I got to know daddy in 2021 when mummy passed on and since then he has been wonderful. Each time I see him physically or on phone, he rains prayers on me. I was so pained when i learnt he was admitted and each time I pray I just say God we have not recovered from Sis Martha, please help us. Oh death! Where is thy sting? I visited daddy at the hospital on the 8th of December with my younger sister, and in his usual manner daddy prayed for us until we said daddy please relax, when you get home we will come for more.. But the news of his death came with a rude shock. We will miss you, but pray the Lord grant him eternal rest in His bosom till the resurrection morning. Roses will sure bloom again. Rest on Reverend Elijah O Akinyemi as you join the saints.

TRIBUTE TO MY DEARLY BELOVED, REVEREND ELIJAH O AKINYEMI.. With great sense of pain and sorrow, I received the news of your demise. But like our pastor Bro muyiwa taught us that, when nothing else makes sense, Faith in the word of God still makes sense.. That's our orientation and solid foundation regardless. The best consolation we have is that, you're resting in peace with your maker, our risen resurrected Jesus christ. Free from pains and heartaches of this wicked world... The crux of the matter is that, you served God's purpose and a huge portion of heaven awaits you daddy. Your love and kindness to humanity is Awesome, your reward in heaven is Assured. Not just saying it to make up words, I'm a living testament to that rare quality of yours.. I remember vividly in Lagos, during preparations for my wedding, you were admonishing Joseph Asuquo to Always remember parents at home , take good care of them and all that. You were so much interested and concerned during my marriage, advising my dad on how I can be able to build a good Christian home. I value and cherished those precious moments a lot.. You where so much involved in growth and development of humanity... Without mincing words, your love and stand for God, God's children, is a rare quality every genuine Christian should emulate. You took a gallant stand, for a vindicated message of malachi 4:5 without compromise. You wholeheartedly followed the Angel, called the holy spirit, pointing souls to christ, the only hope of eternal life. Thank you so much for giving to the Lord without reservations, thank you for your love to humanity, thank you for your unwavering Faith in the word of God, thank you for your testimonies of the end time message that impacted souls.. We love and we sure do miss you on this side, but God loves you more.. Rest on daddy, in the bosom of our Lord and saviour Jesus christ Amen. IFEANYI OKONKWO...

TRIBUTE TO MY BELOVED PASTOR.
Pastor, you are worthy to be celebrated as a good pastor, a good friend, a caring pastor, and a good father. You demonstrated good leadership skills full of faith, humility and love, etc, and the love you showed me made me become a MALACHI 4 believer.
Pastor, truly you're a God sent to us. Your legacy here on earth would never never be deleted and memories will always be present in our hearts.
I celebrate all your lifestyle more, especially the love you have for God's vineyard. You so much loved to do the works of God. Pastor, sleep well and watch us performing all the good works you've taught us to do until we meet to part no more.
From your lovely daughter Gladys Goodluck Ojo ♥️ ❤️ 💖

A tribute to My Late Father in the Lord, Rev Elijah O. Akinyemi As a Great Friend and Wonderful Pastor, one of the things that caused me to highly Respect him was his great LOVE for souls. In this sense, he was a real hero to me. He did have and continues to have my highest Respect. Continue to rest with our Lord Jesus Christ Gallant Soldier of the Lord. Shalom!
Bro Friday Dashe and family.

Coming in terms with Daddy Akinyemi's demise is unbearable, painful and heartbreaking. I could recall Daddy's humane nature, simplicity and warmness.
Death, where is thy sting?
Going down memory lane, Daddy Akinyemi cuts the figure of a charismatic uncle worthy of emulation. One fact I will never forget was the spirituality that came with identifying with you when I resumed job in Port Harcourt City. About two years after, I quitted the job to pick another one and your encouraging words steered me on. Your warmness was so alluring that I had to leave my official residence and move into the same compound with you. Those few years were glorious with my cousins. I could fantasize about you on the pulpit and how you continually drummed Rapture into my hearing as our favourite story remains the 144,000 saints. You really helped my spirituality and growth in Christendom.
Just like the Biblical Elijah, your demise appears too swift for me. I didn't know I was not going to set my eyes on you anymore till the last day.
Your passing away was extremely sorrowful but how do I question God knowing fully well that you had gone to be with the saints. I can imagine the joy on Mummy as you were received into the heavenlies.
Daddy, I am not happy because your time with us was short. I had thought that the future holds a lot for us but as fate would have it, the vacuum you created will be left unfilled. (I wept).
I bid you farewell, Dearest Uncle, Goodnight, till we part no more.
Adieu, Dadddyyyyyyy Portharcourt

"Dad, as I sit down to write this tribute, I'm overwhelmed with emotions. I'm filled with sadness, gratitude, and love all at once. Your passing has left a gaping hole in my heart, but it's also reminded me of the incredible impact you had on my life.
You were more than just a father to me; you were my hero, my mentor, my role model, and my best friend. You taught me how to ride a bike, how to throw a ball, and how to be a good person. Your guidance, wisdom, and unwavering support helped shape me into the person I am today.
I'll never forget the way you made me feel like I was the most important person in the world. Your kindness, generosity, and compassion inspired me to be a better person. Your infectious laughter, warm hugs, and gentle words of encouragement helped me discover my passions, and instilled in me the confidence to pursue my goals.
Dad, I'll miss our talks, our jokes, and our adventures together. I'll miss the way you'd make me laugh, the way you'd challenge me to be my best self, and the way you'd always be there to lend a listening ear.
But even in death, you continue to teach me valuable lessons. You've taught me to cherish every moment, to love unconditionally, and to live life to the fullest.
Rest in peace, dear Dad. Your love, legacy, and memory will continue to inspire me every day. I'll carry you in my heart forever.
Thank you for being an amazing father, mentor, and friend. I love you more than words can express."till we meet again at Jesus feet. Adieu Dad...

With tears in my eyes i write you a tribute "As I sit here with tears streaming down my face, I'm overwhelmed with grief and gratitude. My dear uncle, you may be gone, but your love, your light and your legacy will never fade.
Your guidance, wisdom, and unwavering support helped shape me into the person I am today. Your infectious laughter, warm hugs, and generous spirit inspired us all to be better versions of ourselves.
I'll miss our laughter, our talks, and our quiet moments together. But even in death, you continue to teach me about the importance of love, family and living life to the fullest.
Rest in peace, beloved uncle. I'll carry you in my heart forever."from joseph your beloved nephew

Tribute to My Departed Pastor Rev. Elijah Oluranti Akinyemi My path with that of Rev. Elijah Oluranti Akinyemi first crossed in 1990 when I was a student at the University of Port Harcourt Rivers State and still young in the faith. Bro. Kingsley Igedu and Bro. Solomon Emujakpor who were members of Bro. Elijah’s church invited me to fellowship with them. In Rev. Elijah Akinyemi, I saw a vibrant young man on fire for God. After listening to his message that Sunday, it was easy for me to understand why Bro. Kingsley and Bro. Solomon were such believers of high quality; the strength of the pulpit obviously reflected in their conduct. My path with that of Rev. Elijah crossed again in 2006 after I had relocated to Port Harcourt from Warri and was in search of a place of fellowship. I visited virtually all the message churches in Port Harcourt before I decided to start fellowshipping at Rev. Elijah’s church, following a divine instruction. Even though I did not share some of the views that the church upheld at the time, for the first time in my sojourn in the message, I saw a shepherd who smelled like the sheep. Rev. Elijah was a highly placed man, but it never showed in his relationship with the sheep. Attending burials and occasions at some of the remotest villages in the country to identify with the members of his church was what I never saw in the Pastors I had fellowshipped under. This to me is the true meaning of greatness and mark of a real shepherd. Rev. Elijah was naturally a leader. He couldn’t stand seeing things not done in the right way even outside his domain. He always took ownership and played a leadership role wherever he found himself. He was a different Pastor when it came to giving people opportunities. He never minded how it would affect him or his position. I didn’t share some of the views of the ministry and I didn’t hide it. Many Pastors in the message would have picked up a fight with me but not Rev. Elijah. He had great wisdom in managing people. He gave me the opportunity to work with him in the ministry. He kept encouraging and guiding me even when I thought I couldn’t do it. I never believed I could preach for more than 20 minutes. The first time Rev. Elijah gave me a full service to handle, I told him that it was beyond my capacity, but he insisted that I could do it. His encouragement was the strength I needed, and he stood with me all through the service. He continued to guide and mentor me until I became stable. Such a great mentor he was, I am eternally grateful to him for all the impartations. The year 2011 was not an easy year for the man of God as a choice was placed before him. He was to choose between his popularity as a top minister of God and the Word of God. He chose to stand with the Word, not minding the cost. Even though he was called names and was verbally abused at some instances, he stood strong and firm on the WORD with his congregation. One thing that is worthy of note is that despite the bruises he received from the brethren and fellow ministers, he forgave those that despised him, from the depth of his heart and prayed for them until some of them regained their spiritual consciousness. The Lord always vindicates the steadfast in the faith. Rev. Elijah was a man of great faith. I recall an instance when an occupant of one of my properties wanted to perpetuate his occupancy of the property and was visibly doing some fetish things to actualize his plan. After Rev. Elijah prayed over the property and dedicated it to God, the workers of iniquity became uncomfortable and vacated the property not long after then. Rev. Elijah carried on with this demonstration of faith in God till his last moment on earth. His last chat with me portrayed the level of faith he had in God even at a most trying time. He held on till his last moment and never staggered in his faith in God through unbelief. What a great soldier he was and an example of a true believer. Rev. Elijah Oluranti Akinyemi will be remembered for his numerous sacrifices for God and for his accommodating spirit. He stood in the gap for several years as the Voice of God Librarian in Rivers State. He used his position as a tool in fostering unity among the brethren. Blessed with material substance, he extended helping hands to many especially those of the household of faith. His love for the brotherhood is exceptional. Most importantly is the leadership that he provided both within and outside his congregation. His wife, children and family will surely miss him. My family and I miss his kindness to us. The ministers and body of believers in Rivers state will surely miss the man that served them diligently for several years. The message believers in Nigeria and all over the world will miss him. He has rested from his labours and his works do follow him. Continue to rest in the Lord’s bosom sir until we meet to part no more.

A Tribute to my Grandpa It is difficult to find the right words to begin honoring a life so deeply rooted in faith and service.
Grandpa left an undeniable mark on our lives and hearts and a vacuum that cannot be filled. He was a pastor, but more than that, he was a man of unwavering faith.
His love for God was not just something he preached, it was something he lived.
Grandpa, thank you for the example you set, your memory lives on in our hearts and we will forever miss you.
May you rest in peace, wrapped in the embrace of God you served so faithfully.
Testimony Joseph.

A TRIBUTE It is with profound sadness and tears that we, the Pastor and entire believers in Rapturing Faith Tabernacle, Asaba, bid you a final farewell.
Your unwavering dedication, unconditional love, and remarkable wisdom in sharing the Word of God have left an enduring impact in the lives of believers.
As a beloved Pastor and shepherd, you nurtured and guided your flock with spiritual sustenance, and your influence will forever be remembered. Your powerful sermons, infused with hope, love, trust, and faith in Christ's message of the hour, have etched a lasting impression on the believers hearts, regardless.
Though your love and time with us at RFT, Asaba, was shorter than we had hoped, your love and legacy will continue to inspire us. God has called you home, but your memory will remain with us eternally.
May you rest peacefully in God's loving embrace until we reunite, never to part again.
Pastor Emmanuel E. Odhu and Rapturing Faith Tabernacle, Asaba.