Church History

Conception/Function:

The establishment of the Church was conceived by EFAC Oke-Afa under the leadership of Bro. Paul Ebigwe in 2012 to ease the burden of worshipers who then had to find their ways from here to Oke-Afa every Sunday to worship.

It then started with a three days crusade at Sir K Block from 15th-17th of March, 2012 to create awareness and sensitization for the new born Church. The accomodation was provided by Bro. Henry Etumni who gave his compound at Siratu Opebiyi Street free of charge.

First Sunday Service:

The first Sunday service was held on the 18th of March, 2012 which was also Mothering Sunday. The first was conducted by Ord. Daniel Onyeagba under a rented canopy with an attendance of 68 persons inclusive of EFAC members from Oke-Afa.

Evang. Parick Torti was appointed as the coordinator of the church assisted by Evang. James Okeke, who took over in November 2014.

Temporary Building/Caretaker

The Church continued to worship under a rented canopy until a plea fro assistance by James Okeke to EFAC leadership at a meeting at Holy Trinity Abaranje touched their hearts. A temporary building with wooden pillars was subsequently put up by EFAC and a combined effort of the baby church and the Nascent men's Christian Fellowship took it to the next level.

To ensure a smooth take off, the EFAC constituted a caretaker committee comprising of Mr. Samuel Izundu, Mrs Kate Onekanma, Pauline Okolie, Udoka Iyiegbu and others were coopted much later.

HE FIRST

The first vestry meeting of the church was conducted under the supervison of Ven. Chiedu Ekpunobi our then Supervising Priest, who was represented by Rev. Emmanuel Iherome on the 19th of February, 2014.

The first set of leaders that emerged from that vestry meeting include Mr. Samuel Izundu (Elected Warden), Mr. Chukwudi Dim (Appointed Warden), Mrs Pauline Okolie (Church Secretary), Mrs Ogoma Eloraba (Auditor), While Mrs Peace Okeke was the church registrar.

The first Holy Communion Service was conducted by Ven. Chiedu Ekpunobi in 2014, while the first visit by then Archdeacon Ven. Johnson Adebiyi took place on the 26th of April, 2015.

LANDMARK EVENTS:

The foremost landmark events in the life of the church was the decision of the P.C.C of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Oke-Afa to purchase a plot of land for the church in 2016, following a dire need for a permanent site. They paid a hundred percent of the cost of the land.

The building started immediately by the joint efforts of the leadership and the then building committee culminating in the first service in this building on November 20.

A lingering landmark was is the episcopal visit to the church on the 27th of October, 2017 by His Lordship Rt. Rev. Dr. J. O. Odedeji the Bishop of Lagos West Dioceses.

It was during that visit that the Diocesan prophetically named the church - The Anglican Church of Redemption in line with the name we have been calling our church - The Redemption Arena

Our Vision

Our vision as ACRW is to be the leading Diocese in the Church of Nigeria in preparing this Nation for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Our Mission Statement

To ensure a sustained growth in the number of Churches and worshippers within the Diocese.

To continue to enhance the mode of worship, teach and preach the word of God in all our churches thereby creating worshippers fit for the kingdom of Heaven.

To assist every member in the understanding and practice of the 39 Articles of our Faith.

To develop and inspire in every church the principles of self-sufficient and Christian generosity, thereby ensuring a strong and viable Diocese.

To continue to promote peaceful and cordial relationship with other Dioceses, in order to ensure the success of our common commitment.

Our Motto

Christ For All Nation

Our Slogan

Tell the Story, Keep the Faith!

Diocesan Anthem

(Composed by Ven. S.A Orioye (NOV. 2003))

2024 Victory/Prophetic Shout

Leader: 2024!

Congregation: Our year of jubilation! 3x

All: That is the verdict of God for us in 2024 and no power can stop our jubilation. Amen! Amen!! Amen!!!