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Order of Program
Reception @ The Hanover Manor, East Hanover, NJ
Arrival of Guests Welcoming of Guests - MC Entrance of the Celebrant Opening Prayer
Video Testimonials/Tributes Cutting of the Cake & Group Pictures I Dinner Presentations/Varieties/I-Testify Reentry of the Celebrant
Toast to the Celebrant
Dance with the Celebrant Prayers for the Celebrant Group Pictures II
Vote of Thanks
Closing Prayer
Dance! Dance!! Dance!!!
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P astor (Dr.) Mrs. Toyin Adebola Laoye (Nee Faniyan) was born on September 2, 1958 in Ilaro, Ogun State of Nigeria to the late Mr. Sunday Gbadebo Faniyan and Mrs. Sophia
Mojisola Faniyan.
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as a Teacher in Lagos and Oyo States and also worked with the Federal Civil Service Commission of Nigeria.
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oyin Laoye attended
St Michael’s Primary School, Yemetu, Ibadan and Seventh Day Adventist Primary School, Agodi- Gate, Ibadan for her primary education. She attended Ibadan Grammar School Molete, Ibadan for secondary education, and United Missionary College, a Teacher Training College. Her tertiary education was at the University of Ibadan, University of Hull, North Humberside, United Kingdom, and Somerset County Technical Institute - Bridgewater, NJ. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction from The University of Hull, United Kingdom and with Masters in Library and Information Studies from the University of Ibadan in 1986. While in Africa, she worked
oyin Laoye migrated
to the United States of America (USA) in November 1996 and Naturalized as an American Citizen in 2006. She enrolled and completed a Nursing program in Somerset County Technical Institute (SCTI) Bridgewater, New Jersey and obtained a Diploma in Nursing. Between 1998 and 2008, she worked as a Nurse at St. Mary’s Care Center and Orange Memorial Hospital.
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y the grace of God, She is
the first Female Parish Pastor in the RCCG North America. She is presently the Senior Pastor of the RCCG Dominion Cathedral, Orange NJ. She is also an Assistant Regional Pastor and Provincial Pastor in RCCGNA Region 6, Province 2. Toyin Laoye is a recipient of many Awards. In recognition of her achievements, dedication, commitment and service to the Development and
BIOGRAPHY
Celebrating 60 only because Jesus, the Defender of the defensless, made a Way
Growth among the Nigerians in the State of New Jersey, she received
a National Award from the Nigeria Faith-Based Community Organization (NFBCO) of New Jersey in October, 2007. She was conferred with a Doctor of Theology by the Ministries International Institute (MII) of Tennessee in April, 2008 - for her dedication and commitment to the work of God. She also received the Outstanding Female Leader Award in 2015 from the RCCGNA Women in Ministry.
T oyin Laoye is a survival of many storms, physically and emotionally. She had indeed been tried and tested in the furnace of adversity; Jesus Christ has taken her through the difficult terrains. Through it all, God’s grace and His never-ending love have always been sufficient. Her popular saying is “It is well.” She has authored some books, among which are: Death is gain; Born for such a time as this!; 50 Inspiring Capsules; The word of God
inyourmouth(inPrint);No pain No gain; Out of the vale of Hebron (in Print).
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astor Toyin Laoye’s
heartfelt desire is to live for God’s glory and to bring pleasure to the heart of God. Her exceptional work ethics, great hospitality, and her commitment to excellence in her service to God and humanity have drawn many leaders - spiritual and secular – in working together to spread the gospel of Christ and also impact positively her local community and the African/global missionary work. Pastor Laoye is a soundteacherandpreaches the word of God boldly and without fear. She is passionate about building a healthy body of believers that will serve God faithfully and diligently. She is a mother and mentor to many across the globe. She was formerly married to the late Pastor Ebun Laoye, their union is blessed with two children (Samuel and Daniel), and now is still married to Jesus.
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BIOGRAPHY
Pastor Toyin Laoye (PTL) Celebrating
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God’s Faithfulness
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PTL Celebrating 60 Years of
GOD’S FAITHFULNESS
TRIBUTE
DEAR MOM
TO MY
@60
Mother, dear mother, oh how I bless God for your life! You are indeed a true messenger from God. 60 years of God’s faithfulness in your life...I want to thank you mom for all the love you’ve invested into me. I want to thank you mom for bringing me into this life and nurturing me and imparting into me the knowledge money cannot buy. We have truly come a long journey as a family, and I thank God for see- ing us through all our trials and tribulations. You’ve taught me the ways of the Lord and molded me into the young man that I am today. I am eternally grate- ful and celebrate you as a humble steward of God. It took me awhile to understand that you’re not only my mom but a mother to others as well, and I have to share you. I see you work and pray fervently and I just ask God at times: when will this woman ever get some rest? But it dawned on me that God never allows His servants to get tired of running His race. There is no amount of words that can express the gratitude I have for everything you have done and are still are doing each day. I honestly had no clue about how much my
mom surely sacrificed for me until wisdom started growing upon me. I am very glad to have grown up with a mom who is always there for me in any kind of situation. No matter how much I screwed up, there has been never any judgment from her, only help and concern.
This last paragraph is especially for you my dearest, sweetest mom. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me, for teaching me the way to discover happi- ness inside the saddest of times, how to show love to others and most significantly the way to love every human being. I am really grateful to you for all the sacrifices you had to make for me. I will do my best to make sure those sacrifices weren’t in vain. I love you more than I can put into words and I pray that God will keep you with us for a very long time in joy, peace, and prosperity.
Happy 60th Birthday Mom!!
DANIEL
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LAOYE
Dr. Joseph Ade Laoye
7-11 Oluwole Laoye Street,
Hostel Bus Stop, Between Mobil Petrol Station and Unity School, Egbe
TRIBUTE TO MY DARLING SISTER-IN-LAW AT 60!
At 85, I am grateful to God Almighty for making it possible for me to congratulate my darling sister-in-law, Pastor (Dr.) Oluwatoyin Laoye, on her 60th Birthday. It would have been my wish to write a book about her because she deserves it. Unfortunately, I am suffering from old age blindness as a result of glaucoma. You may ask me what the title of the book would have been. However, you will agree with me if I titled the book: Her Destiny, Mother in a billion.
She is so humble, resourceful, benevolent, enduring, trustworthy, brilliant, motherly, caring, and God- fearing. It is very difficult for me to forget her because in 1984 when I retired from active service, she was instrumental in my being awarded contracts, which financially assisted my extended family. When my gratuity and pension were not forthcoming, I would have really suffered.
Her late husband, Pastor Ebunlomo Laoye, who was very close to me, informed me confidentially that she contributed financially in no small measure to his Sister Lola’s secondary and tertiary education. She principally financed her late husband’s burial ceremony both in USA and Lagos, Nigeria. She arranged for him to be buried in Victoria Garden City, the most expensive burial ground in Nigeria. I also pray for her sons - Samuel and Daniel - to give her the same service in 50 years’ time.
As a former WHO consultant, who had abundant opportunities to travel worldwide, I have never met such a considerate, kind, and selfless lady. Surely, her name should appear in Africa’s Who is Who and Guinness book of records. I was made to understand that Dr Pastor Toyin Laoye is the first female Pastor in the RCCG North America.
Let me therefore wish her Happy 60th Birthday, long life, abundant service to humanity and God’s abundant blessings. Remain blessed in the Lord.
Joseph A. Laoye, PhD (Illinois), MPH (Michigan)
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IT IS WELL
A TRIBUTE TO PASTOR TOYIN LAOYE
God made this fantastic Pastor to be my immediate blood, elder sister of same parents. She is the only female of five children. This makes her to be a special person to my parents, my brothers and me, too. I want to share my impressions of her and my admiration of her uniqueness with others on her 60th birthday. I want to do this by means of some early stories of her, and from the perspective of being her sibling.
LEADERSHIP
One day, while still young children, four of us went into the woods in search of tree fruits. We found a tree with the kind of fruit we all loved but the fruit was hanging very high on the tree. There was a problem there: who would climb the tree to pluck the fruit? My twin brothers were still arguing about who among them would climb the tree when my Sister decided to climb the tree and she went for it. She plucked the fruit and the fruit fell to the ground but on her way down the tree, she fell off the tree to the ground! She was lying so still on the ground. My brothers took off from the scene, and after a while I took off, too. Somehow, She also arrived back home. She challenged my brothers. I overheard my brothers begging her not to tell our father about what happened in the woods, but she replied, “Why did you leave me behind?” That tells of a personality!
PATIENCE, PERSEVERANCE AND STOICNESS
She waited for a child in her marriage for about six years. I witnessed her efforts to have one from many perspectives. She succeeded eventually. I was with her on the day she became a mother. While with her,
She had to be the one to pay the bill for her son’s discharge from the hospital. As she asked me to hand over the lady bag to her, I watched her closely. Her voice was heavily laden but her eyes were brilliant even though tired. She took out her check book and wrote out a sum. That moment was ominous. The puzzle, the Lord resolved in His own way. The philosophical stance of confidence was obvious (Psalm 18: 29) She said to me on that day, “It is well.”
KINDNESS, LOYALTY AND FAMILY
Pastor Toyin gave me =N=1.70k to celebrate with on my 17th birthday. I just wanted to hang out with a few close friends on the day. I asked her for money for some bottles of Coke. She gave me enough for a crate. That kindness remained outstanding and still fresh with me. Also, one Sunday, she took infant Sophia (Junior) with her to church. I understood some members mentioned to her that she had a baby and did not announce it to the church! And, many did not believe it wasn’t her baby. I understood she responded with smiles and quietness. The bulk of attendees at Sophia, Jnr’s naming ceremony were her friends from her church parish. The matter spoke for itself.
FAITH, COURAGE AND BOLDNESS
I know my sister to be a very bold person. The studied quietness that has not failed her but which is also doggedness. She is not peevish. One day in November of 1997, she came to my house and gave me her Nigerian Passport to hide for her! She said “Keep this for me till I ask for it.” I shared a look with her that only siblings could afford. When she came for the Passport, I said to her, “You are going to be gone for a long
time until the Lord brings you back.” The Lord brought her back and also, kept her alive for His purposes! She navigates the challenges and perils of immigrating to America with uncommon boldness. Her pieces of advice have proved strategic and prosperous. A very successful immigrant to America.
PURPOSEFUL LIFE
Some years back, she was selling a few homemade packages of fish, stored in a freezer that was a piece of the personal effect she imported from England as a student. And while a civil servant, she built and supported a family with her meager income. Now she is a called servant in the ministry of Jesus Christ. She has a family of God! She received the baptism of the Holy Ghost and, also of fire, too. But, the Lord Jesus delivered on His promise – assurance to her of a hundred fold of what she left behind to follow Him. A very successful and excellent Minister of Jesus Christ.
Some years back, she planned and had a 60th birthday ceremony for our mother, Sophia, Snr. The Lord Jesus has brought her to the same moment in time as He, the Lord, did for her mother! An honor she gave to her mother, the Lord Jesus visits upon her, too. The Lord has given her an opportunity to count her graces and blessings in service and ministry. AMEN.
HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY TO MY DEAREST SISTER. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.
Gbenga Faniyan
Dear Big Mummy,
You have meant many things to many people and you have given so much to many. Greetings alone are inadequate to describe and convey my feelings towards your celebration. To so many and to me on many occasions, you have been a source of inspiration in person, in deeds and by example. What an amazing gift you are! Congratulations and best wishes on your birthday. Another milestone, another success. May your health be great and your happy days many. Warmest wishes and much love on your 60th birthday!
Gbadebowale Faniyan
Dear Big Mommy,
I have witnessed so many good things you’ve done for my family and I therefore appreciate all your supportive efforts, love and care for my family. In this way I want to appreciate and thank you by writing this tribute. Happy 60th Birthday!
Mimololuwa Faniyan
Dear Big Mummy,
I have known you to be a cheerful giver. I am so very happy whenever we have you around at home in Nigeria. I pray that God will replenish you as you give. May God bless you and all that are yours. As you celebrate 60th birthday anniversary, may God grant you long life, prosperity and happiness. I pray you will celebrate many more fruitful and wonderful years. Your success inspires me to bring out the best in me and makes me search to identify my innate abilities. Thank you ma for all you have been to me. Please do have a wonderful 60th birthday!
Iyebiye Faniyan
Dear Sister-in-law,
You have been a solid carer and staunch support for my family. I am, on this occasion of your anniversary, praying for PEACE, MERCY, GOOD HEALTH and LONG LIFE for you and your children. Happy 60th birthday celebration!
Funmilayo Faniyan
TRIBUTES
To Our Dear Sister, Big Mummy
& Sister-in-Law
I started out with Pastor Toyin as her youngest sibling, meaning I have known her my entire life. I trailed her steps those old days when she climbed fruit trees we scavenged. As she blossomed into adolescent hood, her instinct at industry was elicited by the decease of our father. Nothing worthwhile was too small to escape her hands for business. I savoured her pastry as a boy; always waiting for the icing on the cakes she baked. I have watched her fight poverty and tyranny. I have watched her rise above perilous antics of spiritual heavyweights and she has won on both sides. The road has been sorely rough yet she has had a deservedly astounding successes. I continue to adore her exemplary courage, daring faith and fearless ascension to MATRIARCH HOOD!
She happens to be a benevolent spender of note. No one with a genuine need leaves her side empty handed. She bought the first three cars I drove. To my TRAILBLAZER, I am of immense gratitude to GOD that she is celebrating sixty years of birth upon the surface of the earth. May the grace of GOD abound with her to the fullness of her years and to the fulfillment of her godly destiny.
Happy 60th Birthday My Dear Sister! “On Christ The Solid Rock You Stand”
Adetoye Faniyan
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Congratulations to Pastor ‘Toyin Laoye at 60!
our immediate family and the entire RCCGNA family, my wife and I are delighted to
Congratulations to Pastor ‘Toyin Laoye at 60!
tribute as a testimony of what the LORD has done in keeping you these 60 years. It
velous in our eyes and we pray that heaven celebrates you on this occasion of your
On behalf of our immediate family and the entire RCCGNA family, my wife and I are delighted to
lee anniversary, in Jesus’ Name. We regard you as a friend and a co-laborer in the
pay you this tribute as a testimony of what the LORD has done in keeping you these 60 years. It
LORD has committed into our hands.
is indeed marvelous in our eyes and we pray that heaven celebrates you on this occasion of your
diamond jubilee anniversary, in Jesus’ Name. We regard you as a friend and a co-laborer in the nce of the number sixty in the Bible is that it defined the dimensions of the temple’s
ministry the LORD has committed into our hands.
n Jerusalem (Ezra 6:3). Upon which, we pray that you will renew your commitment to
r God before Yahweh, the El-Shaddai; that He alone will be depended upon to uphold,
One significance of the number sixty in the Bible is that it defined the dimensions of the temple’s
ct you in every area of your life and ministry.
foundations in Jerusalem (Ezra 6:3). Upon which, we pray that you will renew your commitment to
have no other God before Yahweh, the El-Shaddai; that He alone will be depended upon to uphold, continue to serve as a connection point for the reconciliation of men, women, and
help, and direct you in every area of your life and ministry.
the God Who made them (2 Corinthians 5:18). The ministry the LORD has entrusted
RCCG Dominion Cathedral Orange, NJ, will experience the five-fold establishment
May your life continue to serve as a connection point for the reconciliation of men, women, and
and authority over it, in Jesus’ Name. More than ever before, the fruit your life
children with the God Who made them (2 Corinthians 5:18). The ministry the LORD has entrusted
de until the coming of our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ (John 15:16). You will not
to your care, RCCG Dominion Cathedral Orange, NJ, will experience the five-fold establishment
at the LORD has committed, and will commit, into your care, in Jesus’ Name.
of God’s rule and authority over it, in Jesus’ Name. More than ever before, the fruit your life
bears will abide until the coming of our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ (John 15:16). You will not d to join your children, brethren, friends, and associates to celebrate you and a life
lose those that the LORD has committed, and will commit, into your care, in Jesus’ Name. n God’s service for mankind. May God’s sustaining grace to keep pressing onward be
your entire family always (Philippians 3:13-14). Have a wonderful 60th birthday
We are proud to join your children, brethren, friends, and associates to celebrate you and a life
n Jesus’ Name. Congratulations.
being spent in God’s service for mankind. May God’s sustaining grace to keep pressing onward be
with you and your entire family always (Philippians 3:13-14). Have a wonderful 60th birthday LORD’s Service,
celebration, in Jesus’ Name. Congratulations. Yours in the LORD’s Service,
.) James & Manita Fadel
tant to the General Overseer & Chairman, RCCGNA
Pastors (Drs.) James & Manita Fadel
Special Assistant to the General Overseer & Chairman, RCCGNA
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PASTOR (DR.) TOYIN LAOYE @ 60
It is with Joyful hearts that we write this tribute to our amiable sister; an inestimable daughter of Zion.
Pastor Toyin is an amiable woman of God whose love for God is easily reflected in how she takes personal interest in every work of the church and even in every member of her church. She is indeed a virtuous woman with immeasurable grace, strength and wisdom. She is a cheerful, resourceful, and supportive daughter of the Most High God.
Toyin Laoye’s life of commitment to prayer and selfless giving (spiritual and material) is commendable. Her passion for the body of Christ, especially the Redeemed Christian Church of God is remarkable. No wonder God wrought great and mighty things through her.
Today, we join the immediate family, friends and loved ones around the globe in the celebration of her Diamond Jubilee. It is our prayer that the hand of God would rest more upon you for good and the grace of God abide with her forever.
We pray that as your days, so shall your strength, joy, peace, prosperity, success and fulfillment be in Jesus name. May you continue to be a blessing to
this generation.
We equally pray that celebration and jubilation should not cease in your life and family. May God crown you with a long, healthy and fruitful life in Jesus name.
And In the kingdom of God, may you remain forever relevant.
Congratulations! Sixty looks good on you.
Pastor Funso & Bisi Odesola
Assistant General Overseer, Admin/Personnel, RCCG.
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Birthday Blessings
Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye,
I pray that you celebrate the life that God has given you, by continuing to spread His message of love to everyone. Happy 6oth birthday and may God continue to bless you!
Mayor Dwayne D. Warren, Esq. City of Orange Township
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Britnee N. Timberlake New Jersey Assemblywoman 34 Legislative District
Dr. Toyin Laoye:
As a God-fearing-woman, I recognize the devoted work of your ministry and applaud the values and mission of Redeemed Christian Church Of God. As the church’s shepherd, you have lead RCCG’s unwavering pursuit of God. When paired with your drive to invite others to know Him and His good news, your leadership as the church’s Senior Pastor has made RCCG a staple in the community.
Christ welcomed others with open arms, serving people who were from different walks of life. In the same effort, you and the members of RCCG work with compassion to spread the love of God in and outside of the church.
In Ephesians 2:10, it reads, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” You are proof positive that God has a mission for each of our lives, and your vision as the Senior Pastor has positively impacted the lives of many in the City of Orange and surrounding communities; never grow weary in doing the right thing.
Thank you for being a phenomenal, powerful, Proverbs 31,
anointed woman of God. Thank you for your service to the community, leadership, and prayers. May you have an enjoyable 60th birthday, and may you and your family
be blessed with excellent health, prosperity, and divine favor all the days of your long lives. Sincerely,
Britnee N. Timberlake
New Jersey Assemblywoman 34 Legislative District
PTL Celebrating 60 Years of
Board of Trustees Congratulates Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye @60!
The Chairman and Members of the Board of Trustees, RCCG Dominion Cathedral, Orange, New Jersey, hereby heartily congratulate Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye on her 60th Birthday. We wish you more blessings, more anointing and many more healthy years to come by His Grace in Jesus Name. Amen. Happy Birthday, Dear Pastor!
Elder Toye Oyerogba (Chairman) Princess Joy Olagbegi-Apampa (Vice Chairman)
Elder Ejike Uzor (Secretary) Elder (Mrs.) Adeola Owoade
Dr. Adeniyi Ogunkoya Dr. Bimbo Adighije Bro. Segun Omosebi
GOD’S FAITHFULNESS
To Our Mother in the Lord and Dear Senior Pastor @ 60!
We greatly rejoice with you today as you celebrate 60 years of God’s goodness and faithfulness over your life. We are so blessed to serve as ministers in God’s vine- yard under your leadership. We have the assurance, ac- cording to I Thess. 5:24, that “Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it”. We wish you a very Happy 60th Birthday Ma. As you celebrate this milestone birthday, our prayer for you is that the Lord will increase His grace and anointing upon you and enlarge you on every side. He will fill your mouth with joy, laughter and good things in Jesus name. Amen. Congratulations Ma!
Love from,
The Dominion Cathedral Ministerial Team
PTL CELEBRATING 60 YEARS
OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS
T ribute to Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye
Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye is someone I have had the privilege of journeying with for about 33 years. I know her through her late husband, Chief Ebun Laoye, who I was very close to. She is one of the most resilient, industrious and car- ing people I know. A quintessential woman of Proverbs 31. You do not need to be close to her to know that Pastor (Dr) Toyin Laoye is a focused, visionary, disciplined goal setter and achiever. She is a discipli- narian who will call a spade a spade without any sentiment. As some- one who is close to her, I believe I have the onerous responsibility of letting the world know a few things about this woman of destiny, which I believe many could learn from.
Two outstanding qualities that I have seen in her from the 35 fortu- nate years that I have known her is that she has not changed or abated in her genuine, uncompromising, passionate love for God and her unrepentant love and commitment to her family. Mrs. Laoye, as she was known then, was a committed and dedicated Christian, who with her late husband of blessed memo- ry, Chief Ebun Laoye, moved from Deeper Life Bible ministry to sup- port Pastor Tunde Bakare to ad- vance the Kingdom of God at the newly established Oluwole Ladipo Model parish of RCCG. She and her late husband were committed
workers, who served in different capacities of the church. Their lives and associations revolved around the church and their services con- tinued as they were re-deployed to Ipaja Dominion Parish. Looking back over the years to her dedica- tion, selfless service, commitment, and sacrifice to mentoring young men and women in the church, es- pecially newly married, many are now ordained Pastors, providing support and guidance was a way God was preparing her for pastoral responsibilities.
Having the privilege of being very close to Pastor Laoye and her late husband, I am privy to know many things that others don’t know about. Pastor Toyin Laoye is a loyal, committed wife and moth- er, who will go to great lengths to make her family safe and comfort- able. She is resilient despite many challenges from different fronts which I believe was a way God was strengthening her hands to war. I also can remember how she en- gages in ‘buying and selling’ on her way to or from work to ensure the standard of living of the family did not fall in the face of challenges the family was undergoing then. At a point, we would joke that ‘her red Nissan Laurel has turned to a mo- bile shop’. It is this desire to support her family coupled with a vision that made her sacrifice to come to the US for greener pasture. As we all know the challenges new mi- grants face in a new country, these
did not dampen her love for God and passion to advance His King- dom, that led her to start a parish which has now metamorphosis to Dominion Cathedral today. Due to her commitments and loyalty to God and her family, we are all living witnesses to what God has achieved through her. Not only has the name of the Lord been glorified and His Kingdom advanced, we all have been blessed through what God has done through her.
I will like to conclude with the Word of God in Proverbs 31:29-31 which I believe best describes Pastor (Dr) Laoye: ‘Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates. Today, please join me in cel- ebrating a woman of destiny, an icon of achievements, prayer war- rior, mother of Samuel and Daniel as she celebrates 60 years of God’s faithfulness.
Pastor (Dr) Laoye, you will defi- nitely live long to fulfill the num- ber of your days and live the rest of your years in pleasure and excellent health. 60 is only the beginning. Happy Birthday, Ma.
Pastor Dele Komolafe
Kingdom Harvest Church, London
TRIBUTE
to Pastor (Mrs.) Toyin Laoye @ 60
We have every reason to bless God for your life. You have waded through the thick and thin to come this far and standing; Allelujah! 10 years passed by so quickly. I was there to celebrate your 50th and today at 60 you have showcased the grace that keeps! Ever strong and agile, resolute in the matter of the kingdom and wrestling the agents of darkness to silence. The Lord be praised for your life.
You have been a symbol of consistency, perseverance and forthrightness in the body of Christ and in R.C.C.G NA in particular. Deborah arose in her generation; we can safely say that the Lord has raised you in our days
to confront anomalies and all forms of vices that do not glorify
God in his Church. Thank God for the power of stay from God in your life. It is my prayer that as you gracefully commence the next decade, the El-Shaddai shall be
your source and stay in Jesus name. You will cover
more grounds and achieve more Victories to the glory of our God and advancement of his kingdom in Jesus name.
Happy 60th Birthday!
Pastor Femi Olawale
PICR & Country Coordinator R.C.C.G Canada
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Tribute in CELEBRATION
Our Dear Pastor Toyin!
Today we celebrate a solid woman of God, who has played her part to build God’s kingdom with fortitude and forbearance in the face of the kind of adversity that would send lesser mortals into hiding. Six long decades of life have not slowed you down a bit but continually we can see the grace of God upon your life. You are happy and tremendously favoured. Your energy levels are inspirational because of the anointing of God upon your life Your outlook towards life is truly motivational. “Se wa”, “E ma worry o” your signal tones when on phone.....With you and
God all things are possible. Nothing fazes you! We are proud of you and your many achievements, particularly in the service of your Father in the section of His vineyard where God has planted you.
Our prayer for you is that your 60th birthday Celebration will be for you the beginning of the scaling of new heights and the taking of new territories. Joshua 1:9, “Have not
I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be
thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Jehovah God will strengthen you. Jehovah will enable and Grace you for Greater exploits to His glory. Have a Glorious Celebration!
of
Pastor (Dr.) Oluwatoyin Laoye
ON HER 60TH BIRTHDAY
Pastors Andrew & Yemi Adeleke
Regional Pastors, House of Praise London and Chairman, RCCG United Kingdom.
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Pastors Andrew & Yemi Adeleke Regional Pastors, House of Praise London & Chairman, RCCG United Kingdom.
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TRIBUTE TO A GREAT WOMAN OF GOD,
Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye, on her 60th birthday celebration
I hereby join the rest of the world to congratulate you Ma on your 60th birthday celebration! Over a decade that I have known you, I found that you are a woman of God indeed, full of wisdom, knowledge, courage, outstanding unwavering faith, love for the people of God and a woman of total commitment to the things of God.
The uncommon grace of God upon your life has sustained you all these years as the first female Pastor of the RCCG North America. You did not allow the trials you went through to sway you away from your total dedication to the work of God and the services to the flock of God under your care.
You are bold, you are strong and you carry the heart of a lion which has enabled you to move ahead in spite of all odds and obstacles that Satan threw at you. You have been a blessing to many Nigerians in the US. You have been a source of encouragement to RCCG Pastors in the US. You have been a great supporters of Nigerian pastors and bishops visiting the US from Nigeria including my very self.
Woman of God, what more can I say here? My prayers for you is that as you celebrate today, may the Almighty God add many more fruitful years unto you, and increase His grace and unusual anointing upon your life. You will live long to enjoy the fruits of your labor in Jesus name. May Jehovah God do for you what you cannot do for yourself in Jesus name. Amen.
From your covenant brother and friend,
Bishop (Dr.) Isaac Etidia
The presiding Bishop of Cornerstone Christian Church Inc., Delta State, Nigeria.
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Pastor (Dr) Toyin
LAOYE @ 60
This is not just a birthday message but also an appreciation of your unflinching dedication to the work of the Kingdom. We celebrate you not just because of the length of your years but because of the impact you are making on lives and the society in general. It takes dexterity and courage to step out to do what you are doing. Courage is a rare gem to find these days. Winston Churchill said,” Courage is the capacity to go from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm’’. Courage is not lack of fear, not absence of fear, but the control and mastery of fear. Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain. My prayer is that the upcoming generation sees and admires the courage you display at the frontier of obstacles. At sixty, I can still see the spark in your eyes to do more. Where you are is the prayer point of many preachers today and yet you are still breathing fire for more grounds. As long as you are still burning with passion, there will be no limitations to what God can still do with and through you in this season of your life. People have passed through this earth unnoticed because they are too afraid to step out. You have made indelible marks that hell cannot cancel, the devil cannot erase and death cannot kill, until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Your life mirror godly living epistle not only when you speak but how you are living. Nothing or anyone slows you down. I encourage you that you continue to set standards. Knowing you have been a great challenge to me and ministry. Thank you for giving your ability a responsibility. You are my Hero. So, I ask everyone, for the next 60 seconds, to please give a standing ovation as we applaud and celebrate our own Pastor, Doctor, Trailblazer, and Visionary Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye on her 60th birthday celebration in Jesus name.
Apostle (Dr.) Gabriel Halliday General Overseer
Good News Bible Church Inc., Nigeria.
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Celebrating
TRIBUTE
to Pastor (Mrs.) Toyin Laoye @ 60
One of the very inspiring stories of women in the Bible is the story of Deborah the wife of Lapidoth. The only female judge mentioned in the Bible, a woman of vision and courage, faith and boldness. Pastor Mrs. Toyin Laoye you share a lot with the judge, Deborah, as the first female Parish Pastor in RCCG North America. A bold pioneer, a rugged woman of God, a woman of faith. You truly exemplify the tenet of faith, the ideal of the “substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen”. You
set out into uncharted territory but with an assurance that God will come through. Indeed God has come through for you but it takes a woman
of great conviction to embark on the journey of faith which you
embarked on.
And that is why we celebrate you today. We pray for fulfillment and for joy unspeakable in your life all round. Amen.
Happy 60th Birthday!
Pastor Bola and Mrs. Bunmi Odutola
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TRIBUTE TO PASTOR TOYIN LAOYE @ 60
I met Pastor Toyin Laoye for the first time in 1997 when she invited me to hold three days revival services in the Church - RCCG Dominion Chapel, which just started then. I was so JOYOUS to see her acceptance to pioneer the first Parish in the State of New Jersey. Today, under her able LEADERSHIP, simplicity, humility and gentle spirit the Church has grown, not only into a Cathedral but have many parishes all over New Jersey State, that came from under her supervision. She is a Woman of faith, a pacesetter, an encourager and a trailblazer. Her dedication, commitment and zeal for God’s work has given her the grace to MENTOR many sons and daughters of God who are also serving God in their various capacities in many branches of the Redeem Christian Church of God. Pastor Toyin Laoye is a Mother in Israel as far as the Church of God is concerned. I salute your courage, your endurance and patience.
Age GRACIOUSLY woman of God; the Lord God most high will grant you long life, good health, joy, peace and strength to finish well. God’s grace will enable you to enjoy the fruits
of your labor over both your biological and spiritual children in the name of Jesus Christ. Happy 60th birthday to you and all glory be to God for His faithfulness to you and your family.
Prophetess /Pastor Juliana Agbi Grace And Power Ministry Maryland, USA.
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Congratulations to Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye on her 60th Birthday!
The Men of Valor of Dominion Cathedral specially celebrate and rejoice today with our dear mother in the Lord, a modest servant of God, on her sixtieth birthday. We thank God for your life; you consistently demonstrate excellence, integrity, and godly character in your service to God and humanity. We are blessed by God to be under your ministrations in words and prayers, as you also give every man and woman in the church the opportunity to use their God-given talents to God’s glory. Congratulations Ma! We wish you many more years of God’s strength, goodness, favor, peace, and more anointing in Jesus Name. Amen.
Happy 60th Birthday our Pastor!
Love, from the Dominion Men of Valor (MOV) Fellowship [Bro. Nathaniel Ehikioya (President), Dcn. John T.
Adeosun & Min. Glory Okoduwa (Ministers in
Charge)]
PTL Celebrating
God’s Faithfulness
Years of
Happy Birthday to a
wonderful Mommy! You look fabulous and glorious
@ 60. We’ve learnt a lot from you as role model for us. We are praying for
greater heights for you in this New Year in Jesus name.
All our love,
Your daughters in the Good Women Fellowship of Dominion Cathedral
[Sis. Yinka Omosebi (President), Dcns. Ihenji Nwuba & Dcns. Mindy Hylton
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HIP HIP HOORAY!!!!!!
To Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye
ON HER 60TH BIRTHDAY
Our Dear Pastor and Mother in Israel, we appreciate the way you’ve always cared and we are thankful to God for the bond of Jesus Christ we share with you, and the thoughtfulness that’s part of everything you do. You give us love, encouragement, comfort and support. All these and many more mothers do the best. Thank you for being so wonderful and understanding and knowing how to brighten up the cloudiest of days.
Pastor Dr. Toyin Laoye, you are so special and here’s the reason why you just keep growing dearer as each day goes passing by. On this special day of your 60th birthday, we bring you a loving wish, a day that’s full of joy and happiness. We wish you Happy Birthday, long life and prosperity with greater anointing to fulfill your destiny in Jesus Name. Amen.
Have a Wonderful Birthday!
From the Dominion Elders’ Fellowship
[Elder Monisola Asaolu (President), Dcns. Uche Inno-Igwe and Dcn. Dare Ogunleye (Ministers in Charge)] 29
Happy 60th Birthday! Happy 60th Birthday! Happy 60th Birthday!
Happy 60th Birthday to our beloved Pastor and Mother in the Lord! You are truly an embodiment of humility. May the Lord continually bless and keep you Ma. May the Lord uphold you and may His goodness and mercy continuously follow you all the days of your life. We wish you many, many more years of good health, happiness, prosperity and strength for the Kingdom’s work in Jesus mighty name. Amen.
God bless you immensely Ma!
Love from, the Children Ministry - Dominion Cathedral [Sis. Omobola Ilesanmi (Director); Dcn. Temi Ogundele and Dcns. Jumoke Joseph (Ministers in Charge)]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PASTOR, MA, #PTL, MUMMY!
On behalf of the Cornerstone general body, we wish you a Happy 60th Birthday. We pray that God continues to bless you abundantly; both physically and spiritually. We pray that your light continues to shine brighter. As you continuously prioritize prayers for our well being, we pray that your well being and health is a priority for God. We love you Ma, we appreciate the sporadic kind words and “PTL
quotes”. Once again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Cornerstone Ministry (aka Young Adults, Singles’ Ministry) [Abayomi Ojutalayo (President), Dcn.
Godwill Mbori & Min. Mike Deji (Ministers in Charge)]
CONGRATULATIONS
HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY PASTOR!
Our Beloved Pastor, thank you for always being there for us. You always have our best interest at heart. Your words of encouragement, your continual prayers for us has always comfort us. With all our Love, the Royal Ambassadors want to say Happy! Happy! Happy! Birthday!!! May the Lord continue to increase you with His wisdom and more of His Love for you to share with all of us.God Bless You!
On behalf of the
Royal Ambassadors Youth Church Deacon Nevdon Hylton (Coordinator)
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TRIBUTE
to Pastor (Dr) Toyin Laoye, Mother of All
I send heartiest congratulations to Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye on the auspicious occasion of her 60th birthday and I pray that God will grant her fresh anointing on a daily basis. Amen.
I got to know Pastor Laoye many years ago through my sister, Princess Joy who was at the time looking
up to God for the fruit of the womb. Pastor Laoye was very supportive in many ways – through prayers, counseling, love and encouragement. Pastor Laoye gave hope to my sister and the product of that spiritual relationship was God’s precious gift to my sister - a beautiful lovable baby girl named Esther, who is now growing up gracefully with visible signs and attributes of Queen Esther in the Bible. To God be the glory.
At the baby dedication of Esther in the Church, Pastor Laoye in her typical characteristic “true
servant of God” manner gave all the glory to God. When we were called to the Altar for Thanksgiving, Pastor Laoye broke into the chorus : “I never knew--- that you will honour me this way........ favour me this way ............ thank you Jesus”.
Pastor Laoye made no attempt to take any credit for Esther’s arrival, yet we knew that God used her
mightily to bring joy and honour to Princess Joy and all of us in the family by that special gift of God, called Esther. Since then, Pastor Laoye has
become not just our Pastor in the family but a true friend, a loving sister and a loving mother to us ALL.
As you celebrate this milestone occasion, we pray that the Lord will spare your life to celebrate many
more years in the land of the living. You will see your children’s children up to the fourth generation with perfect health, body, mind and soul, in Jesus name, Amen. The Lord will prosper your Ministry and continue to use you for the advancement of His purpose; God will grant you the grace to continue to serve Him in fulfillment of your vows to Him. What you bind on Earth shall be bound in Heaven and what you loosen here will be loosen in Heaven in Jesus name, Amen.
To our loving, charming, brilliant, intelligent, knowledgeable, spiritual, caring sister and mother
of candour, congratulations again and many happy returns of the day. As your years, so will your strength, grace and honour be in Jesus name. Amen.
With lots of love, on behalf of all of us, the Olateru- Olagbegi’s at Home and Abroad.
Hon. Justice Adesuyi Olateru-Olagbegi
Emeritus Judge, Lagos, Nigeria
PTL CELEBRATING 60 YEARS
OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS
T ribute to Pastor
(Dr.) Toyin Laoye @ 60
We thank God for this opportunity to write a citation in your Diamond Jubilee Journal. God arranged my meeting with Pastor Toyin Laoye in the US. When we started our par-ish, she called to encourage us after Pastor Brown Oyitso mentioned me to her as a mis-sionary from Firstborn family. Pastor Toyin and the late papa took me as a member of their household. They were both protective of the work of the Kingdom. Over the years, we have had opportunities to relate and watch Pastor Toyin and her family to know that she is indeed a woman of noble character, integrity and excellence. She is a woman that loves and fears God. She is a worshipper who radiates the glory of God and oozes out the aroma of genuine love.
Pastor Toyin Laoye is one of God’s General of our time. She is truly a wonderful woman of God, hard working, and very supportive of God’s work. She is a genuine Christian who loves the Lord. Pastor Toyin loves and cares for people. She is compassionate, tough, diligent, humble, trustworthy and obedient. Pastor Toyin is caring, kind, very generous, hospitable, respectful, loyal and committed to God, to God’s work and to God’s people. She is a disciplinarian who does not entertain laxity nor foolishness. She is a great and dynamic teacher of the word and a great visionary. She is a builder of the kingdom of God. She is a woman that left the world to pay the price of service. She is a woman that is spent and spends for God and His people. She is willing to give all that she has for the expansion of God’s work.
Pastor Toyin radiates genuine love, joy and peace. She sticks with the truth and cannot be taken for granted. There is no dull moment around her. She does not entertain nor tolerate people who lack integrity. She abhors evil and holds fast to what is good. She is a woman that speaks the truth when others keep quiet. She does not like hypocrisy.
We rejoice with you and we are grateful to God for allowing us to be part of this great occasion. The Almighty God that has allowed you to see this glorious day will grant you many, many more years on earth in Jesus’ name. He will prosper you and grant you di-vine health in Jesus’ name. Your leaves will never wither and even in old age, you will continue to bear fruits. The Lord will grant you vigor and vitality. Your strength and health will not fail. His favor, joy and grace shall be multiplied upon you and your family in Jesus’ name.
On behalf of my wife, family, members of NAR 6 Province 4, I wish you many happy re-turns of your day, long life and prosperity throughout your years on earth. God will give you rest in all areas of your life. As your days are, so shall your strength be. You will en-joy special blessings of fruitfulness, fresh anointing and grace to finish well and strong in Jesus’ name. Keep soaring high. God bless you.
Pastor and Pastor
(Mrs.) Samuel Olu Sorinmade, RCCGNAR 6 Province 4, MA
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September 2, 2018
A Tribute To Pastor (Dr) Toyin Laoye @ 60
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD
Some people come into our lives and disappear very quickly. Some stay and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never the same again. Pastor (Dr) Toyin Laoye, you are an example of the latter. Your 60th birthday is the perfect opportunity to tell you what a blessing you are. The many thoughtful things you say and do touch the hearts of everyone around you. We are beneficiaries and we celebrate you!
God created something very special when He created you and we are so glad that He destined us to be a family. There are some people that you can always count on to brighten your days and you are one of them. Your joy, passion and dedication are contagious and it is always a great pleasure to be around you.
You see the best in people, not because they are geniuses, in fact some even have a messy past, but because you believe what God believes and you live it out. As a strong leader, you demonstrate firm values and disciplines yet you pastor with the heart and give grace and space for the fallen to rise and the errant to toe the line again. You model leadership by leading yourself before you lead others. With assured self-esteem, you lead out of inner rest and depth because you could envision something that is yet to be visible.
Pastor, we vouch for you that you love Jesus deeply and strongly. In loving and serving Him, you leave no room for distraction, argument or compromise. Your deep insights and non-negotiable doggedness are exceeding and beyond words. Indeed, you are a shepherd not a hunter. You have left footprints in many hearts (including ours), and many will never be the same again. You are an encourager per excellence. Anyone who is going through discouragement is blessed to be around you because by the time you administer your "It is well" therapy, the person will see light and hope and will be the better for it.
Like your heart, your hands are opened as well. If being generous is wrong, you are not prepared to be right. You give and give again of your time, talent and treasure. The other name for your house is a cafeteria and leaving with an empty stomach or empty hand is not an option. Anyone who visits you must either eat or take some food away.
When thinking of you, we are reminded of Matthew 5:16 which says, “... let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Your light is always brightly shining setting a wonderful example for everyone who knows you, of a life well lived. We continually praise our Father for the precious masterpiece that He designed when He created you. You are truly a gift to the body of Christ and we pause to give thanks to God for you today.
We pray that your special birthday is filled with wonderful moments, because you deserve them all. We pray that the years ahead of you will be drenched in God's best blessings and that His peace and joy will be found in the lining of each new day. Happy birthday and many more years of celebration Ma.
Pastor Babs & Pastor Bisi Odunsi
The King’s Court, New Jersey 81 Trinity Place Hackensack, NJ 07601 Tel: (201) 982-6349
Web: www.rccgthekingscourt.org Email: info@ rccgthekingscourt.org
JESUS CHRIST THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND FOREVER. Heb 13:8
TRIBUTE TO
DEAR MOMMY LAOYE @ 60
A writer once said: “being a mother is an attitude, not a biological relation”. I celebrate you today on this occasion of your 60th birthday. I thank God for using you as an instrument in the continuing fulfillment of His calling and purpose in my life. From my first phone interaction in May 1997 upon learning of the take off of the first RCCG Parish in NJ, to the formal meeting the following Sunday, you have shown leadership, humility, love and a great source of inspiration. I am a beneficiary of your kindness, mentorship, and your wealth of experience - a legacy of values that has kept me strong in Ministry, marriage and above all love for God.
By your actions, you are a role model to all and embody love, empathy, prayerfulness and service. I thank God for preserving your life as I relish in the assurance that you are always there, to get my back, and looking out for my best interest. Thank you for being such a blessing to my life, my family and Ministry.
On behalf of my natural family, the RCCG Tabernacle of Peace (TOP) family and Zone NJ2, I say a Happy and Blessed 60th Birthday. The God of heaven will continue to increase your greatness and comfort you on every side. Great is your reward here on earth and in heaven for your dedication, selflessness and passion shown towards the work of God and for your loved ones. The Lord will keep you in His love and be gracious to you forever in Jesus name.
With much love and gratitude,
Pastor Mrs. Olajumoke Arasanyin Coordinator, Zone NJ2
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RCCG Chapel of Praise Inc.
67-19 Beach Channel Drive, Arverne, NY 11692 Telephone:+(718) 288-2330; +(347) 985-8042 [email protected]; www.chapelofpraiseny.org
DIAMOND JUBILEE CELBRATION TRIBUTE
In Honor of Pastor (Dr) Toyin Laoye
My wife and I, on behalf of Zone NY-5 Church family, felicitate with our beloved Assistant Regional Pastor, Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye on this occasion of her 60th Birthday celebration.
This celebration offers an opportunity to let you know how much you are appreciated, celebrated and loved as a gracious, excellent and passionate woman of God. Your selflessness, commitment and loyalty to God and the mission of our church, the Redeemed Christian Church of God are beyond words. You are an inspiration as you combine nobility with grace and devotion to God.
We join the members of your nuclear and extended families and the entire members of the RCCG NAR 6 Province 2 Church family to celebrate God’s faithfulness, goodness and anointing upon your life. You are certainly a blessing to the Body of Christ and your leadership is remarkable.
You are a woman with a deep passion for God; a true lover of people, a woman of excellence; a trainer and a coach; a woman committed to the principles of the word of God and lives a
life of purity, integrity and uprightness. You are a kind hearted, amiable and accessible person. And a shepherd who takes her time to feed her people with knowledge
May the years ahead of you be more excellent and glorious. May you live to see your 70th, 80th, 90th, 100th, 110th and even 120th Birthday if Jesus tarries in His coming. With each passing year,
may the Lord satisfy you with abundant life, immeasurable grace, inexhaustible mercy, irresistible power, unimaginable peace and overflowing joy in Jesus name.
Congratulations and Happy 60th Birthday! My wife and I rejoice with you!!
Pastors Foluso and Olutoyin Akinbola RCCGNA Region 6, Province 3,
Zone NY-5 Secretariat,
Queens, New York.
and understanding according to the scriptures.
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PTL CELEBRATING 60 YEARS
OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS
T ribute to Pastor
(Dr.) Toyin Laoye @ 60
The Bible, in Romans Chapter 13 verse 7 enjoins us: “Render therefore to all, their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.”
I met Pastor Toyin Laoye for the first time when I joined the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Dominion Chapel, New Jersey in 2005, before it metamorphosed to Dominion Cathedral. I am proud to say that she has been my spiritual mother since then and till now.
Under the spiritual leadership and guidance of Pastor Laoye, we started the Dominion Chapel, Laredo when my family relocated from New Jersey to Texas in the fall of 2008. She has been in close touch with my family and the Church ever since. She did not allow the nearly 2,000 miles distance between us to constitute a barrier. Her priestly and motherly love was further demonstrated by visiting us in spite of her understandably very busy schedule. Like Apostle Paul, she sent able servants of God under her leadership to teach, exhort, and bless us in Laredo.
Pastor Laoye’s love for the people of God and outstanding service to the Lord is evidenced by the invaluable impact she has made, and still making, in spreading the gospel of Christ and Church growth in North America. I am very happy to testify that the infallible Word of God, in Proverbs Chapter 22 verse 29 has been fulfilled in her life and ministry: “Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before unknown men.” This tribute will not be complete without mentioning one of the key attributes of Pastor Laoye. She is a woman of integrity. She says what she means and mean what she says. She is a good leader who not only delegates duties but also ensures the timely and efficient performance of same. It is either you give her a timely feedback or at least a progress report;
if not, she will remind you! Her sincerity cannot be overemphasized as often demonstrated by her openness and advice. She corrects people with love and without mincing words.
Happy 60th Birthday to a dear Pastor and loving mother. Wishing you many more happy and glorious years in good health and prosperity. If I may borrow your well known statements Ma, I say: “It is well”! “Be encouraged”!!
Dr. Kunle Johnson (KJ) RCCG Dominion Chapel Laredo, Texas
It is my honor and a great privilege to pay tribute to you, Pastor Toyin Bola Laoye, a Christian mother and a positive role model on this occasion of your 60th birthday celebration. Your determination to succeed was an auspicious start to what has led to a distinguished and excellent career.
It has been truly said that the home is the primeval school, the best, the most hallowed and the most potential of all academies and that the mother is the first, the most influential and therefore the most important of all teachers.
Today I salute you Pastor Toyin Bola Laoye on this memorable occasion of your 60th birthday. What a privilege to attain this golden age!
• A woman of great intelligence, visionary leader, highly focused when goals are set.
• An achiever of targeted goals.
• You do not believe in half measures or playing second fiddle in any role or activity you embark upon.
• A woman of great ideas with no recorded or known history of failures.
• You do not have dull moments. Always on the move to achieve the best. No procrastination in any ideas conceived because you always see it as the thief of time! That’s the secret behind your success.
• A strict disciplinarian to the core. Always known for your no nonsense al- titude to business but usually kind, generous and warm hearted. You hate laziness.
• You have made tremendous achievements in your quest to serve God which is now a full time not part time calling in USA.
• The heights you have attained in RCCG is a testimony to be proud of.
• A role model as a mother and as a widow.
• Nothing weighs you down. You immediately picked up the pieces after Ebun’s death and have forged ahead to achieve greater heights in every area.
• You have single handedly nurtured and trained your 2 children since your husband’s demise without external assistance. You showed remarkable resi- lence· after his death.
• On a lighter & jovial note, you are a shrewed businesswoman and we have fondly called you ‘Ijebu woman’ during those years my family, yours and two others lived at BCO staff quarters at No. 1, Gbangba Street, Mushin Lagos.
TRIBUTE TO PASTOR
• My family have known you since year 1981 when we came back from United King- dom. Your late husband, Pastor Ebun Laoye, my very best friend, mentor, brother was my colleague in BCCI (Nig) Ltd later renamed African International Bank Ltd. We usually called him chief banker. He was an amiable, kind hearted, very active and handsome gentleman. We fondly called each other ‘Okoro man’. He was kind and generous to a fault and people took advantage of that. Ever smiling with no trace of anger on his face except when you push him to the wall. He forgives and forgets easily. He was a bright tourch and a casement ope at night to let the warm love in! You were both enviable partners.
• Pastor Toyin, you have achieved a lot in every facets of your life. At 60, you are still going strong with no visible signs of tiredness or retirement. I salute your indomita- ble courage and wish you and your two sons, Seun and his younger brother the very best on this occasion.
Congratulations once again. The Almighty God will continue to give you the strength, good health in the coming years. You will achieve all the goals that you have set to ac- complish on this planet earth in Jesus name.
I will end this tribute by saying “Be strong and of a good courage, be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed, for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest”.
ERONINI R. S. A. Lagos, Nigeria
ON HER 60TH
BIRTHDAY
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Dr. TOYIN BOLA LAOYE
TRIBUTE
to Pastor
As you attain this diamond age in the vineyard of God, we like to wish you many happy returns of your birthday. Long life and prosperity! May
the anointing of the Almighty God contin-
ue to increase in your life in Jesus Name. Amen.
Mr. Akin & Mrs. Bunmi Oyegbile
@60
Toyin Laoye
Happy Birthday Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye! It is so great to have such an incredible woman of God, a mother, sister and a friend. We thank you for all the priceless sacrifices you have made in the lives of many. As today is your special day, we want to use it as an opportunity to show our appreciation for all the great things you’ve done in our family through prayers, continuous words of encouragement assuring us that “It is well”. Your life of faith is really an inspiration for us all, seeing the hands of the Almighty upholding you through the vicissitudes of life.
On behalf of my family, we say a happy 60th birthday to our beautiful, charming and loving woman of God. It is our prayers that He that has started the good work is able and shall bring it to conclusion. He will continue to keep and watch over you and your household in Jesus name.
The Lord will add more years to your life and more life to your years.
Congratulations!
Dr. (Mrs.) Stella Olubunmi Oyefesobi
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CONGRATULATIONS
on your 60th Birthday!
Dear Pastor Toyin Laoye, it gives me great pleasure to send you our congratulatory message as you celebrate your Diamond Jubilee. We thank God for His mercies over your life since birth. It could have only been God to preserve, sustain and protect you in all the vicissitude of the journey. We salute your courage to persevere and maintain your focus all through the journey of the last 60 years. May you continue to soar like the eagle unto greater heights in all aspects of human life. You will live and not die prematurely; you will run successfully and not be tired in the race of life. In Ministry, may you continue to enjoy uncommon favor in the name of Jesus.
Your children, the seed of the righteous will possess the gate of their enemies. No evil shall befall them and no pestilence shall come to their dwelling. They will continue to wax great and you will enjoy the fruits of your labor in Jesus name. Amen.
On behalf of Pastor Florence and children we say Happy Birthday!
Your brother,
Dr. Adebisi Akinde
RCCG Kingdom-Life Assembly, Doncaster, UK
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TRIBUTE
to Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye
Congratulations to you on this occasion of your Diamond Jubilee. You have made the world a better place for us and many others for 60 long and wonderful years. We pray that your coming days are filled with endless joy, love, and peace. Here’s to 60 more. Enjoy the day, mama.
Happy Birthday! Pastors Steve and Jumoke Arasanyin
It is a great pleasure to congratulate you on reaching this milestone in your life. Ma, your endless service in God’s vineyard has inspired and cared for many people around you in one way or the other. May you not labor in vain in Jesus name. Amen. Thank you, Ma, for always being there for us. Once again, we say congratulations on your 60th Birthday and may God continue to give you a divine health
to enjoy the rest of your life
Congratulations!
Mr. & Mrs. Ajayi and the family Dominion Cathedral
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Celebrating 60 Years of God’s Faithfulness
TRIBUTE
to Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye @ 60
TRIBUTE TO A WONDERFUL MENTOR AND A CARING PASTOR @ 60!
To a wonderful, loving, caring, mother, a mentor and a Field Marshall of the most High God.
It’s a great privilege of coming across, working with and knowing you. You are a rare gem. I pray that as your days are, so shall your strength be. Your eyes shall behold visions that will set you to fulfill your divine calling. Those who need to be taken out of the way for your global calling to be achieved will be speedily whisked away in Jesus name. You will come in contact afresh with God’s divine glory and it will not overwhelm you. Ma, you are commissioned to give voice to the Divine Word. You have been given the mandate to correct, chastise, care and comfort. You will be divinely fortified to walk through on all sides and your celebration shall be great. As you celebrate 60 years of God’s faithfulness, He will raise up an altar of blessings for you and your family in Jesus name. I rejoice with you ma and I pray that joy will not cease in your heart and home in Jesus name.
Pastor Funmi Dosunmu Dominion Cathedral
Tribute to a Kingdom General, Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye at 60!
Congratulatory words are not enough to express the deepest joy in my heart as I felicitate with my own Mother in the Lord, my boss and a great visioner, purposeful and focused leader. As you celebrate another birthday milestone, the Almighty God will grant you sufficient grace continually.”With long life will He satisfy you in Jesus name.” The rest of your years
will be the best of your life. Your uncommon kindheartedness and loving attributes are valuable to many especially to me personally and will never be forgotten. No doubt, Pastor Toyin, you are a wonderful gift to this generation and so many lives you are building attest to the fact that you are leaving an indelible mark in the sand of time.
60 Happy Cheers to Our Dear Faithful & Noble General in the Kingdom Of God!!! Congratulations Ma!!!
Deacon David Oluyemi Dominion Cathedral
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