The General Overseer of the Victory Life Bible Church, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, has charged Nigerians to show love, care and empathy to people in sync with the essence of Christmas when God gave his only begotten son as propitiation for the sins of the world.

Apostle Achudume who stated this in the sermon titled "The Manger and His Majesty" which he delivered at the 2025 VLBC Carol service held on Friday at the Church Auditorium described a manger as a feeding place for sheep and shepherds who in those days were generally despised but however were saddled  with the delivery of news of the birth of Jesus.

He said the story of Jesus was indicative of the height that a child can attain in life irrespective of the status of his birth. 

"From humble beginnings, God gave Jesus a name that is above all names to underscore the fact that anybody can rise from humble beginnings to enviable heights.

Apostle Achudume quoted Phillipians 2 verses 1 to 8 to underscore the need to share and care adding "do not let your neighbour sleep hungry".

He commended Jesus' mind of service and humility, which earned him majesty to people.

He said that "if I light your candle, it does not diminish me" and wished attendees a Merry Christmas.

Delivering the Royal Blessings, the Olowu of Owu, Oba Professor Saka Matemilola urged Nigerians to show love to each other and enjoined leaders to make service their watchword adding "are you a leader or a boss?"

The Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, led other eminent Nigerians including the Vice Chancellor of Chrisland University, Professor Sola Arulogun, General Manager, Paramount FM, Mrs Oluremi Olugbenro, Mr. Wole Elusakin and Prof. Folu Eniolorunda to read the lessons at the Carol service.

Whilst welcoming guests earlier, the Chairman of the 2025 VLBC Carol Service, Mr. Akin Okudero thanked church members and some corporate organisations for supporting the Committee to organise a first of its kind Carol service for the Church.

Hundreds of children, the aged and winners of tickets went home with various food items and gifts.

The service was preceded by a segment tagged  "Caroliganza" where colourfully dressed VLBC District members showcased their fashion steeze and dance moves to music supplied by the Brass Band and DJ O Mighty. Attendees mounted the 360 degrees picture stand and bouncing castles.