The late Apostle Timothy Obadare would
be buried in a gold-plated casket as a mark of honour for his
contributions to Christendom.
This was disclosed by his first son,
Pastor Paul Obadare, during a press briefing organised by the family and
his protégés in Lagos on the burial arrangement.
Obadare said, “The coffin to be used for
the burial of our father, Apostle Timothy Obadare, is taken after the
type used for the burial of the late Michael Jackson and Whitney
Houston.”
However, Saturday PUNCH’s check showed that these celebrities were buried in Batesville-branded golden caskets, which cost between $25,000 and $30,000.
He said the late founder of World Soul Winning Evangelical Ministry deserved to be so honoured.
Paul, who is the General Overseer of the
church in the United States of America, described his father as a
national figure, who made lasting impact on the nation in his time.
He said other events lined up for the
burial of the renowned evangelist include an exhibition of snapshots of
crusade documentaries.
He added that there will be lying-in-state in Ilesha, Osun State in a transparent ambulance.
“Our father was a renowned teacher of
the bible, a great missionary, crusader and devoted apostle of Jesus
Christ. He lived a well-fulfilled exemplary life of a good Christian.
“He served man and God before his
passing. We the children, biological and spiritual, have come together
to give him a deserving burial as a national figure.
“There will be service of songs in
Ilesha, Akure, Ibadan and Lagos, while he will be interred at a
mausoleum prepared for his final rest at WOSEM conference ground at
Ilesha-Ife, in Osun State,” he added.
Meanwhile, one of his protégés, Pastor Ladi Thompson, among others, extolled the virtues of the late preacher.
(PUNCH)
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simply, vain...the legacy of this man if true is not shown by the nature of his burial
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in perfect peace.
ReplyDeleteSeek GOD and wisdome will be giving to you. Mr. Obadare has gotten to his last destination. Whoever that want to spend that money should ask himself that.
ReplyDeleteThis is a minister of God for goodness sake should he be buried like a worldly man? Hope we not missing the mark.
ReplyDeleteAs if a $30k casket will catapult his soul to heaven!
ReplyDeleteMtcheeeeew!
How much of this money is people's tithes?
God no de sleep oooo.
THERE'S SOMETHING WHOLLY CANAL ABOUT THIS!
ReplyDeleteApostle Obadare wouldn't have wanted it this way...
Pastor Paul Obadare should take a cue from our Lord Jesus, the founder of Christendom!
Materialism has taken over d church. Michael Jackson's & Whitney Houston's casket and burial is now a yard stick to measure the late paster. What will be the theme of d sermon at his funeral? Nonsense!.....Chris.
ReplyDeleteThe guy won't even know if you bury him in gold-casket or trunk box.
ReplyDeleteI call it vanity!