Empowered for Worship 10th Anniversary [News]

[News] Empowered for Worship 10th Thanksgiving Anniversary Edition

Gospel minister Dera Getrude, convener and host of Empowered for Worship, announces the 10th Thanksgiving Anniversary Edition of the interdenominational worship gathering, scheduled for Sunday, November 22, 2026, at Canary World, 23 Road, Festac Town, Lagos, beginning at 3:00 PM.

Centred on the theme “The Making of the Life of Worship” and anchored on Romans 12:1, this milestone edition calls believers to embrace worship as more than songs, sounds, or expressions of praise. It emphasises a life of surrender, consecration, and wholehearted devotion to God.

The four-hour gathering anticipates an audience of approximately 1,000 worshippers, church leaders, and community residents. Joining Dera Getrude on the altar are renowned gospel ministers Dr. Panam Percy Paul, Min. Eben, Min. Abbey Ojomu, EDavids, and other guest ministers.

At the heart of Empowered for Worship is a call to cultivate worship that begins within the heart and finds expression through music, words, and everyday living. As Dera Getrude explains, genuine worship flows from a yielded life:

“Empowered for Worship is a spiritual clamour for true worship that originates from the heart—a call to a life of yieldedness and submission from which worship naturally springs and is expressed through rhythm, sounds, and words. Worship must first be of the yielded heart before it is sung by the yielded heart.”

— Dera Getrude, Convener & Host, Empowered for Worship

Bridging Spiritual Elevation with Practical Empowerment

Beyond its emphasis on worship and spiritual growth, Empowered for Worship maintains a commitment to practical community development and economic empowerment.

Over the past decade, the gathering has consistently attracted between 500 and 1,000 attendees per edition, combining spiritual consecration with initiatives that equip participants with practical resources for self-reliance and entrepreneurship.

Previous editions provide participants with tools to establish or expand small businesses, including sewing machines, professional hair dryers, podcast equipment kits, and vocational starter packages.

For its tenth anniversary, the organising committee sets a target to directly empower at least 20 youths and local artisans across Festac Town and the Amuwo-Odofin axis with essential vocational and career resources.

This dual focus makes the anniversary more than a worship gathering. It also provides an opportunity to strengthen individuals and families through practical support that encourages economic independence and community development.

Event Details

• Event: Empowered for Worship 10th Thanksgiving Anniversary Edition
• Convener and Host: Minister Dera Getrude
• Theme: The Making of the Life of Worship
• Scripture: Romans 12:1
• Date: Sunday, November 22, 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM
• Duration: Four hours
• Venue: Canary World, 23 Road, Festac Town, Lagos State
• Guest Ministers: Dr. Panam Percy Paul, Min. Eben, Min. Abbey Ojomu, EDavids, and other guest ministers
• Expected Attendance: Approximately 1,000 worshippers
• Community Impact: Vocational and career empowerment for at least 20 youths and local artisans

The Message Behind “The Making of the Life of Worship”

Anchored on Romans 12:1, the theme “The Making of the Life of Worship” points to worship as a lifestyle of surrender rather than an activity limited to church gatherings.

The central message highlights three important principles:

• Worship begins with a yielded heart: Genuine worship flows from a life surrendered to God, not merely from musical expressions or spoken words.
• Consecration shapes everyday living: Romans 12:1 calls believers to present themselves to God as living sacrifices, making devotion and obedience part of their daily lives.
• True worship produces practical impact: A life shaped by worship also reflects God’s love through service, generosity, and meaningful contributions to the community.

Through this anniversary gathering, Dera Getrude invites worshippers to look beyond the sound of worship and embrace the heart, character, and lifestyle that give worship its true meaning.

Why the 10th Anniversary Edition Matters

The tenth anniversary marks a significant milestone for Empowered for Worship, celebrating a decade of bringing people together for spiritual renewal, authentic worship, and practical empowerment.

Its continued commitment to supporting youth and local artisans also gives the gathering a broader community purpose. By combining spiritual encouragement with vocational resources, the initiative seeks to inspire worshippers while creating opportunities for personal and economic growth.

With an anticipated gathering of 1,000 people and an empowerment target of at least 20 beneficiaries, this edition reinforces the vision of worship that transforms both hearts and communities.

About Empowered for Worship

Founded and convened by Minister Dera Getrude, Empowered for Worship is an annual interdenominational worship and community transformation gathering dedicated to cultivating authentic, heart-led worship.

The initiative promotes a lifestyle of surrender and devotion to God while equipping young adults, artisans, and families with practical resources that support economic self-reliance.

Over its ten-year journey, the gathering builds a platform that connects spiritual consecration with tangible community impact, encouraging participants to grow in their relationship with God and make meaningful contributions to society.

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