A wave of joy and thanksgiving spread across the globe as Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, DSc., DSc., DD, declared November to be The Month of Ingathering during the November Global Communion Service. With radiant joy and spiritual depth, the man of God revealed that this season is one of gathering — both within the house of God and in the field of soul-winning.
Reading from Exodus 23:16 and Exodus 34:22–24, Pastor Chris explained that this month carries a prophetic meaning: “First, there’s an in-house gathering, and then we gather in our labours — bringing in the precious harvest of souls.”
As the declaration went forth, the atmosphere was charged with faith and purpose. Across nations, believers celebrated the new Word of the Month, ready to align their hearts with the Spirit’s leading and to gather the fruit of their labour for the Kingdom.
Pastor Chris: “Gather in Your Labours”
In his message, Pastor Chris explained that Ingathering is a divine season of reflection, thanksgiving, and harvest. It is a time to look back on the work accomplished throughout the year — in personal growth, ministry, and evangelism — and to gather the fruits produced by the Spirit.
“This is the time to gather the fruits of our labour — both in our lives and in the lives of those we’ve reached with the Gospel,” Pastor Chris said. “We must be spiritually alert and intentional in bringing in the harvest.”
He encouraged believers not to approach this season casually but to see it as a divine appointment to review their efforts and celebrate what the Lord has done. Every testimony, every soul won, and every seed sown in faith is now being gathered for the glory of God.
The Feast of Ingathering — A Prophetic Symbol
Referring to Exodus 34:22, Pastor Chris highlighted the Old Testament feast that inspired this theme: “And thou shalt observe the feast of weeks, of the firstfruits of wheat harvest, and the feast of ingathering at the year’s end.”
In ancient Israel, the Feast of Ingathering marked the close of the agricultural year. It was a time when God’s people came before Him with thanksgiving for the blessings and harvests of the year. But Pastor Chris revealed the prophetic parallel — that this is not merely about physical harvests, but about spiritual fruitfulness.
“November is the beginning and the ending of ministry,” he said, explaining that as the year draws to a close, the Church must reflect on how much of the Gospel has been preached and how many souls have been brought into the Kingdom. The Feast of Ingathering, he noted, is symbolic of the spiritual completion of the year’s work.
A Time for the Church to Gather and Rejoice
Pastor Chris emphasized that before gathering the fruit from the field, there must first be an in-house gathering. This, he said, refers to unity, celebration, and consolidation within the Church — believers coming together in thanksgiving and joy.
“First, it means you’ve got to gather in-house,” he explained. “So we have an in-house gathering — that’s the first thing. Then, we gather in our labours. We gather souls.”
Across the LoveWorld Nation, churches and ministry centers have embraced this message, holding special thanksgiving services, evangelism outreaches, and celebrations to mark the season. For many, it is not just about looking back but also preparing for greater works ahead — as they gather in the fruits of their faith, their giving, and their service.
Faith, Vision, and Divine Protection
Drawing again from the words of Exodus, Pastor Chris shared a powerful assurance from God’s promise: “I will cast out the nations before thee, and enlarge thy borders: neither shall any man desire thy land, when thou shalt go up to appear before the Lord thy God.”
He explained that when God’s people gather in obedience and worship, He Himself secures their borders. “When you come for the assembly, don’t be concerned that you’ve left your home and the enemy will take over,” Pastor Chris said. “The Lord says they won’t even desire to go there.”
It is a reminder that God protects those who honor Him — that every step taken in faith is preserved by divine power. As believers gather in this Month of Ingathering, they can do so without fear, knowing the Lord is expanding their territories and securing all that concerns them.
Preparing for Greater Gatherings Ahead with Pastor Chris
This prophetic month also leads into one of the most anticipated seasons in LoveWorld — the International Pastors’ and Partners’ Conference (IPPC). Pastor Chris mentioned that this coming gathering of ministers and partners is part of the greater Ingathering, where testimonies, strategies, and inspirations for global evangelism will be shared.
“This is the time in which, while we review our work, we also think about all those who have been significantly involved in the work of ministry throughout the world,” he said. “We gather to celebrate and to prepare for what is to come.”
Whether attending the central conference or joining in the local zones and cities, every participant becomes part of this great Ingathering — a collective celebration of faith and fruitfulness.
Bringing in the Harvest — Souls, Blessings, and Testimonies
As the declaration continues to echo around the world, believers are reminded that this month is about more than celebration — it is a divine call to action. The harvest is ripe, and God’s people are to bring in both the spiritual and material fruits of their labour.
It is a season to witness multiplied testimonies, restored dreams, and revived zeal for the Gospel. Churches will experience greater gatherings without disturbance, and the power of God will cause expansion and victory on every side.
November — The Month of Ingathering — is a time to gather in joy, gather in faith, and gather in love. It is the season to thank God for what He has done and to prepare for what He will yet do.
As Pastor Chris declared: “First, there’s an in-house gathering, and then we gather in our labours — bringing in the precious harvest of souls.”