By Perekeme Odon

Lagos super-church, A Touch From Heaven Ministries (ATFHM), lived up to its bill with an incredible congregation of Christians in the metropolis of Agege when they held their annual evangelism programme on Saturday, April 16, 2022.

The one-day capacity filled event with the theme, “A Touch From Heaven,” which took place at the Ifako Mini Stadium, by Ifako General Hospital, in Agege, Lagos State, was attended by people from around the world, streamed and watched online the Internet by many more,

The one-day crusade, which attracted an unprecedented population overflown from all walks of life who turned out in their numbers to receive divine power from the anointed man of God, Bishop Dr Joseph Ighalo Edoro, alongside leading bishops and pastors with sparkling eyes in attendance was filled with exciting evidence of what God has been doing,

Just as biblical Apostle Paul desired the salvation of Israel, General Overseer, A Touch From Heaven Ministries, Bishop Dr Joseph Ighalo Edoro, in his pre-crusade media chat, declared that the crusade would be one of the largest in global history in terms of human lives affected.

The programme, which was divinely ordered for the Holy Spirit's infilling, gave worshipers another chance to seek God's face in prayer, bodily healing, freedom from addiction, the fruit of the womb, breaking of curses, liberation from demonic oppression, and foodstuff to all participants.

“Today is the right and acceptable day, and no matter what, lives would be touched. The whole world is going to experience it and people are going to hook up. The word of God is quick, powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword piercing. It’s going to be a turnaround for very many people. God will prove Himself today, as it’s going to be a touch from heaven where the unimaginable happens.”

He went further to say. “Today we are going to experience another dimension of this programme. Every participant coming from outside Lagos will be taken care of, foodstuff will be distributed to every participant, and widows are going to be fully attended to.”

Dr Henry Emeka Obidi, ordained Pastor of Divine Christ City Church, Nollywood Producer/Director, and former Project Director of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, spiritually ushered in the event, which began at 10:58 am, as Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi, Convener of Apostolic Round Table Conference of The Voice Of His Word Ministries, delivered the opening prayer to flag off the event.

Bishop Ighalo prophesied Nigeria's deliverance from its many challenges and gave clear and passionate gospel presentations with new converts making documented decisions to follow Christ. He also revealed how God led him to Nigeria because he (God) “has something special for Nigeria and Lagos in particular.”

Ighalo, who has become well-known in Lagos for his humanitarian and charity efforts, declared that God instructed him to establish this annual crusade for emancipation after recognising the difficulties and hurdles that the world, particularly Nigerians, face in their souls. He urged Nigerians not to lose faith in the country, as well as citizens, including political leaders, to embrace honesty, stating, “righteousness exalt a nation.”

“It is a thing of joy to organize this annual crusade after preaching the gospel of Christ all over the world. We realize that this is a difficult time for the whole world, particularly Nigerians. A lot of states in Nigeria asked us to come to them but we decided to choose Lagos because the Holy Spirit has directed us here.” Ighalo stated

The Edo state born clergy, as with every crusade, felt the Lord's healing touch, prayed in Jesus' name for those in need of healing and urged them to come to the platform to tell their new testimony while widows, single women, single moms, and people, in general, were given presents and food.

The Ifako-Agege Crusade is a testimony to the extraordinary “evangelism infrastructure” A Touch Of Heaven ministries has built over the past few years. For three weeks before the official start, the ATFH Evangelism team and volunteers worked tirelessly in the streets of Lagos and its surrounding communities. They preached and drummed from ATFH ‘Gospel Trucks’ and spent time evangelizing in marketplaces to create awareness.

This year’s crusade featured ministrations from divinely blessed and gifted gospel ministers such as Bishop Olufemi Bankole, Bishop Dr Mark Oturu, Bishop Oliver Praise, Rev. Dr Idorenyin Johnson, Apostle Sam Charles, and the only lady minister, Rev. Mrs Joy Osawaru-Akinyemi. The music ministration featured Dr Funmi Andrews, Yemi Davis, J . J Praise, and The Voice of Salvation Choir.

The astounding crowd included prominent church leaders and Nollywood celebrity, Mr Tony Akposheri (Zaky of New Masquerade) was present to benefit from the healing session. All in all, it was another high-water mark for the more than 10-year-old ministry and a vital reminder that God’s heart still beats to see the lost come home to Him.