UK Co-ordinator's Address

Welcome to the 4th Graduation Ceremony of the School of Disciples UK; special welcome to our Principal, Pastor E. A. Adeboye, the Vice - President (Education) Pastor Folu Adeboye, the RCCG Executive Council, the RCCG UK Administrator, Pastors, invited guests, graduands, ladies and gentlemen.

Indeed the Lord has been faithful to see us to the end of another academic year. Last year 340 students graduated, and by His grace we are graduating 440 students this year and the quality of our graduates is getting higher yearly.

Congratulations to the graduating students; as you are being commissioned, remember you have been ordained as disciples to be sent out according to Mark 3:14; so God is counting on you as His ambassadors. to the world and in particular to the United Kingdom. The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 5:20 that you are Ambassadors of Christ. Graduating from the School of Disciples is just the beginning of another phase in your ambassadorial training. As an ambassador, you are to carry the mantle of the kingdom everywhere you find yourself in the world. What you have acquired in the School, in knowing yourself, the enemy and the weapons of warfare will give you the courage to do greater works for the Master. As an ambassador you must conduct yourself in accordance with the code of conduct.

Etiquettes of an Ambassador dictate that you should:

Be mindful of what you say because your words are powerful and they convey authority. In quietness is your strength - Numbers 14:28, Matthew 12:37, James 1:19.

Your dressing reflects who you are. It should be with moderation, no naked dressing like the world. Who are your associates? Whose company do you enjoy? Your friends say a lot about who you are.

Who are your friends?

Cultivate the attitude of giving. Emulate the giving nature of God - the fatherJgave His only Son (john 3:16).The Son gave His life (John 15:13). The Holy Sp irit gives the gifts of the Spirit (I Corinthians 12:14).

Be an image builder - carry the flag of the kingdom, an ambassador advertises the agenda of the Government - Mark 16:15, Mathew 28:19.

Be faithful and committed to things of the kingdom - (Revelations 17:14, Luke 19:17) and give priority to the things of God.

The final charge to you is to be a doer of what you have learnt and not just a hearer alone. Put into practice on a daily basis the etiquettes of an ambassador. Disciples, remember you can  do greater works without the help of God; the Holy Spirit is always there for you. God was with Moses to deliver the Israelites from Egypt; Joshua enjoyed the spirit of God to lead them to the Promised Land.

The Bible says in Acts 10:38 that Jesus was anointed with Holy Ghost and Power before He could do good and heal the sick for God was with Him. Brethren, in thi s journey of life, make the Holy Spirit your companion and He will see you through.

Finally, we would like to thank the Principal, Pastor E. A. Adeboye and our mummy Pastor Folu Adeboye for their prayers and support throughout the year. We also thank the Chairman of RCCG Executive Council, Pastor Agu Irukwu, the management team, teachers, Centre Coordinator's, staff volunteers, Pastors of RCCG

and all other Well-wishers. We appreciate your support and we are looking forward to your continued support.

God bless you all.

Shalom!

Pastor Felix Makanjuola

SOD Co-ordinator U.K