APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH EDO/DELTA AREA REPORT OF 2025 AREA CAMP MEETING

THEME: “LIBERATION THOU ART LOOSED” –LUKE 13:12

 

HELD AT

APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH, 1, AKUGBE STREET, USEH QUARTER, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

(14TH TO 21ST DECEMBER, 2025)

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY REPORT OF EDO/DELTA AREA CAMPMEETING: (14TH TO 21ST DECEMBER, 2025), WITH THE THEME: “LIBERATION… THOU ART LOOSED” –LUKE 13:12

 

INTRODUCTION:

A 9-day Area Camp Meeting was proposed and approved by WECA to hold between 14th to 21st December, 2025 at Apostolic Faith Church, No 1 Akugbe Street, Off Upper Siluko Road, Useh Quarters.

Camp meeting was last held in Edo State in 2024 with Edo hosting the camp meeting alone, under the leadership of Reverend Emmanuel Mboma. After six years of not holding a joint camp meeting, God revived Edo/Delta Areas through the leadership of Rev. Isaac Adigun and directives was given to Rev. Emmanuel Mboma and Rev. Segun Adeliyi to bring another joint area camp meeting into existence.

The camp meeting was designed to achieve the following objectives:

- To revive the churches in Edo and Delta Area.

-To enable Brethren who could not attend the annual national camp meeting have a taste of camp meeting

-To further strengthen the bond which exist among brethren in Edo Area both in Edo North, Edo South and all of Delta Areas

PREPARATION

The fixing of the tiles in the main auditorium and Prayer room was completed and also the installation of Suspended ceiling windows in the new building was completed and the platform was erected, other areas for campers was prepared for camping. The AFSS building was prepared for the campers.

ARRIVAL OF CAMP DELEGATES

Workers started arriving on Thursday 11th December while the other workers arrived very early on Friday 12th December for the workers conference while other campers arrived later.

WORKER CONFERENCE

The Ministers’ and Workers´ Conference held on December 12th as part of the pre-camp activities for the Edo Area Camp Meeting was a significant event. Coordinated by Rev. Michael Oroleye, with support from Rev. Segun Adeliyi and Rev. Emmanuel Mboma. The conference focused on preparing the ministers and workers for the upcoming camp meeting.

The conference featured various sessions aimed at equipping the attendees with spiritual and practical insights. Topics covered included:

1. Who are good Gospel Workers: Rev. Monday Onatere

2. General Instructions for Services: Rev. Peter Nwakaji

3. Ministerial Responsibilities 2: Rev. Emmanuel Mboma

4. Ministerial Relationships 2: Rev. Segun Adeliyi

5. Servant of Jesus Christ/Attributes of An Effective Minister: Rev. Olusola Adesope (Online)

6. Social Media; Responsible Use and some tips: Sis Comfort Idemudia

7. Questions and Answers and Closing Formalities: Bro Femi Ekhabafe

The sessions were interactive, allowing participants to share their experiences and learn from one another. The conference concluded with a powerful prayer session, setting a positive tone for the upcoming camp meeting. After lunch, there was another prayer session for all between 5PM to 6PM. Overall, the conference was well received and left the attendees inspired and ready for the camp meeting. Attendance was 156.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS CONFERENCE

Brother Ededem Asuquo reviewed lesson 49 – Moses assumes His Responsibility on the first Saturday (13th December 2025) of the camp meeting while Bro Abel Unuero reviewed the second lesson (lesson 51) for the camp meeting on the last Saturday (20th December 2025)

 

SPECIAL MEETINGS.

Charity Day on Saturday 20th December by 10:30PM while the Children concert was by 3PM

A cross section of the workers   Rev. Emmanuel Mboma (Edo          
Ministers Conference                  (Edo Area Overseer) 

CHILDREN PROGRAMME: The elementary children from Edo Area took trilled the congregation on the first Sunday with a short program taaged “THOU ART LOOSED” while those from Delta Area took charge during the second Sunday with short playlet on “TOTAL LIBERATION”.

 

SUNDAY DEVOTIONAL SERVICES

FIRST SUNDAY: The Devotional Service started with a wonderful orchestra presentation while the opening prayer was said by Bro Peter Nwakaji (Agenebode branch Pastor, Edo Area). The announcement was made by the Overseer (Rev. Emmanuel Mboma) while the Bible reading by Bro Monday Onatere (Zonal Coordinator, Ughelli Zone) was taken from Luke 10:10-13. The sermon titled “THOU ART LOOSED” was preached by Rev. Michael Oroleye.

He emphasize on the ability of the power of God being capable of losing us from all shackles of sin, delivering souls from the oppression and that will bring peace and blessing to the people of God.

First Sunday of the Camp

 

SECOND SUNDAY: The sermon titled “The Glorious Hope of the Saints” was preached by the Delta Area Overseer Reverend Segun Adeliyi where he emphasized the glory that awaits the saints and the things we’ll enjoy when we get to heaven when we get to heaven. He highlighted getting the 3 Christian experiences as a starting point to join the saints who will inherit the kingdom of God when He will come back again to take us.

Altar Call Session

Edo/Delta Area Choir singing to the glory of God

Rev Segun Adeliyi (Delta Area Overseer) delivering the last sermon for 2025 Edo/Delta Area Camp

Delta Area Children program presentation during the second Sunday of the Camp

 

MORNING BIBLE TEACHINGS.

1. Rev Segun Adeliyi taught "The Power of Atonement". The teaching was culled from Hebrews 9:22. In the sermon he emphasize on the efficacy in the blood of Jesus and how it can deliver from sin, heal all divers of sickness, solve all problems and many more. He encouraged everyone to earnestly seek God through faith and to ensure that they get their three Christian experiences as this is the foundation of every Christian's life.

2. The Officiating Minister Reverend Emmanuel Mboma (Edo Area Overseer) gave a sermon titled "Christian Forgiveness". He made the congregation know that this is a practical teaching and as Christians, we should imbibe the act of forgiveness no matter who offends us or the extent of the offence committed.

3. The teaching which was titled, "Inexhaustible and Comprehensive power of God” was taught by Sis Modupe Asokhia (Zonal Cordinator, Ekpoma Zone, Edo Area). The teacher took her text from 1 Chronicles 29:10-12 and extenstively explain the power of God stating that all Power in heaven, on the earth, under the earth and seas belongs to God Almighty, and His power is encompassing and is forever and ever

4. The teaching taught by Reverend Monday Onatere (Zonal Coordinator, Ughelli Zone, Delta Area) titled "Triumphant Soldier Through Grace Christian Standard" took His text from Joshua 5:13 . He stressed on the criteria of becoming a Christian Soldier by subjecting one’s self to total submissiveness and obedience and also been subjected to prayerfulness and envangelism. And with the grace of God guiding us, a Christian solider will be able to achieve all that is expected of them.

5. Bro Anniversary Diemesor(Pastor, Igbobazuwa Branch, Edo Area) used some Bible references to explain the importance of Water Baptism by immersion. After the teaching, the minister and those for water baptism went out for it while songs continue until all were baptized and returned to the tabernacle. A total of 64 persons were baptized (37 females and 27 males). There was smilling faces all around as newly converts came out of the water.

   Ordinance Service : It opened with CGS 596”. Rev. Charles Atagwu taught the Lord’s Supper and everyone knelt down praying before they received the Lord’s Supper. After that session, Rev Peter Nwakaji taught the washing of the saint’s feet then everyone went down picked a partner and observed it in remembrance of our Lord Jesus. A total of 146 persons participated.

Rev Segun Adeliyi (Delta Area Overseer) during the first Bible Teaching of the Camp meeting

Testimonies from the children of God during the camp
 

Choir Rendition

Altar Service

Rev Emmanuel Mboma (Edo Area Overseer) during the second Bible Teaching of the Camp meeting

Testimonies from the children of God during the camp

Sis Modupe Ashokia (Zonal Cordinator, Ekpoma Zone, Edo Area) during the third Bible Teaching of the Camp meeting

Bro Obikpi Jonathan giving congregational prayers

Rev Monday Onatere (Zonal Cordinator, Ughelli Zone, Delta Area) during the fourth Bible Teaching of the Camp meeting

Altar Sessions

Bro Anniversary Diemesor (Pastor, Igbobazuwa Branch Church, Edo Area) during the Water Baptismal Service of the Camp meeting

Water Baptism Sessions

Baptismal Candidates before the Immersion

 

EVENING REVIVAL AND EVANGELISTIC SERVICES

Preachers at every evening gave a reviving sermons that turned heart to pray through. They are Bro Sunday Orhovwiare, Bro Moses Odiase, Bro Jerimoth Ekelemu, Bro Tunde Akintola.

Bro Tunde Akintola (Pastor, Ologbo Church, Edo Area) during one of the Evening Service

Altar call during one of the Evening Service

Bro Sunday Orhovwiare (Zonal Pastor, Sapele Zone, Delta Area) during one of the evening services

Bro Jerimoth Ekelemu (Zonal Pastpr, Isoko Zone, Delta Area, during one of the evening services

 

YOUTH PROGRAMME

Youth services was held 2:30pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday with youth ministers in charge are Bro James Ubong (Delta Area Youth Leader), Bro Moses Aragbonfo (Edo Area Youth Leader), Bro Segun Ogundeji (Delta Area Youth Secretariat Head) and Bro Joshua Omowale (Former Youth Outreach head, Edo Area). Our youths were fully engaged throughout the camp period.

Bro Moses Arangbonfo (Edo Area Youth Leader) during one of the youth services

Bro James Ubong (Delta Area Youth Leader) during one of the youth services

Bro Segun Ogundeji (Delta Area Youth Secretariat) during one of the youth services

Bro Joshua Omowale (Former Edo Area Outreach Youth head) during one of the youth services

Young people pouring out their hearts to God during of the youth services

EVANGELISM

Early morning cry was done by the youth and street meeting was done in the afternoon before the evening services.

TESTIMONY SERVICES

Testimonies from blessed individuals was inspiring and soul filling and the various zones and department had opportunity to testify of the power of God in their lives.

 

THE CHRISTMAS CONCERT started 3pm with the presentation of wonderful pieces to the glory of God.

Some of the renditions are:

• Testimony Medley… Jeff Cranfill

• And the Glory of the Lord G.F Handel

• I have seen the Light… Camp Kirkland

• Joyous Carol of Christmas Joseph Martins

• Local Airs and Many more

Rev. Emmauel Mboma led the congregational song while the opening prayer was said by Bro Monday Onatere. The intermission was beautiful led by Rev Michael Oroleye where he stressed the essence of the Christmas session and how the brith of Jesus brought hope into the world.

The vote of thanks was given by Barrister Akpor Ganobor.

PHOTOS FROM THE CHRISTMAS/CAMP CONCERT

 

CHARITY DAY

Charity day was held too at 10:30AM. People were happy as they went home with different gifts held on Saturday 20th December 2025.

THE CHRISTMAS CHILDREN CONCERT

Started 3pm on Saturday 20th December with wonderful presentation from the children.

Some of the renditions are:

• Ode to Joy Beethoven

• O thou that tellest G.F Handel

• Carols of Christmas lessons………..

• Little Star presentation….…..

• Local Airs and Many more

 

 

CAMP STATISTICS

ATTENDANCE TABLE

ATTENDANCE	DAY 1 Sunday 14/12/25	DAY 2 Monday 15/12/25	DAY 3 Tuesday 16/12/25	DAY 4 Wednesday 17/12/25	DAY 5 Thursday 18/12/25	DAY 6 Friday 19/12/25		DAY 7 Saturday 20/12/25	DAY 8 Sunday 21/12/25	TOTAL SO FAR
MORNING	872	471	490	452	496	520			927	4228
AFTERNOON	-----	280		285		357			234	1156
EVENING	CONCERT 1013	545	599	511	626	-		Children Concert 704	194	4192
TOTAL	1885	1296	1089	1248	1122	877		704	1355	GRAND TOTAL: 9576
ORDINANCE
WATER BAPTISM			LORD’S SUPPER				WASHING OF FEET
Candidates: 64			164				164

N.B: The internet audience too were not left out as we had a peak attendance of 800+ views and counting during the concert and an average 0f 200 – 400 during the Sunday Services and weekly services.

BLESSINGS TABLE

BLESSINGS	DAY 1 Sunday 14/12/25	DAY 2 Monday 15/12/2 5	DAY 3 Tuesda y 16/12/ 25	DAY 4 Wednes day 17/12/2 5	DAY 5 Thursday 18/12/25	DAY 6 Friday 19/12/25	DAY 7 Satu rday 20/1 2/25	DAY 8 Sunday 21/12/2 5	TOTAL SO FAR
SALVATION	5	36	42	34	32	8	-	13	170
SANCTIFICATION	5	11	14	12	10	6	-	5	63
BAPTISM	1	5	2	5	4	4	-	5	26
HEALING	1	13	12	4	10	11	3	30	84
RE-ANIONTING	9	11	9	6	20	2	3	19	79
OTHERS	23	14	11	13	20	8	4	34	127
TOTAL	44	90	90	87	96	39	10	106	562

 

Conclusion:

The 2025 Edo Area Camp Meeting was a spiritually uplifting event, characterized by strong leadership, diverse religious activities, and a deep sense of community and thanksgiving. The collective efforts of the leaders and the support from the local ministers ensured a memorable and impactful experience for all participants. We appreciate the District Superintendent for His Support and Prayers. We also thank every other leaders from outside and within.

 

Emmanuel Mboma (Revd)

Overseer Edo Area.