The Metropolitan pastor of All House in the Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin hs restated the need for christ followers across the country to show commitment to good.H
He stated this ahead of the 2023 Experience concert that held at Muson centre on Friday 8,2023.
He noted that Christians should embrace media, including to push for common goods in the interest of the public.
According to him, The theme for this year, “Jesus Our Way Maker,” has deep significance viewed against the backdrop of a very tumultuous and challenging year marked by severe socio-economic hardship and insecurity in the nation Nigeria.
The Experience, in more ways than one, symbolizes a beacon of hope piercing the darkness of pervasive hopelessness and feelings of desolation. We know that as our praises rise as an offering to THE ONLY ONE who can turn things around for us, His blessings will distil in divine intervention alighting like the morning dew upon us.
Like it implies, the experience concert treated Nigerians to an unforgettable experience with the performance of renowned global artistes that got people immersed into spiritual reality.
Some artistes that performed at the Mind blowing concert included:Travis Greene, Naomi Raine, Nathaniel Bassey, Sinach, Dunsin Oyekan, Donnie McClurkin, William McDowell, Ada Ehi, Tim Godfrey, Onos Ariyo, Prinx Emmanuel, Moses Bliss, Adeyinka Alaseyorishift and Mr M & Revelation.
Others included:Tope Alabi, Timi Dakolo, The Lagos Metropolitan Gospel Choir accompanied by the Rock Cathedral Gospel Choir, and more. Let us embark on a collective journey that is not merely a night of exhilarating praise and worship but a catalyst for a purposeful cultural shift.
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Earlier at a Press Conference, Adefarasin commented, “As we stand on the verge of this significant milestone, I am reminded that every profound journey commences with a single step. Today, we find ourselves taking that step once again, entering the heart of the 18th iteration of The Experience—a journey defined by faith, unity, collaboration, and transformative moments. The success of this journey can only be attributed to the power of The Almighty, who began and sustains what is now globally acclaimed as the biggest gathering of gospel music enthusiasts on the face of the earth.
“Beyond being a concert, The Experience has matured (18 being the universal age of adulthood) into a counterculture that aspires to bring Heaven down to Earth within the reach of humanity as we navigate the intricate interplay of (the) faith and culture shaping our interactions and developmental initiatives in our shared journey to great nationhood.
“The time has come for the body of Christ to intentionally nurture an unrelenting commitment to the common good through persuasive media including music and film. Our local culture, adorned with excellence, holds transformative potential, seamlessly intertwining with the global cultural fabric into the balance and harmony of a kaleidoscope. In doing so, we become architects of hope and engineers of inspiration on a global scale.
Our duty extends beyond addressing symptoms; it is to transform the very cultural soil from which our narratives stem. This necessitates a collective narrative where integrity and ethical conduct prevail, yielding a harvest of prosperity for our nation.
“Together, let’s forge a path where Nigeria stands as a beacon of positive change instigating a cultural metamorphosis guided by faith, unity, and the unwavering belief that when praises ascend, the purpose, plans and power of God graciously descend with His abundant blessing.”
