In a vibrant and spirit-filled celebration themed “God’s Favour” (Psalm 90:17), the Cherubim & Seraphim (C&S) Palace of Joy Global Church Manchester marked its 2025 Anniversary and Church Thanksgiving at its Manchester headquarters, located at No. 1, Belgrave Mill, Honeywell Lane, Oldham, UK.
The event brought together worshippers, church leaders, and dignitaries from Nigeria and the UK to give thanks for divine grace, spiritual growth, and the global impact of the ministry over the past years.
A Celebration of Leadership and Legacy
Presiding over the thanksgiving was Her Grace, Iya Aladura Dr. Rev. Prophetess Mother Elizabeth Adetoyin Onanuga, the visionary founder of the Palace of Joy Global Church with branches in both Manchester and Nigeria. This year celebration was centred on Psalm 90:17: “May the favour of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.”
Distinguished Guests and Ministers
The event featured a lineup of respected spiritual leaders and guests who played key roles in the celebration:
- Ven./Sup. Evangelist Sunday Onabanjo (HOP) – Delivered the day’s sermon with spiritual clarity and conviction.
- Apostolic Mother Prophetess Adebola Adepeju Ogimole (Emirate Prophetess) – Led powerful intercessory prayers.
- Apostle Sikiru Olalekan Oluwatimileyin – Served as the Anniversary Chairman, calling for spiritual renewal and unity.
- Prophetess Dr. Nike Miracle Badmus (MISM) – Coordinated the anniversary program with excellence.
- Ms. Temmy Yusuf – Vice Chairperson, recognized for her dedication and administrative support.
Spiritual Milestone Marked by Unity
Beyond commemorating the church’s journey, the anniversary served as a moment of reflection, worship, and rededication. With live music, prophetic declarations, and testimonies of healing and transformation, attendees described the event as “uplifting, prophetic, and powerfully orchestrated.”
The celebration reaffirmed the church’s commitment to building a spiritually vibrant, compassionate and Christ-centred global community.
Foundations in Faith: The Legacy of Saint Moses Orimolade
The Cherubim & Seraphim movement traces its roots to the pioneering work of Saint Moses Orimolade Tunolase (1875–1933), the founder of the first African Indigenous Christian movement, The Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim, established in 1925.
Born into a royal family in Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State, Orimolade was baptised and nurtured in the Anglican tradition at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church. Known for his spiritual gifts from a young age, including prophecy, healing and visions, he later founded Egbe Aladura (The Prayer Group) to promote the power of prayer for healing and divine encounters across his communities.
From Revival to Movement
During the 1918 influenza pandemic, many Nigerians sought healing through the Egbe Aladura. The miraculous recoveries led to explosive growth in the prayer groups. By 1924, Orimolade had moved to Lagos, preaching and offering spiritual guidance. He became affectionately known as “Baba Aladura”, he father who prays.
Orimolade’s spiritual methods, which included drumming, clapping, dancing and manifestations of the Holy Spirit, conflicted with European missionary expectations and were often misunderstood. However, these cultural expressions of faith resonated deeply with African worshippers and laid the foundation for a new, authentically African Christian movement.
Co-Founder and Continued Leadership
The legacy of the church is also shaped by Her Most Eminence (Dr.) Captain Christian Abiodun Emmanuel, recognized as co-founder of the broader C&S organization. She serves as Supreme Head of the Olori C&S Unification Church of Nigeria, guiding the movement through a continued emphasis on unity, purity, and Holy Spirit-led worship.
As the Palace of Joy Global Church steps into a new chapter, Dr. Onanuga emphasized priorities such as youth empowerment, community outreach, and the expansion of global missions.
“God’s favour has brought us this far. We continue to pray that He will establish every work of our hands in this ministry, for His glory,” she declared.
With this celebration, the church reaffirms its commitment to advancing in faith, unity, and service—carrying forward the vision of its spiritual forebears into a future full of promise.
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