NEW YEAR'S EVE SERVICE WITH PASTOR CHRIS

The New Year’s Eve Service with the man of God, Reverend (Dr.) Chris Oyakhilome, is one of the most televised events in the world, expected to launch millions into a glorious 2020. The event will be hosted from the LoveWorld Convocation Arena in Lagos, Nigeria, from 8pm GMT+1 today, December 31st and transmitted LIVE by all LoveWorld Network stations,several terrestrial TV/radio stations across the globe and via several internet platforms.

Millions gathered at Christ Embassy Churches globally and viewing centers in different cities and towns around the world to thank God for a most luminant 2019 and to receive God’s Word to them for 2020 from the lips of God’s prophet to the nations, Pastor Chris.

The night’s event featured the Future Africa Leaders Award (FALA), a ceremony where special prizes and recognition will be given to young African leaders from various countries for their noble commitment to developing the continent. The Star Prize of FALA 2019 was presented to the winner by Nobel Laureate for Peace and former President of Liberia, Johnson Sirleaf, a special guest at the event.

Millions gathered at Christ Embassy Churches globally and viewing centers in different cities and towns around the world to thank God for a most luminant 2019 and to receive God’s Word to them for 2020 from the lips of God’s prophet to the nations, Pastor Chris.

New Year’s Eve Service with Pastor Chris Saturated Airwaves with Glory

More than half of world’s population reached in ongoing global service with Pastor Chris

The much anticipated New Year’s Eve Service LIVE to a global congregation cutting across every Continent of the world, kicked off with joyous celebration and thanksgiving to God. The LoveWorld Convocation Arena, Lagos, Nigeria as well as other auditoria, stadia and viewing centers around the world, are agog with expectant worshippers who have gathered to hear ‘thus says the Lord concerning 2020’ from the lips of the man of God, Reverend (Dr.) Chris Oyakhilome.

The ongoing service has witnessed powerful renditions in songs of worship and praise led by the choir and LoveWorld musicians as people pour out their hearts in thanksgiving to God for a blissful 2019. Prayers of thanksgiving were also offered to open up the service. Testimonies from around the world and insightful talk show session set the tone for the night, inspiring faith to receive in participants as they eagerly await the arrival of the man of God, Pastor Chris. This is one night when new destinies will be birthed and people from all races will be plunged into a glorious 2020 by the power of God’s Spirit.

Africa’s First Female President Graces Future Africa Leaders Award Ceremony

“There is nothing, more or less, that an African leader cannot do!” — President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

The New Year’s Eve Service with Pastor Chris featured a special segment: the Future Africa Leaders Award (FALA). During the much-anticipated ceremony, young, enterprising African leaders were presented with awards in honor of their selfless and devoted service to improving the socio-economic state of their nations. The former President of Liberia and Africa’s first female President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, graced the occasion as special guest of honor.

In a thought-provoking speech, the former President posited that Africa has come a long way and made great progress. President Sirleaf stated that, despite the continent’s struggle with moving away from the trappings of colonialism, Africa has taken charge of her destiny. In her words, “there is nothing, more or less, that an African leader cannot do.” She, however, concluded that Africa needs to move at a faster pace, encouraging individuals and systems to support young leaders and promote gender equity in leadership as a way to put more hands to the plough in bringing Africa’s glorious future closer.

With these patriotic words, young African leaders from different countries were called out to receive the prestigious FALA award from LoveWorld President, Reverend (Dr.) Chris Oyakhilome. These distinguished young leaders from Togo, Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria, Angola, Benin Republic and more, who have made remarkable impact in various fields even at the expense of their lives, were honored with awards accompanied with a cash prize of 10,000 USD.

Global Audience in Millions Step into a Year of Perfection on Pastor Chris Word

“2020 is the Year of Perfection,” Pastor Chris announces to the hearing of millions around the world.

In the course of the Global New Year's Eve Service with Pastor Chris, at exactly a minute past 12 midnight GMT+1, the man of God welcomed the global congregation to the year 2020. Thunderous shouts of jubilation and thanksgiving to God echoed throughout the LoveWorld Convocation Arena in Lagos and in viewing centers across the globe. This joyous celebration was accompanied by a display of fireworks outside the auditorium, even as anticipation for the prophetic word for 2020 grew to a crescendo in every heart.

Upon reading Genesis 6:9 and Genesis 17:1, Pastor Chris communicated with characteristic eloquence the message of the Spirit for the new year, calling it ‘the Year of Perfection.’ This announcement was met with greater celebration across continents. Giving more insight into the message of the year, Pastor Chris taught that perfection is God's desire for His children, and as such is not only achievable but it is the nature of the Christian.

In addition to the opening scriptures, Pastor Chris highlighted Job 1:1 and 8 among other scriptures, pointing to Noah, Abraham and Job as people from whom the Lord demanded perfection and credited with the same. Pastor Chris also read from Ephesians 5:1 and Luke 8:14, before stating four important things in perfection: alignment; completeness; excellence; and, fruition. "Until you believe in perfection, you will never practice it, but in 2020, you'll love and practice perfection," he said.

Demonstrating God's liquid love, Pastor Chris prayed for every nation of the world and for every sick person, declaring God's divine healing upon them. He also proclaimed blessings on the global congregation, to establish them in God's perfect will for them in 2020.

Young Heroine, Babiene Heline Eweni, Claims Coveted FALA Star Prize 2019

Pastor Chris honors young African female leader for courage, resilience and passion for humanity.

The 2019 Future Africa Leaders Award (FALA) was one of the highpoints of the December 31st New Year's Eve Service with the LoveWorld President, Reverend (Dr.) Chris Oyakhilome. The ceremony, which recognizes the inspiring work of young, enterprising Africans, who have contributed to the development and progress of their nations, youth empowerment and more, broadcast live to millions of participants around the world.

The high point of the award ceremony was the announcement of the 2019 FALA Star Prize Winner from the list of the 10 awardees: Christian Appiah from Togo, Daniel Johnson Fernandez from Benin Republic, Xavier Tambiavula from Angola, Edgar Mwila from Zambia, Vera Kissiedu from Ghana, Hanson Hanson Ekpo from Nigeria, Babiene Heline Eweni from Cameroon, Kennedy Wesonga from Kenya, Rufaro Mutyamaenza from Zimbabwe and Ibrahim Byakika from Uganda. Babiene Heline Eweni from Cameroon emerged winner of the coveted Star Prize award announced was by the special guest of honor at the event, the former Liberian President and Nobel Laureate, her Excellency Madame Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

23-year-old Babiene Heline Eweni from Cameroon organized skill development programs for the physically challenged in her nation. Her zeal and passion for youth empowerment led to several young people benefiting from her skill acquisition initiatives, resulting in self-independence and reliance. Helena currently runs the largest medical campaign in her nation, Cameroon. Heline has also hosted 8 Back-to-School campaigns with a widespread impact on more than 600 young people. She has provided education grants to over 500 students in the nation of Cameroon, among other accomplishments. Her inspiring work has earned her the special recognition of the LoveWorld president as FALA 2019, Star Prize winner alongside a cash prize of $25,000.