Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, has spoken about the passing of his mother, Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome. During the ongoing Global Day of Prayer programme, he disclosed that his mother passed away on Friday morning. Pastor Chris described her passing as a transition rather than a loss, reflecting his Christian faith's understanding of death. He expressed gratitude for the time spent with his mother in the weeks leading to her death.
Pastor Chris recalled his mother's significant influence on his life, stating that he had consistently appreciated her in recent years. He thanked his mother for teaching him essential life lessons from childhood, including personal discipline and faith. Pastor Chris credited his parents for creating a home where he and his siblings were introduced to Christianity. He expressed his gratitude for the values and principles instilled in him.
Pastor Chris described his mother as a loving and remarkable woman, noting that people often commented on his resemblance to her. He rejected the description that he had lost his mother, explaining that his Christian faith shaped his understanding of death. According to Pastor Chris, his mother was immediately present with the Lord after passing away. He emphasized that his siblings and he had been encouraged to remain thankful.
The cleric announced that details of his mother's funeral would be released soon. Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome was the mother of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Rev. Ken Oyakhilome, and Kathy Woghiren. Pastor Chris had spent time with his mother in the weeks leading to her death, which gave him another opportunity to express his gratitude for her impact on his life.
Pastor Chris reflected on the lessons his mother taught him, including how to brush his teeth and dress. He credited his parents for providing a nurturing environment where he and his siblings could grow and develop their faith. Pastor Chris expressed his appreciation for his mother's role in shaping him into the person he is today.
Although it appeared in recent weeks that his mother's time was near, Pastor Chris continued to remind her of his gratitude. He stated that he was not immediately focusing on celebrating her life story, saying there would be time for that. Pastor Chris emphasized that today was not the day for eulogizing his mother.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's mother, Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome, passed away on Friday morning. The family is expected to release details of her funeral soon. Pastor Chris has encouraged his siblings to remain thankful, noting that many people had lost their parents earlier in life.
Key points
- Pastor Chris Oyakhilome describes his mother's passing as a transition rather than a loss.
- He expresses gratitude for the lessons and values instilled in him by his mother.
- The family will release details of Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome's funeral soon.
