www.christloveinternational.org January - March 2014Volume 14 - Number 1

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CHRISTLOVE I N T E R N A T I O N A L C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R I E S

Love Your Neighbor, For to Love is Christ & Christ is Love

The Trumpet Call By Pastor Kikelomo Togun

“The Trumpet Call” is a book written by Deaconess Adeoti Onaola who lives in the United Kingdom and the article is taken from the book, except the last paragraph which is added by me.

To blow the trumpet can mean different things—to speak boastfully, to broadcast, to proclaim or to declare or to convey a message by a trumpet call. In times past, trumpets

were blown for certain reasons: To convey the king’s message to the community, to proclaim a warning of an impending danger or to pass an urgent message without delay, so this trumpet call is a message from the Almighty God. Delay is dangerous because we are in the last days.

The Bible tells us to avoid delay and hearken to the voice of the Lord. In the Old Testament, instructions were given by God through His representatives. A call also means to cry aloud, to make a noise, to create attention or to give specific instruction so the trumpet call is a call from the Almighty God asking us to be prepared for the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

This trumpet call lets us know that we are getting closer - wars and rumors of wars, earthquakes in diverse places, false prophets, famine/economic problems - these are the signs of the end time and for this reason, we have been instructed to blow the trumpet at every opportunity we have, declaring the message of the Lord.

There are different types of call:(a). A call to awareness(b). A call to repentance - to turn away from sins before

it is too late.(c). A call to service - it is an act of serving God. This is

what you do for God for the expansion of His kingdom. Remember you will be rewarded if you serve Him diligently. On that Day He will welcome you home and say, “Welcome my faithful servant”. How I would love to hear those words at the end of my life. Then all the suffering will be worth it. It is like a victorious army coming home to various rewards!! It will be worth all the fighting!! The fight of faith!!

2 Chronicles 7:14 declares, “If My people which are called by My name, shall humble themselves and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and heal their land.”

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We thank God for His blessings last year and for bringing us to see another year. Last year many things happened, for which we are grateful. The dedication of our new sanctuary, Christlove International Church, Shreveport, our successful mission trips to Uganda, Kenya and Ikorodu Nigeria.

We have testimonies from both Uganda and Kenya about how the Lord has really blessed them since our visit.

Kenya – Below is their new auditorium still under construction.

TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!!!

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Events 2013 Praise ReportSunday, February 9th @ 10 am Membership class as well as welcome of new members by Pastor Kikelomo Togun.

Sunday March 16th @ 3 pm 13th Church anniversary and the ordination of Brother Mitchell Jones as a minister. Guest speaker Rev. Darryl Simpkins of Bethesda Christian Fellowship, Shreveport. Music by Evangelist Alex Kwentua and the Zion Gospel Band, Baton Rouge and Brother Dwayne Williams and the Peacemakers, Shreveport.

Sunday May 11th Mother’s Day celebration.

Wednesday May 14th to Friday May 23rd Mission trip to India and Nepal. Hosts: Pastor (Dr.) Luke (India), Pastor Jay Kant (Christlove Church, Hetauda, Nepal), Pastor Shubharaj Praja (Christlove Church, Kathmandu, Nepal).

Sunday June 15th Father’s Day celebration

Sunday June 22nd Membership class for new members

Monday July 7th Pastor Philip Togun’s birthday.

Saturday July 19th 4pm-7pm Youth Revival Service by Evangelist Alex Kwentua, Baton Rouge.

Saturday July 26th, 5pm-7pm Neighborhood Outreach with barbecue. Organized by Evangelist Silas Okoh and Minister Mitchell Jones.

Saturday August 9th, 3pm-6pm Celebration of Pastors Togun’s 40th Wedding Anniversary.

Saturday August 16th, 5pm-7pm Neighborhood Outreach with barbecue. Organized by Minister Mitchell Jones and Evangelist Silas Okoh.

Wed September 17th- Thurs September 25th Mission trip to Nigeria. Hosts: Pastor Michael Olagoke ( Christlove, Ibadan, Nigeria), Pastor Abel Mark (Christlove, Jos, Nigeria).

Wed October 1st - Fri October 10th Mission trip to Guinea Bissau and Gambia

Sunday November 9th, 4pm-6pm 8th Annual Marriage Seminar for married couples, singles (16 years and above), divorcees, widows and widowers, conducted by Pastors Sam and Ruby Ibekwe. Hecareth Ministry, Baton Rouge.

Uganda – Is also expanding with new construction and the number of children has more than doubled since our visit.

We also thank God for Nakato’s successful surgery; she is now able to walk normally. She had a club foot.

Brother Tom in Uganda is also doing well and so is his piggery business, which we started for him. I was told he now has 4 pigs; he started with 2.

And lastly we thank God for the new 2014 Mercedes SUV 350 ML with which we were blessed for Christmas. Please see the picture at left.

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Are you a Sheep, a Goat or a Geep?By Dr. Philip Ademola Togun

“All the nations will be gathered before Him (Jesus), and He will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the

sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on His right and the goats on His left” (Matthew 5: 32-33).

New Zealand, through the marvel of modern science, has cross-bred the sheep and the goat to produce an animal called the geep – half goat and half sheep. Thus the new animal is neither goat nor sheep.

According to the passage above, when Jesus returns, He will separate the sheep (His faithful followers) from the goats (those who have rejected Him). He will say to the sheep, “Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world” (Matthew 25:34).And He will say to the goats, “Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels” (Matthew 25:41).

What about the geeps? These are the people with one foot in the kingdom of God and the other foot in the world. These are the ones who will not stand up for their belief in Christ. They do not want to be labeled as “fanatics” or “intolerant”. Spineless professing Christians who want people to like them and so would not like to offend anybody with the gospel of Christ. The Bible describes them as lukewarm and Jesus has harsh words for such people, “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm – neither hot or cold – I am about to spit you out of my mouth” (Revelation 3: 15-16).

Jesus said that no one could serve two masters. That person would end up displeasing one of them. If you are a geep, know that you cannot serve Christ and the world at the same time. You must decide and be part of either the sheep or the goats. There is no room for geeps in the kingdom of God. Let those who have ears hear what the Lord is saying.

This article first appeared in our newsletter five years ago. Enjoy this blast from the past!

Bible Quiz1. How many members of Jacob’s family went down

to Egypt?2. Which prophet wrote, “The earth shall be filled with

the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea”?

3. Where were Paul and Silas accused of turning “the world upside down”?

4. Which prophet was angry because God did not destroy a city of 12,000 people?

5. Which widow left her mother-in-law and returned to her people?

6. How old was Sarah when she died?7. Which elderly man was told by the Holy Spirit that he

would not die until he had seen “the Lord’s Christ”?8. Where did Noah’s Ark rest after the flood was over?9. Which book in the Bible comes before Revelation?

10. Whom did Abraham marry after Sarah’s death?answers to Bible Quiz on Page 7

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Christlove in Pictures Christmas Celebration

Pastors Togun at Christmas Celebration.

Brother Philip singing.

Sister Togun.

Pastor Kikelomo Togun at Christmas Celebration.

Brother Philip.

Sister Linda and Sister Stella praise worship for the Christmas Celebration.

Sister Togun, Sister Gladney and Sister Jeanne giving out

the Christmas gifts.

Brother Jones on drums at the celebration.

The guest speaker Pastor Love Emmanuel.

The children playing.

Children receiving gifts.

Sandra Robinson on the keyboard.

Brother Philip with Dr. Ibrahim after service.

The children in the children’s room.

Brother Mitchell with the children and their gifts.

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Christlove in Pictures Christmas Celebration

Sister Togun.

Guest speaker Pastor Love Emmanuel.

Sister Togun giving out the gifts.

Stella Okoh with her children. Sister Jeanne helping with the gifts.

Giving out the gifts with Sister Gladney.

Children lined up for the gifts. Guest speaker Pastor Emmanuel from Abuja, Nigeria.

The children.

Sister Liz Williams. The children.

Stella and Joel sleeping. Sister Sandra on keyboard. The children playing.

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Christlove in Pictures Miscellaneous Missions Over the Years 2000 – 2013

Nakato (left) with her twin sister Babirye in Uganda. In India.

The choir performing in Ethiopia.

Visit from Pastor Philip’s nephew Iyi Togun (on extreme right) at the Boardwalk.

Sister Togun in Uganda.

In Liberia.

In Guinea Bissau cutting the tape to new

Christlove Medical Center (2007).

Sister Togun with tour guide in Cozumel, Mexico.

Sister Toguns in Kenya planting a tree.

Christlove Church in Katmandu, Nepal.

Sister Togun in Ghana.

In Kenya.

In the Philippines.

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Sunday School • 10 am

Sunday Worship • 11 am

Bible Study & Prayer Meeting

6:30 pm • Wednesdays

Miracle Service Night

6:30 pm • 1st Wednesday

Christian Movie Night

6:30 pm • Last Wednesday

Early Friday Morning Prayer

6:30 am to 7:30 am

All-Night Prayer

11 pm – 5 am Last Friday

Fasting - First 7 days of Every Month

Refreshments served after Sunday Service

Come to Christlove Church where everybody is somebody [VIP]

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Bible Quiz Answers Church Service

Ministry News

1. 70 (Deuteronomy 10:22)

2. Habakkuk (Habakkuk 2:14)

3. Thessalonica (Acts 17:6)

4. Jonah (Jonah 3:10-4:3)

5. Orpah (Ruth 1:14-15)

6. 127 years (Genesis 23:1)

7. Simeon (Luke 2: 25-35)

8. Mount Ararat, in present-day Turkey (Genesis 8:4)

9. Jude

10. Keturah (Genesis 25:1)

The Church in Ibadan, Nigeria: We celebrated the first anniversary of the Church in Ibadan on our last visit September 2013 with Pastor Michael Olagoke. Please remember them in your prayers. To contact the church, call the pastor at 08164-743391.

Christlove Childcare Center: The Christlove Daycare construction is completed, and we plan to reopen soon by God’s grace. Pastor Philip Togun, who is now certified, will be the director.

Miracle Service Night: Our miracle service night is the first Wednesday of every month. Come for your miracles!!!

Fasting: The first 7 days of every month, and the first month of every year. No fasting in February.

Evangelism: Every Saturday with Brother Silas Okoh and Brother Mitchell Jones at 4 pm.

Books: You can now obtain our books from this website at www.wmglobalfire.org.

Early Friday Morning Prayer: Early Friday morning prayers from 6:30 am to 7:30 am praying for revival in our cities, nation and the world. Come join us and experience the presence and the power of God.

Christlove International Church: Christlove Church is where the love of Christ is demonstrated and the Word is preached without compromise, whether you are rich or poor, whether black, white or yellow; no matter what you have done, Jesus loves you and we love you too. Come and be a part of the Christlove family at 900 Francais Dr., Shreveport, LA 71118. Call us at 318-617-0812 if you need transportation, and leave a message.

Partnership: We would like those who want to partner with us to send a monthly pledge of $25, $30, $50, $100 or more. This is a tax-exempt ministry and you will be given a tax receipt at the end of the year. May the Lord bless you as you give.

TV Program: Our television program is on channel My 45TV @ 7am on Sundays in Shreveport and Bossier. We are back on CW21 on Sundays at 7:30 am. We realized they have different viewers.

• Pray for Mighty Revival in America. America started with God, pray that she will end it with God.

• Pray for wisdom for President Obama and all the leaders of this nation. Pray that Obama will make wise and godly decisions.

• Pray that “In God we trust” will remain on the currency of this nation.

• Pray for God’s blessings on Nigeria and Africa. Pray against corrupt leaders in Africa.

• Pray that prayer and Bible reading will return to schools in the USA.

• Pray for Revival all over the world.

• Pray for Israel, pray for peace in the Middle East.

• Pray for God’s blessings on Christlove International Ministry and church and all our outreach programs.

• Pray for American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, for God’s protection.

• Pray for missionaries all over the world, for God’s protection.

• Pray for revival in India, Nepal, Philippines, Asia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda, Africa, Europe, North & South America & Australia.

• Pray for persecuted Christians all over the world, that there will be freedom of religion all over the world.

• Pray for all our events this year.

This is to give our readers the opportunity to give their lives to Jesus Christ or rededicate their lives if they have not already done so.

Dear Jesus, I acknowledge my sins; I believe you came into this world to die for my sins. Please forgive me my sins and come into my life and take control of my life. Satan I renounce you in Jesus name, from today forward I belong to Jesus Christ. Thank you Jesus for forgiving me my sins and coming into my life. Amen.

Believe he has come in. If you said this prayer in faith, write us and we will send you a Bible and some Christian Literature to help you with your walk with God.

Christlove International Christian MinistriesP.O. Box 18686 | Shreveport, LA 71138-8686

For more information visit our website: • Prayer requests/counseling • Books • Events

Contact us at: Ph: 318-869-2181 or 318-869-1204 Cell: 318-617-0812 (Sister Togun) Cell: 318-617-1294 (Brother Togun) Fax: 318-869-1730 E-Mail: Christloveinter1@aol.com

Write to us at the above address.

Website: www.Christloveinternational.org

We would like to thank those supporting us prayerfully and / or financially. May God richly bless you. Amen.

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