John and Love wedded in Jamaica on 15 June, 2013 and thousands of members of the church have reacted sharply while condemning the wedding gown worn by the wife and other aspects of the wedding that were at variance with the church’s standard.
She was decked in attires quite different from the acceptable standard set for Deeper Life members by the church.
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Love was arrayed in flowing gown with a veil to match, while lots of people said her hair wasn’t natural and that she applied lipstick as part of the make-up.
Also at issue was the hiring of a Limousine which conveyed the couple to their destination after the wedding. And a huge cake was cut during the wedding contrary to the church’s tradition.
Due to the myriad of controversies generated by the wedding on social media, Facebook, especially by members of Deeper Life, the church decided to place the couple on suspension to give them time to pray and seek forgiveness from God for their action.
On Saturday, at Deeper Life’s monthly miracle and revival programme held at the Deeper Life Conference Centre, DLCC, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, John and Love’s suspension from church work was announced to the over 50,000 Deeper Life faithful at the event by Pastor Philip Oluwi, a key leader in the church.
Oluwi, certainly is acting on the instruction from the General Superintendent of the church, Pastor William Kumuyi, to suspend the couple for the embarrassment they brought upon the church during the wedding, emphasizing that the standard of Deeper Life regarding wedding and moderacy had not changed.
“The church, Deeper Life, remains committed to the biblical practice and standard of almost 40 years Christian dressing and still remains and does not compromise on biblical Christian dressing.
“Hence, deviation warrants the displeasure and frown of God and the leadership of the church. John and Love are now under discipline,” Oluwi announced to the entire congregation, an action that helped to calm the nerves of many Deeper Life faithful.
Also, the couple has apologised to the church for the embarrassing way the wedding was conducted. The letter was read by Oluwi and re-read severally to church members by the Church’s Secretary, Pastor Jerry Asemota.
The letter addressed to the Church Secretary, with the heading: “Letter of Apology,” expressed the deepest regret of the couple for bringing the church into disrepute.
The letter reads: “We unreservedly and wholeheartedly state that we did not intend and do not intend that our act or omissions in any way undermine the great work that God has done through the Deeper Christian Life Ministry through our father in the Lord, the General Superintendent.
“We also use this medium to profusely and sincerely apologise to the General Superintendent (Kumuyi) of the church for the embarrassment and heartache our action has caused him; more so as he had earlier declined to be at the event. We acknowledge that we may have benn distracted by cultural differences as we both have lived outside Nigeria for nearly two decades.”
The letter added: “This notwithstanding, we fully accept that having been nurtured, taught and brought up with the sound teaching of the word of God, we should have been able to draw the line which we failed to do. We have now realised the far reaching effect of our actions and omissions and do plead with the church for forgiveness and also appeal that any action that should be taken be directed at John and Love, as we take this time to prayerfully reflect on our actions.
“We take full responsibility for what has happened and this action should in no way be blamed on the General Superintendent or the leaders of the church in Nigeria, United States, Jamaica, or United Kingdom and beyond.”
However, P.M.NEWS investigation revealed that John and Love’s wedding was not conducted in a Deeper Life Bible Church. It was also not conducted by pastors from the church as Deeper Life Bible Church in Jamaica has not been licensed by the country’s government to join couples in wedlock, according to the laws of Jamaica.
The wedding was taken to another church where the ministers in the unnamed church conducted the wedding and joined them in holy matrimony.
Besides, Deeper Life leaders that came from Nigeria were said to have disapproved of the earlier gown Love was to wear for the wedding, while another was hurriedly sewed the night before the wedding.
Church leaders were said not to have seen the new dress until the couple was marching into the church and by then, it was too late to take any action as the wedding was not conducted in a Deeper Life church.
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efizyprincipal
ReplyDeleteThey seek forgiveness from the CHURCH.
i guess they have sinned against the church and have embarrassed their parents.
wow!! a classical case of Man Playing god.
I wonda wat dere punishment will be from above.
I really love your response, God bless you.
DeleteThey were all misled by there invented laws. Those who lives in glass house do not throw stone.
ReplyDeleteThe matter will be buried, lets watch.
People living in bondage nd playing god!
ReplyDeleteMr man wetin be ur own. They acknowledged that they erred against thier parents and church yet u condemn thier actions. I am sure if they refused to apologize people like you will still be the first to crucify them . I begii Human beings. Omo Adamo. No man can pls una
Delete"if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness". "where sin abound, grace doth much abound". The couples wud Av prayed for forgiveness from God and a Merciful father would Av forgiven Dem. Judge not, DAT ye be not judged.
ReplyDeleteHow did Deeper life members get into facebook? Men are trying to paint a picture of a heaven that is so drab that no one will like to enter. Let us not be entangled by the yoke of bondage. - AJ
ReplyDeleteDeeper life wants to use them as an example haa haa! ,is ridiculos. Is that guy claiming he doesn't know their standard,didn't he grow up in his family with parents?
ReplyDeleteAnd is this a true story the father didn't attend. Automatically there is a rancour in the system.
Let nobody break pastor kumuyi's heart @ his age.
Anyway since they had their way,and finaly realiZed the damages caused the organization, the organization should see it as one of those trials and temptation we faces as christains - should accept their appology forgive them and welcome them back.
So the devil will not draw them out to the world
Any moment your person becomes a deeper life convert, please note that he/she is of zero importance to you.
ReplyDeleteIf you happen to work under the supervission of a deeper life member, just bear in mind that you will never enjoy the job.
They are what is termed- SOCIAL MISFIT.
Please guys if you want a dull marriage, marry a conc deeper life member.
To err is human, to forgive is divine. They have appologized to the Church and sought forgiveness. What else do you want the Church to do to them? What if they even decide not to belong to that Church again or even not to be christians again? Live and let live. Let the church only appeal to their conscience and pray for members to act right.
ReplyDeleteDEEPER LIFE! DEEPER LIFE!! DEEPER LIFE!!!
ReplyDeleteNa wa o, whats wrong with dis dressing now. For me, dis gown is even too local. In as much as i promote decency in dressing, there is even more decency in a woman beautifying herself especially on a day tagged her wedding day. If i cant be different dat day, then its not worth it.
ReplyDeleteVery funny lol
ReplyDeletethis is very funny
ReplyDeleteKumuyi can not even make his son live according to d tennents of his church yet he profess to lead outsiders.'Jesus of Deeper Life'
ReplyDeleteThis realy is not fair.God is after our hearts.I see nothing wrong with the way she dressed.she did not expose any part of her private areas and seem very modestly dressed.Her make up was also very moderate. Man is not to judge but God.With such too strict rules on petty issues, how can they draw souls to Christ.They should be particular abt d inward and not the outward appearance.Haba!
ReplyDeleteThis is uncalled for. I strongly believe that this is humiliation, what is wrong in what Love is wearing, i will also say that, if the mother of John was alive, this will not have generated up to this, no woman will watch her son to be disgrace to this extent. What a same! a new home starting there life like this, only God know what there honeymoon will be like? This is not what the bible teaches us...
ReplyDeleteApology does not save issues here but sincerity to God is what matter not adherent to manmade law which actually does not have basis from the Bible as they so claim
ReplyDeleteThat's
ReplyDeletewhat you get when you cant put your wife in check. He has put himself
in bad light , which covld reduce his chance of becoming the General
Overseer in future.
I dont really see anything wrong in what she's wearing...! Deeper Life!!!
ReplyDeleteIn as much as I pity the great leader pastor Kumuyi for this action of John and love,my sincere prayer is that God will bless the union,
ReplyDeleteTime heals wound ,as time wounds the healing as well
In as much as I pity the great leader pastor Kumuyi for this action of John and love,my sincere prayer is that God will bless the union,
ReplyDeleteTime heals wound ,as time wounds the healing as well
God help us
ReplyDeletePls my advice to all children,youths,and all deeper life members is that these should not take heaven from us, heaven is personal ,we must be careful of what we say at such moment so as not to blaspheme against our God in heaven.
ReplyDeleteThis couple confessed and pleaded for forgiveness. This is according to their church teachings. It is not the hurt prideof that great Man of God, Kumuyi. It is the church. Everyone use come under authority and succumb to corrective discipline. The Bible teaches that whatever we do without faith, is sin. As he is convinced that he did wrong, he should acknowledge he sinned. The blood of Jesus does the rest. Henceforth they stand free. May God keep them in continuous obedience to the word of God by which all men ought to live. Amen
ReplyDeletewe will come to terms with the reality of serving God, not until we come to terms that churches these days are established for different purposes, homes have been scattered, and i tell you, until we believe we have our destinies in our hands and you should have faith that you can pray from corners of your room to God Almighty and be fulfilled. We display wealths in churches. their suspension will make no meanining as they will and must be absorbed in no time. They are all playing to gallery
ReplyDeleteyou are been sentimental with the truth, the approved men
ReplyDeleteHave anyone taken time to ask why the so called Deeper life members allow their men to look good by dressing on a fine suit instead of a babariga on the day of wedding, but allow their wiives to put on funny dress like iya seyi's own. My cousin sister became old over night because she joined a Deeper life church and got married to a member. I wept the day i saw her, very ugly looking weird statue. God help us lets stop being religious but practice christianity which is the best way to live. I support John and Love because they are tired of the bondage and needed a change, knowing fully well that the end will be apology. The wedding gown was even a locally made one and they still have the gut to talk, what if it was a spagetti hand designed. They should look sexy , wedding day is just a day in a life time. Peace Deeper life una too much
ReplyDeletemake they guy and his wife port jara
ReplyDelete"sin is transgression of any law bidding any person or group of people" even if to you its nothing special or seems not meaniful its a sin, let them seek the face of the lord for forgivness both to God and the church. let us all stop emphasizing on our stand relating to the matter
ReplyDeleteIts high time we stop deceiving ourselves in d name of Church.Is d any1 dat hs not sined in DEEPER LIFE! As far as iam concerned d re wolf in sheep's clothing.One day their true colours wil show,coz u can't pretend 4eva.Its our hrt dat matters not d tins we wear.
ReplyDeleteAfterall didn't d hav sex b4 d marriage?
ITS REALLY HIGH TIME we stop dceiving ourselves!!!
The whole thing seems like a script, well played out.may God have mercy on His church.
ReplyDeleteI have issues with d son's reason in his apology. He's always been d son of the G/O. Weddings are not done over night meaning he had planned and prepared to have his wedding in d fashion which he did while being aware of his daddy's church teachings.So wats dat lame excuse of being carried away by leaving overseas?
ReplyDeleteHe is a man and should act as one.he made his decision and should stand by it. If he wasnt suspended frm d church, would he have seen anything wrong wit his wedding let alone tender an apology? D apology is a as a result of d suspension not from a broken and contrite heart.He decided a long time ago how he was goin to have his wedding and as such did it. I Don't get d reason for d apology. If God hasn't taken offence because Love DID NOT expose her body den I see no reason for all diz.
I wonder wat will happen if a deeper life lady falls in love wit a christ embassy hair-perming pastor?
efizyprincipal
ReplyDeletethe dude that sold Christ was not given a dirty slap not alone suspended........
the prodigal son was instead welcome back with a party........
peter was even prayed for after denying his boss........
even the tax collector ate with Christ.......
i tot being a Christian is to be Christ like.
there are MANY WAYS to Christ.
but Christ is the ONLY way to God
Obeying the law of the land is key, here the land is Deeper Life Church. In my own opinion nothing is wrong with Love's dressing, but it contravenes the principles of Deeper Life Church, so It is TOTALLY WRONG! If you are in Rome, behave like a Roman! If they can't abide with the Deeper Life principles, they should not associate with the Church!
ReplyDeleteMake they port now
ReplyDeleteJudgement is of God and not man. Stop judging both the deeperlife members n those posting harsh comments. Wetin concern una?
ReplyDeleteMake-ups and jewelries have stayed with the nation of Israel from time immemorial till the last apostle, John. There are countless numbers of verses where jewelries are worn by women. What the bible is against is excessive use of it. Just as gluttony is bad. Just like drunkenness is bad. Extremes are unscriptural. DPL are acting like the religous leaders in the 1st Century, giving rules/standard that are against the purpose of the law.
ReplyDeleteBE MINDFUL OF WHAT YOU POST AS A COMMENT SO AS NOT TO INCUR THE WRATH OF GOD ALMIGHTY.gOD BLESS YOU ALL.
ReplyDeleteBE MINDFUL OF WHAT YOU POST AS A COMMENT SO AS NOT TO INCUR THE WRATH OF GOD ALMIGHTY.GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND GET READY FOR RAPTURE.
ReplyDeleteDid anyone else notice that most men in the Deeper life church are more interested in new converts than women who were born and raised in the church? It is just an observation anyway.
ReplyDeleteplease divide the word of truth aright, Apostle Paul said,do all things with moderation, the first century christians had,ear rings,had jewlries,had make up, the roman civilization was very much in effect and Apostle Paul preached moderation and not total abstinence-Total abstinence implies man's law on man,does this imply that other churches are not heaven bound where make up's and jewelries are being used i pray that all will come to the unity of the faith as stated in ephesians 4:13-14. That all will come to the unity of the faith... vs 14 focus more on verse 14.God bless you all
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