Presiding Bishop and General Overseer, Christ Faith Tabernacle International Churches, London, United Kingdom, Apostle Alfred T. B. Williams on Thursday said God brought the Onpetu of Ijeru Kingdom, Oba Sunday Oladapo Oyediran Lagbami Osekun III as a King to Save Souls
The world renowned Evangelist said this while speaking with journalists at Onpetu’s palace for the commencement of a the three-day Open Air Crusade and fire conference to mark the 24th anniversary of the nonarch
The three-day crusade with the theme “Unquenchable Fire” is slated to commenced at 4:30 p.m. on thursda and runs through Saturday at the ancient palace of Onpetu of Ijeru kingdom
Apsostle Williams said “God is not happy when human beings are afflicted and I think the reason God brought Oba Oyediran, our king, is to save souls and it is rare to see Kings doing what he is doing here in ijeru.”
He added that he was delighted the day he sighted Oba Oyediran in his church, abroad, adding that he was touched by God to organise a crusade in Ijeru kingdom.
He further explained that minds would be touched by hand of God during the crusade through the unquenchable fire of the Almighty God.
While condemning idolatry, Apostle Williams maintained, “My message for the idol worshipers in Ogbomoso and the world at large is that they should turn to God.
“This is stated in the Book of Isaiah 44:9. It is explicitly stated there that we must turn to God. Kings must turn to God. I have once led my people to a Forbidden Forest (Igbo Aiwo) in my state.”
Earlier, the host and the organiser, Oba Oyediran said he had planned since the first day of his installation as Onpetu on June 1,1999 to dedicate his installation anniversary every year to the service of God through an open crusade.
The monarch added that the crusade is to serve God and pray for liberation of his domain, Ijeru Kingdom, Ogbomoso and Oyo State in general.
“My reign as a king is to serve God and my people. I decided to dedicate my installation anniversary on every 1st of June to the service of the Lord and that is why we are starting this crusade today.
“I feel the palace must be liberated before we can talk about liberating the whole community. God brought the evangelists here and that is how God wanted it. If you want to serve people, you must serve God first,” Kabiesi added.
In her remark, earlier, Olori Subuola Oyediran appreciated Apostle Williams; his wife, Oma and entourage, saying “hopefully, the crusade will liberate large number of people in the area.”
Other clergies to minister during the 3-day crusade included Revd Oma Williams from London, Pastor Anthony Aboaba, Dns Aboaba, Pastor Akintunde, Dn Kayode from London, Dn Dr Aina, Dr Odubonajo, Dn Michael Odiase, Pastor Francis Joshua from London, Pastor Dapo among other clerics and members of the church
