BE OCCUPIED TILL HE (CHRIST) COMES: SAYS "THE MOST REVD SEGUN OKUBADEJO" IN A CONFIRMATION SERVICE INTERVIEW WITH THE LORD BISHOP

Report of the Interview Held With the Most Revd Segun Okubadeejo (Bishop of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese/Archbishop of Ibadan Province)

His Grace: The Most Reverend Segun Okubadejo discussing in an Interview with the Editorial Crew

Victoria Memorial Anglican Church (VMAC) host the diocesan confirmation service on Sunday 30th of September, 2018, the second of it kind happening live in the church auditorium. As it's a great big event of the year, the VMAC Editorial Crew make it a one-on-one platform with His Grace the Most Revd Segun Okubadeejo after the confirmation service. Where He gave orientation on the true essence of confirmation, what are expected of new communicants and other roles they have to play in the church of God and beyond.
While responding to questions in an interview with Him, His Grace urges the newly confirmed candidates to "be occupied till He (Christ) comes" as it's part of what are expected of them been newly confirmed as bonafide soldier of Christ in the Anglican communion.

Newly confirmed candidates in a group picture with the Church Vicar, His Grace & Mummy Afosi...

Below is the brief interview in full;

Editorial (Preamble): Thank you so much Your Grace, for granting us this ample opportunity. We are highly grateful for this rare privilege of having this wonderful interactive moment with Your Grace Sir. It's indeed marvellous in our heart and also precious to our soul to have Your Worship presence in our midst today.

QUESTION: Your Grace, May we meet you Sir?

ANSWER: I am Segun Okubadejo,The Bishop of Ibadan Anglican Diocese/Archbishop of Ibadan Province.

QUESTION: Sir, What is the contextual meaning of Confirmation or the real essence of been confirmed into the Anglican Communion?

ANSWER: Confirmation held in context of Holy Eucharist in the pulpit is the continuation of Baptism in Christ fold. Baptism is done during the infancy stage in which vow is made by the parent and sponsors on their behalf. Confirmation is where the candidate makes confession themselves to affirms their true readiness to serve God in full and also engage in the communal practice our Lord Jesus Christ. This brings about receiving God power and boldness to preach the Gospel anywhere.
It makes them “witness for Christ” and not just “witness of Christ”. The old ones which has already been confirmed is being galvanized, energized, and bold in Christ.

His Grace: The Most Revd Segun Okubadejo giving orientation on confirmation in the interview... 

QUESTION: Sir, What is expected of the newly confirmed candidates especially in the church of God and society in general? 

ANSWER: They should be occupied till He (Christ) comes.
They must be engaged in Church’s activities i.e been responsible in the Lord vine yard.

QUESTION: Sir, what are the benefits of being confirmed?

ANSWER: The benefits are limitless as it certifies you as a true carrier of Christ emblem. It also endorse you to feature in church activities as previously said i.e being a worker in church departmental sections like joining the choirs, ushers, editorial and many more sections in the church of God.

His grace in a group picture with the newly confirmed women in white...

QUESTIONS: Sir, How will you rate today's service and what improvement(s) will you like to make as regards the Church in general?

ANSWER: The Service was very interesting, orderly enough and quite impressive.
We just need to add more effort in the;
1. Duty of Holiness,
2. Keep improving in the Spiritual Growth, and
3. Be in the service and not just “be present” in the service.

CONCLUDING QUESTION (Editorial rounding up): Sir, it's always a thing of joy to have Your Grace worship in our midst. Like how soon should we be looking forward to have Your Worship presence from the throne of grace.

ANSWER (With sweet smile): It's always my pleasure to worship with you my wonderful people of God. As you ask "How Soon", let me just say "Very Soon" by the grace of God.

His Grace giving response to questions with sweet smile...

And everybody (with joy) burst into laughter, while everything end with sweet smile on the face of His Grace, the Most Reverend Segun Okubadejo (Bishop of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese & Archbishop of Ibadan Province).

Everybody on standby welcoming the Majestic move of His Grace while singing the Closing Hymn...

There present we have notable anointed fathers in the Lord;

1. Our amiable spiritual father and mentor, Ven. Remi Afosi (the Church Vicar)
2. Our esteemed & noble-minded former Assistant Priest, Rev. Peter Balogun (the Church Vicar at Aba Iye, branch)
3. Our father, Rev. Segun Falana (a retired priest from Odi-Aperin, church branch)
4. Our powerful & enterprising former youth chaplain, Rev. Clement Makinde (Now the Church Vicar at Olorunda branch)
5. Our humble & generous youth chaplain, Rev. Peter Oluwatayo (Asst Priest of the Victoria Memorial Anglican Church, Olorunsogo)
6. Our daddy, Evangelist E.O Oladigbo (from Akanran, church branch) and other anointed Men of God.

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His Grace in a group picture with the Editorial Crew and Our Father in the lord!

Join us next Sunday for another impactful moment with God. May you be richly blessed and endued to serve God in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen

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