Rest in peace Gbenga.

I still can't believe you're gone.
Knowing you was a privilege.
Rest in the Lord's bosom.
❤️

I am saddened by this loss but rest on the assurance that we do not mourn as those without hope. God in His infinite wisdom knows why and we submit to Him. May your soul rest in the bosom of the Lord. May God comfort all your loved ones

Rest on Gbenga,in the bosom of your God till resurrection morning. May the Lord comfort the family and friends.

My Choir master, your passing came as a shock with heavy heart felt. The first time we met, u kept singing one of the Christians’ songs over and over. Because I liked the song, I asked u to teach me, and u did with very keen interest. Since then I started calling u Choir Master. I think I only met u once after that, and that was it.
But anytime I sing the song, it reminds me of u. The only thing that consuls me now, is that u are with Christ, a better place to be indeed. But we are all going to really miss you, until we meet and part no more. Gbenga May your Soul Rest In Peace in Jesus Name Amen.

I got introduced to Bro Gbenga through my children Dolapo and Courage. I have not recovered from the shock of his sudden transition. The testimonies of his life and love for the Lord and His children has sparked a revival in my life. He will be forever missed. But more importantly, his work and the message he left behind in our hearts will live on.
Rest well Bro Gbenga

Oh!!! Gbenga,you are going to be greatly missed infact me am already missing you in my place of work, somethings that we need to get for workers on site Gbenga will take up the challenge and go and get for them,the thing really heat me today when one of the worker walk up to me and ask for one of those things that Gbenga usually buy for them I just say to myself "how I wish Gbenga is around now he could help me get it for them"Gbenga is a very selfless person I have ever seen, he is not arrogant, he play with you even if you younger than him, nobody will see the way me and Gbenga play and think that Gbenga is my senior some time we play like we are age mate oh Gbenga the world need more selfless people like you.We missed you so much but God love you more than us,please keep on resting at the feet of our master till we see again.

I am filled with gratitude that I met Brother Gbenga on this side of eternity and was made a witness of his faith and hope in the Lord Jesus Christ.

He was always so thoughtful about little things! He ensured that my husband and I got materials to teach our unborn children about the Lord. I am particularly grateful for how he took my younger brother into the Book ministry to teach him to serve the Lord’s church instead of playing around after service and would also ensure that he was taking proper notes during the evening service.

At his last visit to our home earlier this year, he encouraged me to keep preaching to and praying for my unsaved family members, even though they seem resistant.

Brother Gbenga will be greatly missed – although I rejoice in knowing that he knew and loved the Lord Jesus Christ. May we all yield our hearts to the Lord who worked such zeal, love, and selflessness in our brother!

“What is our hope in life and death? – Christ alone, Christ alone!”

I am really saddened and really angry by the news of your passing but somewhere underneath it all, I'm consoled by the testimony of how you were totally sold out to God. Your life has challenged me to do the works of Him who sent us while it's day. RIP

Really really sad, indeed a great loss. May the Lord grant us the fortitude to bear this loss. Such a young man vibrant in the Lord. One thing I am rest assured is that he is in the bossom of his Maker. He might be a great loss to us but surely a gain to eternity. Please accept my condolences as he journeys to rest in peace Sun re Oo Gbenga.

Hi Gbenga,
I did not know you when you were alive. What I have seen so far, is a young man who had so much ahead of you. You have done so much already in your short life . You have left indelible footprints behind. May you have eternal peace. May your Families find the fortitude to bear your loss

Gbenga, the news of your death hit me like a thunderbolt in the city of Konya, Turkey, where I am for a national assignment. You were a humble and gentle being, who had taken the way of the Lord from childhood. Loosing you at this prime time of your age is heart rending, but we can not question God, your Maker whom you had returned to. It is our firm belief that you are resting in the Bosom of the Lord whom you served affectionately.
May God console our big uncle and aunt, your parents, who are without mincing words are hugely devastated. Rest on, our dear Gbenga.

When everyone else’s first questions to me were “what’s your name and how did you find this church?” Gbenga’s first question was “so… are you saved?” And then proceeded to sit me down and make sure he shared the gospel of Jesus Christ with me.

I love how Gbenga wasn’t ashamed or shy to do what needed to be done no matter how hard. He didn’t care what others would think of him, even when people considered him as being extra. As long as he was convinced it was the godly thing to do, he would do it.

I love how my younger brother looked up to him and saw a godly example of a young single man.

I love how Gbenga would constantly remind me that my photography wasn’t to glorify men but God’s creation. I wish I took more pictures of you, Gbenga.

I love how he cared for every area of my life, teaching and guiding me in every aspect I needed. And when he didn’t have the answers, he was quick to admit and point me in the right direction.

I love how he called me “hippo” when I was being a hypocrite.

I loved hearing him call me “Kiddo”.

I love how he dwelled richly in the word of Christ.

I love how all the testimonies of him are true and not forced or false.

I love how even in his death, many are being pointed to and reminded of Christ.

I can only hope to be half the Christian Gbenga was.

It’s hard to imagine this world without you, Gbenga. I will miss you so dearly my handsome, gentle and kind brother and friend. Can’t wait to join you in the church triumphant.

Although I do not know you ,my niece Opeyemi Agbaniaka is your cousin. Since you passed All I hear is how intentional your were serving the Lord
Rest in his Bosom
Amen
He will grant your immediate family the Grace to bear this loss.amen.

He made me feel less worried about staying in Ogijo. He'd call to ask me whether I was studying my Bible. I didn't know him much, we weren't that close, but I know he did care about me and my faith. Thank you, Bro. Gbenga for caring and having long phone conversations with me, one I didn't value until now.

We remember Gbenga as a selfless young man who knew and loved the Lord and His people. I recall how dedicated he was to every cause he chose, right from our days in Unilorin. Indeed, our hope must transcend this life, otherwise we would be most miserable. We are encouraged by the words of our Lord Jesus through His apostle, that to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord. We shall meet again. Goodnight bro.

May he rest in perfect peace for his good deeds will follow him.Amen

I noticed that my phone beeped rather unusually that afternoon and it was from the church's WhatsApp group. I paused to check it out and my moment changed!

You had gone to be with the Lord! In a twinkling of an eye! Just as it would be for everyone when our time here is up. When our race is done.

Your time's up; mine is ticking...
May it count for God as CLEARLY as your own, Amen.

Gbenga...

So, that Sunday was going to be my last time with you? The 6th when we sat down to get the video of Sis Ori's BCM charge to us at the retreat onto your laptop?! We didn't even bother leaving a copy of it on my phone because we were sure that you had it and able to send to the rest of the team.
SMH! How the Lord must have chuckled at both our ignorance!

Or wait, did you know?

Looking back now, the urgency at which you did things for God's service was of one who knew life was indeed transient. And I am not even talking about how you took your time to say hello every time we saw. Lol!
That wasn't urgently done. It was simply important to you.

You were extra! I would roll my eyes and refuse to shake your hands as you extended it. I would say, "Keep your hands to yourself, Bro! COVID-19 is still lurking." Now, I would do anything to have that hand extended to me just one more time!

Gbenga!

This is painful...

Yet, I know you know that this is the promise of God to take us Home when He is ready to. No one can stop Him.
So, I know you would want us to rejoice with you for making it Home. Yet, it doesn't take away the sting of death that we immensely feel right now.
It doesn't!
And the last 72 hours has been excruciating...
I think I mourn more for myself.
I think I mourn because I will miss your persistent and deliberate self. Lol!

I will miss you terribly, Bro.

Those denim, lumberjack shirts, chambray, boots, large belt buckles short of Steston hats and scarves!

Gbenga!

I envy you.

Your fight is done.
Your battle is done.
Your sins are really done!
Lucky you!
No, blessed you!

Look at you dying at about the same age our Lord did! You had to be extra, abi?

And behold all that you accomplished through and for Him in your short stint! Amazing.
What a way to die.

You think I'm going to give a short tribute? Did you give short conversations/ questions?

Gbenga!

May the good Lord comfort your parents and siblings. And all of us at Sovereign Grace Bible Church. We will definitely miss your unique touch in how you get things meticulously done.


Go well, soldier.
Rest.
Rest indeed.
See you on the other side where there's rest for our weary souls away from this evil world!

Death, be not proud. One short sleep past, we wake eternally.
And you too shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die!

Again,
Our sorrow is not hopeless and our joy is not flippant. The joy hurts and the sorrow is softened with invincible hope...

We love you, GBENGA.
I love thee.
Good night.❤️

Gbenga The Beloved.
A true and selfless brother, friend, and Labourer.
Your life is a true testimony of loving and serving the Lord and people.
You will forever be missed by all who have met you, and forever be desired by those who hear about your Christ pleasing life.
I have so many things to say about you since the first day we met, now I am satisfied that you are at the bosom of the One you desired most.
Envied in life, envied while asleep ♥️.
A teacher in life, and still teaching us while asleep.
May God bless, keep and comfort the family that begat, nurtured and trained you. May he strengthen the kingdom co-labourers!

'G Ben Ga' rest on till we meet again at our Lord's bosom.

Kai!
I referred to him as “No gray”. With Gbenga it was either white or black.
Was about to take a decision and this guy just calls from no where to put me back on track. So so grateful for his selflessness.
Like Mark would say “ only God knows”.

Bro Gbenga...

Oh, how I wish to see your number calling me one more time...just one, so I can say; Thank you!!
Thank you for the calls!!
Thank you for the visits!!
Thank you for the love!!
Thank you for the sleepovers!!
Thank you for the texts!!
Thank you for the motivation!!!
Thank you for the Word you shared!!
Thank you for saying to me "..and you chairman, what's your name?"
Thank you for being you!!!
Thank you .......for not giving up on me!
Thank you!! Thank You!! Thank You!!

I don't really know what to say right now but what I do know is that am certainly grateful for knowing you and one of these days, (especially on the 25th of September), I will definitely cry myself to sleep waiting for your call to ask me this; "How is your faith?"

Till we meet, Bro G!

My brother whom the Lord gave me,
You cannot come back to me again but I can come to you, so I will run the race, keep the faith that I may see what you see now. Rest, Gbenga rest, rest brother, rest. Amen.

Gbenga! A friend to all … So that tease was indeed the last. This hurts so much. Thanks for being you, for always reaching out, for the encouragement, for being extra, for going above and beyond. The shoes you left behind are too too big…
Seems like you knew…
So many words…
So many questions…
Rest dear Gbenga. Till we meet.

I remember exchanging contacts with you on November 7th, last year with the hopes that a wonderful relationship was about to take flight. Even in that brief period, your zeal and love for the Lord was palpable; like a light on the candle stand which cannot be hidden. I had requested for helpful booklets that can be used to teach teenagers, and without hesitation you dashed into the library to get me a handful. Afterward you told me if I needed more I should let you know. You told me that if I need relevant christian literatures at affordable cost you are the man to contact. But what amazes me was how you recommended another brother who also sell books, speaking highly of him and letting me know that he will better be of help with certain books. You lived out Philippians 2:3-4.
I am grateful to God to have briefly known you. Rest well brother till we meet again.

Dear Gbenga, thank you for a life well spent. Although I write this with deep pain, I am consoled by the truth that you are in a better place. Who are we to question God? You will forever be loved and missed. Rest in the bosom of the Lord my brother.

My Elder as I always called you...to think that just last month, I had a very strong urge to speak to you and hear how you are doing. I am very glad I made that call. This is unbelievable and i really have no words to express how i feel. Thank you for all the times you listened to me, thank you for introducing me to John Piper and Desiring God. Thank you for always ensuring that I was constantly meditating on the scriptures. I still think of how i tease you on your shoes and one rugged blue jeans like that you like to wear then your response "shebi i am sha wearing clothe"

I am glad your days were spent serving God. At least this gives me the deepest consolation that you are continuing your wonderful smile with our saviour. Ild miss hearing 'bimkay how far now". I love you so deeply my Elder. I shall never forget all the lessons of the word you explained to me. See you on the other side.

I will take this as an encouragement that I truly know someone in the cloud of witnesses. I will run my brother and friend.

When I received the call from your Uncle Kenny, the news of your passing hit me very hard and out of anger I said things for which I ask for God’s forgiveness. I remember our meeting in your parents' house, your mum spoke highly of you. The hope and joy I saw in her and the impression I formed of you was that of a honest gentleman ready to take on the world. After speaking to your uncles and Aunty, they testified about your passion for your work and the things of God, and how you looked after the needy and preached the gospel of Christ for others to believe in Jesus and be saved. I know that you have passed on to Glory, where the Angels will rejoice and welcome you Home to peacefully rest your soul.
You will be greatly missed and your memories will always bring joy to us.
Adieu Gbenga.

It's so hard to say goodbye! You were such a kind soul and always looking out for other people. I remember you visiting us to check on my baby with gifts and calling to check up. God knows best and has called you so soon for a reason.

I believe you are in a better place and at peace.

Rest on brother! Till we meet again

Gbenga was willing to make me understand the scripture. I could call him anytime of the day. He could be in a crowded place and still explain whatever it was that promted my call. Gbenga's children are many, numbering about 60+ or more. Now how do we begin to explain to them. Bro Gbenga of God. Till we meet to part no more. A RARE GEM.

Very sad day...classmates in primary school,classmates in secondary school...one of d smartest guys I ever came across...we all went our ways after secondary school but u kept in touch even if it meant once at year but memories always flowed back anytime we chat...u r a rare one...Love u Gbenga...Till we meet again....Go rest in d bossom of d Lord

Gbenga to me. Uncle Gbenga to my children. To have known him is to have loved him. A brother indeed. I am ashamed of the times I teased him about his shoes and clothes. Things he was completely unbothered about! Ashamed of the times I got tired of his long conversations! Ashamed of the times I thought he sang too loudly in church! He was singing from his heart. I regret not spending just a few extra minutes with him on Sunday. I am grateful though for the example he left. Grateful that he knew the Lord indeed. Grateful that he served with his whole heart and might. Grateful for the fellowship we shared. Grateful that he found a home in my home and did not have to call before stopping by.

Gbenga the brother. Gbenga the Fixer. Gbenga the Evangelist. Gbenga the children's teacher. Gbenga the engine room organizer. Gbenga the tract sharer. Gbenga the friend. Gbenga the helper (all you had to do was ask, he would find a way). Gbenga my garri drinker. Gbenga the meticulous(ask him to do one small thing and he will do it till it was perfectly done!). Gbenga the WhatsApp caller! Gbenga the caretaker(looking out for everyone). Gbenga with his strange shoes, bringing the gospel to everyone he met. Not caring about status or boundaries. Gbenga the pilgrim, who knew that this world was really not his home. Now he is home with the Lord, and in this I rejoice.

Soft Spoken and very respectful. Such a calm person. You will be missed but never forgotten.

Truth be told, words fail me…

This is all so surreal!

Gbenga! I will miss you!
-I will miss the hand written notes you sent to explain very trivial things.

-I will miss how you notice the slightest change in my mood.

-I will miss how you care so much about me and check up so often.

-I will miss how randomly you send helpful sermons after discussions.

-I will miss how you apologize over nothing.

-I will miss having to scream “Uncle Gbenga let's go” after BCM.

-I will miss the delight in your face and the joy in your heart when a child asks a question or a parent testifies of how they notice a change in their child.

-I will miss the random chocolates you sent.

-I will miss watching you sing hymns on top of your voice.

-I will miss the chats on our way to BCM and back.

-I will miss teasing you about how you are the reason I don't know my way around Alagbole.

-I will miss hearing you laugh out loud at jokes.

-I never thought I would say this but I will miss the long calls, I actually wish they were longer!

-I will miss how you randomly ask me “are you my friend?” to be sure our friendship subscription hasn't expired.

I regret not telling you how much I care about you at every chance I got, I regret not telling you how much I love to see how you love our children at BCM. If I knew yesterday was our last earthly meet I would have given you three chocolate wraps as you asked, I would have stayed longer in the car when it was just us even if it was to just stare into thin air. In the midst of my tears I can hear you scold me for crying instead of rejoicing with you! I won't even lie that I'm jealous of the full satisfaction you have now. I love and will miss you my friend, Gbenga Durowaiye, till we meet to part no more.

Ah Gbenga...

Nevertheless, The Lord's will must prevail inspite of the way I feel.

Am still in shock!!!! Even though I know it's our loss but heaven sure gained a saint. You had a good heart, always wanting to help.... The last time we spoke was before my wedding and you felt bad you couldn't attend... That's how thoughtful you were. Lover of God, easy going fellow. We love you but God loves you more.
Truly gone to be with the saints!!!!!

He affected more lives positively in such a short time than many would do in a lifetime.

It's a great honor to have known you.
Till we meet again sir!

What can I say?!!! Mr Gbengie my love, the younger brother I never had, perfect gentleman to the core. You had a pure and large heart, always loving and caring for all.
I don't know if my heart will ever heal.... I know you're with the angels in heaven, but it's so hard.
I know we shall meet again at the feet of Jesus. You will be forever missed.

I have no words...

All I can say is that you were ready and the message for me is very clear...Till we meet again, Gbenga...

I was shocked when I heard of your passing but I am at peace knowing that you are with Jesus Christ. I have been having flash backs our childhood experiences since the news of your passing. You were a kind, simple, intelligent, smart and down-to-earth person.
The last time we spoke, I was impressed at your depth of your understanding of scriptures and how well you had grown spiritually.
Now you are with the WORD OF LIFE, basking in His glory. Till we meet again Brother. Adieu.

Terribly saddened by the news of Your passing . I remember you from secondary school . You were always so soft spoken . Never heard anyone speak badly of you. May you rest in Gods perfect bossom.

You'd never be forgotten, rest in peace.

I still can't handle the fact that you are gone, you were a true friend, you insisted on me pouring out what ever was wrong you were not just easy to talk to you made it easy to talk to you, you made out time to teach me maths when I failed my 100L maths. My husband then BF used to be kind of jealous of how close we were. Am sorry we spoke only once or twice a year. I know you are in a better place but it still breaks my heart that you are gone.
Even in your death going through your Facebook page brought me 2 Bible revelation concerning something I have been wrestling with in my mind. Man after God's heart.

This is hard, our son and brother - kind, vivacious, full of life.

Anyone who had any form of interaction with Gbenga knows how kind he was, in and out - Gbenga was truly a kind person who put everyone else first - always looking for how to step in and help and going above and beyond for everyone. Our consolation is Jesus - this is our confidence - that Gbenga has gone to be with God. His love and passion for God was contagious, you could hardly have a conversation without him circling back to God.

His love and passion for God flowed directly through and showed clearly in the way he loved and cared for others - Gbenga overflowed with kindness, joy and empathy for others - not just at home but with friends and family - he was a man of integrity and we are so proud we were blessed to have him in our lives albeit for a short time. We will miss him and the way he rewinds movies and ask million questions. We will miss him eating ANYTHING together and confusing us (cornflakes and ketchup kilode???)

We are still trying to understand and accept that we do not have him with us on this side of eternity anymore, but we are grateful to God for the legacy of laughter, warmth and kindness that he leaves behind.

Until we meet to part no more,

The family