There were several activities to mark the 75th birthday of Pastor Folu, wife of the General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, in Ogun State on Thursday, July 13, 2023.
A 75 hours praise marathon was also held in her honour which had singers in the church leading at intervals.
At the stylish birthday event, Daddy G.O., as the husband of the host is fondly called, took to the podium to speak about his wife.
He said, “Let me start by saying let somebody shout hallelujah. Apart from the salvation of my soul and the baptism in the Holy Spirit, the best thing the Lord has done for me is to give me a good wife. She is very kind in all she does. I am yet to meet a better cook than my wife. I have a special name for her and she has one for me, and it is confidential (laughs). Thank you all for coming. You will all be celebrated. Happy birthday, darling. God bless you.”
Afterward, he prayed for her including their children, in-laws, and grandchildren, as they all knelt to receive his blessings.
On her part, the host, who was dressed in blue attire, sang as she appreciated God. She laid on the floor as the backup singers joined her to sing. She was filled with gratitude to God for sustaining her up to her 75th year on earth.
In her speech, she said, “I want to say thank you to Almighty God because this is the essence of our gathering today. Left to me, I will just thank God in the corner of my room because He knows my intention. And if the intention has to be shared by all of us in the house, I am the most blessed woman.
“So, I welcome you and thank you for sharing this joy today. Your own joy will not be limited. In all your life, you will only entertain celebrations of life, not of death. For all of you who pulled my leg and brought me here today, I want to say thank you. God will support you and it shall be well with you.”
The white birthday cake, which was gigantic, had a purple design on it. The hall was beautifully decorated and it had a lovely ambiance for the guests to dine as they celebrated with the host.
Some notable personalities including business mogul, Folorunso Alakija, took to social media to wish Pastor Folu a happy birthday. She wrote on Instagram, “Today, we celebrate the remarkable birthday of an extraordinary woman and our mummy in the Lord, Pastor Folu Adeboye. Your unwavering faith, gentle spirit, profound generosity, and wisdom have touched countless lives, including mine.
“You are an embodiment of grace, compassion, and the epitome of a virtuous woman. Through your teachings and prayers, souls have been uplifted and ignited with the flame of hope within hearts. May your life continue to radiate God’s love, and may your path be adorned with blessings and joy.”
In his birthday wish, Pastor Leke Adeboye, who is the last child of Pastor Adeboye, also wrote on Instagram, “You are an extraordinary woman, a true inspiration and a blessing to all who know you. Happy birthday, Mum! Thank you for being an exceptional mother, a devoted pastor’s wife, and an incredible woman of God. We are truly blessed to have you in our lives.”
