OGBESE EKITI CHURCH

OGBESE CHURCH

The Seventh – Day Adventist church got to Ogbese in 1959 by elder John Olajide.  The church started worshiping at his residence.  The church began with four people which were elder Olajide, his younger brother and two children.  

However, some years later, the pioneer members were encouraged as the families of Odunola and Awoniyi joined the fold.  Initially, a temporary lamb shelter (Atibaba) was erected for worship beside Elder Olajide’s house which served them for twelve years.  Through prayers with planning, a piece of land was acquired where a permanent church building was erected that is still serving as worship place till date.

Later on, the members increased numerically as the families of Adelerin and Asaolu joined the church.  Subsequently, Elder James Adelerin was elected as the church leader.  His leadership and commitment of members, Ogbese church was organized in 2001 when Pastor D S Aborisade was serving as the pastor.  Some of the pastors that served at Ogbese were: Pastors Oyedele, Olaifa, Adekola, J A Alabi, S B Dada, E O Adeoye, etc.

Presently, Pastor B. M. Akintola is the District Pastor.  The mental and physical efforts of Bro. Odunayo Awoniyi and Kehinde Odunola, other youths and elderly men and women cannot be overlooked.

Though Elder James Adelerin and Moses Awoniyi have relocated from Ogbese.  The Lord has used them to plant another church at Ago – Dada community near Akure, Ondo State.

Ogbese church is marching on to the glory of God and may we all be counted worthy at Christ’s second coming. (Amen).