Christianity is one of the most practised religion in Nigeria. Because of this, many churches and worship centres are scattered all over the length and breadth of Nigeria. These assemblies have their various methods of practising the Christian faith. For this reason, there are usually many contradictions that generate controversy most times.
A church in Sapele, Delta state practises Christianity in a way that is quite different from what many have seen and heard of. Based on what have been seen of the assembly, the apostle who presides over it has a very unusual way of doing things.
For one, it is a practice for the pastor whose name is Daniel Ogharanduku to light hundreds of red candles on the altar of the church during any service. These candles, glowing and red, are usually made to surround the altar. Against the walls of the altar are banners of pastors and posters of Jesus' image.
This strange way of worship came to the knowledge of the public by means of a Facebook user named Sapele Olofofo Unugbragada. The said man took note of the Sapele-based church.
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Apparently, he was very displeased and put off by what he saw in the church. However, he has decided to reserve any comment or contention he has with regards to the matter until he visits the place himself.
But he could not help but post the picture of the church on Facebook as well as write a little post that speculated whether the place was a church or shrine.
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See the full post below:
"A CHURCH OR A SHRINE IN SAPELE. APOSTLE DANIEL OGHARANDUKU (A.K.A OLOLO) WHAT IS THIS? IS THIS A CHURCH OR A MODERN DAY SHRINE? Omega Power Prophetic Ministry (OPPM)
What are those candles for? I am coming to your church this Sunday for better understanding, until then I rest my case. Please don't ask your church members to pray against me yet because that has been your way, because I have done nothing for now, from Sunday I will sure do something."
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Many people could not bear to not give their view about this strange nature of holding a service. Some raised their objections, others told the man who reported the case to mind his business and others simply showed indifference to the whole situation.
See some of the comments below:
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Strange things really happen in Sapele. Recently, a particular lady reportedly fell down from the sky in the region. People concluded that she was a witch. But later, the children of the woman claimed that she has a mental illness and nothing more.
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