'We'll build a better one' - Pastor Chris reacts to burning of Christ Embassy church
NURUDEEN SHOTAYO
June 23, 2024 2:31 PM

An early Sunday morning fire destroyed the main auditorium of a Christ Embassy Church branch in Ikeja, Lagos.

President and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated better known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has reacted to the fire incident at one of the church's branches in Lagos.

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The main auditorium of the Christ Embassy Lagos Virtual Zone CELVZ located on Billings Way in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos went up in flames on Sunday, June 23, 2024, causing panic among members and residents of the area.

A member of the church who spoke to Pulse on the condition of anonymity said the fire started early in the morning as congregants were beginning to arrive for service.

Initially, they had thought it was something they could contain but later called the Alausa Fire Service station for assistance after it became serious.

Videos from the incident on social media showed smoke billowing from the top of the sprawling white-painted edifice as men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) struggled to put it out.

Eventually, the firefighters were able to bring the situation under control but not until after millions worth of properties in the affected auditorium had been destroyed by the inferno.

Pastor Chris says a better church will be built
Reacting to the incident during a live Sunday service at the church’s campground in Asese, Ogun State, Pastor Chris said the fire outbreak was an avenue for bigger and better things.

The famous televangelist recalled how he thought there would be a need to rebuild the same building after the 2001 Ikeja Cantonment bomb explosion, saying the fire incident has now provided an opportunity to erect a more magnificent edifice at the location.

“Nothing happens in the life of a child of God by accident. During the 2001 Ikeja cantonment bombing incident, the building vibrated so much and we thought it was going to collapse. I thought to myself that if it collapsed I was going to build a bigger, better one. At the end of the day it didn’t collapse and we called the engineers to see if there was any need to bring it down and rebuild but it was still okay.

“Now that this has happened, we will build a bigger, better, and more glorious one and the devil will lick his wound,” he said.

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'We'll build a better one' - Pastor Chris reacts to burning of Christ Embassy church.

Ok

When life gives you a Lemon,
Turn it into a Lemonade.

Amen!.

But the incident proves that some pastors do not see as much visions as they claim they do.

The incident proves that it is wrong for pastors to claim that paying tithes prevents misfortunes. The pastors in that parish collect and pay tithes, yet the building got burnt.

The incident proves that it is wrong to shout, "What God cannot do does not exist".

Meanwhile, what is the suspected or confirmed cause of the fire outbreak?

Money dey ground! Anoda job opportunity for bricklayers and labour "ile oba to jona, ewa lo busi"

Ile Oba tojo, wahala lo ko ara ilu si.

Free gifted senses, glad to be using it

helinues:
Ile Oba tojo, wahala lo ko ara ilu si.

Free gifted senses, glad to be using it

Will you dust your yansh tomorrow to look for a job?

Goodnewsforlife:
u igbos should rest

No b una go first lose election

I understand.

I only ask your mama don see @your username or anything close to it on this earth?

YES nah, as long as there are MAGAs giving you 10% and above of their hard earned money for you to help them give to God

Ofcourse a better one will be built. As long as tithes keep coming in, the church will march on.

Amen!

Sheeples over to you...na una money go talk, him go chop the glory. Idiotic people

Sure. They will increase tithes from 10% to 50%.
Christ Embassy members..... Una go donate tire

Ile oba to Jo ewa lo bunkun

helinues:
Ile Oba tojo, wahala lo ko ara ilu si.

Free gifted senses, glad to be using it

English please.

As Nigeria we still need visa to go the heaven, that is why we have Christ embassy.

Everything works together for good to them that love God. The church of God is marching forward and the gate of hell shall never prevail...

It is well

I was expecting you to react the same way you reacted to Covid-19 .

The Poor church members will foot the bills as usual through donations and other scams.

Churches in Nigeria generate more revenue than FIRS, most Nigerians won't pay taxes but they can donate their last kobo to the church, many of them live in misery and penury till they die praying for fortune that never come footing the lavish lifestyle of their church pastors. This world is very cruel, religion is just a tool to manipulate and control the weak will that are not ready to face the harsh reality of life, these pastors know the truth.

We have more than 500 billionaires in the world and none of them is stupid enough to be paying 10% of their earnings for one pastor somewhere as tithes and yet they still remain the richest men on the planet, they did rather set up their own charity and oversee it than to donate the money to churches that should tell you something.

Godspeed to you Pastor.

Why did this one burn up in the first place? Una sin too plenty for there.

Gloraaaaaaaaaaaaaay


The beautiful life is mine.

Lindlady:
English please.

Google translate. English no be your mama tongue

Yes with more offerings

Toor, at least jobs for people....


I sell herbs

Amen.

God is in control Sir....