Briefly introducing the parish as a branch of the CCC Worldwide, founded on the principles of holiness, prayer, and the Great Commission. Highlighting the significance of the name “Mercyland”—a place where God’s mercy flows like the waters of life (referencing the significance of Mercyland water in the doctrine)
The Celestial Church of Christ was founded on 29th September 1947 in Porto-Novo, Benin through divine revelation to Prophet Samuel Oshoffa.
The church was established to:
THE CHURCH IS UNDER THE ABSOLUTE DICTATE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
It is hereby emphasized for note that:
The name of the Church, The tenets and mode of worship of the Church, and The service hymns of the Church, which formed the doctrine of the church were all revealed through the Holy Spirit as promised by our Lord Jesus Christ (see John 14:25,26) thus: “These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you”.
It is ordained by the Holy Spirit that:
Members of Celestial Church of Christ are forbidden to engage or participate in:
Mode of worship includes the setting of the Altar, and the seat therein, the number of candles used for various types of services and the seating arrangement in particular, it should be noted that the seating arrangements was revealed through a Prophetess who under the influence of the Holy Spirit in the wilderness on Friday 5th of October, 1947, sketched the seating arrangement using oranges.
There are a number of Holy Rites or Sacrament within the form of worship in Celestial Church of Christ utmost importance. Members shall avail themselves of the opportunity to partake in these rites or sacraments: Baptism, Holy Communion, Annual Washing of Feet, Annual Pilgrimage to Imeko, Ogun State, Nigeria at Christmas Eve, Annual Harvest Thanksgiving Service, and Holy Mary’s Day.
This is a specific initiative aimed at equipping the next generation. “Raised for a Purpose” focuses on character development, career guidance, and spiritual fortification for young adults facing the challenges of modern society (peer pressure, unemployment).