A REPORT ON ENCOUNTER WITH DESTINY SEMINAR (NAIROBI) DATE: 11th to 13th FEBRAURY 2010 The 3 days event in Nairobi took place in Cameo Cinema Hall with the theme: ENFORCING YOUR TURNING POINT MOMENT; it started on Thursday and ended on Saturday with an Anointing service. All through the 3 days of the event, there were records of large turnouts of crowds in their hundreds to partake of the release of God’s word from God’s servant. It was indeed an Apostolic and Prophetic visit for the City of Nairobi and the Kenya Nation at large as declared by God’s servant beginning with the first night of the event. God’s servant who ministered under an open heaven starting with the first night, made it explicitly clear that he was in Kenya this time around for an Apostolic and Prophetic errand that is targeted at enforcing a turning point experience for God’s people. All the days of the event witnessed an ever increasing crowd participating in heavy praise and worship sessions, inspirational song renditions led by the praise team; also, there were intercessory prayer sessions for the Kenya Nation and her leaders, the move of God and revival in the land; each night, the people came with fresh hunger for the word and expectation to be blessed by God through His word. It is worthy of note, to acknowledge the large turnout of Ministry heads, senior pastors and other categories of ministers of the gospel (majority of whom are protégées of God’s servant) who were in attendance all the days of the event; they all returned with new fire and fresh grace to pursue and fulfill their mandates. Also, all the participants at the event received free distributions of the messages of God’s servant on CDs, MP3, and DVDs; this gesture was considered as a rare occurrence as compared to other Ministers of the gospel who travel abroad with their CDs and DVDs for sale. The third night which was the climax of the event, witnessed the ministering of the Anointing and special impartation for supernatural release of destinies and a turning point experience for all the participants. In conclusion, the Seminar came to an end with prophetic proclamations of blessings pronounced by God’s servant as a seal upon God’s people and the multitude kept rejoicing on their way home while many remained in the hall jubilating over what God has done in their lives. God is faithful!
A REPORT ON THE ENCOUNTER WITH DESTINY SEMINAR (ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA) DATE: 4TH TO 7TH FEBRUARY 2010. “And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.” Mark 16:20 The scripture above can be used to best describe the testimony of the East African outreach embarked upon by TUNJI ADEYINKA MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL led by God’s servant: Pastor Olatunji Adeyinka and his team of Missionaries. The East African Outreach took place in the month of February 2010 with Encounter with Destiny Seminars hosted in Addis Ababa Ethiopia, and Nairobi Kenya; while Ministers\Pastors Conference was held in Mombasa, Kenya and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. N.B- Below are reports from various locations around East Africa. Another impactful Encounter with Destiny Seminar hosted by TUNJI ADEYINKA MINSITRIES INTERNATIONAL was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event, unlike the others, was a Prophetic and God-ordained meeting which lasted for four days with the theme: UNLOCKING FINANCIAL PROSPERITY. The four days was an event-full programme as there were morning and evening sessions which witnessed the Ministers Conference for the morning session and the Seminar for the evening session. This edition of the event was unique in all ramifications as the whole event was well covered with upgraded hi-tech cameras, first class video/audio recording equipments and other advanced technical equipments owned by the ministry and conveyed to East Africa by a team of media crew who accompanied God’s servant on this trip. It is also worthy of note that the event was aired concurrently on the internet and many hooked up and watched the services live all across the globe. There were records of testimonies as feedbacks were received from the media unit. It was yet another great time of divine visitation for the city of Addis Ababa and its environs as multitudes in their thousands gathered from all over the city to be blessed. The entire four days meeting was indeed an unforgettable and irrecoverable experience that left an everlasting impact on the Body of Christ and the Capital City of Ethiopia. The four day event witnessed the massive daily turn-out of crowds in their thousands who engaged themselves in fervent prayers before the commencement of the program as to prepare themselves for what God has for them. The series of events that ushered everyone to God’s Throne room were simply heavenly; from the heart-felt and glorious praise and worship renditions to the opening charge that only increased the hunger for God. Activities had already begun on the first day as people were already seated in the auditorium, expectant and eager to hear from God through His choice servant. After minutes of intense intercession for the Body of Christ and continuous advancement of the Gospel, the word of God came with fresh unction. It was indeed an awesome time as people humbly sat with patience and keen interest savouring God’s word. In the course of the event, Ministers Conference were running concurrently alongside the seminars; morning sessions of day two and three were designated for the Ministers Conference which had records of pioneers of ministries, heads of Mission, Evangelists, Pastors, and different categories of ministers of the gospel in attendance; they all turned out in their numbers to be mentored by God’s servant through the various in-depth biblical expositions for impactful ministry he was teaching them. The evening sessions of day two and three witnessed an amazing increase of people. The main auditorium was totally full because the number doubled such that there was overflow. Prior to the start of the service, the tape stand was fully jam-packed as people queued to place orders for previous messages. God’s servant declared God’s counsel on how to tap into the inexhaustible resources of God. The presence of God was so dense and captivating that the crowd could not hold back but rather gave expression by their shouts of joy and godly excitement during the Message. The crux of the whole program was the fourth day which was exceptionally spectacular. Just like the days when Jesus was on earth, the overflow was not only packed, it was amazing that people sat at the edge of the podium while others scrambled for any visible space to sit, to be under the anointing that flowed that evening. The Minstrels lifted the hearts of the people as they sang in diverse tongues, leaped in glorious dances, in praising and worshipping in such heart-felt way. It is noteworthy to observe the passion in which the people expressed themselves to God. As the word of God came in much power and effectiveness, God’s servant made known God’s counsel to His people. The whole atmosphere was highly saturated and all were transformed by the message during this meeting which lasted for several hours. The fourth night was sealed with the administration of the Anointing. God’s Presence filled everywhere as many fell under the anointing for the Spirit of God was heavily mighty upon the people. Various ministers of the gospel that were present were not left out as there was a special impartation session where God’s servant laid hands and anointed them for exploits in ministry. God’s servant closed the meeting with pronouncement of blessing upon the people and the people rejoiced with great joy in songs and dancing to express their gratitude for His divine visitation upon the land once again. Indeed, to God, the Doer of all these great wonders be all the Glory!
A REPORT ON THE ENCOUNTER WITH DESTINY SEMINAR (ENUGU) DATE: 22nd to 24th JANUARY 2010. It was a time of great visitation for the inhabitants of the City of Enugu and the body of Christ in particular as TUNJI ADEYINKA MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL launched a 3 day gospel campaign through the Encounter with Destiny Seminar with the theme: TURNING POINT MOMENT. Enugu is the capital city of Enugu State situated at the South Eastern region of Nigeria. A day before the commencement of this historic and epoch making event, a team of 4 Missionaries from the headquarters of the Ministry left as an advance team ahead of God’s servant: Pastor Olatunji Adeyinka who later joined the team the next day after his return from an East African trip; on the day of his arrival at the airport in Enugu, he was received by a convoy of ministers of the gospel in that City and amongst them were heads of mission and senior pastors of ministries. The team of Missionaries who travelled as an advance team with one of the Ministry’s van, carried along with them sophisticated modern day equipments ranging from professional cameras, video and audio recording\editing machines, sound and musical equipments, e.t.c. The 3 days Apostolic and Prophetic event began in a notable and grand style as the crowd started arriving the venue of the event earlier before the commencement time. And when the service on that first day began, the entire spiritual atmosphere was saturated and electrified with God’s awesome presence as deep rooted worships were offered unto God as led by the praise team. As the service progressed, other features that were entertained included intercessory prayer sessions for the fulfillment of God’s agenda for the City and the advancement of the body of Christ therein; also there were various renditions by the praise team and other guest artistes to usher the people into God’s presence to receive of the manna from heaven which is God’s word through God’s servant who was heavily loaded and ready to deliver. When it was time for the word, God’s servant was ushered to the podium with a loud ovation and excitement as the people cheered and shouted with joy unto the Lord. The first night was so memorable as God’s word came fresh through His servant who ministered with life and simplicity revealing the mind of God concerning His children. God’s servant categorically stated that, he was in ENUGU for an Apostolic and Prophetic assignment as designated to him by God: To enforce a Turning Point Experience for God’s people. Indeed the first night was so impactful that the attendance on the second and third day doubled as news of God’s mighty deeds spread around the City like wild fire; the ministers of the gospel from various ministries from within and outside the City were not left out as they were seen flocking in all through the days of the event with some of them forfeiting their ministry’s earlier scheduled services to attend the meetings. The ministers of the gospel present at the event were all recognized and some of them brought words of greetings to the crowd during the event. The climax and grand finale of the event which was the anointing service witnessed an unusual eruption of grace and power as God’s servant under God’s unction made prophetic proclamations into the lives, affairs and ministries of all that were present at the event; even after the services came to an end, crowds were still seen surrounding God’s servant to receive one impartation or the other and everyone went home jubilating for the fresh touch of God that has come upon their lives. It is also imperative to mention that, the manner in which the crowd bought the messages on tapes, audio CDs and DVDs shows that God has opened up a new chapter in their spiritual experience. Of a truth, it’s a new season for the City of Enugu and the body of Christ in particular. To God be the glory!
A REPORT ON THE ENCOUNTER WITH DESTINY SEMINAR (JOS) DATE: 8th to 10th JANUARY 2010 God is indeed faithful! The first edition of the Encounter with Destiny Seminar for the year 2010 started on a glorious note. As we were yet to recover from the November Seminar, God through His own servant declared another gathering with an unfamiliar theme: THE GREAT ESCAPE. This edition of the event was so unique in every ramification: firstly, the date was thought to be too early in the year and the theme unfamiliar; but God dazzled everyone by proving Himself as the One Who called for the event. Crowds from all over the city and its environs came in their hundreds to keep an appointment with destiny as God was about to set the pace for divine happenings for His children in the year 2010. The event being a 3 day event, started on the first day a marvelous way as activities had begun at the venue where all arrangements were being made for the seminar, the technical crew on board; the ushers already set and the choir prepared in songs for the edification of the people of God. Even the Coordinators and Stakeholders were fully on ground, praying and interceding for the seminar. The program which was held in the heart of the City witnessed an influx of people and it took off at exactly 4:30pm. The presence of the Lord filled the atmosphere as worthy praises and heartfelt worship songs were rendered, intercessions and supplications were made for the body of Christ in the city of Jos, and spiritual warfare prayers were engaged to overthrow every satanic agenda against the city and God’s purpose for the land. The Limelight choir alongside other guest artistes was on ground to usher the crowd into the throne room of God to receive the word of life through God’s anointed servant: Pastor Olatunji Adeyinka. Also in attendance beginning from the first day, were various heads of missions, pioneers of ministries, senior and assistant pastors who came from far and near to partake of the grace of God at work in the life of His servant and the ministry. God’s Servant, Pastor Tunji began the night introducing the theme: THE GREAT ESCAPE. He spoke on the Mystery of Death, reiterating the intricacies of the term Death. In his words, Death is the summation of the weight o f the devil’s wickedness and Jesus has the answer to death; and that even in death there is life. He buttressed on this truth by using the story of Lazarus in the Bible. God’s servant further expanciated, that God has an escape programme for His children if only they will heed to His instructions. The heart of everyone that came was ignited with Hope in the Word of God. The second and third day of the event focused on teachings captioned: The Mystery of Fatherhood and the Mystery of Resurrection respectively. God’s word through His servant came with freshness and simplicity as the eyes of everyone were opened to the responsibilities and relationship between a son and his father (God and His children). At the end of the second day of the event, the Communion Table was administered while the third was the Anointing service. There was joyful excitement in the air as lives were touched, lost hopes restored, destinies recovered and released; even ministers of the gospel who were present could not hold back but gave expression to their encounters at the event as they also queued up to buy the messages. Indeed, a new fire of revival has been ignited in the land. Indeed, this seminar was a great testimony in the lives of the people that attended, as God proved Himself a Shelter in times of storm. Jesus is Lord!
A REPORT ON THE ENCOUNTER WITH DESTINY SEMINAR (JOS)
DATE: 22ND-24TH NOVEMBER 2009
It was indeed a time of great Joy and unforgettable experience for the body of Christ and the inhabitants of the City Jos, capital of Plateau State North Central of Nigeria where a three day Encounter with Destiny Seminar was hosted with the theme: “MANIFESTING ROYALTY”.
This month’s edition of the Seminar was the third edition to be hosted within the year in the City of Jos.
The three day prophetic event was characterized by an unprecedented release of God’s word with depths and insights as God’s choice servant: Pastor Olatunji Adeyinka disseminated the word of grace as given to him by God.
This month’s event began on a glorious note as the hall which is situated in the City center witnessed a large turn out of crowds who came in their hundreds to be taught and imparted via God’s word through His servant.
Some of the highlights at the event included, heartfelt worship sessions led by the Limelight choir, special song ministrations by guest artistes as well as the Limelight choir; also, intercessory prayer sessions which are regular features during every Encounter with Destiny Seminar were not left out; the intercessory prayer sessions were geared towards enforcing God’s agenda for the City as well as igniting revival within the body of Christ in the City.
At this event, it is worthy of note that God’s word came through His servant in a new fashion and dimension as attested by the response of the crowd to the word and huge purchase of the messages both on tapes, audio CDs and DVDs.
God’s servant who ministered with unction began the day one’s teaching by introducing the theme: MANIFESTING ROYALTY; through divine illumination and the simplicity of the gospel, God’s servant taught the word helping each one to see God’s ordination for His children which is for each one to occupy their domain and rule their territories. He further emphasized that every manifestation in the kingdom is by the hand of God upon a man.
The day two and three of the event also witnessed an upshot in godly excitement and joyful jubilations as the crowd pressed for the word of life through God’s servant; the third which was the Anointing service witnessed an overflow because the hall could not accommodate the crowd who came in large numbers to be imparted through God’s word.
Also, Pioneers of Ministries, heads of Missions, pastors and various categories of ministers of the gospel came in their numbers to be imparted as well during the three days event.
Indeed, God’s word was fulfilled as lives were transformed, destinies were recovered and released and ministers of the gospel received fresh impartation to pursue and fulfill their callings.
To God’s glory, many testified of healings and divine turnarounds that took place in their lives as God’s servant ministered under the unction of the Holy Ghost and God confirmed the same.
Hallelujah! What a mighty God we serve.
NAIROBI, KENYA (27TH – 29TH MARCH 2009 )
Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, came alive with God’s awesome presence in the three- day seminar tagged: “TAKING CHARGE OF LIFE”.
The meeting, which was held at the Nairobi City Hall, attracted multitudes, as people thronged in from different part of the city to keep a date with destiny.
After the service the choir broke forth in praises. The presence of God was mighty upon the meeting that the people stayed after the meeting as they expressed their joy in dance to God. Like the previous day, the DVD and Cassette of the night message was also oversubscribed.
The path of the just, according to the scriptures shines brighter and brighter. This was the testimony of the third day. The venue was already bubbling with activities hours before the opening prayer. The sales stand was already crowded with people pick their copies of messages of God’s servant.
The third day of the seminar was every unique in many respect, but it is interesting to note that many pastors and heads of mission led their congregation to the meeting. People thronged into the venue of the meeting from different directions.
Following this token of revival witnessed in Nairobi, the people demanded that the African Prayer League commence in the city without further delay come May 2009.
The news of the meeting spread like wildfire across the city. After the meeting many people who did not have the privilege of attending the meeting came to The Message Center- the office of TAMI in Nairobi- to place their orders for the DVD, Audio CD and Cassette of the meeting.
God is faithful, when He gives His word; He backs it up with proofs.