COG7 Calabar

🌊 WHAT ARE YOU FOCUSING ON? 🌊

​It is so easy to walk when the waters are calm. But what happens when the winds howl, the storms rage, and the waves of life start crashing around you?

​When Peter stepped out of the boat, he did the impossible—he walked on water! But the moment he shifted his gaze from Jesus to the raging storm, he began to sink.

​The lesson is clear: Distraction is dangerous. Like Lot's wife, looking back or looking away from God's direction leads to defeat. When we focus on our problems, our challenges, and our fears, we lose our footing.

​But here is the beautiful truth about our Master: Even when we fail, His grace does not.

​🙌 LOOK UP AND LIVE! 🙌
If you feel like you are sinking today under the weight of financial stress, health issues, or anxiety, do not despair. Jesus isn't just standing on top of your storm—He is actively reaching down to grab your hand.

​Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Take your mind off the problem and place your trust in the Problem Solver.

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✨ Celebrating Our Divine Blessings! ✨
​Children are not just the future; they are a beautiful reflection of God’s love and grace in our lives today. As a church family, we lift them up in special prayers, declaring heaven's best over their lives.

​🙏 Our Prayer & Wish for Every Child
​We pray that our children will grow in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man. May the Lord protect them from every evil, ignite their minds with divine intelligence, and anchor their hearts in His love. They shall be for signs and wonders, and their futures are securely bright! We wish them a lifetime of joy, good health, and God's undeniable goodness.

​🎉 THE GRAND FINALE IS HERE! 🎉
​The celebration isn't over yet! Join us this weekend for the most exciting part of our celebration.
​🗓️ Date: This Saturday
📍 Location: CoG7 Asam Abasi Assembly, 19 Esam Abasi Street, Kasuk, Calabar Municipality

​Come and watch our amazing children display their unique, God-given talents! From beautiful ministrations to creative presentations, it’s going to be an unforgettable atmosphere of joy and celebration.

​Bring the whole family, invite your neighbours, and let’s cheer on our stars! 🌟

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God doesn't do "too late." He does "right on time." 🧵👇

​When Jesus arrived at Lazarus' tomb, he’d been dead for 4 days. Everyone thought the story was over. Martha even said, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother wouldn't have died" (John 11:21).

​But God wasn't slow. He was strategic.
​Jesus didn’t want to just heal sickness; He wanted to show that He has power over death. He spoke to the tomb, and what was dead came walking out alive.

​If you are staring at a situation today that feels dead, dry, or beyond repair... don't bury your hope just yet.

​What God has for you isn't dead. It’s just waiting for His timing. Trust the delay. The resurrection is coming.

​Drop an AMEN if you needed this reminder today! 🙏

The Calabar District Children’s Ministry is currently headed by Sis. Uyime Aniebiet Ekong.

Leading and nurturing children is a noble responsibility that requires dedication, patience, and teamwork. She is not alone in this mission, as she works alongside committed leaders and teachers who support the smooth and effective running of the ministry. Together, they continue to guide, inspire, and build the children in faith, love, and godly character.

Throughout the week, we will be sharing wonderful throwback pictures and videos highlighting memorable moments, activities, and the joyful experiences of our children in the ministry. Stay connected and celebrate these beautiful memories with us.

✨ Raising godly children today for a brighter tomorrow.

✨ CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION & COMBINED SERVICE ✨

The Church of God (Seventh Day), Nigeria – Calabar District warmly invites you to a special Children’s Day Celebration and Combined Service.

Join us as we celebrate our precious children in an atmosphere of worship, fellowship, fun, inspiration, and God’s Word.

📖 Theme: “LET THE CHILDREN COME” – Mark 10:13–16
📅 Date: Saturday, 30th May 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00AM Prompt
📍 Venue: CoG7 Esam Abasi Assembly, #19 Esam Abasi Street, Kasuk, Calabar Municipality

There will be:
🎉 Special Children’s Program
🎶 Choir Ministration
📖 Inspiring Messages
🎮 Games & Refreshments
🤝 Fellowship and lots more

Come with your family and loved ones for a joyful and spirit-filled celebration. We look forward to welcoming you!

🌿 SABBATH SERVICE RECAP – EPHRAIM ASSEMBLY, CALABAR DISTRICT 🌿

Today’s Sabbath service was indeed refreshing and impactful as God ministered to His people through powerful teachings and exhortations.

Before the main message, Minister Ubong Akpan briefly spoke on “Channels for Spiritual Materials.” He reminded the church that:

🔹 Trials are for Promotion
Drawing from the book of James, he explained that believers should not blame God during temptations and trials. Just as students must pass examinations before promotion, many trials come as preparation for greater heights and spiritual advancement.

🔹 Covenant Practice
He emphasized the need for balance in our walk with God — believers should not only pray but also give sacrificially. He noted that while holiness is essential, kingdom work also requires resources. Through covenant practice and faithfulness, God prospers His people so His kingdom can spread abroad.

He further encouraged members who were unable to participate in the Pentecost service to still key into the blessings by bringing their first fruits from the works of their hands and trusting God for His outpouring of blessings.

✨ MAIN MESSAGE:
“Harnessing the Pentecostal Holy Spirit for Spiritual Growth and Church Advancement.”

The message centered on the importance of fully harnessing the ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in the church. It was emphasized that while the church has embraced the ministry of the Word, many believers have not fully harnessed the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

📖 The Levels of the Ministry of the Word
1️⃣ Equipping and Building Up Believers
2️⃣ Logos – “Without the Word (Logos), nothing was made.”
3️⃣ Rhema – “Man shall not live by bread alone...” (Matthew 4:4)

🔥 The Five Levels of the Ministry of the Holy Spirit

1️⃣ Transformational Ministry
The Holy Spirit transforms the lives of those who believe. Old things pass away and believers become new creatures in Christ.
(2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10)

2️⃣ Unveiling Ministry
The Spirit opens our eyes to truth, leading to renewed minds and transformed lifestyles.
(Romans 12:2)

3️⃣ Ministry of Help
The Holy Spirit is our Comforter, Counselor, Advocate, and Intercessor. He turns situations meant for disgrace into testimonies of upliftment and promotion.
(John 14:18)

4️⃣ Empowerment Ministry
Believers must be empowered to live what they preach and experience God’s blessings personally before assuring others. The Spirit empowers profitable and impactful living.

5️⃣ Revelational Ministry
Through the Spirit, believers gain spiritual insight, access divine inheritance, and experience unmerited favor and unusual grace.

🕊️ How to Cultivate the Ministry of the Holy Spirit

✔️ Obedience and Holiness – Do not grieve or quench the Spirit.
✔️ Be Filled Continually – The move of God is not for pastors alone, but for every believer. (Ephesians 5:16–18)
✔️ Submission – Submit to God and to spiritual authority. God gives grace to the humble and renews the strength of those who wait upon Him.

The church was reminded that, like Onesimus, every believer should become profitable to God, the church, themselves, and society.

Indeed, today’s service was filled with revelation, encouragement, and spiritual awakening. May we continue to grow in the power and ministry of the Holy Spirit for kingdom advancement. 🔥🙌

🌿✨ HAPPY SABBATH ✨🌿

“Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil.”
— Isaiah 56:2 (KJV)

We wish you a peaceful and glorious Sabbath fellowship. As we gather before the Lord today, may His promised blessings rest abundantly upon every faithful worshipper.

The Scriptures declare:
“If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words: Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.”
— Isaiah 58:13–14 (KJV)

📖 Dear members, kindly note that our Minister for the Month, Brother Ubong Akpann, will be concluding his messages today, as next Sabbath shall be our District Combined Service together with the celebration of National Children’s Day.

We encourage everyone not to miss today’s impactful message focused on:
✨ Spiritual Growth
✨ Spiritual Development
✨ Spiritual Maturity

Come prayerfully and expectantly to receive from the Lord.

Happy Sabbath once again to all believers. May God renew your strength, increase your faith, and fill your hearts with peace and joy. 🙏🕊️

🔥 A Glorious Pentecost Celebration at Ephraim Assembly – Calabar District🔥

We return all glory to God for a successful and Spirit-filled Pentecost Festival celebration at Ephraim Assembly, Calabar District. The gathering was marked by joy, unity, worship, and heartfelt fellowship among the brethren.

✨ Highlights from the Celebration:

🙏 Sacrificial Attendance
Brethren willingly set aside their daily activities and personal commitments to honor the Pentecost gathering, showing deep dedication to God and His Church.

🍇 First Fruits & Fellowship
Members came with fruits, food items, and other gifts which were shared in love and unity, reflecting the spirit of generosity and togetherness that characterized the feast.

🔥 Prayer & Intercession
The service featured fervent prayers for the outpouring and empowerment of the Holy Spirit, alongside intercessions for the Church, families, communities, and the nation.

🎶 Worship & Thanksgiving
The atmosphere was filled with praise, thanksgiving, and the Word of God as we celebrated the promise fulfilled in Acts 2 and the official birth of the Church.

We thank God for a peaceful, impactful, and well-coordinated celebration. May the power of the Holy Spirit continue to strengthen, guide, and unite us for greater works in His vineyard.

🔥 Happy once again from Ephraim Assembly! 🔥

Join us tomorrow for Sabbath fellowship!!

8 Key Records About Pentecost:

1. Outpouring of the Holy Spirit — _Acts 2:1-4_

2. Speaking in Other Tongues — _Acts 2:4-11_

3. Giving of the Commandments at Sinai — _Exodus 19:1; Jeremiah 31:33_

4. Holy Convocation with First Fruits — _Leviticus 23:15-17_

5. A Day of Sacred Rest and Worship — _Leviticus 23:21_

6. Joy and Generosity to All — _Deuteronomy 16:10-12_

7. Fulfillment of Joel’s Prophecy— _Joel 2:28-32; Acts 2:16-18_

8. Birth of the Church — _Acts 2:41-47_

We wish all our followers, friends, and the general public a blessed and Spirit-filled Pentecost.

Join us in fellowship this morning at your nearest Calabar District branch of the Church of God (Seventh Day) as we worship, pray, and rejoice together in the power of the Holy Spirit.

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See you in fellowship!

Happy Pentecost from Calabar District! 🔥

Greetings to all our followers, friends, and the general public from the Calabar District of the Church of God (Seventh Day) Nigeria.

Today we celebrate Pentecost — the day the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Church. On this day, God fulfilled His promise and empowered His people to live, witness, and serve in His power.

“And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.”

Pentecost reminds us that every good gift comes from God. It calls us to honor Him with thankful hearts and to open ourselves afresh to the work of the Spirit in our lives.

We invite you to join us in the morning, as we mark this sacred day in worship and thanksgiving. Come celebrate with any branch church within the District, and let’s rejoice together in what God has done and is still doing.

May the fire of the Holy Spirit renew you, strengthen you, and fill your home with peace and joy this Pentecost.