Mount Zion Baptist Church Idi-Mangoro Adigbe Abeokuta visits Borstal Remand Home

Mount Zion Baptist Church Idi-Mangoro Adigbe Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital, has paid a visit to Borstal Remand Home.

The visit, according to the Church, is part of the activities of its Social Ministry to expand the gospel to the underage children in the custodian facility.

Church Pastor, Reverend Moses Gbolahan Oyinlola, while speaking with the NEWSREPORTER Correspondent on the sideline of the event, said the move is part of essence of Christianity. 

The Cleric while speaking on the topic "Redemption is Possible" 11 Corinthians 5:17, admonished the younger inmates not to lose hope about themselves.

Oyinlola added that God's plans for their lives is not over if they can yield and turn to Him as their Lord and Saviour.

"Dear Teenagers, don't lose hope because of your current situation but you should should know that God still loves you irrespective of your current situation.

"All you just need is to give your lives to Jesus Christ, especially in this period of His death and resurrection and He will strengthen you to overcome any challenges you might be facing", the Pastor concluded 

"Let's remember the case of Joseph in the Bible, he did not committed any sin but was sent to the prison and while he was in the prison, he remained committed to God who was with him and used him for his glory.

"Also, the case of Paul who was a prosecutor when he had divine encountered with God who also used him for His greater work.

"Redemption is possible if you can accept Jesus Christ and change from your old ways because old things have passed away" He concluded.

The Director of Social Ministry of the  Church, Mrs Cecilia Adedire, also appeal to the teenage offenders to leave the facility as reformed individuals in order to fulfill their destinies.

She expressed appreciation on behalf of the Church to the management of the Remand Home for granting approval for the visit.

The Church donated items such as beverages, detergents, medicines, among others.

In attendance were top officials of the correctional service, Church leaders and members, among others.