From: Femi Oyelola in Kaduna
The 2026 Bethel Experience, organized by the choir of the House of Purpose Ministry U/Sunday in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was a great success.
Believers from across the state gathered to experience a powerful outpouring of God’s presence. The event featured several gospel ministers who took turns ministering to the crowd and inspiring deeper levels of praise and worship.
Kicking off the praise session, Pastor Benard Auta Yero delivered a transformative message on “The 7 Dimensions of Praise,” drawing inspiration from Psalm 150.
His explanation of the different facets of praise left the congregation with a renewed understanding of its significance.
Other ministers included Mrs. Gloria Uche, who sang a powerful song on the power of thanksgiving; and Minister Iyke and SE-Ember, who shared heartfelt testimonies through their songs of God’s goodness in making His Son a sacrificial lamb for humanity.
The Host Choir, the voice of Purpose, along with various ministers, added richness to the event, fostering unity and spiritual growth.
House of Purpose Ministry’s Resident Pastor, Pastor Francis Musa, encouraged believers to build on the message of praising God, emphasizing the importance of consistent and genuine worship.
“Praise is not just a one-time event, but a lifestyle that requires daily commitment,” he said. “As you continue to praise God, you will see breakthroughs in your life, and your faith will grow.”
The seven dimensions of praise, as explained by Pastor Yero, are: Yadah (the praise of surrender), Towdah (sacrificial praise), Barak (praise of reverence), Tehillah (spontaneous song), Zamar (musical praise), Halal (radical praise), and Shabach (loud praise). Each offers a unique way to connect with God and experience His presence, leaving attendees eager to explore these depths.
Pastor Yero explained that Yadah involves total surrender—lifting hands in dependence on God. “It signifies agreement with God’s will,” he said, encouraging believers to lift their hands even when they don’t understand their circumstances, declaring, “Lord, I trust You!” Towdah, he added, is praising God before the answer arrives, confusing the enemy because it’s rooted in faith, not feelings.
As the sermon continued, Pastor Yero emphasized that praising God is essential for believers, as it invites God’s manifest presence, confuses the enemy, and affirms God’s sovereignty. “Praise is a language of the spirit,” he said, urging attendees to develop a lifestyle of praise.
The event concluded with a call to action: “Lift your hands (Yadah), thank Him in advance (Towdah), kneel if you can (Barak), sing a new song (Tehillah), play or imagine instruments (Zamar), celebrate with joy (Halal), and shout victory (Shabach).” As Pastor Yero declared, “Lord, I will praise You in every way, at all times, with everything within me!” the congregation responded with enthusiastic praise, lifting their voices and hands in surrender and adoration.
The 2026 Bethel Experience will be remembered as a turning point in the spiritual journeys of many, as they continue to explore the depths of praise and worship, empowered by the revelation of the 7 dimensions shared by Pastor Benard Auta Yero.
