OKE INISA, OTUN CHURCH


THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVNETIST CHURCH, 
OKE INISA OTUN-EKITI
          The genesis of Seventh Day Adventist Church, Oke Inisa was as a result of the following:
1.    Seventh-Day Adventist Church I (Eleti) the only Church in Otun, was full beyond its capacity and the need to plant another church became necessary.
2.    There were lots of old men and women that could not trek the long distance from Inisa to the church any longer.
3.    There were so many backsliding members among Inisa Seventh Day Adventist members and they needed to be revived
4.   Decision was taken at the headquarters of the West Nigeria Conference to encourage members to worship closer to their houses.
          For these reasons, the church at the Conference level sent Evangelist Job Adeyanju to Inisa church for revival programme.
          In his house to house reawakening Bible Studies, Home fellowships, visitations, many backslidden members were revived. With this achievement, they decided to gather at late Elder T. A. Osasona’s house to worship for the first time on May 23rd, 1987. Those that attended, experienced the outpouring of Holy Spirit. They worked hard among themselves, spreading the news of a new beginning. More people trooped out on the next Sabbath to the extent that the space could not accomdate them. Joyous as it was then, Elder D. D. Adeleye released his workshop for the third church service on the 6th of June, 1987.
          Within a short time, the members commenced working to become an organized church. They decided to look for a permanent site. Because all the members were united and filled with selfless spirit, Pa David Dada Adedoyin to the Inisa family for the purchase of the land. Immediately, the church arranged and purchased the land. Under the able and dedicated leadership of Late Elder D. Ajibade and Late Pastor J. A. Fatunbi, they applied for Church Organization from the West Nigeria Conference at Ibadan. The Conference President, Pastor D. O. Babalola with his team came to Inisa Church for organization on the 23rd of April, 1988. The following three people were chosen to be the necleus (foundation) members of the church
1.       Pa Elder D. Ajibade
2.       Elder D. D. Adeleye
3.       Elder D. O. Jayeola
          One after the other about 100 baptised members were voted to the fellowship of Inisa Seventh Day Adventist Church. Few among them are: Pa Joseph Agboola, Madam Florence Wuraola Aremu, Madam Comfort Adepoju, F.A. Osasona, James Olaleye Ajibabi, Asake Olajide, J. K. Adedoyin, Dada Ogunyemi, Madam Ajibade, Daniel Ogunyemi, Serah Adedoyin, Madam Osafunmi Awoyinka, Alagba Jayeola Joseph, Adeoye Adekanye, Ogunleye Ale Falana Oladipo, Adeoye Osasona, Adedun Adeniran, Rotimi Adedoyin.
          The foundation of the first church building was laid on February 7th 1993. Members pulled their resources together and within a few years, the building was completed and the first service was held in the new church building. The journey was so sweet, fulfilling and progressive due to selfless spirit that reigned among members. Incredible but true, God has blessed the members both at home and diaspora that on June 16th, 2015 a foundation of a cathedral worth N30m.  Right now the work had reached roofing level. The committee members below are in charge of the building to see to the on-going project. They are: Pastor Aremu, J. O., Elder Onifade, J. O. and Mrs Olajide Bolatito. May God continue to remember, bless and favour all his chosen, anointed and dedicated member that have been assisting the work and services of His work at Inisa.
          We lost some that were so illustrious to us by death some of which were as follows:
Pioneers members
Pa D. Ajibade, James Olaleye, J. K. Adedoyin, Dada Ogunyemi, D. O. Ogunyemi, Mrs Wuraola Aremu, Asake Olajide, Mrs Ajibabi.
          We believe when Jesus shall come, we who living shall be joined with them as the risen ones finally to separate no more. Many children were born while we are expecting more. Many marriages solemnized in this church. Yearly more souls are added to the church by baptism, transfer of membership and profession of faith. We glorify God for the growth. We are indebted to followings Pastors: F. O. Fadare, J. A. Fatunbi, M. O. Ajao; J. A. Dada A. A. Elusode, B. K. Ogundeji D. O. Onifade, T. O. Olaoye, O. A. Oludumila, J. O. Aremu, James Adeoye, Late J. F. Familusi, Elder J. P. Babalola and Deacon T. F. Omotoso.
          They were dedicated servants of God, may God take pre-eminence in their families (Amen).
Acknowledgements:
          Elder Ephraim Ajibade, Professor Ebun Atolagbe, Sunday Ajibade, and Mr. Bolarinde Ojo