Christian leaders in Nigeria mourning the death of the German Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke who passes on at the age on 79 for his Evangelical eploits in Nigeria and by extention, Africa.
They said the reknown Evangelist devoted his time, life, energy and resources towards bringing Africans to God.
According to the Archbishop, Church of God Mission international, Archbishop Margaret. E. Benson-Idahosa, "Undoubtedly Bonnke impacted generations. His passion for souls was unparalleled. He finished his God-given assignment very strong. Heaven now rejoices because he has joined the Cloud of Witnesses.
Mama Margaret idahosa imagined the "rousing welcome to a Great Servant of the Most High God, who walked and worked his calling tirelessly, steadfastly and with abundant results here on earth and eternity to come".
To the Assistant pastor, Province, the Redeemed Christian Church of God,Benin, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke was an exceptional General in the Lord's army who was not only comfortable with his knowing Christ but took joy in leading the "unreached generation in Africa to God"
Pastor Ize-Iyamu said " of a truth, Reinhard Bonnke ran a Godly race of evangelism on Earth, having served his creator with everything in him"
Meanwhile, The Christian Association of Nigeria has directed churches across the country to announce the death of German evangelist , Reinhard Bonnke and honour him with a minute silence .
President, Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev . Samson Ayokunle in a statement on Monday praised the deceased for the great sacrifice he made in Africa.
Rev. Ayokunle describing Bonnke as “a true father of faith , a soldier of Christ who never allowed any distraction to sway him from preaching the authentic gospel . ”
He said Bonnke did not only take the world by storm with the undiluted word of God , but equally “ brought many in darkness to the light of the gospel . ”
The CAN President said , “ We are confident , however , that he has gone to be with the Lord where joy shall never end for a full rest. His was a life of purpose and great meaning .
“ It is our prayer that after we have finished our works here on earth , we shall join with him and other saints at the feet of Christ where we would never be separated again.”
“We urge all churches in Nigeria to announce the home call of Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke in their churches and observe a minute silence in the remembrance of his great love to see Nigerians saved through the Gospel of Christ
Popular evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke whose death was announced on Saturday in a statement signed by his wife, Anni Bonnke. said, “Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ. It is with sorrow that the Bonnke Family would like to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke at the age of 79.
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