Pastoral Services
Pastoral Support
We cater for the specific needs of the church members and our community through selfless services of volunteers.
Wedding Ceremony & Renewal of Marital Vows
Marriage is an institution that the Lord established according to Genesis 2:21-24. The church believes in holy matrimony and that the marriage bed must not be defiled according to Hebrews 13:4, and It is the holy union between a man and a woman who are of marriageable age. We encourage couples to participate in marriage preparatory classes organised by the church. Topics covered include communication between spouses, handling of in-laws in marriage, financial planning for the family, and parenting techniques among others. We encourage Parental support and consent.
We recognise marriages established under customary law and traditional weddings. Where requested, renewal of marital vows and formal church blessing for traditional weddings can be arranged. This service is open to all members of the church and believers in Christ.
Baby Naming and Children Dedication Services
In Jesus is Lord Assembly Parish, we believe in the entire Holy Bible as the infallible Word of God and it direct our practices. Children can be presented to the Lord to be named, blessed and dedicated by their parents, Luke 2: 21-24, Matthew 19:13-1; Luke 18:15-17. During dedication services, prayers of blessings are pronounced over children presented unto the Lord. This service is open to all members of the church and believers in Christ
Service of Songs and Celebration of Life Services
According to Hebrews 9:27, it is appointed for all to die at one time or the other and after this Judgement. Death is therefore inevitable and where it occurs among the brethren in the church or their relatives, the church will actively support the family as may be required.
The church does not believe in praying for the dead departed soul but will rather pray for those they have left behind and where such individuals were Christians in their lifetime, celebrating their death. With the consent of surviving relatives and loved ones, a service of songs could be arranged for. This will involve rendering praises to God for the life of the departed soul, encouraging the relatives that by God’s grace we shall surely meet again at the feet of Jesus. Chorus songs, hymns and scriptural passages will be used to celebrate their life while they were alive.