Lifestyle

Clerics Celebrate Life of Toun Soetan

By Web News 400

By Maxwell Oyekunle

Tributes have continued to pour in following the death of Nigerian gospel music icon, Evangelist Toun Soetan, who died on Friday at the age of 73.

Clerics and gospel ministers who knew her described her as a trailblazer whose life and ministry left a lasting impact on worship and gospel music in Nigeria.

The Presiding Pastor of A-Plus Church, Sunday Ayilara, said the late singer’s legacy would continue to inspire generations of worshippers.

“Undisputably, you blazed the gospel music trail, raised worshippers and the worship standard! Your life, voice, impact and legacy are too authentic, effective, extensive and eternal! They will forever speak the glory of Christ till eternity.”

Similarly, the Senior Pastor of His Pavilion Christian Centre, Debbie Dahunsi, described Evangelist Soetan as a spiritual mother and mentor whose humility, courage and generosity touched many lives.

Pastor Dahunsi recalled first meeting the late gospel singer at her music school, TRISOW, in Bodija, Ibadan, where their relationship later developed into a close ministerial partnership.

Also reacting, the Senior Pastor of Vantage Church, Ibadan, Reverend Yinka Adeleke said Evangelist Soetan’s life was a blessing, and her memory would remain cherished.

According to him, her footprints would “forever remain on the sands of time and the precious places of our hearts,” adding that “the memory of the righteous is blessed.”

Evangelist Toun Soetan was widely regarded as one of the pioneers of contemporary gospel music in southwestern Nigeria, mentoring several gospel ministers and establishing a music training platform that nurtured many young talents.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Religion

Don’t allow any challenge to derail your vision – Bishop Adelakun

By Web News 481

By Rotimi Famakin

Do not to allow the present economic situation of the nation or any kind of challenge prevent you from attaining your dreams, visions and set goals.

The presiding Bishop of Victory International Church Worldwide, Taiwo Adelakun gave the advice in a sermon at the turning of the sod for the Cathedral of the Revealed Word of His Power Ministry, aka, His Pavilion Christian Centre, HPCC located near the Dizengoff end of Iyana Church-Akobo Road, in Ibadan.

Bishop Adelakun who said the current challenges in the country is capable of derailing an individual from achieving his vision, however, emphasised the need for Nigerians to move closer to God.

He narrated his personal experience of how ministry grew gradually from the early days to its current level highlighting how God came through for him on multiple occasions in the midst of various challenges.

ishop Adelakun also admonished the congregation not only to listen to God but build harmonious relationship with relevant associations and other members of the society as nothing great is done in isolation.

In an interview, the Senior Pastor, Revealed Word of His Power Ministry, Reverend Niyi Dahunsi, who also is the Deputy Director Programmes, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, explained that the project was born out of divine directive to affect communities and the society for God.

Reverend Dahunsi noted that the cathedral when completed will not only host facilities that will be beneficial to people, but will help in building and sustaining the hope of the hopeless.

Some members of the church, Mrs Oyindamola Abe and Pastor Emmanuel Alabi thanked God for making the day a reality and expressed optimism on the completion of the building project within the next few months.

Our correspondent reports that dignitaries from all walks of life attended the event among whom were, Reverend Yinka Adeleke of The Vantage Church, Pastor Adeola Eboda of the HarvestHouse Christian Centre, Pastor and Pastor Mrs Obafemi Olofin of Glorious Christian Assembly, Ibadan.

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