Sequel to the fire outbreak that engulfed the Abuja branch of the House on the Rock Church on Sunday, the Senior Pastor of the church, Paul Adefarasin has thanked individuals, government and non-governmental agencies that responded timely to the distress call of the church while also calling for an open investigation into the unfortunate incident.
TheNewsGuru.com reports that the incident happened on Sunday, after the mid-year thanksgiving service and was eventually contained by men from the Fire Service and other sister emergency agencies.
In a series of tweets on his handle, @pauladefarasin, the cleric called for calm and assure members of the church of the conduct of its regular daily/weekly services.
“A fire incident occurred at about 2 pm on Sunday 25, June 2017 at the facilities used by the Abuja daughter church of the House On The Rock.
“We remain profusely grateful to the Sovereign and Almighty God that there were no human fatalities or casualties.
“While some parts of the complex were damaged by the fire, the swift co-ordinated response by many including the following: NEMA, the Federal Fire Service (Abuja), NJI, NNPC, Julius Berger, the HOTR staff & members, and several friends & well wishers of the house.
“All of whom responded to the incident & contributed in no small way to the containment and eventual extinguishing of the fire.
“We commend the professionalism of all the first responders and thank them for the invaluable service they rendered.
“We are now working with the relevant authorities & consultants to ensure the structural integrity of the affected building. Even as we seek to determine the root cause of the unfortunate incident.
“The weekly services will continue as usual, as the presently used service sanctuary remains unaffected.
“The House On The Rock wishes to express her gratitude to all who inspite of the inconvenience of the torrential rainfall were available
“And remained available to render assistance, encouragement and moral support during the incident.
“Your prayers, love and moral support expressed in various correspondences are truly and very deeply appreciated.
“We enjoin all our members, friends and guests to remain calm as we solicit your continued prayers in this season.
“Let us all be comforted by the Scripture in Romans 8:28 which says “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Thank you.”
A fire incident occurred at about 2 pm on Sunday 25, June 2017 at the facilities used by the Abuja daughter church of the House On The Rock.
— Paul Adefarasin (@pauladefarasin) June 26, 2017
Thankfully, this occurred in the afternoon after all those attending the mid-year Thanksgiving Service had departed the premises.
— Paul Adefarasin (@pauladefarasin) June 26, 2017
We remain profusely grateful to the Sovereign and Almighty God that there were no human fatalities or casualties.
— Paul Adefarasin (@pauladefarasin) June 26, 2017
While some parts of the complex were damaged by the fire, the swift co-ordinated response by many including the following –
— Paul Adefarasin (@pauladefarasin) June 26, 2017
NEMA, the Federal Fire Service (Abuja), NJI, NNPC, Julius Berger, the HOTR staff & members, and several friends & well wishers of the house
— Paul Adefarasin (@pauladefarasin) June 26, 2017
– All of whom responded to the incident & contributed in no small way to the containment and eventual extinguishing of the fire.
— Paul Adefarasin (@pauladefarasin) June 26, 2017
We commend the professionalism of all the first responders and thank them for the invaluable service they rendered.
— Paul Adefarasin (@pauladefarasin) June 26, 2017
We are now working with the relevant authorities & consultants to ensure the structural integrity of the affected building
— Paul Adefarasin (@pauladefarasin) June 26, 2017
Even as we seek to determine the root cause of the unfortunate incident.
— Paul Adefarasin (@pauladefarasin) June 26, 2017
The weekly services will continue as usual, as the presently used service sanctuary remains unaffected.
— Paul Adefarasin (@pauladefarasin) June 26, 2017
The House On The Rock wishes to express her gratitude to all who inspite of the inconvenience of the torrential rainfall were available
— Paul Adefarasin (@pauladefarasin) June 26, 2017
And remained available to render assistance, encouragement and moral support during the incident.
— Paul Adefarasin (@pauladefarasin) June 26, 2017
Your prayers, love and moral support expressed in various correspondences are truly and very deeply appreciated.
— Paul Adefarasin (@pauladefarasin) June 26, 2017
We enjoin all our members, friends and guests to remain calm as we solicit your continued prayers in this season.
— Paul Adefarasin (@pauladefarasin) June 26, 2017
Let us all be comforted by the Scripture in Romans 8:28 which says –
— Paul Adefarasin (@pauladefarasin) June 26, 2017
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Thank you
— Paul Adefarasin (@pauladefarasin) June 26, 2017