This year’s edition of the annual Marathon
Messiah’s Praise which is the world’s longest annual non-stop gospel
musical event has commenced.
The
75-hour marathon praise is in honour of the General Overseer of the
Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye who clocks
75 years on March 2.
It started at 12pm on Monday, February 27 and will end on Thursday, March 2.
The programme was specially packaged to express gratitude to God for His mercies upon the life of Pastor Adeboye.
Let the praises begin
Here is what you should know about the programme.
1. Marathon Messiah’s Praise is a programme of the National Young Adults and Youth Affairs of RCCG.
RCCG expresses gratitude to God for His mercy upon the life of Pastor Adeboye
2.
It was birthed in 2012 and started as 70 Hours Marathon Messiah’s
Praise. In the years that followed, it grew to 71 hours, 72 hours, 73
hours and last year 74 hours.
Project Coordinator for this year’s edition, Oluwafemi Oyetunde said it will surely turn out bigger this year
3. This is the sixth edition of the yearly festival which was conceptualised to mark the birthday of Adeboye.
RCCG worships God for his goodness
4. The theme of this year’s edition is: “The Sovereign God,”
which was borne out of the many amazing testimonies that perfectly
describe Pastor Adeboye’s life as what God and only God alone can do.
She can't help but dance for joy
5.
Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, saxophonist, televangelist and
Director of Music with the RCCG, Pastor Kunle Ajayi, will be leading
over 140 worship leaders who will be leading millions of worshippers
across the globe to perform at this year’s edition.
Over 140 worship leaders will be leading millions of worshippers across the globe
6. It is ongoing in eight countries which are Nigeria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, South Africa, Dubai, UK, and the USA.
The praise event is holding in eight countries this year
7.
The main stage will be at the Youth Centre in Redemption Camp, Nigeria,
while other stages outside Nigeria will be satellite stages.
Marathon Messiah’s Praise is the world’s longest annual non-stop gospel musical event
See more photos below.
Time to put on your dancing shoes
Thousands of youths in eight countries worshiping and praising God non-stop for 75 hours
Men from all walks of life gather to praise and worship God for 75 hours non-stop