Thanksgiving Service at Perez Chapel International was marked by heartfelt gratitude, praise, and worship as worshippers gathered for a vibrant service led by Archbishop Charles Agyinasare which was held on Sunday, December 1st, 2024. The event transformed the church into a center of joy, faith, and reflection, drawing hundreds of participants.
Archbishop Agyinasare, the founder and leader of Perez Chapel International, delivered a heartfelt and thought-provoking sermon focused on the theme of gratitude and thanksgiving. Referencing Psalm 100:4-5, which states, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him; bless his name,” the archbishop emphasized the enduring goodness and faithfulness of God.
He explained that thanksgiving is not just an act of words but a lifestyle commanded by God. Cultivating a spirit of gratitude, he said, deepens one’s relationship with God and provides hope even in the face of challenges.
The archbishop also highlighted the transformative power of praise in a believer’s life. Drawing from Psalm 22:3, which says, “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel,” he explained that praise invites God’s presence and power into one’s circumstances.
Moments of intense worship punctuated the message, as the congregation lifted their voices and hands in praise, creating an electric atmosphere filled with a palpable sense of God’s presence.
Archbishop Agyinasare shared personal testimonies and biblical examples of how gratitude and praise have brought victory, healing, and breakthroughs to individuals and communities. He encouraged worshippers to shift their focus from their circumstances to God’s unwavering faithfulness and to make praise and thanksgiving a central part of their daily lives.
The service reached a powerful conclusion with a communion and anointing ceremony. Worshippers partook of the bread and wine, symbolizing the body and blood of Jesus Christ, followed by an anointing with holy oil as a blessing for protection and favor.
His message served as a profound reminder of the transformative power of gratitude and praise, urging believers to embrace these practices as a way of life. The Thanksgiving service left attendees uplifted, faith renewed, and their hearts filled with hope for the year ahead.
