ABOUT THE CHURCH
Christ Ascension Church 1984 foundation constitution
Lome, Togo
is the satellite of the above mentioned church in Nigeria which has her
international secretariat at Ezinachi Okigwe in Imo state of Nigeria.
While the general superintendent of this great church is the senior Pastor and the head
of the administration and his seat shall be at 298 Ehi roads Aba in Abia state of Nigeria.
The following arms of the church formed the general council; missionary executive council,
men fellowship, women fellowship and youth fellowship, in every local cum district levels the pastor is the head of the administration
assisted by an elected member of the church board.
The following members may officiate in the church;
The Pastor,
The Deacons,
The Deaconess,
Elders of the church,
The Secretary,
They are to officiate in coordinating church service and programs, teaching in Bible studies
and Sunday school classes. Only the full members of the church can be giving any of these posts to handle not a novice.
Untrained and Unlicensed Pastor, can not officiate any burial, wedding or marriage, baptizing
people and dedication of a child at the Alter of God. Eph 4 vs. 11-13; 1peter
5 vs. 2; 1Timothy 3 vs. 6
Prohibition of immoral
dancing and dressing, for a believer to take part in traditional and cultural dancing is scandal. Again no member is allowed
to dress indecently in and out side the church as they are supposed. 1Timothy 2 vs. 9-10, Deut 22 vs. 5,
The use of strong and intoxicating drink has
its most baneful effects especially on those who have addicted themselves to the practice.
Their life, spiritually, morally, intellectually, physically, economically and socially
has become be lighted.
Therefore as a church in strict obedience to the scriptures, we strongly advocate ‘‘total
abstinence’’ and that members are very strictly forbidden to take or drink any intoxicating DR) gin, whisky, beer,
stout etc, also any beverage which contains alcohol. Proverbs 23 vs. 20, 21, 29-31. Eph 5 vs. 18 Hosea 4 vs. 11
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Pastor could be transferred to any place deemed right with respect to his usefulness. He should not refuse except where there
is an unavoidable circumstance and considered so by missionary council.
A Pastor may ask for transfer from town or locality to another place within Christ Ascension Church world wide after spending years.
A Pastor who acts in opposition to this regulation shall be suspended or dismissed. All
trained and licensed Pastors were authorized and ordered to use sanctuary wine and wafer bread only, during participation
of the Holy Communion; Therefore any Pastor been found using beverage contain alcoholic will be suspended from the church.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Christ Ascension Church 1984 foundation constitution believe that the Holy Bible, consisting
of 39 books of the Old Testament, and 27 books of the New Testament, is the inspired word of God.
We take Bible as the final authority in all matters concerning Christian conduct and work 2Timothy 3 vs. 16-17; proverbs
30 vs. 5/6; Revelation 22 vs. 18, 19.
BAPTISM – That water baptism is essential to our obedience after reconciliation
with God .The baptism is one immersion in the name of the father, of the son and the Holy Ghost as JESUE commanded preferably
in a River, stream or baptistery. Math 3 vs. 13-17; mark 16 vs. 15; Acts 2 vs. 38-39; Romans 6 vs. 4, 5
The church believe in the baptism of the
Holy spirit because it is the endowment of power of God from on high upon the believer .It is the promise Jesus made to us
after His resurrection from the grave on the third day . Acts 1 vs. 5-8; Matt
3 vs. 1; Mk 16 vs. 17; Luke
3 vs. 16; Luke 24 vs. 49; Acts
2 vs. 1-8.
MARRIAGE
Marriage is bind for life, the church agrees with the uniform of monogamy according to
the teaching of the Bible.
Therefore polygamy is contrary to God’s
perfect will and institution. Heb 13 vs. 4; Gen 2 vs. 24; proverbs 31 vs. 10-31; Matt 5 vs. 31, 32
ANNUAL EVENTS; from the middle of every January
to ending of February is our frothy days fasting and prayer 6am till 6pm daily. Captioned ‘‘FIRE ON THE MOUNTIAN’’
Last week of March the warriors move to the wilderness for power connections.
Then on first week of may the good women wing carry out her mothering days to end up on
Sunday one week.
Youth’s week comes up by 1st week of June; while on July ending Men will back up
their camp convention. Then by august women move to the ASCENSION centre for their camping too.
Our children start their days by September ending to give chance for Men’s week by
October. Our minister’s conferences are every February ending to
prepare them for the year work. Click below to see more other events.
OUR PURPOSE
AND MISSION.
The primary purpose and the mission of Christ Ascension Church here in Togo Republic is
to propagate the gospel of our Lord Jesus through reaching the unreachable, redeeming
and delivering the souls subjected under the captivity of Satan; Braking those generational curses from the ancient tribes
which has being bringing a lot of calamities to some families .
Providing and encouraging the good health of man-kind by supporting the less privileged
in the society. Promoting and supporting the good vision of the political leaders, even giving the youth’s adequate
training cum education about God Almighty. Romans 13 vs. 6; Proverbs 22 vs. 6.