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Why black African and Caribbean majority churches celebrate New Year – why is it important time for us?

Posted on January 15, 2012 by israelolofinjana

In this short article I intend to give a concise answer as to why African and Caribbean Churches practice New Years Eve services. I shall do this by exploring how their understanding of prayer has led to the annual practice … Continue reading →

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The Story of an Unsung Hero: History and Legacy of Garrick Sokari Braide (1882-1918)

Posted on January 15, 2012 by israelolofinjana

African Church history is rich with stories of renewals across the continent. Garrick Braide is one of the pioneers of revival in Africa. Braide was born ca. 1882 in Obonoma, a small Kalabari pagan village in the Niger Delta (now … Continue reading →

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Santa Christians – a reflection

Posted on January 15, 2012 by israelolofinjana

Another Christmas has just passed, and as me and my Mrs were packing away the Christmas tree and decorations, sorting them and putting them into boxes where they belong, I asked myself the question, ‘I hope I am not putting … Continue reading →

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