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Congratulations!!!
10th Anniversary!!! To God be the Glory!!!
By Pastor Philip & Kikelomo Togun
We give God the glory for Christlove Last but not the least; we thank our board
International Christian Ministries. The members who have supported us namely:
ministry and the church were started 10 Mr. Joseph Akanji, Mr. Michael McDougald,
years ago. First the ministry and then Mr. Alex Kwentua, Dr. Jire Idowu, Venerable (Dr.)
the church. God gave us the vision to Kunle Obadina, Mr. & Mrs. Dele Adebamiji and
start the ministry and then the church, Pastor Mary Cummings (secretary).
and he has brought us thus far, the glory
The Lord told me this is just the beginning; there
belongs to him. We are just instruments
are greater things to come. We have various
in His hands. We thank the Holy Spirit for His
outreach programs that cost a lot of money and we
guidance, his direction and His teachings, and
are appealing to our readers and viewers to partner
we thank God for being obedient to His Word.
with us and send donations to the ministry. Thank
We would also like to thank our church officers
you for all your prayers.
and ministers, who shared the same vision with
us and has helped us in various activities. We The various arms of the ministry are:
thank the Assistant Pastor Mary Cummings, in
1. TV programs
charge of youth and children ministry and the
food pantry; she has worked relentlessly for the 2. Radio program
purpose of the church. Also we thank Minister Lery 3. Food Pantry
Tapar and his mother, Deaconess Rose Banag. We 4. Medical Mission Trips to poor Nations of the
also thank Brother Silas Okoh and his wife Stella world, we take medications and clothing for free.
Okoh who joined us less than a year ago, but has
made a tremendous impact to the ministry through Other branches of the Church are:
evangelism; we plan to ordain him at our 10th 1. Christlove Church in Gbarnga, Liberia –
anniversary program as an evangelist. We also Pastor Moses Myakpan
thank all our members who have one way or the 2. Christlove Church in Ibadan, Nigeria –
other contributed to the growth of the church Looking for a pastor
financially and otherwise. We thank all the friends
3. Christlove Church in Hetauda, Nepal – Pastor Jay Kant
of the ministry who have contributed money and
materials to the ministry. 4. Christlove Medical Center, Farim,
Guinea Bissau – Pastor
Zaccheaus Yisa.
6. June 2011 – Mission trip to Ghana and 8. Which prophet foretold the birthplace of Jesus Christ
Porthacourt, Nigeria seven hundred years before it happened?
POEM
Conference in Manila Philippines and Medical Mission
to Philippines.
The Church in Ibadan, Nigeria: The building for RADIO PROGRAM: Our Radio program is on KSYB, 1300
the above church is almost completed. But we were able to AM. Saturdays at 10:30am, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
dedicate it at our last visit to Ibadan, Nigeria. Please pray
for a pastor for this church. BUILDING FUND: Christlove Church is increasing fast.
We are an inner city ministry or church, which means the
Revival Services: Christlove International Church in congregation cannot give much. We appeal to our readers
Shreveport, Louisiana will be conducting quarterly revival to donate generously towards this building fund; write on
tent services. At the appropriate time we will send out your checks, “building fund”. Thank you for your prayers
flyers. The tent will be erected at the back of Christlove and support. You may also make donations at our web site.
Church at 214 W. 70th Street, Shreveport, LA. You are
invited to come and be blessed! Christlove Childcare Center: is now opened. The
director of the childcare center is Sister Shaun Robinson.
Christlove International Church: Christlove Christlove Childcare Center is where the Christian
Church is where the love of Christ is demonstrated and the traditional values are taught early in life. It is for ages 1
Word is preached without compromise, whether you are years to 5 years and after school program for older children,
rich or poor, whether black, white or yellow; no matter what 5 to 13 years, are available. Government Assistance
you have done, Jesus loves you and we love you too. Come accepted. We are planning expansion to the daycare by the
and be a part of the Christlove family at 214 W. 70th St. grace of God.
#102, Shreveport, LA 71106. Call us at 318-869-1204 if you
need transportation, and leave a message. Miracle Service Night: Our miracle service night is
the first Wednesday of every month. At the appropriate
Partnership: We would like those who want to partner time we will be sending out flyers every month as a
with us to send a monthly pledge of $25, $30, $50, $100 or reminder. Come expecting a miracle!
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 EARLY FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER: We have started
you give. You can make donations at our web site, early Friday morning prayers from 6:30 am to 7:30 am
www.christloveinternational.org. praying for revival in our cities, nation and the world. Come
join us and experience the presence and the power of God.
This is the picture with Commissioner of Health Mission to Abuja, Nigeria 2007. Boxes of medications – 2005. Mission to Port Harcourt, Nigeria – 2007.
Mission 2004.
Mission to Guinea-Bissau
Mission to Guinea Bissau – 2007. Christlove well. Opening of Christlove Medical Center. Christlove Medical Center – 2007.
Mission to Philippines
Mission Philippines – 2005. Mission Philippines – 2008. Mission Philippines – 2008. Mission Philippines – 2008.
With hospital Staff, Sierra Leone – 2008. Team with the disabled in Sierra Leone – 2008. Gift to Sister Togun in Liberia. The team in Liberia.
The Journey So Far – Reflections about Christlove International Church’s 10th Anniversary
By Philip Ademola Togun
On Sunday March 20th 2011, Christlove International joined us but moved away after about a year and a half,
Church will be celebrating its tenth anniversary (March taking us back to square one – my wife and me. During this
7th 2001 – March 7th 2011). Looking back over the period, people visited us but would not stay in an empty
years, it is a miracle that we are where we are today church. Then gradually, we increased in number, only to lose
by the grace of God. The journey so far has been most of them because of our preaching the uncompromising
challenging, to say the least, but we are still here. word of God.
Psalm 46:10 states, “Be still and know that I am
God.” He has sustained us through the difficult We continued to trust God and stuck to our firm belief – No
years. compromise, no surrender. A fellow preacher mocked us
saying that we would not grow with the kind of message
For most of the first two years, the congregation that we preached. He toned down his own message
consisted of my wife and me. We conducted the and his church attendance skyrocketed. With prayer and
services as if we had a full house. A couple later perseverance, Christlove International Church has grown to
Gifts to orphans – 2006. Mission to India with my daughter receiving Mission to India – 2006. Mission to India – 2006.
a gift – 2007.
Mission to nepal
Mission to Nepal – 2004 Mission to Nepal – 2004 Mission to Nepal – 2009 Mission to Nepal – 2009
Mission to kenya
Mission to Kenya – 2006. Mission to Kenya – 2006. Mission to Kenya – 2006. Mission to Kenya – 2006.
Mission to Ethiopia & Haiti
Mission Ethiopia with Leara Lee – 2006 Mission Ethiopia – 2006. Brother & Sister Togun in Haiti. Sister Togun in Haiti holding one of the twins.
what it is today – a vibrant church with a variety of ministries. in Africa and Asia, a quarterly newsletter that goes all over
Right now, we are looking and believing God for a bigger the world and a pediatric clinic that is the financial engine of
building so that we can effectively serve the needs of our the ministry.
congregation.
We liken the last ten years to an airplane going down
When I was in the university years ago, I lived in the same the runway picking up speed in preparation for
hall of residence with a five-foot man with a slight frame. take-off. God has recently added to us a number
What he lacked in stature, he made up for with a booming, of dedicated and seasoned Christians. We are
loud voice. We called him the short man with a tall voice. ready for take-off. We believe that we are about
That is what Christlove International Church is, compared to to experience an explosive growth. Our source
much bigger established churches. Despite our small size, of strength is our Savior, Lord and Master, Jesus
comparatively, we have been able to start and maintain Christ, who said, “Apart from Me, you can do
various arms of the ministry – A weekly radio broadcast, nothing” (John 15:5b).
two television broadcasts on Sunday, a food pantry for the
needy, a childcare center, foreign missions to many counties To God Be the Glory. Amen!
Christmas Celebration – 2010. Christmas Celebration – 2010. Christmas Celebration – 2010. Christmas Celebration – 2010. Christmas Celebration –
2010.
Miscellaneous
African American Award to Sister The wedding of our daughter – 2009. Praying and anointing the Christlove Daycare – 2010. With a friend in Israel – April 2010.
Togun – 2008.
Baptism in River Jordan – April 2010. Memorial Day Barbeque – 2010. First wedding in Christlove – 2008. Second wedding in Christlove 2009.
With daughter Olusola Togun-Butler – 2007. Marriage Seminar – 2010. African American Parade with Jesus on our van – 2006. Sister Togun with an 80 yr old missionary –
2007
Tent Revival Service – October 2010. Tent Revival – May 2010. The tent revival service, August 2010. Youth Revival Service – October 2010.
Tent Revival Service – 2009. Tent Revival Service – April 2009. Tent Revival Service – October 2010. Revival 2009.
Third Anniversary – 2004. Third Anniversary – 2004. Fourth Anniversary – 2005. Fourth Anniversary – 2005.
Fifth Anniversary – 2006. Sixth Anniversary – 2007 – Plenty of food. Sixth Anniversary – 2007 Pastors Philip Togun and Mary Cummings
ordination – Seventh Anniversary – 2008.
Seventh Anniversary – 2008. Eighth Anniversary – 2009. Nineth Anniversary – 2010. Nineth Anniversary - 2010.