OUR MISSION

We believe that the door to salvation is always open and so are the doors to our church. Our mission is to be fully devoted to Jesus by opening our arms to those in search of the truth. We show God’s love and concern for our fellow man at every opportunity. Through works of charity and opening our doors to listen and love, we feel that we are walking in the footsteps of Jesus Christ.
ABOUT CCC

Celestial Church of Christ is a spiritual, world-wide, united, indivisible Holy Church which came into the world from heaven by DIVINE ORDER on the 29th of September 1947 in Porto Novo, Republic of Benin through the founder of the Church, the Reverend, Pastor, Prophet Samuel Bilehou Joseph Oshoffa (1909 - 1985). The Church is well known with Parishes, Dioceses all over the world with its International Headquarters in Nigeria.

BRIEF HISTORY


THE DIVINE ORDER

God called Rev., Pastor, Prophet Oshoffa on the day of total Eclipse of the sun in West Africa, when he was in the forest of Dahomey (now Republic of Benin), to purchase Ebony wood being a carpenter and timber trader, just like his father. He was in the wilderness for forty days and forty nights. Just as our Lord Jesus was led by the spirit into the wilderness for forty days and forty nights. St. Matt. 4: 1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-13. Just as our Lord started his mission of redemption alone, so also did our highly esteemed Rev., Pastor, Founder, S.B.J. Oshoffa started alone, on the 29th September 1947.


THE SPIRITUAL MESSAGE

In the deep mystery of divine appearance, during prayer on the 19th September 1947, a winged Angel bathed in intense light, word came from God to the founder as follows: "It is the wish of God to send you on an errand of preaching into the World. Many nominal Christians there who were confronted by difficulties and problems of this world. They run after fetish priests and other power of darkness for all kinds of assistance. Consequently, on their death, they cannot see Christ because, by their action, Satan has left his spiritual mark on them. To assist you in in your work so that men may listen to the fact that God has sent you."


TENET AND MODE OF WORSHIP

The Church under the absolute dictatorship of Holy Spirit is hereby emphasized for:


THE NAME OF THE CHURCH

The name of the Church "Celestial Church of Christ" was revealed by the Holy Spirit through a Prophet who was held in trance for seven days.


TENET AND MODE OF WORSHIP OF THE CHURCH

Ordained by the Holy Spirit. The rules and regulations written in the booklet of "Tents and Admission into the membership of Celestial Church of Christ." Mode of worship includes the setting of the Altar, and the seat therein, the number of candles used for various types of services and the seating arrangement in particular, it should be noted that the seating arrangements was revealed through a Prophetess who under the influence of the Holy Spirit in the wilderness on Friday 5th of October, 1947, sketched the seating arrangement using oranges.

OUR DOCTRINE

WEARING WHITE GARMENT (SOUTANA)

Revelations 7:9, Revelations 4:4, Leviticus 16:14, Revelations 19:8, Matthew 17:1-2, Matthew 28:2-3, Mark 9:2-3, Daniel 7:9, John 20:11-12

WEARING NO SHOES

Acts 7:33, Joshua 5:15, Exodus 3:5

LIGHTING CANDLES IN THE ALTAR

Revelations 4:5; Zechariah 4:2-5

BOWING DOWN BEFORE THE ALTAR

Revelations 4:3-10, 14:7

CHANTING "HOLY, HOLY, HOLY TO THE LORD OF HOSTS"

Revelations 4:8

THE EYE ON THE CELESTIAL LOGO

Revelations 5:6

THE EYE ON THE CELESTIAL LOGO

Revelations 5:6

USING INCENSE DURING SERVICES

Revelations 5:8 & 8:3-5; Exodus 30:8-9; Luke 1:9-11; Exodus 30:24-38; Exodus 40:5; Exodus 31:10-11; Malachi 1:11

THE SALVATION OF C.C.C.

Revelations 7:14; Romans 8:28-30

USING OF THE HOLY WATER

Exodus 13:17-21; Number 8:6-7; Exodus 27:20

CODE OF CONDUCT

MEMBERS ARE FORBIDDEN TO:

1. adultery or fornication
2. Drink alcohol, wine and smoke cigarettes
3. Eat pork & crawling animals
4. Merry-go-round at night
5. Wear transparent dress, especially for Soutana while in the Church premises
6. Wear red or black apparel, except for professional reasons
7. Sit male & female members side by side inside the Church

WHILE IN THE CHURCH PREMISES:

1. Female members are forbidden to leave their heads uncovered
2. Female members are forbidden to paint their lips and nails
3. Male members are forbidden to wear their hair too long

Women must be sanctified by an elder in the visinity of the church after 7th day of their monthly cycle. Spiritual items include; soap, water, sponge and a candle stick

Tenets & Mode Of Worship

It is ordained by the Holy Spirit that:

  • Members of Celestial Church of Christ are forbidden to engage or participate in any form of idolatory, fetish ceremony or cults, black magic and charms;
  • Cigarette or tobacco smoking or snuffing or any type of weed smoking or snuffing is forbidden to members of the Celestial Church of Christ;
  • Consumption of any form of alcohol, wine or any strong drink that can intoxicate is forbidden to members of Celestial Church of Christ as the odour of all these – cigarettes, tobacco, alcohol, etc. – are repugnant to the presence of the Holy Spirit;
  • Consumption of pork or any food offered as sacrifice to idols or other powers of darkness is forbidden to members of Celestial Church of Christ;
  • Members are forbidden to wear apparels made of black or red materials except for professional reasons;
  • Members should not wear shoes when wearing their sutana or within the premises of the Church;
  • Male and female members are forbidden to sit together side by side within the Church and its premises;
  • Female members during menstruation are not allowed to come within the precincts of the Church until after their sanctification after seven clear days; and where the menstruation extends beyond seven days, two clear days should be allowed for after stoppage before sanctification;
  • Female members are forbidden from entering the altar area or leading the congregation in worship;
  • In Celestial Church of Christ, only white candles are to be used. Coloured candles are strictly forbidden;
  • Fornication and adultery are forbidden in the Celestial Church of Christ;
  • Holy is the Celestial Church of Christ and all who worship in her should endeavour to be clean in body and in soul…

    • All forms of worship in the Celestial Church of Christ are entirely as revealed by the Holy Spirit. This includes the setting of the altar, and the seats therein, the number of candles used for the various types of services and the seating arrangement. In particular, it should be noted that the seating arrangement was revealed through a prophetess who under the influence of the Holy Spirit in the wilderness on Friday 5th October 1947, sketched the seating arrangement using oranges.