Chapel of Christ the Light Marks 2025 Harvest Thanksgiving, Emphasizes Spiritual Overflow
By Emmanuel Daniji
The Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, celebrated its 2025 Harvest Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 30, bringing together top Lagos State government officials, religious leaders, and congregants for a day of worship, gratitude, and spiritual reflection. The event held under the theme “Harvest of Spiritual Overflow” underscored the importance of cultivating spiritual virtues alongside material blessings.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who served as Father of the Day, was represented by the Special Adviser on Christian Affairs, Rev. Adebukola Adeleke. Delivering the Governor’s goodwill message, Rev. Adeleke expressed profound gratitude to God for the opportunity to celebrate another season of thanksgiving. He described the Chapel as a spiritual sanctuary nurturing faith and inspiring service across the state.
Sanwo-Olu’s message emphasized that harvest goes beyond material offerings. He noted that the symbolic seeds of patience, unity, diligence, and compassion sown throughout the year are as vital as physical contributions. He commended the chapel’s clergy and members for maintaining an atmosphere of prayer and spiritual growth, praying that the coming year brings peace, abundance, and testimonies to all families. He encouraged Lagosians to continue building a state where faith strengthens governance and unity drives development.
The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, represented by Mrs. Oluwatoyin Suarau, reinforced the theme of spiritual abundance. Drawing inspiration from John 7:38, she urged worshippers to embrace gratitude, obedience, and steadfast faith as the state approaches 2026. She praised the chapel’s growth, both physically and spiritually, and encouraged members to remain committed to humanitarian work advancing the Kingdom of God.
The Guest Preacher, Rt. Revd. Sunday Olasiji Onadipe, Bishop of the Methodist Church, Badagry Diocese, delivered a stirring sermon on the deeper meaning of harvest. He reminded congregants that while material gifts are important, the true essence of harvest lies in cultivating spiritual virtues.
“When we celebrate harvest, we often focus on material things,” he said. “But God expects us to harvest the fruits of the Spirit. Our lives should reflect the teachings and ways of Christ so that people can see Christianity in us.”
The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, represented by Mr. Oyebola Sunkanmi, echoed this sentiment, urging worshippers to tune their “spiritual antenna” to hear God’s voice and to sow His word deeply in their hearts to produce transformative fruits in their homes and society.
Mr. Peter Omokaro, Chairman of the Harvest Planning Committee and 2nd Vice Chairman of the Church, expressed gratitude for the success of the 2025 celebration. He assured congregants that next year’s harvest would surpass the achievements of this year and encouraged steadfast faith as God continues to move mightily in the church.
The service concluded with a renewed commitment from congregants to pursue spiritual growth, gratitude, and community impact, leaving attendees inspired to embrace a life of spiritual overflow.
