The church's website [visit link] tells of
the church:
"The Church I See
Dr Tayo
Adeyemi
Come with me through the veil and
let me show you what I have seen. Mount up on wings as eagles, soar with me to
summit and let me show you what has been shown to me.
Take the eyesalve and anoint your
eyes, so that you may see clearly – for I want to show you THE CHURCH I
SEE.
The church I see is a vibrant,
dynamic body of wholesome believers – pulsating with the life of God and exuding
the very fragrance of His beauty and His love.
The church I see is a mighty,
flowing torrential river, flowing in the power of the Holy Spirit – undamable
& unstoppable. Not a stagnant cesspool of religion and tradition, not a tiny
ankle-deep stream, not even knee-deep or waist-deep; but a mighty river with an
incredible current. Once you jump in – it takes over – you are no longer in
charge. It is a river that carries the life of God with it, wherever it
goes.
The church I see is both
numerically large and spiritually deep. A replica on earth of the general
assembly in heaven – the church of the first born, whose gatherings are attended
by an innumerable company of angels. It’s a church that does not lose its depth
because of its largeness – a church where the members are accountable to God and
to one another. Where each person enjoys a deep, refreshing personal encounter
with God at every meeting.
The church I see is an
international worship centre, consisting of people from every race, tongue,
tribe and nation. Where racism and every form of ungodly discrimination is
forever banished. It’s a church where people are free to be themselves knowing
that their ultimate identity comes from their personal relationship with God,
through His Son, Jesus Christ.
The church I see is a missionary
equipping and sending station where 52 weeks a year, missionaries are being sent
out into the local community and to the uttermost parts of the earth with the
saving power of Jesus Christ. It’s a church whose doors are open 24 hours a day,
7 days a week – where ministry is not restricted only to designated service
times.
The church I see is a perfect cube
– its length, breadth and height are equal. A church that is square, solid,
strong, stable and structured. It’s a church where every aspect of ministry is
mature and strong. Worship is strong, the word is strong, prayer is strong,
ministry to children and youth is strong, community outreach and social action
is strong. A church that is well rounded.
The church I see is relevant and
practical in its outreach to society. A church that is answering the questions
that people are asking. It’s a place where needs are met, where broken hearts
are mended and hurts are healed. It’s a place where the waters are always
stirred, where the Balm of Gilead flows without ceasing.
The church I see is an Apostolic
Governing Centre – a church that accepts spiritual responsibility for its
community, society and nation. It’s a church that settles social and political
issues in prayer; and is not afraid to speak out boldly against social ills and
injustices. The church I see is one of tremendous influence, whose leaders are
regularly consulted by government on issues of policy before major decisions are
made.
The church I see is a church of excellence, radiating the beauty and
glory of God in the physical as well as the spiritual. It’s a church whose
facilities are resplendent and breath-taking – reflecting the beauty of the very
heaven she represents.
The church I see is a church on the
cutting edge, taking full advantage of technology and blazing new trails for the
secular world to tread in. It’s a church that utilises every possible means to
proclaim the saving message of the gospel to the ends of the
earth.
The church I see is truly the bride
of Christ, the Lamb’s wife – having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing. It’s a
church that is committed to personal and corporate holiness – a church where
character and integrity are high on the list of credentials for
leadership.
The church I see is a supernatural
church – moving in all of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It’s a church where
miracles, signs, wonders and healings are a common everyday occurrence. A church
where revival, renewal and reformation are permanent on the
agenda.
The church I see is a place where
souls are saved by their hundreds everyday, where the broken and lonely find new
hope and acceptance. It’s a church where the down trodden are lifted up, the
marginalised are included and the weary are refreshed.
The church I see is an empowering
centre, where ordinary people are challenged, equipped, enabled and released to
live extraordinary lives. It’s a church where everyone is encouraged to discover
their purpose in life, develop their gifts, talents and abilities and fulfil
their ministry.
The church I see is a caring and
deeply devoted family where love is not merely a cliché, but a tangible,
palpable, visible reality. It’s a church where families are strong and family
values are held in high esteem. A church where the men are men – strong, focused
and responsible husbands and fathers. Where wives submit to and support their
husbands and children honour God and honour their parents.
The church I see is a financially
prosperous church, where it is commonplace to see people of substance and
wealth. It is a church that has at least 70 millionaires and twelve
billionaires, who understand that the real purpose of wealth is to establish
God’s covenant in the earth. It’s a church where members are financially
responsible and are bountiful and liberal givers. A church whose members are the
head and not the tail – champions and leaders in their fields of endeavour; and
breaking new grounds in the arts and in science and technology.
The church I see is a church whose
number one priority is to glorify God and to demonstrate His manifold wisdom to
the principalities and powers – and to show His love to a lost and dying
world.
The church I see is a rampant,
prolific body of blood-washed, fire baptised, tongue talking, intelligent,
believers who are secure in their call and who are determined to occupy till He
comes. It’s a place of contagious joy – full of excitement and fun to be
in.
This is the church I see. And this
church could very well be our church. As a matter of fact the church I see is
our church – New Wine Church. I will not say in my heart “who will ascend into
heaven to bring down this church?” or “who will descend into the depths to bring
it up?” For the word is near me, in my mouth and in my heart. This church is
locked up within us. In the innermost recesses of our hearts – in our bowels –
in our loins and in our spiritual wombs. And we will pay the price; we will
travail as Zion and bring forth this child – this church.
This church will
become a reality in the earth. So let this church emerge – let her arise in the
earth, strong and mighty. Let her come forth; let her step out of the mind of
God and into the streets of London. Let her climb out of the pages of the bible
– out of Revelation 21 and become a reality in our day. LET HER COME FORTH AND
BE THE CHURCH OF THE 21ST CENTURY."
This former cinema is Grade II listed
and the entry at the English Heritage website [visit
link] tells us:
"Built in 1937. Architect George
Coles. THe best survuvung examples of the "Odeon" style. Unaltered interior with
a free use of art-deco motif's around the
proscenium."