Celebration Church International, Ikeja

My time at Celebration Church Ikeja Campus yesterday was amazing. For a long time I have followed Pastor Emmanuel Iren from his covenant university school days till his ministry began to spread and gain grounds. I've been an ardent lover of the wisdom and excellence he exudes as a being. Formerly located at D'Podium Event Center, the new auditorium is at Balmoral Event Center Behind Sheraton Hotels Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way. The atmosphere of worship is beautiful, coordination and excellence dwells there in that sanctuary. It is a place you'd love to visit over and over again. Filled with so many warm and loving people. The word from Pastor Emmanuel Iren was a life changer. And he's so relatable. No iota of pride with him. Very down to earth yet carries himself with so much grace and dignity. Celebration Church is definitely a place to be. Enriching lives!!!

The prayer, worship and word are the full package. God be praised!!! 🙏🏾

Home! Where God's word is taught with precision, simplicity and accuracy! The ambience of God's sprit is everywhere here, in the hearts of men and in the gathering of believers.
Then the good times afterwards in greeting your brothers and sisters in Christ and taking of pictures afterwards is always a beautiful experience.

To everyone, welcome HOME!

No place like CCI. This is home. The word is taught with clarity. The spirit is given free course. The worship electric. The atmosphere eccentric. The warmth is indescribable. A real taste of heaven is what you'll here.

The community, the word, the worship. A family where sound doctrine and emphasis on evangelical mission are prioritized. Find a home in Celebration Church.

The best church in the world really! Lovely ambience, fiery hearts, loving people.

Are you in search of a Bible living church where you can pray , worship God with a Gen z vibe? Celebration Church is the place to go

Pastor Laju Iren will blow your mind with the way she breaks down the word of God like it is poetry.

In addition, you aren’t a certified member until you take a photo at the basketball court in the parking lot 😁 amazing view.

Located at Aromire avenue, which is to the left of Allen junction if you're coming from Ikeja under bridge. It's literally a 5mins walk from the junction to Edmark event center. The event center has quite a spacious auditorium with a gallery, and so can comfortably contain over 1,600 people by my estimation (I counted the chairs).

The A/C is very effective so no matter how we dance, and jump (and we do that a lot), you don't have to bother about your sweat.

The entrances are wheelchair accessible, but the parking lot is small (at least for the number of cars CCI members bring). The parking lot problem can be solved by choosing to use Bolt or Uber over your personal car tho.

Pastor Laju Iren, fondly called PL (PEE-EL), who's the wife of Apostle Emmanuel Iren is the resident pastor of CCI Ikeja. She's a good teacher of the word. There's this unique teaching style she has, and it works in a way that, even though she's talking to thousands at the same time, it always feels and sounds like it's just both of you in church; it's like she's talking to you only.

This teaching style doesn't compel the usual "hmmm" or "ride on Ma" expressions...instead it's more like "Yes Ma", " Okay Ma", like I said earlier, it's like it's just the both of you.

The reception and accommodation is also really beautiful!
From real life smiling ushers who are actually ecstatic to see you, to random members genuinely checking to see how you're doing. You can see and tell the level of intentionality put into making sure this fellowship feels like family, 'cos for many people, it's all they got.

Then there's the children section. First impression I got about their children section (which they call CelebKids by the way) is SECURE. You have to register your child before they can accept him/her. If it's your child's first time, the registration will take a little bit longer as they have to ask more questions and get more information (10mins tops).

Your kids also are taught the word at their level; they're not just going to be kept there singing rhymes and watching cartoons till close time - No Ma/Sir.

Then there's the restrooms. Well, I have only been to the male ones, and it is um...spacious, and smells good.
It's not the neatest I have seen, but they're trying (maybe it's something you could come give a hand with?).

The singing is beauutiifulllll!
Every time I hear CCW (Celebration Church Worship team) sing, my playlist is affected...every single time. And their rendering of the songs are always better than the original.
And there's something I need to highlight; they pay attention to right doctrine in the songs!!!!

The acoustics and the lighting are quite top notch considering the space, and crowd.

CCI Ikeja is a place you'd want to worship; I'll let you decide if you want to stay, but you'd definitely want to visit and keep visiting.

I'll share photos tomorrow.
Peace.

Celebration Church is Home❤❤. From the worship experience to the prayer sessions and then "the word", you gotta come to experience it for yourself.

I loved the reception, and the word of God preached was glorious and powerful.
I enjoyed the worship, and felt God's presence throughout.

Like always, I was overwhelmed by the crowd. But it went well.

For location, It was easy to find even as I took public transportation.

I've been to some churches but I must say that Celebration Church is the best thing to ever happen to me so far. My Spirit man is at home, teaching of the Word with proper understanding mixed with the free movement of the Holy Spirit. The perfect smoothie for my soul. I look forward to Church. I love CCI, the joy and celebration in Christ. ❤

It's a home for everyone looking for a family to grow with for their progress and joy in their faith.
Welcome home ❤

It was an absolute delight being at CCI Ikeja. I trust God to visit more often.

My Local Church. God’s gift to me and the world at Large.

Celebration church is like home ❤Excellent Bible-teaching church, Everyone is welcoming and really friendly, they teach the true Gospel. It's a wonderful environment! 💕 Exceptional spiritual growth is all I've experienced since I stepped into this church December 2019.

It is such an awesome place to worship!
From the Word and worship, to the choir, to the way it builds you up every single time... I'm in love, and I can't deny it!

Great place of worship.

It's a wonderful church, so welcoming. You can literally feel the family love.

Yes! All the Pastor wants is your progress and joy of faith.

See you next Sunday?

Absolutely the best place to worship and enjoy fellowship with the brethren. You will love the Word and you will Love the Lord. Here, we serve God by His Spirit, we boast in Christ Jesus, We put no confidence in the flesh, we experience progress and joy of Faith.... we are Celebratiom Church.

The Word of God is taught with clarity. EVERY member experiences spiritual growth, increased confidence in God's word and His promises day after day. There are platforms for morning, mid-day and evening prayers as well as regional fellowships. We are one family in Christ Jesus. God be praised always ♥♥♥ All GLORY to HIM 😍💃

I enjoyed service, we are moving to Sheraton hotel in October.