09/08/2023
……..Circa 1996, a dear sis friend invited me to her church picnic , although I did not attend the picnic I would later attend the church on Sundays just to listen to sermons by Pastor Taiwo.
The church was The Fountain of life Church Ilupeju , Lagos.
Pastor, you would start your sermons with worship, always with worship then you would sing …. Arise Shine for your light has come!
We would all sing and declare this verse of scripture through song! I learnt many bible verses through song under your tutelage.
After attending the Single amd Married ministry meeting on Monday evenings , Pastor Bimbo invited me to join her team on the Singles and Married Executives as we were called.
Shortly after this I would become part of the volunteers at the “Vicarage” . You were free amd open with us, it was an open door policy.
I learnt a lot from both of you as spiritual parents: I learnt the practical application of the word, how to read the bible, how to use a concordance, how to use STRONGS and DAKES Bible.. I’m partial to the NKJV Spirit filled life bible because of your teachings and influence.
Your vast library encouraged me to start my own.
You thought me the importance of the staying connected to Holy Ghost at all times and when the presence came down during the service, you would say “ I feel Him” and you would laugh and then the whole atmosphere would change, the Holy Spirit would take over.
When the Single and Married team travelled out of town you would send us on our way with a prayer, interceding for us, as we went across the country and across the globe and we would return with testimonies!
Your teachings on, The Holy Ghost, Faith and the Daniel principles still remain with me almost 30 years later.
Those retreats in Badagry were legendary………..
Please accept my heartfelt condolences Tolu, Jimi and Tobi, Timileyin and Jomiloju, the entire Odukoya family and vicarage staff, I pray for comfort from the Lord.
Thank you for everything
Pastor Taiwo Daniel Odukoya.
Thank you for Sir for teaching us how to love Jesus.
Sleep well Pastor ……