{"id":5544,"date":"2019-10-31T09:48:07","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T09:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementor.zozothemes.com\/zegen\/home-copy\/"},"modified":"2023-06-14T02:04:35","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T02:04:35","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ofosm.com\/NewHome\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5544\" class=\"elementor elementor-5544\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d32a104 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d32a104\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8702bfc\" data-id=\"8702bfc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-981491d elementor-tabs-view-vertical elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"981491d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1591\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1591\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Vision & Mission<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1592\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1592\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What We Believe<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1593\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1593\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Commitment <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1594\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1594\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Our Core Value<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1591\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Vision & Mission<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1591\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1591\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\"><b>Vision:<\/b><br \/><\/strong>To connect with one another to follow Jesus\u2026John 10:16<\/p><p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\"><b>Mission:<br \/><\/b><\/strong>Train, Develop and Release for ministry<br \/>We connect with one another through in-depth WORD training, character development and Release to serve our community and provide support to seniors, youth and low income families.<br \/>\u201cBehold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.\u201d \u201c\u2026For there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.\u201d Psalms 133<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1592\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What We Believe<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1592\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1592\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>God<br \/><\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">We believe in One God, the Father, the Almighty Creator of Heaven and Earth and of all that is seen and unseen; and Jesus Christ the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father: God also revealed Himself as the Father in creation, Son in redemption and Holy Spirit in the Church. (Genesis 1:1-31, Isaiah 43:11, Matthew 28:19, John 14:7-11)<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Jesus Christ<br \/><\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died, was buried, was resurrected, ascended into heaven, and is now seated at the right hand of God the Father and He will come back again to receive us (Matthew 1:21-23, Mark 16:19, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Holy Spirit<br \/><\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">The Spirit was the moving force in creation, \u201cAnd the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters\u201d. The Holy Spirit is also the moving force in the church. The Holy Spirit is God Himself living within the spirit of the believer. The role of the Holy Spirit is to equip and empower the believer on their journey to becoming the perfect reflection of Jesus Christ. (John 14:16, 26, John 16:13, Acts 1:8, 2:1-4)<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Bible<br \/><\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">We believe the Bible is the written word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit and without error. The Bible is the revelation of God\u2019s truth and is infallible and authoritative in all matters of faith and practice. (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21, John 17:17)<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Salvation<br \/><\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">The shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only ground for justification and salvation for all who believe in Him. Salvation is the restoration of human fellowship with God and the deliverance of the entire creation from the bondage of sin and death. (Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 6:23, John 14:6, Acts 4:12)<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Baptism<br \/><\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Water baptism by full immersion soon after accepting Christ as personal Savior, is a participation in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Baptism of the Spirit and fire refers to the regenerating and purifying work of the Holy Spirit. (Mark 16:16, Matthew 28:19, Matthew 3:13-14)<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Miracles<br \/><\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">We believe in the gifts and fruit of the Spirit, in divine healing, miracles, prosperity and the power of prayers through faith in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ by the anointing of the Holy Ghost. (Mark 16:15-20, Matthew 8:16-17)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1593\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Commitment <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1593\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1593\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul><li><b>To<\/b> express our great love of God in worship<\/li><li><b>To<\/b> minister the Word of God in Spirit and truth<\/li><li><b>To<\/b> provide a place of fellowship where believers will be equipped for their ministry<\/li><li><b>To<\/b> train and help believers discover their gifts and walk in their destiny<\/li><li><b>To<\/b> be a family-oriented church which helps to meet the needs of its members, the community and beyond<\/li><li><b>To<\/b> proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ through active evangelism<\/li><li><b>To<\/b> provide food services<\/li><li><b>To<\/b> Provide youth programs<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1594\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Our Core Value<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1594\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1594\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><strong><b>Integrity<\/b><br \/><\/strong>We will do what\u2019s right no matter the cost.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><b>Honour<br \/><\/b><\/span>We believe in the value God places in every person and treat them accordingly.<\/p><p><strong><b>Excellence<br \/><\/b><\/strong>God deserves our very best in every area.<\/p><p><strong><b>Accountability<\/b><br \/><\/strong>We all need to be in a real relationship with others and be accountable.<\/p><p><strong><b>Relevance<\/b><br \/><\/strong>We strive to be in touch with the realities of the world around us and offer real hope and solutions.<\/p><p><strong><b>Transformation<\/b><br \/><\/strong>We are called to see our cities and nations changed<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-zegen-parallax-data=\"{&quot;parallax_ratio&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;parallax_image&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/elementor.zozothemes.com\\\/zegen\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2019\\\/10\\\/events_imgs3-1.jpg&quot;}\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-316a277 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"316a277\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fab fa-youtube\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-77ffb79\" data-id=\"77ffb79\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d19599 elementor-widget elementor-widget-zegensectiontitle\" data-id=\"4d19599\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"zegensectiontitle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"section-title-wrapper custom-title-1 mb-0\"><div class=\"title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"section-title\">&quot;Watch our Sermons on Youtube and learn more about the ministry&quot;<\/h2><\/div><!-- .title-wrap --><div 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