Synagogue Church confirms death of T.B Joshua

The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), has confirmed the death of its founder, Pastor Temitope Balogun Joshua, who gave up the ghost on Saturday, shortly after a church programme.

The death of the cleric who was 57-years-old, was shrouded in secrecy with many unconfirmed reports coming out from different quarters.

But on Sunday, the church put to rest the rumours with a statement confirming the death of the cleric popularly called TB Joshua.

The statement however did not reveal the circumstances around his death, or the cause.

It reads: ‘Prophet TB Joshua – June 12th, 1963 to June 5th, 2021’

“On Saturday 5th June, 2021, Prophet TB Joshua spoke during the Emmanuel TV Partners Meeting: “Time for everything – time to come here for prayer and time to return home after the service.

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“God has taken His servant Prophet TB Joshua home, as it should be by divine will. His last moments on earth were spent in the service of God. This is what he was born for, lived for and died for.

“As Prophet TB Joshua says, “The greatest way to use life is to spend it on something that will outlive it”.

“Prophet TB Joshua leaves a legacy of service and sacrifice to God’s Kingdom that is living for generations yet unborn.

“The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations and Emmanuel TV Family appreciate your love, prayers and concern at this time and request a time of privacy for the family.

“Here are Prophet TB Joshua’s last words: “Watch and pray.” One life for Christ is all we have; one life for Christ is so dear,” the statement read.
“Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.” – Amos 3:7.”

By Isaac Dachen

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