September 10, (THEWILL) – The family of the late Samuel Bilewu Joseph Oshoffa, better known as S.B.J Oshoffa, founder of the Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide, has marked the 38th anniversary of his passing.
Late Oshoffa received his call to divine service at the age of 38. He served as the leader of the Celestial Church of Christ for 38 years before his untimely death. He died in September 1985 in a fatal car accident, which also claimed the lives of other passengers in the vehicle. He was buried at Celestial City, Imeko, Ogun State.
Being a unique year in the history of the church, the family decided to host a three-day event to celebrate the anniversary of the cleric’s death. A memorial symposium took place on Saturday, September 2, at the Celestial Church of Christ, International Headquarters Cathedral, in Ketu, Lagos State.
A service of songs also took place on Saturday, September 9 at the deceased’s residence in Ketu, Lagos. The ceremony was wrapped up with a thanksgiving service on Sunday, September 10th at the Celestial Church of Christ International headquarters Cathedral also in Ketu, Lagos State.
