Nigeria.

The joy of that fateful day knew no bounds, as faithfuls rejoiced and merried, even unto the Sabbath, which was three days ahead. The baby boy that visited was Master John Jude Peters Chukwuakochalam Oguaju (Jr.) The little John was the first male to open the womb of Shepherd Mother Charity Oguaju, the first wife of “Jude Okporo.” Rev. Jude Oguaju got married to two wives, with the second wife, Archmother Chiwendu Oguaju, now of blessed memory.

Today, Saturday, October 10, 2013, Rev. John Oguaju, the General Overseer/High Priest (Cohen Gadol) of House of Prayer International Covenant Church (HPICC), Okporo Headquarters, Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria, is 36.

Foremost, a Happy, Resounding 36 Hearty Cheers to him!

Brief Biography

Education

Born 36 years ago, the young Reverend Gentleman, attended the prestigious Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, where he bagged a 2^nd Class Upper Honours in Law. He proceeded to the Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos, for his one year compulsory training.

The Divine Call

...the flocks he leads

As the first born male of “Jude Okporo” of blessed memory, the young, energetic Barrister, who was ready-made for a call to the bar, to explore the gamut and labyrinth of the revered profession, had what many, including himself called a “DIVINE SWAP,” which incidentally 'scuttled' his lofty dream of practicing Law in the highly competitive Nigerian Judicial System (NJS). With the glorious home call of his father, Rev. Jude Oguaju, after having served, ministered and won souls for the Almighty Yahweh for 40 years (1966-2006), the divine mantle fell on the young John.

Jude Okporo joined his Creator like the biblical Moses after 40 years of divine ministration on Sunday, July 23, 2006. Significantly, his death never disrupted the sacred day of rest--- the 7^th day Sabbath, which he observed and celebrated with faithfuls, who were oblivious of his DIVINE HOME CALL, the previous day.

Also, reminiscences of the Home Call was that the Reverend Gentleman, celebrated the April 2006 Feast of Passover and the Church's memorial July 18 celebration with faithfuls. He caught them unaware with his home call. Although, he had always proverbially told faithfuls in his last days of public appearances that he was going to rest soonest. Expectedly, God forbid! God forbid! usually rented the atmosphere during these nostalgic days.

Enter John Oguaju

Just like it was in the time of Moses, when he joined his Creator on Mount Pisgah, prompting Joshua, the son of Nun to take-over the mantle of leading Israel, to the promise land, the gentle, energetic Barrister, took over the divine mantle to lead HPSM, now HPICC to its promise land.

Rev. John C. Oguaju was memorably and formally dedicated to active service as General Overseer/High Priest (Cohen Gadol) on Saturday, March 17, 2007. On this day, he was bestowed with the divine privilege cum call to lead no fewer than 20,000 flocks of Yahweh Almighty to the promise land, just like Joshua.

It's worthwhile to remind us that Rev. (Barr.) John Oguaju had this March and September 2013 respectively made his 7^th glorious outing to the Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread (Pesach) and the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot). Coming onto the pedestal of leadership with fire-brand reforms and others underway, towards a transformable HPICC, where SPIRITUAL EXCELLENCE will be the watchword, the future is indeed bright.

Once again, this day, the Reverend Gentleman, John Jude Peters Chukwuakochalam Oguaju (Jr), General Overseer/High Priest (Cohen Gadol) of House of Prayer International Covenant Church, Okporo Headquarters, Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria, is 36.

HAPPY 36 HEARTY CHEERS TO YOU OUR G.O. !

WISHING YOU SOUND HEALTH, LONG LIFE, WISDOM AND PROSPERITY!

YOU SHALL LEAD HPICC TO THE PROMISE LAND!

HOUSE OF PRAYER 2013 TABERNACLES FULL PHOTO ALBUM

EXCITING MOMENTS IN PHOTOS FROM THE 2013 FEAST OF TABERNACLES HELD AT THE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS OF HOUSE OF PRAYER INTERNATIONAL COVENANT CHURCH (HPICC) IN OKPORO, ORLU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE, NIGERIA. 

MORE PHOTOS UNDERWAY. ENJOY

The link Road to the newly constructed High Tabernacle

Pilgrims entering into the High Tabernacle for service

Mothers at standby to sprinkle pilgrims before their entry see (Ezekiel 36:25)

The General Overseer/High Priest (Cohen Gadol) Rev. (Barr..) John Oguaju ministering to pilgrims

Pilgrims during a prayer session

Cohen Gadol, John Oguaju showering God's blessings on pilgrims

Pilgrims receiving prayers during offerings

HPICC Founder's daughter, Pauline Oguaju conducting the choristers

Pauline in action

Singer Kelechi Amaeze (KC) in one of his performances at the High Tabernacles

R-L: Arch Deacon (Priest) Clement Ukasoanya; Priest Isaiah Ozoigbo and Rev. Obodozie leading pilgrims on a march with palmfronds to signify the feast of shelters.

Pilgrims with their palmfronds in hands during the commemorative march

The band stand during one of their performances

Young lads dancing joyously amidst a heavy downpour

...let's dig it out through dancing

...even age can't stop the aged mothers from dancing. (at the back) is the Shepherd Mother Charity Oguaju, wife of the late founder of HPICC, Rev. Jude Oguaju (Jude Okporo)

R-L: Elder Okwy Ejezie, HPICC General Secretary; Eld. Steve Kalu, Chairman General HPICC and Arch Deacon J.C.O. Agudozie, Pastor-in-Charge HPICC, Ojo-Alaba Branch, Lagos.

...rejoicing Eld. Victor Eliliy, Chairman HPICC, Egbe, Lagos.

Apostle Ikenna Asomba and friend Samuel, rejoicing before the LORD

Arch Deacon Agudozie, Eld. Ejezie, Eld Kalu and other pilgrims during a marching and dancing mood shortly after the offering of the morning sacrifices by Cohen Gadol. John Oguaju

HPICC Ojo-Alaba Branch Lagos bringing their sacrifice before YAHWEH Almighty, as other pilgrims rejoice with them

HPICC Egbe bringing their sacrifice to the MOST HIGH as other pilgrims rejoice with them

...may the peace and favour of the God of the Feast of Tabernacles be with you all...

....and we say AMEN!

Cohen Gadol, John Oguaju bringing a bull sacrifice to appease for the people's sins

...that YAHWEH Almighty the giver of life should bestow on pilgrims sound health, long life and prosperity and not sudden death....AMEN!

Pilgrims shouting a loudest Halleluyah to Yahweh ALMIGHTY

...and Hosanna shall be unto His Holy name

L-R: Archdeacon (Priest) Clement Ukasoanya; Shepherd Mother Charity Oguaju and Archdeacon Collins Uche, during their retirement ceremony from active service spanning 30 years in HPICC

Retirees flanked with Eld (Engr.) Steve Kalu, HPICC Chaiman General (middle)

Archdeacon Collins Uche being presented a cheque by the Arch Mother, Charity Oguaju

Archdeacon (Priest) Clement Ukasoanya being presented a cheque by the Shepherd Mother, Charity Oguaju

The retirees with members of HPICC Governing Board

The retirees with members of HPICC Board of Trustees

The retirees with HPICC's Senior Ministers

 

PHOTOS FROM HOUSE OF PRAYER 2013 FEAST OF TABERNACLES

2013 FEAST OF TABERNACLES (LEVITICUS 23: 33-43)

The 2013 Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkoth, in Hebrew) of House of Prayer International Covenant Church has come and gone. But the reminiscences of the joy of gathering before Yahweh Almighty at the Church’s Corporate Headquarters in Okporo, Orlu Local Government, Imo State, Nigeria, remains ever fresh in the hearts of all faithfuls and pilgrims who graced the 8-days event.

More exciting moments in Photos from the biblical religious festival which held between Thursday, September 19 and Thursday, September 26, 2013, will be made available online via this blog on Sunday (6/10/13). Enjoy:

PHOTOS BY: IKENNA ASOMBA

Cohen Gadol, John Oguaju ministering during the feast.

Cross session of pilgrims at the feast

 

Pilgrims receiving the blessings on the last and most important day of the feast. (in the alter) is Cohen Gadol, John Oguaju