Exactly one week after one of the members of his choir, Eric Arubayi died, following an outpouring of tributes from friends, colleagues and family mem
Exactly one week after one of the members of his choir, Eric Arubayi died, following an outpouring of tributes from friends, colleagues and family members, the senior pastor of House on the Rock church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin has finally paid his tributes to the gospel singer, In a post on his facebook page, the Pastor Paul wrote:
“It’s been a week since we suffered the colossal loss of a greatly gifted son of House on the Rock, Eric Arubayi. Eric was a soul-stirring worshipper with an intense zeal for the Lord and though we do sorrow, we do not sorrow as those with no hope. We will certainly see Eric with Jesus again. We celebrate the life he lived and the legacy he leaves behind.
“I’m convinced Eric is walking the streets of gold, singing with the angels, worshipping our one true King. We are warmly consoled by the fact that he is in a much better place with the other Saints of the gospel where no pain can reach him. Let us remember his lovely wife, Chinonso and their adorable son, Jayden in our prayers; that the Almighty God will grant them the grace to bear this loss.
“Dear Family, I urge you to remember that while this is not our home, our purpose here is to bring God’s kingdom to Earth. May we never tire in this work of salvation. Eric, thank you for the gift you are to my family, to House on the Rock church and to the body of Christ; we would miss you greatly. Adieu to a noble Nigerian”.
Not added in his tribute is the Pastor’s decision to set up an education trust fund for Jayden, the only son of Eric and his wife, Chinonso. Recall that Eric, a 3rd runner up at the maiden edition of the West African Idol, died on Saturday February 11th of complications from the consumption of expired anti-malaria drug. The son of the Former Delta State University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Arubayi will be buried on February 25th in Delta state.
