Vol. 16.2.12
*A DEAR CALL*
“In a movie-like vision, it was commando style.
They gun down anything they saw while we
try to defend ourselves. The worst of it were the hapless mother and children. I woke up in trembling
and the Holy Spirit said pray for
Mission/ Missionaries in northern Nigeria. This
was on Tuesday morning and alas! News said over 50 people was killed Tuesday night in Bornu state. So sad was I and
I heard the Holy Spirit said, do you know
if your prayer was part of what reduced the casualties?”
This was the vision that gave birth to the Change of Taste Group (a non-denominational and interdenominational intercessory group) on the 18th day of February, 2014, channeled by privilege through the vessel God chose by His mercy- Bro. Ogunsuyi Opeyemi. Just like He instructed in Habakkuk 2:2 (NIV): Then the Lord replied “Write down the revelation and make it plain so that a herald may run with it”. The vision and mission to kick start the assignment goes thus:
This was the vision that gave birth to the Change of Taste Group (a non-denominational and interdenominational intercessory group) on the 18th day of February, 2014, channeled by privilege through the vessel God chose by His mercy- Bro. Ogunsuyi Opeyemi. Just like He instructed in Habakkuk 2:2 (NIV): Then the Lord replied “Write down the revelation and make it plain so that a herald may run with it”. The vision and mission to kick start the assignment goes thus:
VISION
To promote God's kingdom, by earnestly interceding for missionaries
globally and seeking God's face continually for Nigeria.
To promote God's kingdom, by earnestly interceding for missionaries
globally and seeking God's face continually for Nigeria.
MISSION
1. To spend at least five minutes daily to pray for missionaries all
over the world and pray for peace in the Northern part of Nigeria.
2. We shall also seek to promote mission and mission related
activities in every way God gives us grace.
1. To spend at least five minutes daily to pray for missionaries all
over the world and pray for peace in the Northern part of Nigeria.
2. We shall also seek to promote mission and mission related
activities in every way God gives us grace.
The modality was to create a group on a social network (Whatssapp was eventually selected) in order to bring interested people with the burden and spirit of intercession together to fulfill these visions and missions. We started by posting prayers daily on the group page as God leads. The choice of a social network platform was to create a fast and easily accessible platform for many. The next task was how to get people of like minds and equal thirsts, who are burdened to intercede and engraced to stand in gap, who will spare their time and resources to speak to God on behalf of others and their nation. Calls went out loud to the best of our ability but we thank God specially for the first set of people that pioneered the group; time we fail to start mentioning one after the other but may God make you all established in
life in Jesus name.
Two years on and to God be the glory
for all He has done, He is doing and He will do in the Change of
Taste (COT) Group. By the special grace of God, He has helped us to achieve;
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The daily prayers as touching the
vision/mission of the group has not stopped.
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An increasing membership baseline cutting
across the nation and beyond
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On April 13, 2015. COT Group by the help of God
started her research/
survey on other Mission Organizations in Nigeria.
survey on other Mission Organizations in Nigeria.
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On June 10, 2015, COT Group
introduced an interactive forum tagged
“AT THE FEET OF THE CROSS; a forum that throws up modern day issue,
and where Christians should stand. It comes up every Fridays by 4pm.
Here we rub minds together, as Holy Spirit helps us to unravel and
retrace ancient landmark.
“AT THE FEET OF THE CROSS; a forum that throws up modern day issue,
and where Christians should stand. It comes up every Fridays by 4pm.
Here we rub minds together, as Holy Spirit helps us to unravel and
retrace ancient landmark.
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Aside the daily prayers, COT Group by the help
of God has a special
day for fasting and prayers which comes up every 1st day of the month.
It started August 1, 2015.
day for fasting and prayers which comes up every 1st day of the month.
It started August 1, 2015.
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On August 29, 2015. COT Group
launched her official bulletin “The Quiver”; a bi-monthly publication of
original Holy Spirit inspirations given to children of God to help improve the Christian
faith. It also publicize the activities of the group and partner mission
organizations.
NOT QUICK TO FORGET
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you…(Matthew 28:19-20KJV).
Our Lord Jesus Christ has given us this commandment as believers and it is our primary responsibility to fulfill this in whatever way, wherever and however. But some people have made it a career for themselves to see that the world, even to the nuke and cranny, comes to the knowledge of God. And these people are called Missionaries. Missionaries have a calling. God often sends a missionary to a particular people group, as Paul was sent to the unreached Gentiles and Peter to the Jews (Galatians 2:8).
A missionary proclaims Jesus as Savior and Lord. Missionary’s outreach involves evangelism, discipleship, and church planting. These main goals are accomplished in a variety of ways: street preaching, tract handouts, church building, Bible studies, relief projects, etc. Missionaries go through sufferings and persecutions in order to enlarge the kingdom of heaven and bring freedom to those in the bondage of sins through the word of God. Missionary work is the duty of all Christians but not all of us are willing and capable of doing what missionaries do. Therefore, if we can’t join them we can support them. We can support them through financial gifts and prayers. They need our prayers most of all and that was why the Change of Taste group was created. We don’t only have the responsibility to pray for missionaries but for all men and even our nation (1Timothy 2:1-2, Psalm 122:6 KJV). The COT Group was created with this mission of intercession.
OUR PRAISES AND PRAYERS
Just as we celebrate our 2nd year anniversary, all we can say to God is “Thank You” for His good works He has been doing for us. And we appreciate all the members of this group for our personal commitment to keep the light of intercession burning; we encourage us to keep up the good work. And we believe that God will continually answer us before we call Him and He will hear us while we are yet speaking (Isaiah 65:24KJV). We should never forget that it is needful for us to intercede on behalf of the church and new convert (Ephesians 1:17-19,
Colossians1:9-11), unbelievers and lost souls (Roman 10:1), for missionaries (2Tessalonians 3:1-2), the nation and the people in authority. It is our responsibility, our prayers bring peace to the
nation, and it gives the people in authority guidance from God and the wisdom to rule. It enlarges the kingdom of God as souls are won and new converts are strengthened to remain steadfast. And as we intercede on behalf of others, our own heart desires shall be fulfilled and our joy shall be full..
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you…(Matthew 28:19-20KJV).
Our Lord Jesus Christ has given us this commandment as believers and it is our primary responsibility to fulfill this in whatever way, wherever and however. But some people have made it a career for themselves to see that the world, even to the nuke and cranny, comes to the knowledge of God. And these people are called Missionaries. Missionaries have a calling. God often sends a missionary to a particular people group, as Paul was sent to the unreached Gentiles and Peter to the Jews (Galatians 2:8).
A missionary proclaims Jesus as Savior and Lord. Missionary’s outreach involves evangelism, discipleship, and church planting. These main goals are accomplished in a variety of ways: street preaching, tract handouts, church building, Bible studies, relief projects, etc. Missionaries go through sufferings and persecutions in order to enlarge the kingdom of heaven and bring freedom to those in the bondage of sins through the word of God. Missionary work is the duty of all Christians but not all of us are willing and capable of doing what missionaries do. Therefore, if we can’t join them we can support them. We can support them through financial gifts and prayers. They need our prayers most of all and that was why the Change of Taste group was created. We don’t only have the responsibility to pray for missionaries but for all men and even our nation (1Timothy 2:1-2, Psalm 122:6 KJV). The COT Group was created with this mission of intercession.
OUR PRAISES AND PRAYERS
Just as we celebrate our 2nd year anniversary, all we can say to God is “Thank You” for His good works He has been doing for us. And we appreciate all the members of this group for our personal commitment to keep the light of intercession burning; we encourage us to keep up the good work. And we believe that God will continually answer us before we call Him and He will hear us while we are yet speaking (Isaiah 65:24KJV). We should never forget that it is needful for us to intercede on behalf of the church and new convert (Ephesians 1:17-19,
Colossians1:9-11), unbelievers and lost souls (Roman 10:1), for missionaries (2Tessalonians 3:1-2), the nation and the people in authority. It is our responsibility, our prayers bring peace to the
nation, and it gives the people in authority guidance from God and the wisdom to rule. It enlarges the kingdom of God as souls are won and new converts are strengthened to remain steadfast. And as we intercede on behalf of others, our own heart desires shall be fulfilled and our joy shall be full..
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| caption from COT Group page |
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| caption from COT Group page |
OUR
PROSPECTS
The COT group is still committed to
interceding for Global mission activities
and for peace in our beloved country Nigeria. We look forward to forming more partnership with Mission
Organizations in order to bring mission
closer to the believers. We also hope to
expand our membership base across the world in order to drive more the vision and mission of the group.
Therefore, if you wish to join the COT Group to become an Intercessor and let's pray for the world, contact us on Whatsapp: +234 806 7619381 or +234 813 029 9558.
COT GROUP ANTHEM
On and on we press
Every day we call
Every time we ask
For he ask us to, for he gave us power to
We are the soldiers of Christ
Therefore, if you wish to join the COT Group to become an Intercessor and let's pray for the world, contact us on Whatsapp: +234 806 7619381 or +234 813 029 9558.
COT GROUP ANTHEM
On and on we press
Every day we call
Every time we ask
For he ask us to, for he gave us power to
We are the soldiers of Christ
Love and compassion drive
us
Holy Spirit empowers us
Grace sorts us out
Mercy qualifies us
We are intercessors
Holy Spirit empowers us
Grace sorts us out
Mercy qualifies us
We are intercessors
Our hope is in his word
Our confidence is in his power
For faithful is he that call us
For he shall do it
Our confidence is in his power
For faithful is he that call us
For he shall do it
Till souls are won
Till Nigeria is great
Till the world is for Christ
Shall I intercede
So help me God.
Till Nigeria is great
Till the world is for Christ
Shall I intercede
So help me God.
Author
information:
this special edition of The Quiver was written, compiled and edited by:
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| Bro. Ogunsuyi Opeyemi Coordinator COT Group |
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| Sis. Apolonia Mercy Ass. Coordinator, COT Group |
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Umurhurhu O. Sonia
Managing Editor, The Quiver |
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| Yaroglah Oluwadamilola Technical Editor, The Quiver |
If you are inspired by the Holy
Spirit to reach out and affect many souls through writing, send your articles to thequiver4changeoftaste@gmail.com
and we will help you spread it across the world audience. God bless you as you
choose to impact lives.
The Quiver is the
Official Bulletin of The Change of Taste Group (a non-denominational mission
intercessory and support group) ©2016
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