Breaking News: Renowned Pastor Died After Officiating At A Burial Service

The Lead Pastor of The Evening Church in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria Pastor Runcie Mike is dead.

When the news broke, in disbelief many of the church members called it fake news as it was extremely unexpected.

The leadership of the church later confirmed the sad news.

According to the church, Pastor Mike officiated at a burial service on Friday died and also died on Saturday, 1st of July, 2023.

According to a very reliable source, he died after a brief illness.

“In this time of grief, we enjoin the body of Christ to hold us up in prayers and most especially, His immediate family,” the church leadership stated.

Members and friends who were still baffled by the shocking news took to their social media pages to express their pain and shock.

Posting a video of Pastor Mike at a burial service on Friday, Debbie Iteh said: “I’ve never seen an officiating Minister weeping this hard before during a funeral service of one of his church members whom he buried yesterday Friday 30th of July 2023.

“When I saw this video yesterday, I felt this man had something running through his mind at the moment that could make him so emotional, today the sad news of his dead hit social media. The same person officiated a burial yesterday? died today?

“People are going through a lot but can’t open up to even the closest people around them. God, please show Mercy. Rest On Pastor Runcie Mike may God bless your soul.”

Eunice Obed Ufford, a member of the church also shared her thoughts on the development.

Eunice said: “I’ve been up since 2 am looking out from the window, staring into the heavens completely lost in thoughts.

In January this year when going through a very tough time in my life I reached out to check up on you, firstly it was when you posted about the bike race it didn’t sit well in my spirit but you were very excited about it and so I just prayed and trusted God for a safe trip. After the event I lost my peace and reached out on Instagram, Messenger, Sms but no response which was very unlike you. Below is one of the messages I sent, I kept saying live Sir, please don’t die and I didn’t know why.

Dear Lord, we cannot question you for you know and do righteousness upon the earth, Father please do not give us up to the evil expectations of the enemy. And even when our hearts are weak strengthen us, thank you for the life of Pastor Runcie Mike. Please comfort his beloved wife and his tender children, please Lord do not let his God-given vision die. Amen

To everyone like myself going through a tough time please do not quit, keep hanging on. Pay a deaf ear to the blabbing tongues of men. When it seems like things are not working out be reminded that survival is a great achievement. Evil has an expiry date. Jesus is Lord.”

Gospel Edoho, on his part, wrote: “So Sad and hard to bear. So many tears in my eye right now. Pastor Runcie Mike agreed to be in our church next month without a cost. He told me “Gospel I want you to succeed,” He told me Gospel whatever you need from me let me know. The Publicity was just about to kick off. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 1 Cor. 15:55. I console with The Evening Church and pray for God’s grace and ability to bear this transition to Glory. Pastor Runcie Is Gain.”