TB Joshua’s Wife Pays Tribute, Reveals What Late Husband Taught Her in 31 Years of Marriage
- Members of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) have held a service of tributes to honour late Prophet TB Joshua
- Evelyn, the wife of the deceased, said her husband taught her how to surmount trials being faced in life
- According to her, TB Joshua grew the church from an eight-member assembly sitting on a mat to the level it is now
PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Briefly.co.za News on your News Feed!
Ikotun, Lagos - The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) on Tuesday, July 6, held a service of tributes in honour of its founder, Prophet TB Joshua, who died on June 5.
Nigerian Tribune reports that the service, which was one of Joshua’s burial activities, was held at SCOAN premises, Ikotun area of Lagos state.
Source: Facebook
"TB Joshua grew me to be the woman I am today"
Briefly News gathered that Joshua’s widow, Evelyn, said in her tribute that her 31 years of marriage to the prophet was not without trials.
She said her husband taught her to understand that trials strengthened children of God, adding that her late husband was dedicated to his ministry.
The Guardian also reports that Evelyn noted that Joshua grew the church from an eight-member assembly sitting on a mat to the level it is today.
"My husband spent his life serving God"
In her words, her husband spent his life on things that would outlive him, adding that though his death was peaceful, she regretted that he would no longer be seen on earth.
PAY ATTENTION: Never miss breaking news – join Briefly News' Telegram channel
Fire breaks out at SCOAN as TB Joshua’s funeral service continues
Meanwhile, Briefly News had previously reported that a fire incident occurred at the headquarters of the SCOAN in Lagos on Monday night, July 5, during the candlelight procession in honour of TB Joshua.
It was reported that a storehouse in the church’s premises at Ikotun, Lagos was gutted by fire around 11 pm. The worshippers prevented the fire from spreading by using containers to scoop water from near the church and dashing to douse the flames.
The Synagogue Church via its Facebook page on Tuesday, July 5, confirmed the fire incident in a press statement.
It described the occurrence as a minor electrical fire incident at a storehouse within the church complex, noting that the fire was quickly brought under control without any injuries.
Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY's news app on Google Play now and stay up-to-date with major South African news!
Source: Briefly News
Kelly Lippke (Senior Editor) Kelly Lippke is a copy editor/proofreader who started her career at the Northern-Natal Courier with a BA in Communication Science/Psychology (Unisa, 2007). Kelly has worked for several Caxton publications, including the Highway Mail and Northglen News. Kelly’s unique editing perspective stems from an additional major in Linguistics. Kelly joined Briefly News in 2018 and she has 14 years of experience. Kelly has also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at kelly.lippke@briefly.co.za.
Thando Mpembe Thando Mpembe is a sports journalist who has a passion for all things entertainment. In her spare time, Thando enjoys reading and spending time with family. She is an advocate for mental health and believes that a healthy body starts with a healthy mind. Thando holds an Honours Degree in Journalism from the University of Johannesburg. Her favourite quote is "Gentle reminder - you are not for everyone and that is a blessing". Email: thando.mpembe@briefly.co.za
