From Taiye Joseph, Ilorin
The Chairman of the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification, Kwara State Chapter, Dr. Elisha Fabiyi, has urged members of the church worldwide to use the centenary celebration of the movement to embrace unity, return to its founding values, and prepare for the challenges of the future.
Speaking at the centenary gathering in Ilorin, Dr. Fabiyi, described the 100th anniversary of the church as both a moment of thanksgiving and reflection.
According to him, the church, founded through the prophetic ministry of St. Moses Orimolade Tunolase, has survived storms and opposition but must now focus on consolidating its growth.
“One hundred years ago, a divine movement was birthed, rooted in holiness, prophecy, and songs of praise. Today, as we mark this milestone, we must return to the true heart of the C&S – prayer, holiness, humility, evangelism, and service to humanity,” he said.
Dr. Fabiyi expressed concern over divisions within the fold and the infiltration of strange doctrines and practices, warning that such tendencies could undermine the legacy of the founding fathers.
He noted that despite the global spread of the church, its inability to break racial barriers and the creeping influence of immorality in some quarters remain a challenge.
“At 100 years, no person of non-Black origin has emerged as a prophet in the C&S, and this should worry us. Even more disturbing is the rise of practices like polyandry and other unwholesome doctrines in some assemblies. If we continue to ignore these, we may assume we are accelerating, while in truth we are nose-diving,” he cautioned.
The cleric also called for investments in youth, stressing that outdated leadership approaches would not prepare the younger generation for the realities of modern society.
He said the church must prioritise education, skill development, and landmark projects such as the proposed Moses Orimolade University in Omu-Aran and a national monument in honour of its founder.
“Outdated thinkers cannot lead intelligent youth to Eldorado. We must empower them intellectually and spiritually, because the next 100 years will depend on how we respond to the Spirit’s call today,” he added.
Dr. Fabiyi urged members to abolish double standards within the church hierarchy and resist the influence of charlatans who promote rituals instead of true spiritual discipline.
He warned that light and darkness cannot coexist, stressing that “those damaging the house of God must not be allowed to define the future of the church.”
He thanked elders, prophets, women, youth, choristers, and children for their sacrifices over the years, praying that God would preserve the next generation to witness the bicentenary.
“May God bless the Cherubim & Seraphim Church, may God bless Kwara State, may God bless Nigeria,” he concluded.
