Amb. Edith ISIDAHOMEN

"If we died with Christ, it is certain that we will be alive in him, and if we are righteous till end, it is certain that we shall reign with him"

The above assurance was given at the Funeral Service for Late Rev. Johnson Adeboye Oyetunmbi and Mama Victoria Adunni Oyetunmbi at Christ Anglican Church, Wasimi, Ipetumodu, Osun state on Friday 25th April 2025.

The homilist, Rev. Fr. Anthony Olagoke in his homily clarified that resurrection is not an addition to a Christian or the Christian’s faith; rather, resurrection is the central theme of the Christian’s faith which can be seen in the first letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians (Icor 15:12-17)

"The gospels in the Bible did not explain the Resurrection for us, instead Resurrection itself explains and gives good meaning to the gospels, hence, without resurrection, there is no gospel!" The Homilist charged.

Fr. Olagoke pointed that even though it is certain that everyone will die unavoidably, yet a lot of people are afraid of death despite the challenges and difficulties around. He encouraged everyone not to be afraid of death, because the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ has given death a new meaning.

"Beloved, we need not be afraid of death, what is right is to always prepare for death every time." The homilist encouraged.

He acknowledged the presence of the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Osogbo, His Lordship, Most Rev. John Oyejola, Priests, religious and everyone at the funeral service.

He commiserated with the children of the deceaseds which include Rev. Fr. Simeon Oyetunmbi, family, friends and well-wishers present. He congratulated Fr. Simeon Oyetunmbi and his siblings for properly celebrating the lives of Papa and Mama Oyetunmbi.

He noted that the gathering is to celebrate the exemplary lives of Late Rev. Johnson Adeboye Oyetunmbi and Mama Victoria Adunni Oyetunmbi. He thanked God for the godly lives they lived which made everyone to gather to commit them to God's hands.

In his Address, Bishop John Oyejola commiserated with the family of Oyetunmbi and prayed for the repose of the souls of Rev. Johnson Adeboye Oyetunmbi and Mama Victoria Adunni Oyetunmbi.

His Lordship expressed happiness for the successful celebration of the Patriarch and Matriarch, as he noted that Late Rev. Johnson Adeboye Oyetunmbi was a Reverend in the Anglican Church who believed in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Bishop Oyejola thanked God for the time apportioned to Papa and Mama Oyetunmbi on earth whom he opined died in their old ages of 92 and 83 years respectively. He acknowledged that they used their time on earth so well to bear good fruits that include their children one of whom was given to the service of God in the person of Rev. Fr. Simeon Oyetunmbi.

The Chief Shepherd of Osogbo Diocese also congratulated the children of Papa and Mama Oyetunmbi as he clearly stated that the deceaseds had given vivid examples of faith all the days of their lives.

Bishop Oyejola appreciated the presence of the numerous priests and religious at the funeral, especially the Vicar for the priests who led the Deans and Priests of Osogbo Diocese to the service.