Historic Maiden Confirmation Service Held at Diocese of Lagos South West

History was made on Pentecost Sunday as the Diocese of Lagos South West held its very first Confirmation Service at the Cathedral Church of Pentecost, Festac Town. It was a glorious and heavily attended atmosphere, presided over by our Pioneer Bishop, His Lordship The Rt. Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Ajayi Adewole (PhD).

Preaching a powerful and timely word on Pentecost Sunday, the Bishop centered his sermon on the theme: What the Holy Spirit Does in the Life of a Young Person.

Addressing the massive crowd of confirmation candidates, His Lordship emphasized that the Holy Spirit is not a distant concept, but a vital force required for growth, purpose, and spiritual stability.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE BISHOP'S MESSAGE:

1. Fulfilling Divine Purpose
Every young person is born with a unique destiny. By aligning with the Holy Spirit, you can discover and fulfill that purpose, just like biblical figures like Jeremiah and Timothy.

2. The Holy Spirit as a Guide and Helper
Referencing Romans 8:26, the Bishop explained that the Holy Spirit acts as a personal prayer partner, helping us overcome our infirmities and teaching us how to pray effectively.

3. Cultivating an Authentic Relationship with God
The Holy Spirit fosters a real, sound, and active relationship with God. He keeps your faith genuine, ensuring you remain true in your spiritual walk.

4. Empowerment for Service
Declaring from Luke 4:18, His Lordship decreed that the candidates are anointed to preach the gospel, heal the brokenhearted, and set captives free, becoming true change agents in their generation.

5. Confirmation as a Personal Commitment
Explaining the theology behind the service, the Bishop noted that confirmation is the moment young people (having reached the age of maturity, minimum age 12) take personal ownership of the vows made on their behalf at baptism. He charged them to stand firm and never be led astray by worldly pressures.

We celebrate our newly confirmed candidates and pray that the fire of the Holy Spirit received today will burn brightly in their lives forever. Let us join together in congratulating and praying for our newly confirmed youths.