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By Anthony Iwuoma
\nKindly share:
\nActs of Restoration and Compassion (ARC) Church has marked the 2025 Christmas season with a special edition of Papa\u2019s Move, a faith-based outreach that blended Christian teaching, worship, and humanitarian support in a programme designed to impact both church members and the wider community.
\nThe Christmas Special Edition of Papa\u2019s Move brought together worshippers, ministers, volunteers, and beneficiaries in an atmosphere that reflected the core message of the season: hope, love, and practical compassion. The event reinforced the church\u2019s commitment to presenting the gospel not only as a message to be heard, but as a life to be lived.
\nUnlike conventional festive celebrations, the Papa\u2019s Move Christmas Special was positioned as a purposeful outreach rather than mere entertainment.
\nFrom the onset, the organisers made it clear that the programme was built around three pillars, the Word, worship, and charity, each designed to reflect the meaning of Christmas as the celebration of Christ\u2019s birth and mission.
\nAccording to the Lead Pastor, Rev. Paul Chikwem: \u201c It is not an event. I did not organise an event concert. I brought you here to worship God not to entertain. Far be it from me to invite you to come from your homes and be entertained by comedians.\u201d
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\nThe venue was modestly decorated to reflect the season, while volunteers received guests with warmth and orderliness. Attendees included church members, invited guests, and residents from the surrounding community, many of whom described the gathering as both spiritually uplifting and socially impactful.
\nThe event kicked off at 23hrs with prayers to water the ground. It was followed by a scintillating praise and worship session by the church choir, as the crowd of worshippers kept bloating. Thereafter, Rev Alex Nwachukwu led a session of prayers inspired by Daniel 10:2.
\nThere was also an array of other clerics in attendance.
\nA major highlight of the programme was the ministration of God\u2019s Word. Chikwem began with his traditional soul-stirring worship, enthralling the congregation. Soon everywhere turbo charged and soaked in great anointing.
\nThe message focused on the importance of praise and worship and the incarnation of Jesus Christ as the foundation of Christian hope, emphasising that Christmas represents God\u2019s intervention in human history.
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\nHe encouraged listeners to see Papa\u2019s Move beyond the rice palliatives and other material gifts, calling them to personal reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to godly living.
\nConsequently, when he made an altar a huge crowd trooped out to surrender their lives to Christ.
\nThe teaching was an extended session of worship, featuring a galaxy of gospel artistes, including the Papa’s Move choir, Minister Yomi Psalms, Harriet, Dera Getrude, Nk Godson and Prince Osuya, who led the congregation in soulful songs of praise, thanksgiving, and reflection on the Christmas message.
\nThe worship segment combined traditional Christmas hymns with contemporary gospel music, creating a blend that appealed across generations. Congregational participation was strong, with moments of solemn reflection and joyful praise, reinforcing the spiritual focus of the gathering.
\nObservers noted that the worship atmosphere complemented the message of the Word, allowing participants to internalise the Christmas story through music and collective devotion.
\nBeyond preaching and worship, the outreach took on a practical dimension through charitable giving. As part of the Christmas Special, ARC Church distributed food items, including bags of rice and other essentials, to hundreds of attendees drawn from the community.
\nThe gesture was aimed at supporting families and individuals during a season often marked by increased economic pressure. Beneficiaries expressed gratitude, describing the support as timely and encouraging. They pledged their continued presence at subsequent editions of the Papa’s Move Outreach.
\nChurch officials explained that the charity component was a deliberate expression of Christian faith in action, reflecting the belief that the gospel must address both spiritual and material needs.
\nThe success of the programme was attributed in part to the efforts of volunteers, who coordinated logistics, crowd management, welfare distribution, and hospitality. Their involvement highlighted the culture of service within the church and reinforced the outreach\u2019s communal spirit.
\nThe event also provided an avenue for interaction among attendees, fostering fellowship and strengthening relationships within and beyond the church community.
\nThe Papa\u2019s Move Christmas Special demonstrated an integrated approach to ministry, one that combines teaching, worship, and social responsibility. By aligning spiritual instruction with tangible acts of kindness, the programme illustrated how faith-based organisations can contribute meaningfully to community well-being.
\nChurch leaders noted that Papa\u2019s Move monthly outreach remains a platform for spiritual growth and outreach, with the Christmas edition serving as a reminder of the church\u2019s broader mission.
\nAs the year draws to a close, the Papa\u2019s Move Christmas Special stands as a testament to the enduring relevance of the Christmas message. Through sound teaching, heartfelt worship, and compassionate giving, ARC Church reaffirmed its commitment to spreading hope and demonstrating love in practical ways.
\nFor many attendees and beneficiaries, the event was more than a seasonal programme; it was a timely reminder that the message of Christmas continues to inspire faith, generosity, and community impact.<\/p>\n
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