By John Wada, Lafia

Threshing Floor International School of Ministry and Biblical Studies, the academic arm of Threshing Floor Watchman Assembly, Salvation City, Bukan Sidi, Lafia, on Saturday admitted over 20 students at its 8th matriculation ceremony.

The Provost of the school and Bishop of the Assembly, Bishop Dr. Ovye John Attah, congratulated the new students and urged them to uphold the vision of the institution to raise godly leaders.

According to him, the school is committed to “raising an apostolic seed of God’s righteousness and to teach, train and empower people in the word of God that will transform them to be light bearers,” with reference to John 9:1-5 and Proverbs 14:34.

“This event is not merely a celebration, it is the making of history in the school and in the ministry as a whole,” Bishop Attah said. “The Bible School started like a joke, but today we are matriculating our 8th set with diploma, degree, and certificate programs.”

He disclosed that the school has been registered with the relevant government ministry and has entered into academic affiliation with Christ Global Bible College & Seminary, Makurdi, Benue State and El-Elyon International Bible College & Seminary, Karu, Abuja.

Bishop Attah charged the students to embrace discipline, accountability and excellence, and to shun shortcuts. 

“Threshing Floor International School aims to be a pioneer institution dedicated to nurturing eminence in God’s vineyard. Our core values remain righteousness, discipline, accountability, equality, honesty, personal growth and responsibility,” he said.

Delivering the keynote address on _“The Power of Knowledge,”_ guest speaker Apostle Abene Julius Argu urged the students to be conscious of the spiritual authority that comes with biblical knowledge. 

“The devil will use you if you don’t have power,” he warned. “But once you decide to seek God’s knowledge through this Bible School, you will become wise.”

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Alumni Association, Evangelist Enoch Ayenajeyi Bawa, congratulated the matriculants and called on them to be good ambassadors of the institution. 

“Count yourselves privileged to study here, and do not take the opportunity for granted,” he said.

Responding on behalf of the 8th set, class representative Mr. Bitrus Danladi thanked the management, guests and parents for the opportunity. 

He promised that the new students would be diligent in their studies and would abide by all the rules and regulations of the school.

The ceremony featured prayers, praise worship and presentation of matriculation materials to the new students