May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Her good works will speak for her.

Osashalom:

You forgot assemblies of God. I like your insight on the topic.

Thanks.
Assemblies of God and the orthodox churches were there even before their church and Church of God mission that is why I didn't mention AG.

You have done well mama, you are a general of Faith in your own right. You are a legend of Faith, your place in honour and Glory is uncontestable. I salute you and bid you farewell mother of our faith!

She was a household name growing up. We appreciate your contributions to the body of Christ. Keep resting in the bossom of the Lord

damn 2020...her hubby died some years ago when i was still in benin and she has been carrying on....may God rest your soul ma

Eunice Osagiede- founder, Jesus women prayer band fellowship in Benin that year! She converted several market women from idol worship to Christianity! She was indeed a blessing to her generation! Rest in peace woman of God.

Sabadon:
No b dis woman loose her husband one christmas day dat year? Life is a fleeting shadow

yes she's

observer88:
Someone up there said this may be the beginning of the end of the church and I think I agree (to an extent).

The SLBC first shot off with Jesus Women Prayer Band, an interdenominational prayer ministry for women. This was founded by this woman and was soon making waves in Edo state (especially). Later, the Godhead Fellowship (for men) was founded by her husband, and quickly followed up with a merger which birthed the SLBC denomination. Those initial fellowships however continued interdenominationally.

It wasn't difficult for anyone to know which of the duo was the crowd puller as the Jesus Women attracted interest from far outside the state with many within Benin-city hardly aware of the Godhead fellowship.

Thus, while the husband was the ascribed head, many regarded the woman as the spiritual mainstay of the ministry. It therefore had very minimal effect (if at all) when the husband died and she fully (officially) took over the running of the church.

Now, the major outlet outside Edo state is the Abuja Church which, I understand, trumps the headquarters on all fronts structurally, and this was specifically built for her first son who has been elevated to the position of Bishop and even bears same name as his dad. Unlike his parents (mum especially), he and his white wife are hardly known outside the denomination...

The problem with most of our pentecostal churches in Nigeria has been the tendency by the founders to run them like family enterprises, or for the founders' families to wrest control once they are gone, disregarding previous hierarchical structures. CGM, amongst others, suffered same fate with pull-out pastors more widely known today than the General Overseer. Let's see how the SLBC goes after Eunice Osagiede's exit.

RIP, Woman of God...

This is the whole truth

Naturalobserver:
The husband died late 90s or early 2000s.Forgotten.
She survived 20 years after her husband's death,she tried.
They were example of real life partners gracing the the TV screen under Edo Broadcasting Station(EBS) I think.
I grew up watching them doing their televangelist work.
Their church,Spirit and Life bible church had many branches in Benin.
Their church,Church of God mission founded by Benson Idahosa,Christ chosen church,New covenant gospel church and Christ Apostolic church made christianity strong in many Benin homes before Believer's love world,Omega fire and the rest.
May her soul rest in peace.

but why is evil and crime still at it's prime despite these numerous churches

I worshiped in their Abuja center between 2015-2016, honestly, I love this church, you'll feel like service should not end. RIP woman of God.

observer88:
Someone up there said this may be the beginning of the end of the church and I think I agree (to an extent).

The SLBC first shot off with Jesus Women Prayer Band, an interdenominational prayer ministry for women. This was founded by this woman and was soon making waves in Edo state (especially). Later, the Godhead Fellowship (for men) was founded by her husband, and quickly followed up with a merger which birthed the SLBC denomination. Those initial fellowships however continued interdenominationally.

It wasn't difficult for anyone to know which of the duo was the crowd puller as the Jesus Women attracted interest from far outside the state with many within Benin-city hardly aware of the Godhead fellowship.

Thus, while the husband was the ascribed head, many regarded the woman as the spiritual mainstay of the ministry. It therefore had very minimal effect (if at all) when the husband died and she fully (officially) took over the running of the church.

Now, the major outlet outside Edo state is the Abuja Church which, I understand, trumps the headquarters on all fronts structurally, and this was specifically built for her first son who has been elevated to the position of Bishop and even bears same name as his dad. Unlike his parents (mum especially), he and his white wife are hardly known outside the denomination...

The problem with most of our pentecostal churches in Nigeria has been the tendency by the founders to run them like family enterprises, or for the founders' families to wrest control once they are gone, disregarding previous hierarchical structures. CGM, amongst others, suffered same fate with pull-out pastors more widely known today than the General Overseer. Let's see how the SLBC goes after Eunice Osagiede's exit.

RIP, Woman of God...

You are a very good observer sir.

continue to rest with the Lord mama,till we meet to part no more

EDUECO:
She had her first degree at(University of Ife) Obafemi Awolowo University.She read English at OAU.

While she bagged her second degree from the Faculty of Education, University of Benin.

She was a staff of UNIBEN Demonstration Secondary School and a staff of NTA.

She taught English and literature.
She started the ministry with the Ehiametalors (Mrs Ehiametalor also taught in UDSS and her husband the then youngest ever to be Prof taught in Faculty of Education).
Although they went their separate ways and had their own separate ministries.

When she started Jesus Women, they used to wear a lapel.
Many other church leaders banned their members from wearing the lapel in their churches and even attending the non-denominational Wednesday meetings then.

Wednesdays used to be hot then, traffic, work closing early, big Marcopolo buses at strategic places to pick members.

Now there's a new Deborah in Benin and she's as popular and influential. She too has a women's ministry and has been made PFN chairperson in the state. In fact their headquarters are along the same road.

When her husband died she fought many battles about leadership. She went under for some time and relocated to Abuja. I can't say she really returned to Benin fully. On her return she became Deb'rah.

I believe she helped a lot of women draw closer to God. Sadly mostly of the Jesus Women members I know were not like her, but God knows them in their own standing.

When I received the news on my professional WhatsApp group last night I checked nairaland to see if it had hit the religion section, it hadn't, but I said I wouldn't want to be the one to form such a thread. I slept off hoping it would be a rude joke when I wake. But alas it's true. At 62 the world has lost Eunice Osagiede (nee Ojeme of Ewu).

A wonderful woman.
Quiet
Graceful
Composed
Persistent
Submissive
Pius
Poised
God fearing.

I wish her family fortitude, I mourn with those who mourn her passing and celebrate with those knowing she's heaven bound according to God's promises to those who believe.

Remember 2020 still has about 23 whole days, pray to God to keep us safe, in health, in peace and under His will. His Will triumphs over wives, husbands, children, money, fame, health, education, food, onions, fuel, good job or good places of primary assignments.

Trust in Jesus Christ today, He loves, He saves, He is near.

A great Apostle of jesuschrist has gone to be with the Lord.May her soul rest in perfect peace.Amen.

may lovely soul rest in peace,.. Jesus loves you more.

UnBanEbenezer:
but why is evil and crime still at it's prime despite these numerous churches

Cuz we have so many Christians who go to church for social acceptance,connections,wants,and as members of social gathering not because they want to know who God is and what pleases Him.

her voice was very calm and preaching easy to understand

Rest in peace to the meekest woman of them all...

mosesomed:
Mrs. Deb'rah Eunice Gordon Osagiede is dead. She is a Nigerian pastor and the

https://www.sunnewsonline.com/breaking-apostle-debrah-eunice-osagiede-dies-at-62/

RIP woman of faith. She did a lot for christendom in Edo State. Gone to be with her maker and to be reunited with her dear husband

Rest in the bossom of our Lord Jesus. U are indeed a great mother. Ur life have been a blessing to us all.

Rip soldier of Christ .....

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Why good people die young na?

MightySparrow:
Why good people die young na?

It is so sad. This year 2020 is a mysterious year.
We don't know why it is like this.

My condolences to her bereaved family

UnBanEbenezer:
but why is evil and crime still at it's prime despite these numerous churches

Because the bible predicted it to be so

Rest in peace ma

xjiggy:
Benin person spotted. I salute you my brother

Edo person is more like it. I grew up in Benin, though. I salute you too, brother.

I used to watch her programs on tv she has a very unique voice rip great woman of God.

Wow. I never heard about her but I Thank God for her life.

So many good things have been said about this woman, though l never knew her, l joined others to celebrate a life well spent in God's service.

Rest on..