General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi took a new wife last week in London. When the news broke, it sparked mixed reactions. While some felt it was in order, not a few wondered why the 71-year old cleric needed a new wife.
Dressed in a modest suit, Pastor William Kumuyi and Esther Blaize, clad in a pink and purple skirt suit, exchanged the marriage vow last Wednesday. Guests were later ushered into the Crowne Plaza Hotel, London for a reception ceremony. And just like that, the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry got married for the second time. Two days ago, key leaders of the church across the country, who were not privileged to attend the modest ceremony, were made to watch the video of the proceedings.
Pastor Kumuyi lost his first wife, Biodun on April 11 last year. He took the news with calm. He even went on to handle the convention and shocked many by preaching at the funeral of his late wife.
At the time of her death, Kumuyi was 70 years old. When asked last year if he was going to take a new wife, he said it was too early to think of that. With his age, not a few also thought he might just stay unmarried for the rest of his life.
A statement by the church on friday said Kumuyi’s decision to remarry was not entirely his. The statement endorsed on his behalf by the church’s Secretary, Pastor L Nnadozie said his marriage to Esther sparked joy and spontaneous happiness among members of the church.
The statement reads: “Pastor Kumuyi had lost his wife, Biodun in April last year. The death of the woman affectionately called ‘mummy’ or ‘mama’ by members of the church, became a cause for concern for leaders in the church as she was almost inseparable from her husband. The church leaders were so concerned that the pastor must not remain lonely, that they led a delegation to encourage him to begin praying to God to give him another wife. The leaders also began praying for their pastor to get another partner. Although initially reluctant, Pastor Kumuyi later prayed and testified to the leaders that God had answered their prayers. This is what culminated in the marriage ceremony in London.”
The statement revealed that the new wife, whose other names are Folashade Aduke, is the National and International Woman Co-odinator of the church. She is 65. And wait for this: she was never married, because, according to Nnadozie, she committed her life to the Lord.
Source: The Nation
Posted: at 1-11-2010 12:46 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Why has she not been married all dis while? she committed her life to the Lord dat was why she had never been married what abt nw? no longer wanting to continue with the commitment? I wish them a blissful married life.
Posted: at 1-11-2010 01:59 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
Why has she not been married all dis while? she committed her life to the Lord dat was why she had never been married what abt nw? no longer wanting to continue with the commitment? I wish them a blissful married life. [/quote
maybe she has been waiting for this opputunity for long time now....anyway i wish them happy marred life]
Posted: at 1-11-2010 03:38 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
AM VERY MUCH HAPPY ABOUT THE MARRIAGE... IT IS A LECTURE TO SINGLE WOMAN WHO FIND HUSBAND WITH ALL SOURCE... WAIT ONE DAY UR HUSBAND WILL APPEAR...... AM GLAD PAPA RIDE ON ... ONE LOVE.
Posted: at 9-11-2010 01:33 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
Lilliansteve at 14-11-2010 07:42 AM (13 years ago) (f)
WISHING THEM HAPPY MARRIED LIFE,BIND THEM TOGETHER LORD WITH LOVE THAT CANNOT BE SHAKEN(AMEN),MAY THE GOOD LORD NEVER ALLOW THE DEVIL TO OVERTAKE THE LOVE AND PEACE IN HIS FAMILY( PASTOR KUMUYI) AS THE NEW MUMMY ARRIVES,AMEN.HAPPY FOR YOU,PASTOR KAAAY.
Posted: at 14-11-2010 07:42 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
I am particularly happy for them. It's not good for a man to be alone nor a woman. Marriage is honourable in the sight of God who ordained same. Ka Chineke mezie okwu!!!!!
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