On Thursday January 23, 2025, Lead Apostle Oscar Nwanza was warmly welcomed to the New Apostolic Church in Nigeria's South Working Area, Benin City. Arriving at 7:35 am, he was greeted by Apostle Goddey Odili, ministers and some brothers and sisters who decided to showcase their rich culture to their spiritual leader. 

Apostle Odili expressed joy at the lead Apostle's visit, while the Lead Apostle reciprocated with heartfelt gratitude, acknowledging the community's warmth. He prayed for the children who welcomed him with flowers, wishing them success in their studies. 

District Evangelist Osasuyi Edomwonyi, Elder (Professor) Anthony Ewere and Shepherd David Ugolor also extended their greetings, reflecting the church's unity and gratitude. The day was filled with celebration, meaningful conversations, and a sense of renewed purpose, leaving a lasting impact on the community.

From the airport, the lead Apostle, Apostle Odili and district Elder Anthony Ewere drove to Iguobazuwa town where the Lead Apostle conducted the funeral service of late retired District Elder Emmanuel Omorodion.  The burial was attended by thousands of people.

On Friday 24th, the Lead Apostle spent the whole day at The Train the Senior Tutor’s Training seminar which was taken place in the Great City of Benin. The training was worth attending as the Lead Apostle could attest to the transformation going on in the church educational development.

On Saturday 25th, after a brief time with seminar senior chief tutors, the Lead Apostle and his host apostle Odili encore the South Apostle Area District minister’s meeting (reported)

After the meeting, the Lead Apostle conducted a divine service for ministers and wives at Ogiemwenken congregation in Benin South District.

On Sunday 26th, the Lead Apostle, the host Apostle and the four Apostles who took part in the Train the Senior Tutor seminar drove to the GRA congregation in Benin South District were hundreds of brothers and sisters including guests were waiting for them.

After reading a text word from Ecclesiastes 11:4 “He who observes the wind will not sow, And he who regards the clouds will not reap”, a recent text word that the chief Apostle used during a divine service under a mango tree in Chad, the lead Apostle said: “Let us do good without procrastinating”

In his message, the lead Apostle said: In this verse, the Preacher emphasizes the need to take action in faith, rather than waiting for perfect conditions. As believers, we are called to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even when we don't understand His ways or His timings!" He went on to say that it's not possible for all conditions to be right before acting or doing good! Thus, he who always wait for a perfect condition before doing good will achieve nothing!

Those who watch the wind will not sow
Lead Apostle explained that wind refers to what makes sowing difficult, if not impossible! Sowing is an image that describes human beings’ actions, and the way they behave and lead their life. He said that whenever the wind blows the farmer will not sow (plant) because the wind carries away the seeds planted and thus compromises his work! He said that our sowing means preparing ourselves for the return of the Lord by doing good!

Do not procrastinate
Lead Apostle explained that doing good means doing God's will. He admonished all present not to delay or procrastinate doing good just because the conditions are not right!

Confronting opposing winds
He admonished all to preserve in following Jesus Christ's example. We should never allow the difficult conditions or problems around us to deter from doing good!

God fear
We must sow and allow God to decide when and where the seed will come up! We must keep on doing good even if our efforts seem useless. We must do good by our behaviour! 

Those who watch the clouds will not reap
Harvest here in Bible text means God's judgement and for us, it refers to the return of Christ! He said that clouds represent what can delay or damage the harvest!

Being prepared at all times
He admonished brethren to be prepared at all times by doing good at all times since we don't know the date of Christ's return! He will come at a time when we do not expect Him!

Do not look at the clouds
Tribulations should not make us to lose the sight of God's majesty and activity. Just like clouds obscure the sun, we should not allow anything to make us stop seeing God Almighty at work in us because nothing can stop Him from fulfilling His plan for us!

The Area Apostle, South Central, South-South, North, and West Apostles who were in attendance were called to serve and Benin North District Rector called to serve!

One soul was baptized and sealed while 2 Priests and 1 Deacon were ordained! 307 were in attendance.