By: Phil Adams/Vitalis Ugoh Calabar
The atmosphere was spiritual and colorful. There were exchange of pleasantries among Ministers, workers as well as the congregation, welcoming everyone back to the first service for the year in 2025.

It was yet the first service for the year after a two weeks off in December 2024. It is the first Communion Service too in the month of January 2025.
There was joy in the house as there was no news of lose of a member during the yuletide season against all the plans of the devil. The entire environment was radiating in traditional colours to honour the Prophet who was celebrating the existence of the Outreach as well as the Double Chief given to him by the Biajua community in Boki local government area of Cross River state.

In all, it was a double celebration as far as God’s Arena Of Liberty (GOAL) aka “Enough is Enough” is concerned. There was enough reason to celebrate. The God of Arena was faithful and He manifested His power and presence during the celebration. Glory!
Prophet Sunday Obi, who had dressed in his traditional attire depicting his new crown as a Monarch in his community, narrated the journey thus far and appreciated those that graced the ceremony. The hand of God was there throughout the entire process. The ending was a huge success.
He appreciated the entire church for all the prayers during and after his coronation, thanking God for journey mercies.

Like the theme of the service says “Manifestation of God’s power”, gloriously, He manifested in glory and healed, delivered many during the service. He is still the Lord of Host. Nothing takes Him by surprise. He is always in charge.
Yes, the race has started. Are you prepared? Can you run the race alone without Jesus? Where is your eyes? On God? On eternity? Or on how to end well? These questions are very personal and only you can supply the answers.

As usual, the Intercessory prayer points were raised by the Apostle Ubong Thompson as the spirit led him.
He prayed according to the following Bible verses: 1Cor. 4:20/Lk 10:19/Roms 1:16/Mk16:16-17/Acts 1:8, 10:38/Roms 8;11.
“That we should receive power to do signs and wonders like Jesus Christ did”.
“That 2025 shall be fruitful, there shall be no stagnation, we shall not lack in Jesus Name Amen.”
Prophet Sunday Obi, had admonished worshippers to take the thirty minutes time for worship to reflect soberly on why we should give thanks to God. A lot of people could not cross over, many crossed but could not continue.
The worship was so powerful that the Holy Spirit began to work on some people. It was indeed glorious and awesome.
The Word was delivered by the youngest Minister, Rev. Kingdom Obi. It was fully of insight and inspiring. The theme is the “Manifestation of God’s power”.

She described”God as God of great power”. He gave his people the ability to show forth His abundant power by praying and speaking His Word.
His power is made manifest by prayers as recorded in Mark 11:24 “Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. Forgiveness and Prayer”.
She referenced Acts 4:31/Lk 1:37 via speaking the word of God.
Also, the power is made manifest by praise – 1Jhn 4:7-9. The power of God cannot show up without the love of God being in place. The power of God will not show up in our lives until the love of God begins to work in our hearts.
“2 Corinthians 5:14 says thusFor the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died”.

“We shall not see God’s power until we get to the point where the love of God’s constraining every thing that we do, she says”.
God’s own general, Prophet Sunday Obi who expressed joy over the turnout of worshippers on resumption, offered corporate prayers giving thanksgiving to God Almighty, that we shall not beg in 2025, prayed against evil altars in our father’s or mother’s house to die in Jesus Name Amen, that there shall be divine rescue in 2025, against witchcraft, against powers and principalities speaking in the family, and let the earth vomit all that has been taken away from me in Jesus Name Amen.
The Arena Echo International choir was at best during the first service of the year. This is an indication that she is fully prepared for action in 2025.
There were healing deliverance blessings and prophetic messages during the service.
The Prophet had no stress sending the evil spirits packing via the Word.
Earlier, Pst. Stanley Williams has read the profile of the General Overseer, Prophet Sunday Obi.

Obi was born on the 12th of February, 1967 in the royal family of Late Chief Benedict Obi Ayuk and late Mama Susana Obi Ayuk in Biajua community in Boki local government area of Cross River state.
He is a degree holder in Criminology with Enugu State University amongst other educational qualifications.
Obi was made a chief in 1996. He is over 29 years as the monarch in Biajua community.
He joined the Nigerian Correctional Service (Prisons) October 30th, 2001 and now lifted up to a Commissioner rank.
God called him in June 2015. He had counseling from 2015-2016 and in January 2018 before establishing the interdenominational program. He started with 18 persons in his parlour. God, today had used him to touch many lives. He gives gratitude to God and all that had stood by him all these years.
“It has been 7 years of grace to grace and strength to strength. It has all been the grace of God. To God be the glory!.

The prayer and fasting begins from Monday January 13 – 19, being Sunday to round up the exercise.
Other programs for the Outreach such as Counseling and prayer mountain commences from Monday January 13,2025. Time remains 9.00 am till 12 noon daily.
First timers were duly welcomed and prayed for. Also, the service saw guests coming from outside Calabar to grace the occasion.
The God of Arena is faithful always. He showed His power again and again. Praise His Holy Name Alleluia!
Thank you Lord!