In his bid to seek answers from God, regarding how members of the Church can receive God's blessing and mercy, Prophet Gabriel Bi-ala revealed that he was directed by the spirit of God "to (go and) pray at the beach for complete 3days."

He mentioned that after embarking on the task, it was disclosed to him by the spirit of God that the "secret of God's blessings and mercy in Celestial Church of Christ is Thanksgiving (Ope)".

Prophet Bi-ala appealed to members to follow in the footsteps of numerous biblical characters who were blessed as a result of giving thanks to God.

He further advised celestians to observe thanksgiving in this pattern:





1. Every first Sunday of the month, do thanksgiving (ope) with seven different fresh fruits and any food item.

2. Every second Sunday of the month, do thanksgiving (ope)with honey, salt and sugar.

3. Every third Sunday of the month, do thanksgiving with turari (incense), three types of perfumes and some packs of candles(imole).

The Prophet added that "after the service of that third Sunday, go to the mercy land and ask Jehovah for your heart desires. No matter what obstacles that are in your way, it shall be removed In Jesus Name, Amen."