An energetic, dynamic and visionary woman, Abiodun Kumuyi, who was fondly called “Mummy” or “Mama” by members of the church, spear-headed the establishment of the Christian Women Mirror magazine.
She used the magazine to teach women all they needed to know to be successful wives and mothers, accomplished and exemplary Christians and models of excellence.
The magazine for which she was editor-in-chief until demise, has become so popular that it is circulating far and wide and is highly sought after by readers who are no longer restricted to women.
Like every true child of God, she seemed to have had an inkling that the Almighty God was about to call her home. Speaking on the phone from her sick bed on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, she told her younger son, John: “This is the last stage”.
He did not understand what his mother meant, but only realized after her transition to glory that she was passing a parting message to him. Not even sickness would dampen her love and commitment to the Lord she served so faithfully and dutifully. She was unable to attend the Church’s Easter Retreat this year because of her sickness.
But the messages from the venue of the retreat were transmitted to her by satellite in her home at the International Bible Training Centre, Ayobo, Ipaja, a suburb of Lagos. On the morning of Saturday, April 11, 2009, she woke up as usual and joined the Faith Clinic session from the retreat venue on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. As she listened to her husband leading the congregation in soul-stirring hymns, she joined and sang with a surprisingly strong and clear voice. All her weaknesses seemed to have disappeared. Her face glowed as she sang along:
“There is a new name written down in glory, And it’s mine, O yes, it’s mine! And the white robed angels sing the story, “A sinner has come home”. For there’s a new name written down in glory, And it’s mine, O yes, it’s mine; With my sins forgiven I am bound for heaven, Never more to roam.”
Those taking care of her were over-joyed at the sudden transformation. They watched as she sang happily, then, settled down to listen to the Pastor’s Message titled: “The Shield of Faith”, which stressed protection for believers, pulling down strongholds and preservation in the shelter of the Almighty Father. At the end of the message, she became engrossed in the prayers that followed; and as soon as she heard the final “In Jesus Name”, she said, “Amen”. Then, she turned her face, shut her eyes, and passed to glory. She will be sorely missed as a loving, caring and amiable mother who was very fond of not just her two sons and husband, but the entire Deeper Life family. She was always together with the General Superintendent.
They traveled together and worked together. He rarely got to any place without her companionship. Her commitment to the Lord was infectious and her love for God’s word was deep-seated. She touched many lives positively. No doubt, she has fought a good fight, she has finished her course, she has kept the faith. Praise God for a life well lived. Don't leave without dropping your comment
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