Christ And Salvation Church Celebrates 100 Years Of Faith And Service

The Cherubim and Seraphim Church has celebrated its centenary anniversary with a week-long programme in Lagos, attracting worshippers from across Nigeria and the diaspora. The milestone coincided with the Annual General Conference of the Morning Star Church and marked 100 years since the church was founded on September 9, 1925, by the late Saint Moses Orimolade Tunolase Ajagunmokadi, the first Baba Aladura.

The centenary festivities began on Monday, September 8, with a Praise Night concert, followed by the screening of a documentary chronicling Orimolade’s life, mission, and the global expansion of the church. A key moment during the celebrations was the ordination of new leaders, symbolizing continuity and renewed dedication to the church’s mission.

On Sunday, members dressed in white staged a parade across the Festac-Amuwo Odofin axis before gathering at the Morning Star Cathedral in Festac Town for a thanksgiving service. Preaching under the theme, “…And will comfort them and make them rejoice from their sorrow” (Jeremiah 31:13), the Spiritual Father of the Morning Star Church, Most Eminence Baba Aladura Joseph Adenaike, described the event as a new covenant of revival and growth.

Citing Psalms and Isaiah, he praised God for turning the church’s mourning into joy while warning members against behaviors that could jeopardize their spiritual wellbeing. “When I took over, I told you that I would not lead you to hell. But now, God says I should tell you: do not lead yourself to hell,” he stated, urging members to avoid malice, disobedience, bitterness, and unforgiveness.