A service of songs was held to pay last respects to a great man of God, who has worked tremendously for the betterment of the fold, Late Assistant Most Superior Prophet Gbekeleoluwa Gabriel Akingbulugbe JP MPIC. The service took place at the Celestial Church of Christ, Harton Street Parish, United Kingdom.
The service was anchored by Assistant Venerable Superior Evangelist Yomi Balogun, while three elders said by Superior Evangelist Ola Meroyi, Mother Celestial Prophetess Margaret Ademilua and Assistant Venerable Superior Evangelist Philip Ayeni gave the prayers.
The lessons were taken by Mr Ojakouor Edigbe Uken (Eccl. 3:1-9) and Superior Evangelist Prophet Kunle Samuel (John 14:1-6)
Venerable Superior Evangelist Prophet Wale Onafuye described the Late Gbekele Akin as a friend and in a brief history, said that Baba Gbeke came to CCC Aguda Parish 11 as C&S worshipper when he joined the parish. In his preaching he said Baba Gbeke was a powerful Prophet and a man of God.
Gbeke worked vigorously to build his Holy Cathedral within three months. The preacher pointed out that death is the end of all worldly endeavours, but it is good to do good works than evil.
Tributes
Assistant Venerable Superior Evangelist Philip Ayeni said he was grateful for the short period of time he came in contact with him. He described the Late Prophet as a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. As a parishioner for a little while at the Celestial Church of Christ, Olowu Parish Lagos, Baba Gbeke did very well. He appealed to the wife of the deceased not to be too anxious because of the death of her husband
A protege of Baba Gbeke, Prophetess Kudirat said she appreciated the role Baba Gbeke and some others played in order to rescue her life some years back. She said Baba Gbeke led the team that worked for her to be alive today. She recollected how Baba was fond of singing his native songs and prayed for the repose of his soul.
Assistant Venerable Superior Evangelist Soji Kasimu, said that in 1982, Baba Gbeke prophesied that he would return to Europe after he came back to Nigeria from Russia and the prophesy came to pass. Also during a meeting at Imeko City, Ogun State, Baba Gbeke told Pastor Oshoffa the truth about all the Shepherds seated with him, that they were all liars. Soji concluded that Baba Gbeke was a great man of God and he had a lot of respect for him.
Superior Evangelist Hunsu Simeon described Late Prophet Gbeke Akin as a soldier of God that worked around the whole of the Badagry zone down to Ajegunle Apapa, Amuwo-Odofin and Ojo. Gbeke was not a selfish man, he fought for the liberation of of the people. He was the one that twisted for( Zonal Heads ) in the Badagry ,where by the Celestial Church of Christ, Ijo Alayo, Agbeke Parish in Ajegunle headed the zones.
Prophet Kunle Samuel described Omo Akin as a hero.
Present at the Service of Songs were:
Assistant Most Superior Evangelist Prophet Amos Fatunsi
Venerable Superior Evangelist Prophet Bola Olaleye
Venerable Superior Evangelist Adepetu
Venerable Superior Evangelist Prophet Wale Onafuye
Assistant Venerable Superior Evangelist Soji Kasimu
Assistant Venerable Superior Evangelist Yomi Balogun
Assistant Venerable Superior Evangelist Philip Ayeni
Assistant Venerable Superior Evangelist Tosin Akinsanmi
Assistant Venerable Superior Evangelist Tunde Ogunro
Assistant Venerable Superior Evangelist Bayo Sofekun
Superior Evangelist Ayo Sosimi and others
The late Assistant Most Superior Evangelist Prophet Gbekeleoluwa Gabriel Akingbulugbe JP MPIC died on the 5th of September, 2022.
While the Host Shepherd Assistant Venerable Evangelist Bayo King expressed his appreciation to all the Shepherds including the Head of the United Kingdom diocese AMSE Amos Fatunsi and his deputy Venerable Superior Evangelist Bola Olaleye for honouring the invitation to the service as a mark of respect for the family.
Assistant Venerable Evangelist Bayo King described the Late Gbeke Akin as a renowned preacher and revivalist in the Celestial Church of Christ who had worked tirelessly in the vineyard of God.
In his message, Assistant Venerable Evangelist Bayo King also delivered a condolence message from His Eminence Pastor Emmanuel Mobiyina Friday Oshoffa to the bereaved family. According to him, His Eminence will soon be visiting the United Kingdom.
The closing prayer was said by Mother Celestial Sangodipe while Benediction was by Head of the Diocese AMSE Prophet Amos Fatunsi.
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