ADIEU PST. DEE
ABOUT PST OLUWADAMILARE TEMITAYO ADEBOYE… By Idakwo Benjamin
He was my (our) Pst in Sept. 2009 in The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG NEXT LEVEL PARISH)… A man who left his comfort zone in Birmingham City, UK, came to Nigeria in the City of Kaduna (North West) to Pastor a very small Congregation (The Youth Church) which I was privileged to learn under his tutelage…
When I heard he was the son of the General Overseer of the Church I had to ask again (Is he the BIOLOGICAL SON)…Then of all the options at his disposal why will he choose a small Congregation without a good and befitting structure, above all, Kaduna of all the States in Nigeria??? It takes a man with a high level of HUMILITY and CHRISTLIKE HEART to operate in that order ( You can equally say he is HUMILITY PERSONIFIED, You may be even tempted to compare his sound HUMILITY with that of his Father)…Little did I know that his assignment was to teach us some priceless and christ-like exemplary attributes…
When he came he said “he will work with the people on ground” he made Christianity very simple, he is someone who is very willing to learn from others (Very Teachable)…
Members loves coming for DIGGING DEEP because he made it a complete interactive session, where you learn from one another…
In March 2011, that faithful Wednesday, Pst Dare surprised us and came to digging deep (Bible Study) with his father (Pst EA Adeboye), No protocol, entourage, Just father and son affair, they sat and watch as the interaction flows. We were just twelve (12) in attendance…
Some of his exceptional style and qualities that is worthy of emulation…
1. Very caring, friendly and loving Pastor. (He introduced a light refreshment for all members after service)…
2. He accepts correction in love.
3. He doesn’t segregate, sociable and a sport lover.
4. He is not tribalistic.
5. He is Delighted at the growth and development of all.
6. He will be eager to greet you first with a handshake and a warm smile. (Whoever you are Welcome Sir/Ma).
7. He is not forceful but encourages people to maximise their potentials giving equal platform.
8. He listens and very down to earth.
9. He always condescend with men of low estate, treating everyone equally without any form of class distinction.
10. He is a sound teacher of the word of God. Amongst others…
I can’t forget some of his words on the altar especially when he says… PRAISE THE LORD… once our HALLELUYAH is not well said, he will say “Your Halleluyah is sitting on a wheelchair or is standing on one leg or it has kwashiokor “…
Most times when he is preaching on the altar, if he is not sure of certain things he will ask the Congregation (You will hear him say BRO SAM IM I CORRECT???)and by chance he says something wrong in the next service he comes and correct himself…(It takes a man that is broken with the fear of God to do that)…
He started building an edifice for a befitting worship place in 2012, that same year he handed over the church to PASTOR MICHAEL DADA (Another man of his replica, who is also Loving, Supportive and caring ) whom he was very well pleased with and from there so many parishes were giving birth to within and outside the state capital…God used Pst Mike also in different capacity to ensure the completion of the building and in the expansion and growth of the Church…When Pst Dare came he was no doubt happy and pleased with the growth rate when he left it…
Pst. Dare also served as a Youth Evangelist in Abuja and was later promoted to the office of the Pastor in Charge of Province (PICP), Youth Province 5 (YP5), Eket, Akwaibom State. He also doubles as the Asst. Regional Pastor, Region 35…
Where Pst Dare took over (Next Level Parish, AKA, Youth Church) a very small Congregation then ( where most people pray not to be transferred to), in Sept. 2017 was converted to a Youth Province 6 (YP6), where many come for solutions from inception till date…
Some of the ministers who has/have been a pillar of Next Level Parish from inception are…
1. Pst. Simba Abubakar Lugard
2. Pst Oluwadamilare Temitayo Adeboye
3. Pst. Michael Olabisi Dada
4. Pst. Sola Joseph Owoey (PICP till date)
5. Dcn. Gbolahan Aremu Oluwafemi
6. Dcn. Onakan Olawale.
Pst Dare Adeboye was blessed with a beautiful wife Sis. Temi Adeboye with three (3) lovely and wonderful daughters…
No doubt he will surely be missed with the assurance that he is resting with the Lord Almighty, a call for reflection on all, knowing fully well that LIFE IS TRULY SHORT and You will be remembered by what you have done when you go the LAST MILE OF WAY…
ADIEU PASTOR OLUWADAMILARE TEMITAYO ADEBOYE…
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Courtesy: David Parish, Umudike