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January 2026 Holy Ghost Service Theme: Brand New Beginning Pastor E. A. Adeboye
January 2026 Holy Ghost Service (HGS)
Theme: Brand New Beginning
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
The January 2026 Holy Ghost Service, the very first Holy Ghost Service of the year, was a profound gathering marked by deep worship, fervent intercession, revelatory teachings, prophetic declarations, and an overwhelming assurance that God has ushered His people into a Brand New Beginning.
Opening Session and Call to Worship
The service began with a strong atmosphere of expectation as worshippers assembled with gratitude, faith, and hunger for a fresh start in the new year.
Opening Prayers
The Continental Overseer for Continent 1, Pastor Kalu Ndukwe, led the opening prayers, committing the entire service into God’s hands.
Key prayer focus included:
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Asking God for a brand new beginning of a new dimension
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Praying that there would be a clear performance of God’s Word
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Asking that no one present would be overlooked or passed by
“Lord, as we begin this year, do not pass us by.”
Praise and Worship Session
The service transitioned into a rich time of praise and worship, led by the National Mass Choir. It was described as a banquet of praise befitting the Alpha and Omega — the God who is the Beginning and the One who writes brand new beginnings.
Songs such as “I Have a Father, Almighty Father” filled the auditorium. With voices lifted, hands clapping, feet dancing, and hearts aligned, God’s people poured out gratitude and adoration.
There was a strong emphasis on thanksgiving:
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Thanksgiving for life
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Thanksgiving for preservation
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Thanksgiving for a new chance and a new opportunity
The atmosphere was charged with joy as worshippers declared that God is faithful and worthy of all praise.
Testimonies: Reports of God’s Mighty Works
The congregation listened attentively to reports of the workings of the Lord in the lives of His people — testimonies of God’s goodness, faithfulness, healing, provision, and divine intervention.
Once again, it was affirmed that:
“The Lord works in mysterious ways, His wonders to perform.”
Intercessory Prayers for the Nations
Led by Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye
The service moved into a solemn and powerful session of intercession for the nations, led by our mother-in-Israel, Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye (@PastorFAAdeboye).
Before interceding, the congregation was led into thanksgiving:
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Thanksgiving for God’s faithfulness
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Thanksgiving for answered prayers
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Thanksgiving for divine preservation across nations
Scripture reference was drawn from Hebrews 4:16, reminding believers to come boldly before the throne of grace.
Key prayer points included:
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Committing the affairs of all nations into God’s hands
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Asking God to take charge of every arm and facet of government
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Praying for nations experiencing hardship, conflict, and discomfort
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Asking God to intervene mercifully and suppress every form of distress across the world
Offering Session
The Intercontinental Financial Controller, Pastor Joseph Adeyokunnu, exhorted the congregation as offerings were received.
Key truths shared:
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God is the source of wealth
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Serving God and obeying His commandments releases prosperity
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Giving should be joyful, bountiful, and cheerful
Scriptural references:
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Ecclesiastes 11:3
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Luke 6:38
The congregation gave with gratitude, acknowledging God as the ultimate provider.
First Teaching Session
Talk 1
Minister: Pastor Julius Olalekan
Role: Special Assistant to the General Overseer
Topic: Brand New Beginning
Text: Isaiah 43:18–19
Pastor Julius taught that God attends to the issues of human lives in different ways:
Ways God Works in Our Lives
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Repair
God can repair what is damaged, as seen when Jesus restored the blind man’s sight (Mark 8:22–24). -
Replacement / Newness
God can give something entirely new — something that has never existed before, as seen at:-
The Red Sea (Exodus 14:21)
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The River Jordan (Joshua 3:14–17)
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Believers were admonished to:
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Pray more in the Holy Ghost (Jude 1:20)
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Trust God for interventions beyond human logic
Prayer Point:
“Father, my case is beyond repair. Arise, O Lord, and give me a brand new beginning.”
Intercessory Prayers for Lives and Families
Led by Pastor (Mrs.) Oretayo Adetola, the church interceded for:
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Individuals
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Families
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Cities
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Nations
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The global Church
Specific prayer focus included:
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Rededication of lives to God
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Mercy overriding judgment
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Singles not being unequally yoked
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Waiting parents experiencing the performance of God’s Word, with no barrenness in the land
Main Ministration
Ministering: Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye
Topic: Brand New Beginning
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Pastor Adeboye emphasized that a brand new beginning can manifest in several dimensions:
Forms of a Brand New Beginning
1. Physical Renewal
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Naaman’s Healing (2 Kings 5:1–14)
Naaman was a great man, but he had a “BUT.” He was not born a leper, and leprosy did not run in his family, unlike Gehazi (2 Kings 5:20–27).
By the time Naaman was healed:
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His skin became brand new
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There were no scars left
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His healing was complete
2. Financial Turnaround
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The Widow’s Oil (2 Kings 4:1–7)
God turned financial hopelessness into abundance.
3. Marital Renewal
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As in the case of Sarah, where barrenness was replaced with fruitfulness.
4. Material Provision
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God supplies tangible needs and brings material restoration.
Lessons from Naaman’s Story
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God does not only operate with a timetable (Ecclesiastes 3:1–8); He also has a set time (Psalm 102:13).
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The slave girl spoke at the appointed time.
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When Naaman arrived, Elisha did not come out personally but sent a servant — Naaman was offended.
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When God decides your day has come, Jonah must go.
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Naaman’s servants advised him in the midst of his anger.
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Naaman discarded his anger and pride.
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Pride has robbed many people of their miracles.
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Pride is the mother of ingratitude and destruction (Judges 16).
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Samson’s pride prevented gratitude (Judges 15:11–20).
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Proud people often do not realize they are proud.
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Many people do not pray because of pride.
Naaman’s miracle came only after complete obedience.
Scripture: Revelation 3:15–16
Destiny Connections and Honour
Key teachings included:
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Destinies are connected.
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The slave girl’s destiny was linked to Naaman’s.
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Believers must treat staff with honour.
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If servants were the only people in the world, Jesus would still have died for them.
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Handle the prophet God has sent to you with care.
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God may send servants as witnesses and links to someone else’s miracle.
Call to Salvation and Rededication
Those who had not surrendered their lives to Christ or desired rededication were invited to pray for mercy, forgiveness, cleansing by the blood of Jesus, and salvation.
Prayer Session Led by Pastor Adeboye
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Father, if there is any Jonah left in my life — laziness, pride, lukewarmness, incomplete obedience — uproot them.
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Father, give me a brand new beginning to serve You with seriousness.
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Father, like Naaman, make me a testimony to the whole world.
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Personal prayer requests.
Prophetic Declaration
🗣 Thus says the Lord:
“I will send you help in twos.”
Praise, Thanksgiving, and Celebration
Worshippers were invited to dance, sing, shout, and praise God for:
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Life
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Preservation
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New opportunities
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A brand new beginning
Hallelujah!
Announcements
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The special 3-day Victory Hour will now hold in February 2026, not January.
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The January Victory Hour will hold on Monday, 5th January 2026 by 7:30am WAT.
Conclusion
The January 2026 Holy Ghost Service was a divine confirmation that God is actively rewriting stories, restoring destinies, and ushering His people into new dimensions of obedience, humility, gratitude, and victory.
Glory to Jesus!
It is truly a BRAND NEW BEGINNING.
