By Olawale Lamina
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
It was profusion of well wishes, prayers and appreciations as the wife of Minister-in-Charge, Rhema Chapel International Churches Abuja, Minister Mrs. Ibijoke Oyewole-Gbadeyan attained 50 years of age on 1 March,2024.
Showering encomiums on his hearthrob, Pastor Gbenga Gbadeyan, of Rhema Chapel International Churches Abuja said: “Hmmmm, just like that, the young lady I married almost 25yrs ago is 50!
“I bless God for your life and beautiful heart.
“Thank you for being a stable and loyal friend all through the years.
“In this new phase of your life, you’ll enjoy speed for New heights and great accomplishments.
“Peace roundabout you and shouts of joy and rejoicing in your habitation.
“Happy Golden Jubilee to my Golden wife.”
This was followed by the Assistant- Minister-in-Charge, AMIC, Minister Ayo Osinlu, who prayed and wished the celebrant well.
Osinlu eulogized the celebrant for her roles in different forms and as a gift to the christain body describing her as
“Mother General of this House!”
Minister Osinlu said: “We join you today ma to sing glorious praise to the Most High for the daily benefits of 50 years.
“With grateful thanks we rejoice for the things He has put in your hands in that period.
“Congratulations, worthy Woman of God, for justifying His trust so excellently well.
“Thank you ma, for not only deploying in effective service, but setting lofty examples in the local assembly and the larger Christian body, with your trademarks of humility, serenity, tranquillity, competence (those depths!), absolute yieldedness, spiritual intensity and practical diligence.”
Continuing, he said, “You are indeed a deliberate tool of God to sanctify and equip God’s people for His business.
We recieve for you today Grace without measure to run the race He has called and SENT you to, with greater ease and ability from the Throne.
“Congratulations for the things He has helped your hands to do in the past 50. The next 50 shall be a blazing, greater glory.”
The Chapel Administrator, Rhema Chapel Abuja, Mr. Gbenga Amos had earlier set the ball rolling rallying the leadership in congratulating the celebrant by saying, “Gather all the instruments of praise; come let us bow down and worship the God of all Grace on behalf of a special woman, Min. Ibijoke Gbadeyan as she celebrates Jubilee today.”
A member of the Board of Ministers, BOM, and a retired Zonal Director at the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Bosede Adebayo wrote: “You are such a blessing to humanity that one will stop at nothing to celebrate you on this beautiful day.
” I love you soooo much, Happy Birthday my ever smiling woman of God.”
Another close ally and minister, Modupeoluwa Olageshin, wrote on the celebrant’s timeline: “Today we roll out our drums and every musical instrument to celebrate My Amazing Beautiful, Compassionate, Diva, Darling, Elegant, Gorgeous Firerized , Super Sweet Pastor, Sister, Friend and Confidant, Mummy King.
“We celebrate God’s Faithfulness and Awesome power @work in you.
” Welcome to the 5th floor, may Our ABBA Father load you with all that is Golden, grace and empower you to Soar on an altitude beyond every limitations challenges and obstacles. Thank you for giving to the Lord, you make serving God easy and for all you do for us.
” Our Faithful Father will reward you immensely, grant all your heart desires and empower you to enjoy His fullness raising sons and daughters to glory, the next 50 years still counting if He tarries.
“We love and appreciate you. Love From the Generals.”
Mr. Jonas Agwu, the Assistant Corps Marshal, spokesperson and Corps Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps,FRSC, who is also a Deacon in the church wrote: “Congratulations to our beloved mummy on this wonderful day. May the Lord crown your years with more Grace.”
Another Deacon, Mr. Ogereva Amos wished the celebrant ” Happy Golden Jubilee to a well deserved individual, blessed be the very it was announced that a baby girl was delivered in your personality.
“To God alone be all the glory from thence till now and forever for your sake in Jesus name. Your day will be great and increase shall be your blessing, favour, glory, honour with all other beautiful endowments upon you and your family. Congratulations.”
In similar vein, one of the church elders, Ngozi Nweje wrote: “Happy 50th birthday.
“We rejoice with you on this auspicious moment.
“We celebrate the grace of God over your life and pray for more glorious years ahead. Hearty congratulations.”
However, an evening programme tagged, Celebrating God’s Faithfulness in honour of Mrs. Gbadeyan is expected to witness a dinner and official Inauguration of Relationships and Family Affairs Academy, TREFAA, (an initiative of the celebrant) at the Main Auditorium, Rhema Chapel International Churches, Abuja
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