It was a
wonderful communion service on Sunday morning, and we were privileged to be in
His presence.
The service
started with intercessory prayers ledby Josephine. After that, Lois took a short worship song
titled “In Humble Adoration.”
Wilson led the
opening prayer. The praise session was led by Maryann of “De Masterpiece” with
the song titled “Anybody here.” Knowledge
took the second part with the songs“Bless
the Lord with me” and “Ha-Hallelujah.”
Worship time
started with a song titled “Only you are
God,” led by Direction.
‘Buchi gave the
following announcements: Church in the home [CITH] was scheduled to hold at 5
p.m., the week-long fasting ended today, the kingdom partners’ meeting will
hold this Saturday, March 13 at 11 a.m., with the Senior Pastor of the house, the
millennium temple, the global headquarter church of House on the Rock will be
dedicated on the 21st of April, in Lagos.
After the
announcements, “De Masterpiece” ministered to the congregation with the song
titled, “Sometimes,” led by Ufuoma
and Maryann.
Pastor Chikelu
came up to welcome the new comers in the congregation and encouraged them to
prayerfully consider making House on the Rock, Asaba their home church if they
are residents of Asaba.
After the
welcome of new comers, he went on to welcome the man of God, Pastor Cosfinney
N. Udoka, our host pastor here as “De Masterpiece” sang “I’m thirsty for you.”
The message was
titled: “The beginning and end of intimacy.” It was a continuation of
the series on marriage he started about five weeks ago.
Bible Verses:
Genesis 24 vs. 1-3, 2 vs. 24, Ruth 1 vs. 16-18.
He prayed and
continued with the message.
“Intimacy means
nearness in fellowship, getting to know someone deeper. Marriage is a hundred
percent spiritual and it is likened unto the relationship we have with God.”
“The church is
married to Christ and is supposed to have intercourse with Him. Intimacy in
marriage begins with your choice of a partner and the spirit behind the
marriage. The God behind the man controls the man [or woman]. If a man and
woman do not have the same God, it will be very difficult for their spirits to
unite, even after their flesh has united in “marriage.”
“The Bible says,
“Do not be unequally yoked with an unbeliever.” That means, do not marry or get
involved with someone who doesn’t have the same belief system as you do.”
“Another factor
that helps intimacy in marriage is time. In today’s world, couples seem not to
have time for their marriage because everyone is so busy.”
“At the very
least, couples should devote fifteen to twenty minutes daily, almost two hours
every week, and at least two weekends every year to spend together, not
complaining or talking about children, bills, or work. This should be time
spent enjoying each other and reminding each other of the love you share.”
“Sex is the most
efficient tool to bring about intimacy in marriage. It is a spiritual thing
that should be enjoyed in marriage. It brings a greater height of intimacy in marriage;
it can cause issues if not had on a consistent level.”
“It is the same
with our relationship with God. We should take out time to commune with our
God, at least ten to twenty minutes, daily. He is craving to have us come to
Him in worship, without complains.”
“The benefits of
sex [in marriage]:
1.
It reduces
stress, high blood pressure, and boosts immunity.
2.
It increases
your IG-A[Immunoglobulin “A,” designed to fight cold and infection].
3.
It burns
calories.
4.
It improves your
cardiovascular health, it protects the heart.
5.
It increases
your self-esteem.
6.
It reduces
chances of prostate cancer [for men].”
“The recommended
amount of sex for a married couple is at least twice a week.”
He concluded by
saying that proper intimacy in marriage cannot be developed in marriage without
constant sex with each other.
After the
message, prayer, tithes and offering, the Holy Communion was taken.
Closing prayers
and benedictions were said, bringing the first service to a wonderful close.
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