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Month: February 2026

2026 Asaba Methodist Retreat, a Means of Grace: Patriarch Idowu, Prelate Mbang, and Bishop Solaru on ‘what the Spirit is saying to the church.’

Posted by Deji Okegbile | Feb 8, 2026 | Methodism, Ministry and Prayer, Missions and Evangelism |

God is present amid His church, the Methodist Church Nigeria, just as He was present among the 7 churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3. To each of those churches, as well as to us, the repeated command is: “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” The insight is that the Holy Spirit speaks to churches through Scripture and leaders, granting divine wisdom, courage, and discernment, often guiding them to act beyond their own abilities. For example, Patriarch Professor Bolaji Idowu, His Eminence Dr Sunday Mbang, and Bishop Thompson Tanimowo Solaru at different...

49 years later, remembering my grandmother, Alice Ogunhunmilola: My Methodist Matriarch.

Posted by Deji Okegbile | Feb 2, 2026 | General and Ecumenism |

To the world, Grandma Alice was one person, but to the Okegbiles’ family, especially my senior sister, Deaconess Iyabo Kolawole, she was our guiding light, anchor, and beloved Methodist matriarch. Her devotion to the church was profound. She was diligent with her tithe card and church commitments and loved to recite and sing Methodist hymns. Born in 1897, she died on 17th November 1977. Now, forty-nine years later, we honour a life poured out in service to God, family, and community. Grandma Alice didn’t just attend church; she was the church. Her faith was our family’s rhythm—quiet yet unshakeable....