Still dumb founded to believe that you have gone so soon,my oga as i fondly call you.The news of your departure to your creator came to me as a surprise, i find it difficult to believe is true, well, the Almighty God knows the reasons why he called you rest so soon, we can't question him because he owns us and knows the best for us, may you beautiful soul rest in the bossom of the Almighty God, Amen.
Your wife refused to be consoled because of the impact you have created in her life, she is still wondering if it is real or imagination that she will miss you forever.On behalf of your wife colleagues in Okpu-Elenchele primary school, Asaba we wish you safe return to your creator till we shall meet again, adieu Reverend Elijah Oluranti Akinyemi.
Ezinna IJEZIE JUDE AMAECHI (Okpu-Elenchele primary school, Asaba)

Precious Brother Elijah Akinyemi, Your departure brings pain, yet it also brings comfort and strength because we know you are now at home with our Maker. Your love, kindness, and gentle spirit were truly angelic. Whenever you stood to offer a gesture, a compliment, or a word of wisdom, it was with a grace and beauty that could only be compared to that of an angel.
Though I may not have known you deeply, the glimpses of you during conventions—be it ASCON, Lagos, or others—were enough to reveal the essence of who you were. Your conduct, humility, and the way you treated others were awe-inspiring. There is no better example of what a genuine, Holy Ghost-filled Christian should be than what you embodied. You showed us all what it means to live as a true saint.
What also stood out about you was the respect you gave to the ministry you came from—Lagos Church—and to our precious Brother Muyiwa. Despite being a Pastor of a local assembly, you carried yourself with humility, always honoring others, even the littlest and the seemingly insignificant. You taught us all through your actions, and I deeply admired and emulated your life.
We will miss you greatly, but we take solace in the hope of seeing you again on the other side. May the Lord continue to bless and keep your family.
Rest now, precious Brother Elijah Akinyemi, from all your labors. Lay down your tools of battle, for the time of toil has ended. Good morning, dear brother. Shalom.
Bro Peter & Sis Bola Okhidievbie-Alfred & family (Sweden)

Dear Brother Elijah, I'll forever cherish the memories of your unwavering support, encouragement, kindness, and love during my darkest moments. You embodied the roles of a father, pastor, and brother, welcoming me into your home like a son despite my circumstances.
Your commitment to sharing Malachi 4:5-6 remained unshakeable, and your selflessness ensured the spiritual and physical deliverance of God's children, including myself.
From the depths of my heart, I thank you for your extraordinary kindness. Rest now, dear big brother. Until we reunite at the feet of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, farewell. Shalom!
E sun re o!

A Tribute to Rev. Elijah Akinyemi “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints” - Psalms 116:15 “Pastor” as we fondly called him, was a kind man. In writing this tribute, permit me to draw from personal experiences. His last son Emmanuel and I are age mates. We naturally became best of friends and I found myself spending most of my holidays and weekends with him at his father’s house. Throughout the years we spent together, there was never a time where I was made to feel like a “non-member” of the family. From making room for me in their already packed vehicle, to sleeping in the same hotel rooms when we travelled for conventions, Pastor was always willing to make room/space for me. When it came to feeding, either at home or on the road, there was nothing Emmanuel got that I didn’t get. That’s how selfless and kind he was.
The second experience to draw from is how he and Sister Martha (of blessed memory) were there for my Mum, my Brothers and I, when my Dad transited. We were just about a year old at Local Christian Assembly Port Harcourt (as it was called then), and the love showered on us by Pastor and his family remain in our hearts till today. Some may say “oh! What else was he supposed to do, was he not the Pastor?” but my response to that would be, not every Pastor cares the way Brother Elijah did.
Was Brother Elijah perfect? No, he was human. But at the core of his heart was a man that loved genuinely, not with any expectations of what he might get back in return.
On behalf of my Mum, Sister Hephzibah and my brothers, Sidney & Scott. Thank you and Sleep well Pastor, see you on that great resurrection morning.
Cedric.

A Gallant Soldier Except God watches the city, the watchman watched in- vain. I knew Pastor Elijah Akinyemi. O. in 2009 when I first visited the Church then, called Local Assembly Church. Port Harcourt. I wasn't comfortable with the doctrine and mostly the attitude of high-profile members of the time, but this man sleeping, pastor Elijah Akinyemi O., with humility, soberly tolerated my inefficiency. I saw the image of Christ in him and in his preaching, I cherished my prophet (as I fondly called him) as I perceived, felt and saw God's attributes in him. He was kind, humble, a giver, burden bearer and lastly a man of sorrow. My prophet, I and my family gladly believes that your service with your maker is completely done. You are now waiting and listening for your name. Sleep on oh! my prophet till we meet in the resurrection morning. Shalom

You have left your footprints with glory on the sand of time. Your name will be remembered for a long time, and your story will be told for generations. You are a father, pastor and mentor.
I will ever cherish those moments we spent together, the lessons learnt from you and your kind heart to humanity. Greet My beloved father Adeleke , Sweet mother Cecilia and beloved big Mummy Martha for me and tell them, I miss them so much.
Rest well dear Rev'd Elijah Akinyemi till resurrection morning Engr. Oluwaseyi Abioye for the Abioyes

EAGLE TO EAGLE CALL TO GLORY EXIT OF GOD'S GENERAL You heard the voice of the great MAMA EAGLE come up hither.
"The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places; how are the mighty fallen! Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!" 2nd Samuel 1: 19,20,27.
Truly a weapon of spiritual warfare is perished, the sword is sheathed for this great man of war, sir I am truly pained at your exit, it was a day of sadness, when I learnt of your departure to the great beyond, it was surprising and shocking, but He that declares the end from the beginning knows it all better and allowed death snatch you from us at such a time as this, it's painful but we take solace in His Word which you thought with your whole heart, you are only sleeping and our separation is only temporary and some day He will call and you will answer, you will be some where listening. Sir your love for the Lord and the prophet William M. Branham and the message God gave him was so glaring, impacting and Convincing that me and my humble family had no choice but to stand flat footed regardless, parson thank you for giving to the Lord, you were such an encouragement. My precious loving brother, great man of God Rev. Elijah O Akinyemi, thank you for your spiritual, moral, and financial support, your encouragements , interventions, intercessions on your knees at desperate times and odd hours of the night via telephone calls, text messages, during your earthly pilgrimage, great legacies, it cannot be forgotten, thank you sir, the Lord bless your gallant soul, the kindness, compassion, dedication shown to the things of God is worthy of note, am so glad our paths crossed on this side of resurrection, our private conversations, advise and spiritual instructions went a long way to leverage the pains on the journey, we fondly remember and it's indelibly written on the palms of our hearts, live on parson, live on brother, live on friend. Sir, your Bible/Mal 4 :5-6 Rev. 10:7 message based sermons gave me and my family a firm foundation and rooting on which by His grace we are growing in His vineyard, we are eternally grateful cherishing every moment spent together especially when God used you to spear head series of negotiations via prayers and other loving brethren in the church to abate what would have been an indelible pain and tragedy in my humble family, we had no fighting chance, thank you sir for your leadership then giving to the Lord to be used, it was and still greatly appreciated , thank you, sir. Time will fail me but truly speaking if all that you did, your spiritual mentorship, guidance, positive influences, courage and encouragement to which we were and are still grateful were to be written, paper and pen cannot contain it, but as you rest in the bosom of the Father beyond the curtains of time looking down now, know parson that we miss you but you are in a better place now, and all that you thought us we hold dear to our hearts and by His grace we will live them too God helping us, also believing where you are now, all pains, worries, sorrows, tears are all gone forever, sir greet all the saints departed, our precious loving brothers and sisters and one of this blessed morning we will meet to part no more, rest on parson, rest on sir, rest on friend , rest on precious loving brother Rev. Elijah Oluranti Akinyemi, love you sir but God loves you most, till we meet at Jesus Christ' feet, Adieu.
BRO SIMEON-DAVID VIHIAVE AND FAMILY REVEALED WORD TABERNACLE 14C IGWURITA ROAD, PORTHARCOURT, RIVERS STATE.

I remember you just like I mourn my biological father, forever in my heart, my Godfather like I used to call you.
Rev. Elijah Oluranti Akinyemi a very close and good friend of mine, we shall however on that resurrection morning meet again, when death will not have power over us anymore. Good bye and God bless your soul as it rest in the bosom of the lord Amen .
From Nyewe Oro Anyabele the III, Elder Gospel Orowhuo Orlumati the principal land-lord.

Heartfelt condolences Bro. Emmanuel and family on the passing of your father, Rev. E. O. Olu-Akinyemi.
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Shalom Bro. Elton Desouza & family.

TRIBUTE TO MY SWEET AND GALLNT SOLDIER OH WHAT A HOME GOING TIME! I COULD REMEMBER ON THAT FAITHFUL DAY WHEN I AND BRO JUDE VISITED YOU LAST, WE SAW YOU STILL STANDING, YOU EVEN ESCORTED US TO THE DOOR BEFORE YOU WAVED AT US AND YOU SAID "SHALOM MY BROTHERS", NOT KNOWING THAT WAS THE LAST TIME WE WOULD SEE AGAIN ON THIS SIDE. BUT SINCE IT PLEASED THE LORD JESUS CHRIST TO TAKE YOU HOME, WHO ARE WE TO QUESTION GOD. SINCE I MET YOU, YOU HAVE BEEN AN INSPIRATION TO MY LIFE AND THE ENTIRE CHURCH. LIKE THE PROPHET BRANHAM WILL SAY IN MESSAGE (CHRIST IS THE MYSTERY OF GOD REVEALED: PAGE 11 PAR 80 7-28-1963 LOVE ❤️ ONE ANOTHER, ABOVE EVERYTHING,,LOVE ONE ANOTHER DON'T....NO MATTER WHAT THE DEVIL TRIES TO SAY! NOW YOU ARE ALL ONE GREAT BIG SWEET GROUP NOW, BUT REMEMBERED MY WARNING SEE SATAN WON'T LET THAT STAY THAT WAY .... ) SO THAT HAS BEEN MY CONSOLATION. REST ON MY PRECIOUS PASTOR ELIJAH AKINYEMI. YOU REALLY FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH. WITH TEARS IN EYES, REST ON SIR TILL WE MEET AGAIN TO PART NO MORE.
BRO FERDINAND AJOH COCKNEY USHER REVEALED WORD TERBANACLE.PH